News
Early morning mobile home fire displaces family of four in Kent
Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a mobile home in…
News
Come be happy at Kent Station
The public is encouraged to celebrate International Day of Happiness at Kent Station on Friday.
Business
Kent realtor earns top honor for sales
Marti Reeder, a realtor and broker for John L. Scott in Kent-Covington, was recently awarded one of John…
News
New Olympia political drama debuts March 23 when legislators reveal basic-education budgets
A political thriller earns its debut March 23 at Olympia's marble palladium when the Legislature's leading producers-directors –…
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Kent firefighters douse unoccupied house fire
Kent Fire officials are investigating an early Monday morning house fire in the 24000 block of 138 Court…
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Silvertips turn back Thunderbirds 3-1 | WHL
The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 in Western Hockey League play Saturday night at Xfinity Arena…
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King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program
The King County Flood Control District is accepting grant applications to fund programs that reduce the impact of…
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Thunderbirds strike gold against Silvertips in shootout | WHL
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips on Friday night, winning 3-2 in a seven-round shootout at the…
Obituaries
Karen D. Wescott
Karen D. (Herrick) Wescott October 31, 1942 – February 6, 2015 Karen D. Wescott a long-time resident of…
Obituaries
April Colleen Mae Preston
April Colleen Mae Preston Family members are celebrating the life of April Colleen Mae “Coney” Preston (September 17,…
Obituaries
David Lee Allen
David Lee Allen of Kent, WA passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the age of 63…
Obituaries
Judy Elizabeth Boyd
Judy Elizabeth Boyd Judy Elizabeth (Neupert) Boyd of Kent, Washington passed away due to complications from a stroke…
Life
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ comes to Kent-Meridian stage
Childsplay brings "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" – a colorful, musical show – to the stage at 1 p.m. Saturday,…
News
Count finds number of homeless youth in King County holding stable
A total of 824 youth and young adults ages 12 to 25 were counted as homeless or unstably…
News
Highline College provides real-world cyberattack simulation in March 21-22 competition
College students from throughout the Pacific Northwest have a chance to practice thwarting hackers during the eighth annual…
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King County teen e-cigarette use is on the rise, but fewer smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol
Most King County youth are heeding public health prevention warnings about cigarette smoking and drinking and driving, according…
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New program to help parents teach teenagers safe driving habits
The Department of Licensing has partnered with Safe Roads Alliance to launch a new program.
Opinion
Orca Lift is a boost for people who depend on public transportation | OUR TURN
King County’s new $1.50 low income transit fare, Orca Lift, went into effect on March 1. Orca lift…
Letters to the Editor
Against pay raise for mayor
It seems that Mayor (Suzette) Cooke is only concerned that her salary should be comparable to the salaries…
Letters to the Editor
Activists take their toll
It’s startling to see that elephants will no longer be in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey…