Obituaries
Alvin Wilfred Benoit
Alvin Wilfred Benoit May 31, 1929 – October 17, 2015 Alvin Wilfred Benoit was born May 31, 1929…
Obituaries
Eleanor Marie Larson
Eleanor Marie (Ferris) Larson Eleanor (“Ellie”) Marie (Ferris) Larson passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015, in…
Obituaries
Les Everett Fleming
Les Everett Fleming 12/30/33 – 10/20/15 Les is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Peggy (Kent,…
News
Kent honors history-rich churches on Sunday
As part of the city's 125th anniversary, Kent honors six congregations on Sunday – All Saints' Day –…
News
Halloween safety tips from the Kent Fire Department
While out trick-or-treating on Saturday night, keep on the lookout for firefighters from the Kent Fire Department Regional…
News
Sound Transit seeks input on 2016 proposed service, fare changes
Sound Transit is proposing a number of service improvements in 2016 to meet growing demand and deliver voter-approved…
News
State report examines marijuana-positive drivers involved in deadly crashes
Since Washington legalized the adult use of recreational marijuana, many have asked the Washington Traffic Safety Commission how…
News
Northwest Kidney Centers names new trustees
Four new members have been elected to the board of trustees at Northwest Kidney Centers, a nonprofit that…
News
Fire damages Kent condo unit
A fire caused by discarded smoking debris caused an estimated $50,000 in damages to a condo complex in…
Letters to the Editor
My vote goes to Bhullar
I’m a white, middle-aged mother of two, and I’m voting for Hira Bhullar for Kent City Council Position…
Letters to the Editor
Vote Troutner for City Council
I have known Toni Troutner for approximately 10 years. We met through PTA and developed a friendship through…
Letters to the Editor
Troutner is the choice for council
Toni Troutner has my vote for Kent City Council. It is important to me to have a representative…
Letters to the Editor
We need new approach without raising taxes
I agree with the letter in the Oct. 23 edition. Enough with property tax hikes.
Letters to the Editor
Prop 1 not exactly the solution
I won’t be voting for Best Starts for Kids, and here is why:
Letters to the Editor
Our flawed city government
So our mayor and City Council are finally asking for our opinion on a city issue to ban…
Letters to the Editor
Safe fireworks are harmful, too
I read with interest the articles supporting the sale and use of fireworks – both legal and those…
News
Luncheon raises funds for Multi-Service Center
Elected officials and community leaders throughout South King County gathered at Emerald Downs on Oct. 22 for Multi-Service…
Opinion
Best Starts for Kids will make our communities safer, stronger | Urquhart
When we can give children the opportunity to lead better lives, we should seize it. We have that…
News
When you change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery | Kent Fire Department
It is almost that time of year again when we move from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time…
Des Moines interpreter charged with mileage and billing fraud repays state
A Des Moines Spanish-language interpreter charged with overbilling the state has repaid more than $5,600 for mileage and…