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King County Sheriff’s Office offers 911 Citizens Academy
Local residents have a prime opportunity to learn about the internal workings of the 911 emergency dispatch center…
Obituaries
Charles William Iles
On January 30, 2015, Charles William “Bill” Iles died peacefully in his sleep at the age of ninety…
Obituaries
Donna Smith
Donna (Boyker) Smith Donna (Boyker) Smith, 87, of Kent, passed away February 4, 2015. Donna is survived by…
Obituaries
Albertine Louise Hermans
Albertine Louise Hermans Albertine Louise Hermans, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Bertie passed away on Monday,…
Obituaries
Mary Gene Heineman
Mary Gene Heineman Mary Geneva Heineman, age 86, passed away on January 24, 2015 at her home in…
News
Rep. Mark Hargrove introduces bill to eliminate flu shot mandate for foster families
Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, has introduced a bill to remove a new state mandate that requires foster families…
Life
Rock & Worship Roadshow coming to Kent March 12
The seventh annual Rock & Worship Roadshow, presented by Compassion International, brings its 2015 artist lineup to Kent…
News
Low-income riders can get reduced bus, light rail fares
A new reduced Metro bus fare for low-income riders will be available for King County residents in March.
Opinion
Senate GOP gearing up for release of transportation package | The Petri Dish
The wait is nearly over. Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on…
News
Measles case traveled through public sites in Auburn, Kent while contagious
A Clallam County resident with measles visited several public areas in King County, including Kent and Auburn, while…
News
Students of the Month | Rotary Club of Kent
Rotary Club of Kent recently honored two Kentwood High School students as Students of the Month in the…
Letters to the Editor
Have offenders clean up the graffiti
Great job by the Kent Police Department for the arrest of the two men responsible for the graffiti…
Opinion
Parties regroup to battle over student test scores once again | The Petri Dish
Lawmakers, teachers and the state public schools chief are gearing up for another battle over whether student test…
News
Beware of online dating scams | Better Business Bureau
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s prime time for scammers to play on the…
News
Kent woman part of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier crew
Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrienne Powers, a 2008 Kentwood High School graduate and Kent native, serves aboard the…
Business
Home Depot to hire 1,200 in Seattle area, including Kent
Home Depot is hiring 1,200 associates at 26 stores in the Seattle area, including Kent, Covington, Tukwila and…
News
County Council approves construction contract for new Children and Family Justice Center
The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday unanimously adopted legislation approving the contract to build the new Children…
News
Kent-area community calendar | Feb. 11
27th Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Feb. 11-15, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle.
News
KBAC organizes Black Legislative Day trip to Olympia
In observance of Black History Month, the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) has announced plans for its third…
News
T-Birds’ late flurry downs Rockets, 2-1 | WHL
The Seattle Thunderbirds rallied for two goals in the third period to defeat the Kelowna Rockets 2-1 in…