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A rendering of what FAA offices could look like if built in Kent.

Kent, Renton await decision on FAA offices

Kent and Renton city officials are still waiting for a decision by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) about where to locate new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offices.

A rendering of what FAA offices could look like if built in Kent.
Calvin Watts speaks at a public forum. The Kent School District selected Watts as its new superintendent.

Watts chosen new superintendent | UPDATE

Calvin J. Watts, an assistant superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, Ga., will be the Kent School District's next superintendent.

Calvin Watts speaks at a public forum. The Kent School District selected Watts as its new superintendent.

Kent-Meridian High student dies from injuries suffered falling off car’s hood

A Kent-Meridian High School student died Wednesday afternoon from head injuries he suffered falling off the hood of a car on Tuesday at the school's parking lot.

Firefighter Jacob Toevs

Photo of the Week: Watch and learn

Firefighter Jacob Toevs, with the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, took in a live fire training exercise in Burien on March 19.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Firefighter Jacob Toevs
Reginald Reid

Kent man receives scholarship to share importance of active lifestyle

Being fit and active are important to Reginald Reid.

Reginald Reid
Kent Fire Deputy Chief Brian Wiwel presents Cheri Dreiling with the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award.

Nurse honored for her quick, life-saving actions

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority recently presented the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award to Cheri Dreiling, a nurse who used CPR to revive a 3-year-old who was pulled, unresponsive, from the pool of the SeaTac Marriott Hotel on March 7.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Deputy Chief Brian Wiwel presents Cheri Dreiling with the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award.
Many cultures come alive at the annual Kent International Festival

Kent International Festival returns to ShoWare on May 30

The seventh annual Kent International Festival returns to the ShoWare Center on Saturday, May 30, event organizers announced.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Many cultures come alive at the annual Kent International Festival
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp

T-Birds thump Winterhawks for 2-1 series lead | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks 5-2 Tuesday night in Game 3 of their first-round Western Hockey League playoff series at the ShoWare Center.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp

King County aims to root out racial disparity in juvenile justice system

King County leaders announce new measures to further reduce both the county’s youth detention population and the unacceptable racial disparities growing within it.

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Stephanie Bolinger

Martin Sortun Math Intervention Specialist named Kent Teacher of the Year

Kent School District leaders made a surprise visit before classes began Tuesday morning at Martin Sortun Elementary School to announce the selection of Stephanie Bolinger as the district's 2015 Teacher of the Year.

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Stephanie Bolinger
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer cites mother driving 90 mph to day-care center

Kent Police cited a 24-year-old woman for investigation of reckless driving after she reportedly hit speeds of 90 mph because she was late to get her son to day care so she could get to work.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent Police, community leaders meet to build public trust in officers

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas wants to help make sure his officers treat people, "in the most fair and impartial way possible."

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters combat a blaze on March 25 at an empty building on Lincoln Avenue used by the homeless.

Kent investigators unable to determine cause of fire at empty building used by homeless

A fire investigator ruled the cause as "undetermined" of a fire at a downtown Kent empty commercial building once proposed as a potential homeless shelter.

Kent firefighters combat a blaze on March 25 at an empty building on Lincoln Avenue used by the homeless.

WSU announces fall graduates from Kent

The following Washington State University students from Kent have earned undergraduate degrees for the fall 2014 semester.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Detectives found this wanted man on March 28 hiding under a home in Kent.

Detectives find fugitive from Auburn hiding under house in Kent

King County Sheriff's Office detectives found a wanted man hiding in a crawlspace under a house on Saturday in unincorporated Kent.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Detectives found this wanted man on March 28 hiding under a home in Kent.
Police agencies throughout the state plan a crackdown on drivers who text from April 1-15.

Police statewide to crack down on drivers who text

More than 100 law enforcement agencies in the state for the second straight year will crack down on distracted drivers as part of the national distracted driving enforcement campaign.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Police agencies throughout the state plan a crackdown on drivers who text from April 1-15.
Rashad Norris

Highline College hosts second annual Y.E.L.L. Summit on April 11

Highline College hosts its second annual summit for young women of color on April 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Rashad Norris
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report March 22-28

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Winterhawks shut out T-Birds to even series | WHL playoffs

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 at the Moda Center in Portland on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff Western Hockey League series at a game apiece.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Rainier Youth Choirs second- and third-grade singers

Rainier Youth Choirs’ 100-plus young singers delight audience; season finale announced

A packed audience enjoyed choral music performed by more than 100 local youth during the Rainier Youth Choirs' March 15 concert.

  • Mar 29, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Rainier Youth Choirs second- and third-grade singers