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It’s time to talk turkey about turkeys | Guest column

So how do you feel about turkeys? When I was 12 years old, turkey was not my favorite food. Since it was typically only served...

Kent motorcyclist, 33, dies in early Sunday morning collision

Kent Police arrested a 45-year-old Kent woman for investigation of vehicular homicide after she allegedly killed a Kent motorcyclist at about 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov....

BECU awards $150,400 grant to Kent-based Mother Africa

Kent-based Mother Africa will receive a $150,400 grant from BECU’s Black Community Development Project. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, BECU announced Nov. 18 the 2021...

Federal Way school board renames Totem Middle School in Kent

A Federal Way district school in Kent has been renamed as Evergreen Middle School in accordance with state law to remove inappropriate use at public...

Inquest into Seattle Police killing of Kent man could start Dec. 6

A King County inquest into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Kent man by Seattle Police has been set for Dec. 6-17, although that could...

City of Kent’s new budget includes litter strike team, more police

The Kent City Council unanimously approved the 2022 mid-biennium budget adjustment that restores five police officer positions, creates a litter strike team, starts a co-responder...

Judge denies release of teen girl in hit-and-run murder case

A King County judge denied a motion by the defense to release from custody a 16-year-old SeaTac girl charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault and...

Kent School Board puts replacement levy on Feb. 8 ballot

Voters in the Kent School District will be asked to approve a two-year replacement educational program and operations levy on the Feb. 8 ballot that...

State’s pediatric flu vaccinations down about 25% from this time last year

Childhood flu vaccine rates in the state have dropped significantly this fall compared to the previous two flu seasons. Now, the Washington State Department of...

King County Courthouse comfort dog dies

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Nov. 12. Murphy, a mixed...