News

Constantine appoints five members to the Sound Transit Board

Constantine appoints five members to the Sound Transit Board

Upthegrove, Backus reappointed

  • Jan 9, 2018
Constantine appoints five members to the Sound Transit Board
Activists try to occupy the front steps of the state capitol

Activists try to occupy the front steps of the state capitol

Legislative session off to a lively start

  • Jan 9, 2018
Activists try to occupy the front steps of the state capitol
South King County legislators make legislative history

South King County legislators make legislative history

Keiser, Orwall serving pro tem roles at Olympia

  • Jan 8, 2018
South King County legislators make legislative history
Semi causes all-day closure of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent | Update

Semi causes all-day closure of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent | Update

Friday accident knocked down power lines near SE 256th Street

Semi causes all-day closure of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent | Update
King County executive orders temporary halt to police shooting inquests
King County executive orders temporary halt to police shooting inquests

Nominations sought for King County’s Earth Heroes at School awards program

For the Reporter King County is seeking nominations for the Earth Heroes at School program, which recognizes students, teachers, staff, school volunteers, programs and even… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Numbers, types of incidents

  • Jan 8, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report

State lawmakers to again consider eliminating capital punishment

By Taylor McAvoy/WNPA Olympia News Bureau A bill to be introduced this session would eliminate the death penalty in Washington state and require people convicted… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2018
Kent City Council receives committee assignments

Kent City Council receives committee assignments

Boyce to remain council president

Kent City Council receives committee assignments
Semi accident closes portion of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent

Semi accident closes portion of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent

Street closes Friday afternoon near SE 256th

  • Jan 5, 2018
Semi accident closes portion of 132nd Avenue SE in Kent
Kent’s new South 224th Street overpass to cross Highway 167

Kent’s new South 224th Street overpass to cross Highway 167

Cranes in town as project begins

Kent’s new South 224th Street overpass to cross Highway 167
Despite new majority, state Democrats won’t scramble for a capital gains tax

Despite new majority, state Democrats won’t scramble for a capital gains tax

Lawmakers face time crunch in considering any action

  • Jan 5, 2018
Despite new majority, state Democrats won’t scramble for a capital gains tax
Inslee reacts to federal changes in marijuana guidelines

Inslee reacts to federal changes in marijuana guidelines

Seattle-based U.S. Attorney Hayes also issues statement

  • Jan 4, 2018
Inslee reacts to federal changes in marijuana guidelines
Kent’s new Mayor Ralph predicts ‘great things’ ahead

Kent’s new Mayor Ralph predicts ‘great things’ ahead

Kaur, Troutner sworn in on City Council

Kent’s new Mayor Ralph predicts ‘great things’ ahead
Auburn man fatally shoots another man near Kent hotel

Auburn man fatally shoots another man near Kent hotel

Man shot Wednesday by Hawthorn Suites

  • Jan 3, 2018
Auburn man fatally shoots another man near Kent hotel
Johanknecht sworn in as new King County sheriff

Johanknecht sworn in as new King County sheriff

32-year veteran replaces Urquhart

  • Jan 2, 2018
Johanknecht sworn in as new King County sheriff
Valley SWAT to conduct training in Kent on Jan. 11

Valley SWAT to conduct training in Kent on Jan. 11

Two vacant homes near South 268th Place

  • Jan 2, 2018
Valley SWAT to conduct training in Kent on Jan. 11
New Kent Mayor Ralph issues message to residents

New Kent Mayor Ralph issues message to residents

Looks forward to challenge of new role after six years on City Council

  • Jan 2, 2018
New Kent Mayor Ralph issues message to residents
Kent Reporter’s Most Viewed Website Stories of 2017

Kent Reporter’s Most Viewed Website Stories of 2017

Crime, business dominate list

Kent Reporter’s Most Viewed Website Stories of 2017
Three adults, two dogs escape house fire

Three adults, two dogs escape house fire

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: sofa was too close to a natural gas fireplace insert

  • Jan 1, 2018
Three adults, two dogs escape house fire