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King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’

With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the region’s paper waste.

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Kent-Meridian grad completes Air Force training

U.S. Air Force Airman William P. Douglass graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2018
City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M

City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M

‘A very positive report’ finance director says

City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M
Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Event rescheduled from May 3

  • May 2, 2018
Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

For the Reporter King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer hosted King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht at his May… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2018
King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

DOL plans public hearings on REAL ID marking for standard driver licenses

The Department of Licensing has planned six public hearings this month throughout the state – including one in Kent on May 9 – to receive… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2018
YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track

YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track

Donation cuts the organization’s campaign fundraising shortfall for new Y on East Hill

YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track
Stober to run for District 47 State House seat

Stober to run for District 47 State House seat

Kent, Auburn mayors endorse him despite recent controversial job resignations

Stober to run for District 47 State House seat
Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest

Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest

Struck demonstrator with umbrella on East Hill

Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest
Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges

Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges

Defendants in alleged revenge shootings include Kent teen

Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges
Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers

Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers

Previous City Hall remodel plan put on hold after $205,000 study

Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers
Transit-oriented development near the Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

Sound Transit plans to facilitate affordable housing near light rail stations

The agency is setting aside land in hopes of making transit more equitable.

Transit-oriented development near the Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Apr 30, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

For the Reporter With Washington voters having cast their ballots through the mail since 2011, Sens. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, said the… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2018
State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators
Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding

Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding

Ralph delivers first State of the City address

Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding
Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Utility work between 72nd Avenue South and Sixth Avenue North

  • Apr 27, 2018
Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks
Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

King County employment numbers continue to rise

New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.

Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

Lake Youngs Elementary School’s Green Team to be honored

Environmental stewards to be recognized at May 3 event

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

Under Highway 167 at entrance to downtown

  • Apr 26, 2018
New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass