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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

Kent Area PTSA Council awards winners at dinner

The Kent Area PTSA Council held its annual awards dinner at the Kent Event Center on May 11. Award winners from Kent School District schools… Continue reading

Kent Mayor Ralph decides against bringing back police measure to voters

Kent Mayor Ralph decides against bringing back police measure to voters

No utility tax hike proposal to hire more officers

Kent Mayor Ralph decides against bringing back police measure to voters
Changing of chiefs surprises Kent Police union

Changing of chiefs surprises Kent Police union

But president says ‘morale improved’ with Padilla promotion

Changing of chiefs surprises Kent Police union
This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons

Can King County win its lawsuit against Big Oil?

Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons
Padilla ‘thrilled’ to take over as Kent Police chief

Padilla ‘thrilled’ to take over as Kent Police chief

‘My top priority is to keep us safe’

Padilla ‘thrilled’ to take over as Kent Police chief
Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden ready to blossom

Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden ready to blossom

Public embraces grant-funded community project at grand opening

  • May 16, 2018
Paradise Parking Plots Community Garden ready to blossom
Kent Police arrest 22 during street racing crackdown

Kent Police arrest 22 during street racing crackdown

Officers impound 17 vehicles

Kent Police arrest 22 during street racing crackdown
Des Moines hires Thomas as police chief one week after leaving Kent job

Des Moines hires Thomas as police chief one week after leaving Kent job

City moves quickly to bring on former Kent chief

Des Moines hires Thomas as police chief one week after leaving Kent job
Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage
Judge grants continuance of murder trial for accused baby shooter
Judge grants continuance of murder trial for accused baby shooter
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • May 14, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Dickson withdraws as Kent City Council finalist for vacant seat

Dickson withdraws as Kent City Council finalist for vacant seat

Candidate’s primary residence in SeaTac

Dickson withdraws as Kent City Council finalist for vacant seat
City of Kent backs off Mill Creek, Kentridge parking restrictions

City of Kent backs off Mill Creek, Kentridge parking restrictions

Leaders say defeat of police measure one reason for decision

City of Kent backs off Mill Creek, Kentridge parking restrictions
Bright lights for Kent’s Meeker Street

Bright lights for Kent’s Meeker Street

Improves safety, entrance to downtown

  • May 11, 2018
Bright lights for Kent’s Meeker Street