The Kent Downtown Partnership sent out a warning on Friday about a potential shoplifter in stores.

Business

Kent Downtown Partnership issues warning about possible shoplifter

The Kent Downtown Partnership sent out a warning to businesses on Friday about a potential female shoplifter spotted…

Dan Edward Ranniger

Obituaries

Dan Edward Ranniger

Dan Edward Ranniger Dan Edward Ranniger passed away on December 7, 2015, at the age of 89. A…

Douglas Yamada

Obituaries

Douglas Yamada

Douglas Yamada A lifelong Kent resident, Doug passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 20, 2015 at…

Edward Joseph Sharkey

Obituaries

Edward Joseph Sharkey

Edward Joseph Sharkey passed peacefully from this world surrounded by his loving wife and family on Dec. 13,…

The Sound Transit Board approved a $1.2 billion budget for 2016.

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Sound Transit Board approves 2016 budget with focus on rail system expansions

The Sound Transit Board approved a $1.2 billion 2016 budget on Thursday that provides $802.9 million in light…

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

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State Attorney General sues tech support provider iYogi to stop deceptive scam

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against one of the biggest independent tech support…

Letters to the Editor

Time is now to address our climate

Global warming has been quite an issue for a while now.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the help

I want to thank the person or persons who rolled up my flag when the wind had blown…

Letters to the Editor

Ban not likely to happen for Kent

Two letters to the editor by George Deering and Rodney Mack about fireworks (Dec. 4, Kent Reporter) made…

Letters to the Editor

A closer look at the fireworks ban

In reviewing what I learned by attending City Council and Public Safety Committee meetings, this issue isn’t complicated…

Letters to the Editor

Voters have spoken; stop wasting time

I read with interest City Council President Dana Ralph’s reasoning/careful steps to the voters’ rejection of fireworks in…

Letters to the Editor

Frustrated residents want ban in place

In response to Dana Ralph (City Council) about banning fireworks in Kent, I’m certain your letter only fueled…

Kent City Councilmember Brenda Fincher

News

Royals take Green Kent Student Challenge

Kent-Meridian High School students won an extremely close contest this fall, with the most total volunteers – 57…

Stars midfielder Jamael Cox had two goals and one assist in two games against the Missouri Comets and St. Louis Ambush last weekend. He booted the game-winning goal in the final minutes of overtime against the Ambush.

Sports

Stars’ Cox earns MASL Team of the Week honors

Tacoma Stars midfielder Jamael Cox was named to the Major Arena Soccer League Team of the Week for…

The Thunderbirds' Donovan Neuls tumbles to the ice in pursuit of the puck during WHL play at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

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Cougars knock down Thunderbirds, 6-2 | WHL

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 in Western Hockey League play Tuesday night at the…

King County Elections plans to expand the number of ballot drop boxes next year.

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King County to expand number of ballot drop-off locations

The Metropolitan King County Council and King County Elections’ are working to expand next year the number of…

Kent's NetIG is the city's Green Business of the Year for 2015. The company designs and manufactures communication cabling harnesses

Business

Kent chooses NetIG as 2015 Green Business of the Year

NetIG received the Kent Green Business of the Year award for 2015 at the Dec. 8 City Council…

Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report Dec. 6-12

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

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King County property, business owners encouraged to submit storm damage reports

Flooding, wind, and landslides from last week's storm have impacted residents and businesses across King County.

The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles for the puck against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game at the ShoWare Center.

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‘Tips upend Thunderbirds, 4-1 | WHL

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 in Western Hockey League play at the ShoWare Center on…