News
Debate continues over potential book ban in Kent schools
Some claim the LGBTQ books are inappropriate, while others argue the importance of representation.
News
Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
News
State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
News
Leader of theft ring sentenced to six years in federal prison
Auburn man operated storefront businesses in Kent and Renton that fronted as legitimate pawn shops.
Sports
Major leaguer delivers heartfelt message to Kentwood baseball players
By Tray Briggs, For the Kent Reporter
News
Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.
News
Kent School District librarian is ready to defend LGBTQ books ‘even more now’
A few books curated by librarian are under review by district for “sexually explicit content.”
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Kent School District Superindendent thanks community for supporting schools.
Updated vote counts for Proposition 1.
Sports
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
News
Kent School District issues statement as LGBTQ library books are under fire
Some believe the books are too sexually explicit for middle school, but others decry library censorship.
News
Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
Sports
Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex gets 72 new golf carts
City Council approves four-year lease agreement for $333,277; cart revenues easily cover cost
Life
Downtown Kent Cider & Ale Trail set for March 11
A chance to sample beer and cider at local merchants
Northwest
State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions
They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…
News
After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
News
Kent church receives $102,000 PSE grant to install solar panels
Project will reduce electric bills, emissions at Kent United Methodist Church
News
Kent apartment rents decline slightly over the past month
A 0.2% drop; but rate up 14.4% compared to same time in 2021
Life
Green River Glass Show and Sale set for Feb. 26 at Kent Commons
44th annual event features 30 exhibitors and 200 tables