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Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Feb 13, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association

Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has been elected the 2018 treasurer of the Sound Cities Association (SCA), which represents 38 King County cities and provides a… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2018
Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association
Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets

Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets

UP to upgrade roadway crossings at South 212th, Meeker and Smith streets

  • Feb 12, 2018
Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets
4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs

4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs

4Culture, King County’s cultural funding agency, offers project grants in arts, heritage and preservation every year. On the third Tuesday of every month, from 10… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2018
4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs
South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting

South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting

Public invited to gathering on Saturday, Feb. 17 in Kent

  • Feb 12, 2018
South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting
Show of support for DaShawn

Show of support for DaShawn

Family, friends rally in Auburn for Kent man who was beaten in hate crime attack

Show of support for DaShawn

Community invited to presentation on Preventing and Overcoming Pornography

The community is invited to a two-part presentation by Kristen A. Jenson on the topic of Preventing and Overcoming Pornography on Sunday, Feb. 18 at… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2018
Civil trial opens about whether Kent Police pursuit caused injury
Civil trial opens about whether Kent Police pursuit caused injury
Senate approves Fain-sponsored protections for servicemembers

Senate approves Fain-sponsored protections for servicemembers

For the Reporter The men and women of the military, National Guard or reserves, can be called away at a moment’s notice, but with long-term… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2018
Senate approves Fain-sponsored protections for servicemembers
Kent Rotary honors top students from Kentwood

Kent Rotary honors top students from Kentwood

Kent Rotary recently honored its Students of the Month from Kentwood High School. Chiyo Miyake, above left, swims, does Judo and hopes to attend Seattle… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2018
Kent Rotary honors top students from Kentwood
33rd District legislators set Town Hall for Feb. 17

33rd District legislators set Town Hall for Feb. 17

Meeting in Des Moines

  • Feb 8, 2018
33rd District legislators set Town Hall for Feb. 17
Auburn’s Ariana Kukors, former swimming star, alleges coach sexually abused her

Auburn’s Ariana Kukors, former swimming star, alleges coach sexually abused her

Report: law enforcement officials search coach’s apartment in Des Moines

Auburn’s Ariana Kukors, former swimming star, alleges coach sexually abused her
Residents tell Kent City Council they want more police

Residents tell Kent City Council they want more police

Voters to decide April 24 on utility tax hike for more officers

Residents tell Kent City Council they want more police
Dispute in Kent apartment bathroom leads to assault

Dispute in Kent apartment bathroom leads to assault

Man didn’t want girlfriend in room at same time

Dispute in Kent apartment bathroom leads to assault
New King County sheriff drops in on the Lions

New King County sheriff drops in on the Lions

Johanknecht returns to Auburn to speak about her plans

New King County sheriff drops in on the Lions
Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man

Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man

Authorities call Jan. 20 assault a hate crime attack

Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man
Maleng Regional Justice Center courthouse closed due to water pump failure | Update
Maleng Regional Justice Center courthouse closed due to water pump failure | Update
Kent’s new DUI Court seeks to treat repeat offenders

Kent’s new DUI Court seeks to treat repeat offenders

Alternative to jail sentences

  • Feb 6, 2018
Kent’s new DUI Court seeks to treat repeat offenders
Property taxes in Kent to jump 15.4 percent in 2018

Property taxes in Kent to jump 15.4 percent in 2018

State funding increase for basic education main reason behind spike

  • Feb 6, 2018
Property taxes in Kent to jump 15.4 percent in 2018
Jacksons Food Stores work to stop domestic violence

Jacksons Food Stores work to stop domestic violence

Effort raises more than $183,500 for worthy cause

  • Feb 6, 2018
Jacksons Food Stores work to stop domestic violence