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Kent’s ShoWare Center could get county funds from lodging tax | Update

Kent’s ShoWare Center could get county funds from lodging tax | Update

Arena would receive $203,000 in 2021 under proposal

Kent’s ShoWare Center could get county funds from lodging tax | Update
Sen. Fain kicks off re-election campaign at ShoWare

Sen. Fain kicks off re-election campaign at ShoWare

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, launched his re-election campaign at the accesso ShoWare Center on Tuesday morning in front of hundreds of supporters. Fain is… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2018
Sen. Fain kicks off re-election campaign at ShoWare
Tahoma National Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony

Tahoma National Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony

Sen. Cantwell is guest speaker; other area special programs planned

Tahoma National Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony
Sound Transit begins environmental review for second Kent parking garage

Sound Transit begins environmental review for second Kent parking garage

To open in 2023 for Sounder train commuters

  • May 24, 2018
Sound Transit begins environmental review for second Kent parking garage
Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent on Saturday

Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent on Saturday

Day features prayer, music, demonstrations and a large parade

Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent on Saturday
Special visit

Special visit

DreamShip balloon lands at Meridian Valley Country Club to honor military families

Special visit
Sound Transit to repair top deck of Kent Station parking garage

Sound Transit to repair top deck of Kent Station parking garage

Facility used by Sounder train commuters

Sound Transit to repair top deck of Kent Station parking garage
Rotary Club of Sunrise Kent honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

Rotary Club of Sunrise Kent honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

Achievements, service in month of May

  • May 24, 2018
Rotary Club of Sunrise Kent honors Northwood Middle School students, staff
Scott chosen as city of Kent Employee of the Year

Scott chosen as city of Kent Employee of the Year

Peers select Public Works accounting manager

  • May 23, 2018
Scott chosen as city of Kent Employee of the Year
Kent City Council to interview candidates for vacant seat June 12

Kent City Council to interview candidates for vacant seat June 12

Seven up for position to replace Budell

Kent City Council to interview candidates for vacant seat June 12
Students to be recognized at Kent’s Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Students to be recognized at Kent’s Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Event May 29 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

  • May 23, 2018
Students to be recognized at Kent’s Community Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Summer Recycling Collection Event comes to Kent Phoenix Academy on June 2

Kent’s annual Summer Recycling Collection Event is Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kent Phoenix Academy, 11000 SE 264 St. Bring… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2018
Local candidates file for state, federal offices

Local candidates file for state, federal offices

Stober decides against running for House seat

  • May 22, 2018
Local candidates file for state, federal offices
Shumway to challenge Sullivan for District 47 House seat

Shumway to challenge Sullivan for District 47 House seat

Kent resident wants to reign in spending in Olympia

  • May 22, 2018
Shumway to challenge Sullivan for District 47 House seat
Kent man is making a move after $200,000 lottery win

Kent man is making a move after $200,000 lottery win

Thanks to a recent $200,000 “Big Money” Scratch win, a Kent man is celebrating his way to a new home. The man, who has asked… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2018
Kent man is making a move after $200,000 lottery win
Kent to receive funding for homeless programs from King County

Kent to receive funding for homeless programs from King County

Grant of $193,673 to Community Engagement Center

  • May 22, 2018
Kent to receive funding for homeless programs from King County
Presidential history as he saw it

Presidential history as he saw it

Harold Hill, a former Auburn and Kent resident, served 3 administrations

Presidential history as he saw it
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • May 21, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Parks, Rec and Community Services Department receives $25,000 healthy out-of-school time grant

Kent Parks, Rec and Community Services Department receives $25,000 healthy out-of-school time grant

To support access to healthy food and increase physical activity

  • May 19, 2018
Kent Parks, Rec and Community Services Department receives $25,000 healthy out-of-school time grant

Raids made on multiple illegal grow houses in investigation of international money laundering and interstate marijuana trafficking

Over the last few days investigators executed search warrants at 17 different Puget Sound area locations, and a commercial property in New Jersey, in connection… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2018