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City of Kent writes off Riverbend restaurant debts of $111,000

City of Kent writes off Riverbend restaurant debts of $111,000

Irish pub, Scotch and Vine failed to pay rent.

City of Kent writes off Riverbend restaurant debts of $111,000
Puget Sound Fire flies American flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Puget Sound Fire flies American flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Governor annually orders lowering of flags.

  • Dec 7, 2017
Puget Sound Fire flies American flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Northbound lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton continue through this weekend

Northbound lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton continue through this weekend

Weekend late-night drivers who use State Route 167 near the Interstate 405 interchange in Renton should prepare for a double right lane closure and a… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2017
Northbound lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton continue through this weekend
Kent Police, Target to host holiday shopping event for children

Kent Police, Target to host holiday shopping event for children

Officers to help youth find the right gifts

  • Dec 6, 2017
Kent Police, Target to host holiday shopping event for children
Kent man charged in Des Moines fatal shooting | Update

Kent man charged in Des Moines fatal shooting | Update

Dispute over baby at apartment complex, victim identified.

Kent man charged in Des Moines fatal shooting | Update
Kent teen faces criminal assistance charge in East Hill shooting death

Kent teen faces criminal assistance charge in East Hill shooting death

Kentwood High student reportedly helped Auburn teen flee scene.

Kent teen faces criminal assistance charge in East Hill shooting death
King County Council takes first steps to making County Code gender-neutral

King County Council takes first steps to making County Code gender-neutral

‘Individual’ to replace ‘he or she’

  • Dec 5, 2017
King County Council takes first steps to making County Code gender-neutral
Two men plead not guilty to killing of man at Golden Kent Motel

Two men plead not guilty to killing of man at Golden Kent Motel

Rivers, Swafford each have extensive criminal histories

Two men plead not guilty to killing of man at Golden Kent Motel
Kent Police investigate deadly shooting incident at Red Lion | Victim identified|Update

Kent Police investigate deadly shooting incident at Red Lion | Victim identified|Update

Third fatal shooting in last five weeks

  • Dec 4, 2017
Kent Police investigate deadly shooting incident at Red Lion | Victim identified|Update
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 26-Dec. 2

Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 26-Dec. 2

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Nov. 26-Dec. 2… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Police seize $80 million worth of pot during raids in King, Grays Harbor, Thurston counties
Police seize $80 million worth of pot during raids in King, Grays Harbor, Thurston counties
Crews douse empty commercial building fire

Crews douse empty commercial building fire

What started as a sprinkler water flow alarm (SWFA) on Friday night turned into a commercial fire in the 20100 block of 72 Ave. S.,… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2017
Crews douse empty commercial building fire
Kent City Council agrees to pay $3 million for railroad quiet zone

Kent City Council agrees to pay $3 million for railroad quiet zone

Safety measures would stop train engineers from blowing horn.

Kent City Council agrees to pay $3 million for railroad quiet zone
Kent adds Chief to Robert E. Lee police building name to limit confusion

Kent adds Chief to Robert E. Lee police building name to limit confusion

City officials emphasize it had nothing to do with Confederate general.

Kent adds Chief to Robert E. Lee police building name to limit confusion
Kent School District gets ready to think with digital ink | Briefs

Kent School District gets ready to think with digital ink | Briefs

For the Kent Reporter Finding the right balance between handwriting and keyboarding isn’t easy. School districts throughout the country are challenged to choose between one… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2017
Kent School District gets ready to think with digital ink | Briefs
Kent Mayor Cooke to be honored at Dec. 12 reception

Kent Mayor Cooke to be honored at Dec. 12 reception

Her 12-year term coming to an end.

  • Dec 1, 2017
Kent Mayor Cooke to be honored at Dec. 12 reception
Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent

Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent

They fled a civil war half a world away and escaped the ravages of Seattle’s sordid Jungle to find peace and hope. Sober, resolute and… Continue reading

Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent
Kent students invited to apply for 2018 Senate Page Program

Kent students invited to apply for 2018 Senate Page Program

The Washington State Senate is accepting applications for the 2018 Senate Page Program, where students ages 14 to 16 can spend a week at the… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2017
Kent students invited to apply for 2018 Senate Page Program
Ex-Kent-Meridian office worker pleads not guilty to rape charge

Ex-Kent-Meridian office worker pleads not guilty to rape charge

Woman allegedly had sexual relationship with 15-year-old male student.

  • Nov 30, 2017
Ex-Kent-Meridian office worker pleads not guilty to rape charge
King County Library System selects new director

King County Library System selects new director

Well-regarded librarian brings decades of innovation in diverse communities to King County

  • Nov 30, 2017
King County Library System selects new director