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Water district gets new name: King County Council approves change to Lake Meridian Water District

The King County Council on Monday unanimously approved a new name for King County Water District No. 111. To identify with the most geographic feature… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2018
Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill

Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill

Caught along Reith Road

Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill
A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

County plans for second safe drug site on hold

Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.

A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge
Clean up Kent event set for May 12

Clean up Kent event set for May 12

City seeks volunteers to help pick up litter

  • Apr 23, 2018
Clean up Kent event set for May 12
Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Woman allegedly stole electronic devices, sold them

  • Apr 23, 2018
Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Apr 23, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
36 apply for vacant Kent City Council position

36 apply for vacant Kent City Council position

Council will pick replacement for Budell

36 apply for vacant Kent City Council position
Lane closures set for West Meeker Street in Kent for next two years

Lane closures set for West Meeker Street in Kent for next two years

Expect traffic delays for apartment construction near former par 3 golf course

Lane closures set for West Meeker Street in Kent for next two years
Heartfelt banner for the Broncos

Heartfelt banner for the Broncos

T-Bird fans sign messages to support Saskatchewan junior hockey organization mourning 16 bus crash victims

Heartfelt banner for the Broncos
Kent plans to restrict parking in Mill Creek, Kentridge neighborhoods

Kent plans to restrict parking in Mill Creek, Kentridge neighborhoods

Residents complain about congested streets

Kent plans to restrict parking in Mill Creek, Kentridge neighborhoods
Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain

Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain

Staff reports Covington mortgage business owner Mona Das has announced her candidacy for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative District. Das will challenge Sen.… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2018
Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain
Farewell Budell

Farewell Budell

Kent leaders honor former City Council member

  • Apr 20, 2018
Farewell Budell
Levy to leave after 19 years as Kent’s state lobbyist

Levy to leave after 19 years as Kent’s state lobbyist

City in negotiations to hire replacement

Levy to leave after 19 years as Kent’s state lobbyist
Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24

Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24

Quasi-military training and mentoring program available to area youth

  • Apr 20, 2018
Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24
Kent officially closes Riverbend par 3 course

Kent officially closes Riverbend par 3 course

Work begins on 500-unit apartment complex

Kent officially closes Riverbend par 3 course
Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents

Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents

Discuss spending priorities April 21 at Sunrise Elementary

  • Apr 19, 2018
Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents
Funds to build YMCA on Kent’s East Hill coming up short
Funds to build YMCA on Kent’s East Hill coming up short
Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26

Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26

Speech set for Council Chambers at City Hall

  • Apr 18, 2018
Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26
King County Council passes renter protections bill

King County Council passes renter protections bill

The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.

King County Council passes renter protections bill
King County Sheriff’s Office seizes $250,000 cash, guns and drugs during tri-county raids
King County Sheriff’s Office seizes $250,000 cash, guns and drugs during tri-county raids