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8th annual “See Ya Later” Golf Tournament to tee off July 28

8th annual “See Ya Later” Golf Tournament to tee off July 28

Proceeds benefit the SYL Foundation’s mission to help families in medical crisis

  • May 10, 2018
8th annual “See Ya Later” Golf Tournament to tee off July 28
3 finalists named for Highline College presidency

3 finalists named for Highline College presidency

Open forums are May 14-16 to meet the candidates

  • May 10, 2018
3 finalists named for Highline College presidency
Renton to close streets to combat illegal racing

Renton to close streets to combat illegal racing

Closures start nights of May 11, 12

Renton to close streets to combat illegal racing
King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.

King County adopts prepaid ballot postage
City of Kent collects record $1.2 million from school traffic cameras

City of Kent collects record $1.2 million from school traffic cameras

Number of drivers caught speeding on the rise

City of Kent collects record $1.2 million from school traffic cameras
Kent Police plan to purchase 14 new vehicles for $868,000

Kent Police plan to purchase 14 new vehicles for $868,000

Money to come from school zone traffic camera funds

Kent Police plan to purchase 14 new vehicles for $868,000

Registration open for Native Student Success Summit at Highline College

Approximately 100 high school and college students are expected to attend a summit designed for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in South King County.… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2018
King County Sheriff’s Office says jury duty arrest warrant scam is back

King County Sheriff’s Office says jury duty arrest warrant scam is back

Multiple victims report receiving calls

  • May 9, 2018
King County Sheriff’s Office says jury duty arrest warrant scam is back
Mayor Ralph names Padilla to replace Thomas immediately as Kent Police chief

Mayor Ralph names Padilla to replace Thomas immediately as Kent Police chief

Unexpected announcement as Thomas steps aside after seven years

Mayor Ralph names Padilla to replace Thomas immediately as Kent Police chief
Officers arrest 12 people in South Sound drug trafficking raids

Officers arrest 12 people in South Sound drug trafficking raids

Bust includes three Kent men; search of four Kent homes

Officers arrest 12 people in South Sound drug trafficking raids
As proposed by King County Public Health, safe drug consumption sites would feature medical personnel with naloxone to prevent overdose deaths and sterile needles for drug users to prevent the spread of disease. Photo by Todd Huffman/Wikipedia Commons

Safe drug site challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.

As proposed by King County Public Health, safe drug consumption sites would feature medical personnel with naloxone to prevent overdose deaths and sterile needles for drug users to prevent the spread of disease. Photo by Todd Huffman/Wikipedia Commons
New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.

New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

Donate to the Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes Toiletry Drive to benefit Kent Food Bank

The Washington School Nutrition Association has organized a Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes Toiletry Drive to benefit the Kent Food Bank. Toiletry items can… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2018
Kent officers arrest man for obstructing at East Hill parking lot known for large fights
Kent officers arrest man for obstructing at East Hill parking lot known for large fights
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • May 7, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Learn, experience work performed by city of Kent Public Works crews
Learn, experience work performed by city of Kent Public Works crews

Summit for Young Women of Color at Highline College targets South King County students

Young women of color are invited to Highline College for the YELL Summit, a free event designed to empower, encourage and educate. YELL, short for… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2018
Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018

Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018

City-owned arena attracting more concerts

Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018
Entenman to run for District 47 State House position

Entenman to run for District 47 State House position

Kent resident works for Congressman Smith

  • May 4, 2018
Entenman to run for District 47 State House position
Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety

King County and Seattle agree to restructure regional homelessness programs

The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.

Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety