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Kent’s Mill Creek residents wants their streets back from train commuters

Kent’s Mill Creek residents wants their streets back from train commuters

City officials consider permit parking program

Kent’s Mill Creek residents wants their streets back from train commuters

Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue

By Alex Visser/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Washington state’s elusive capital budget was brought closer to realization Monday afternoon when a Senate committee approved a bill… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2018
Keiser, Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers

Keiser, Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers

By Alex Visser/WNPA Olympia News Bureau The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. was more than symbolic this week with the introduction of legislation aimed… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2018
Keiser, Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
Kent Memorial Park to get Wiffle ball field, renovated playground

Kent Memorial Park to get Wiffle ball field, renovated playground

New restrooms coming to Lake Meridian Park

Kent Memorial Park to get Wiffle ball field, renovated playground
Kent gets another grant to extend new 132nd Avenue pedestrian path

Kent gets another grant to extend new 132nd Avenue pedestrian path

Project will go from SE 248th Street to SE 240th Street

Kent gets another grant to extend new 132nd Avenue pedestrian path
Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering

Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering

District 47 lawmakers discuss some key issues facing Olympia this session

Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing

Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing

Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers

  • Jan 17, 2018
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Witness: vehicle driven into Green River; rescuers find man OK along the bank

Witness: vehicle driven into Green River; rescuers find man OK along the bank

For the Reporter A Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority rescue boat with three divers from the Valley RFA have searched the Green River but were… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2018
Witness: vehicle driven into Green River; rescuers find man OK along the bank
Two men injured during dispute on Kent’s West Hill

Two men injured during dispute on Kent’s West Hill

One shot, one stabbed near Pacific Highway South

Two men injured during dispute on Kent’s West Hill
State AG Ferguson to speak in Kent

State AG Ferguson to speak in Kent

Event set for Jan. 23

  • Jan 15, 2018
State AG Ferguson to speak in Kent
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter

Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule

It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.

  • Jan 15, 2018
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Olympia
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
Kentwood science teacher charged with two counts, remains in custody

Kentwood science teacher charged with two counts, remains in custody

The Renton man was reportedly communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Kentwood science teacher charged with two counts, remains in custody
Kent School District seeks approval of two levies

Kent School District seeks approval of two levies

Measures to fund operations, facility improvements

Kent School District seeks approval of two levies
Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes

Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes

Aims to protect personal information of immigrants, refugees

  • Jan 15, 2018
Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes
Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking

Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking

Advocate teams with police, other partners to help victims

Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking
Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills

Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills

Groups dispute proposed bills

  • Jan 13, 2018
Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills
Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Promotes Fitzpatrick, Hanson to replace Brubaker, Wolters

  • Jan 12, 2018
Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Kent observes Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Kent has joined the effort. Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) – in association with Kent Police –… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2018
Legislators consider expanding voting rights

Legislators consider expanding voting rights

Push is one to increase election turnout for young and low-income voters

  • Jan 12, 2018
Legislators consider expanding voting rights