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Upthegrove plan to restore salmon in Green River moves forward
The King County Council has approved a new plan to help restore salmon habitat along the Green River.
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Des Moines Police roll out new black and white vehicles
The Des Moines Police Department is introducing its new look with traditional black and white patrol vehicles.
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King County Sheriff’s Office receives funds to increase patrols in unincorporated areas
The King County Council has approved funds for 1,100 hours of increased traffic enforcement.
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King County Council approves funding to address untested rape kits
The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday gave its unanimous approval to provide $200,000 in funding for sexual…
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Suquamish Tribe could soon be selling recreational marijuana in Kitsap County
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and the Suquamish Tribe on Monday signed the nation’s first state-tribal…
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Kent Fire Department call report Sept. 7-13
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
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King County Flood Control District awards $4.4M to fund multi-benefit salmon recovery projects
The King County Flood Control District has approved more than $4.4 million in grant funding to four major…
Sports
Conks outlast Jags, 42-32 | Prep football
Chavez Kalua-Fuimaono ran for 194 yards and four touchdowns, leading Kentwood to a 42-32 nonleague football win over…
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Thunderbirds fall to Americans in tune-up | WHL preseason
The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 Saturday night at the Red Lion Hotels' Preseason Tournament at…
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Ice sink T-Birds in overtime | WHL preseason
The Kootenay Ice defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime Friday afternoon at the Red Lion Hotels' Preseason…
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State Attorney General to file motion in charter schools case
Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Friday announced that the state will file a motion for reconsideration with the…
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Troutner to kick off Kent City Council campaign
Kent City Council candidate Toni Troutner plans a series of community get-togethers to kick off her campaign.
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Sen. Murray releases statement about 9/11 anniversary
As the nation commemorates the anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.,…
Opinion
Reichert opposes Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, 8th District, issued the following statement on Friday explaining his decision to oppose…
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Prompts: Free poetry workshop comes to Kent
Christopher J. Jarmick, a writer and poet, leads a free poetry workshop Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1…
Letters to the Editor
You can’t cherry pick facts and know whole story
In response to a Sandra Gill’s letter (“Listening to what Rodney King said”, Sept 4, Reporter):
Obituaries
David W. Frantz
David W. Frantz David W. Frantz was born to Josephine Derby and Grover A. Frantz in a small…
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Kent-area students make WSU president’s honor roll
The following students from Kent made the Washington State University's president's honor roll for summer semester.
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WGU Washington announces scholarships to help mid-career adults go back to school
WGU Washington is doing its part to narrow the statewide skills gap.
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Outpatient Physical Therapy Summer’s End Fun Run set for Sept. 19
The community is invited to participate in the eight annual Outpatient Physical Therapy Summer's End Fun Run on…