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Kent’s Neighborhood Councils eligible to apply for matching grants

Kent’s Neighborhood Councils eligible to apply for matching grants

Funds can be used for community improvements

  • Jun 1, 2018
Kent’s Neighborhood Councils eligible to apply for matching grants
City of Kent plans to cap school impact fees charged to developers

City of Kent plans to cap school impact fees charged to developers

Dispute continues with Federal Way Public Schools

City of Kent plans to cap school impact fees charged to developers
Two women face criminal assistance charges in Kent bar shooting

Two women face criminal assistance charges in Kent bar shooting

Man fled after wounding girlfriend at Gator’s Sports Bar in November

Two women face criminal assistance charges in Kent bar shooting
Taking the wheel

Taking the wheel

Kent’s Public Works Day allows children to climb aboard equipment

Taking the wheel
Overnight lane, ramp closures set for the SR 167-I-405 interchange area during next two weeks

Overnight lane, ramp closures set for the SR 167-I-405 interchange area during next two weeks

For the Reporter Late-night drivers who use northbound State Route 167 to access Rainier Avenue South and northbound Interstate 405 in Renton near the I-405/SR… Continue reading

  • May 31, 2018
Overnight lane, ramp closures set for the SR 167-I-405 interchange area during next two weeks
Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County

King County wins sex ed funding case

Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.

Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County
City of Kent executive severance agreements explain payouts

City of Kent executive severance agreements explain payouts

Police chief, economic director receive total of $274,080

City of Kent executive severance agreements explain payouts
John Mosby. COURTESY PHOTO

Highline College selects Mosby as new president

10-month search ends in unanimous vote by school trustees

  • May 31, 2018
John Mosby. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent group forming to seek city tax freeze for senior citizens |Update

Kent group forming to seek city tax freeze for senior citizens |Update

Meeting set for June 3 at Golden Steer restaurant; RSVP if attending

Kent group forming to seek city tax freeze for senior citizens |Update
King County assessor sends out property valuation notices

King County assessor sends out property valuation notices

Values up 10 to 15 percent

  • May 30, 2018
King County assessor sends out property valuation notices
Girl, 15, injured in drive-by shooting on Kent’s East Hill

Girl, 15, injured in drive-by shooting on Kent’s East Hill

Detectives seek leads about Sunday afternoon incident

  • May 29, 2018
Girl, 15, injured in drive-by shooting on Kent’s East Hill
Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to military men and women of today and yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way
Inslee appoints Rajul to King County Superior Court

Inslee appoints Rajul to King County Superior Court

Moving up from senior deputy prosecuting attorney job

  • May 29, 2018
Inslee appoints Rajul to King County Superior Court
Kent Arts Commission to dedicate art on traffic signal controller boxes

Kent Arts Commission to dedicate art on traffic signal controller boxes

Mayor Ralph to participate in May 30 ceremony

  • May 29, 2018
Kent Arts Commission to dedicate art on traffic signal controller boxes
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • May 29, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Swoopes hoops it up

Swoopes hoops it up

Seahawk tight end visits Kent community for career fair

  • May 29, 2018
Swoopes hoops it up
Work starts on Kent’s Marquee on Meeker mixed-use project

Work starts on Kent’s Marquee on Meeker mixed-use project

Nearly 500 apartments to be built at former Riverbend par 3 golf course

Work starts on Kent’s Marquee on Meeker mixed-use project
King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation

The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.

King County considers buying 65,000 acres for conservation
Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance upkeep at Safeco Field in Seattle. Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr

King County leaders want to allocate $180 million to Safeco Field

But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.

Some King County elected leaders want to spend $180 million on maintenance upkeep at Safeco Field in Seattle. Photo by HyunJae Park/Flickr
City of Kent to begin renovations at Riverbend Golf Complex

City of Kent to begin renovations at Riverbend Golf Complex

Driving range expansion first step with proceeds from par 3 property sale

City of Kent to begin renovations at Riverbend Golf Complex