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Man charged in baby shooting sentenced for firearm possession | U.S. District Court

A man who has been charged in connection with the drive-by shooting death of a Kent baby girl…

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Kentlake leadership raised almost $6,000 for cancer support group

The Kent School Board at its Jan. 13 meeting recognized Kentlake High School’s student leadership group for raising…

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Bicycles stolen from store worth more than $4,000 | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

On Jan. 7 officers responded to Mattson Middle School to reports that a student had assaulted another in…

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Surprises help shape athletic leagues | Prep Sports

The dust began settling last week on the local prep athletic scene, as area athletic directors and principals…

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Jeff Wagner selected as new mayor of Covington

There’s a new mayor in town. Jeff Wagner was unanimously selected as mayor of Covington at the Jan.…

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Annual jazz band, choir fundraiser this Friday | Tahoma High School

The annual fundraising benefit for the Tahoma High School Jazz Band and Jazz Choir is scheduled for Friday,…

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Cross country runners, friends help raise money for cancer research through 5K race

Almost a year ago, Colton Egberg, a 16-year-old Tahoma high school student, lost his close friend Tyler Ghosn…

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McDermott, Dembowski and Dunn to lead County Council in 2016

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott will Chair the County Council in 2016. McDermott was unanimously selected as…

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Council recognizes ongoing work to end Human Trafficking

The Metropolitan King County Council today declared January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in recognition of the ongoing effort…

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Kent School Board approves transgender student policy

The Kent School Board unanimously approved a policy concerning transgender students at its Jan. 13 meeting despite concerns…

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Total calls pass the 1,000 mark | Kent Regional Authority

The following are the total of calls received by the Kent Regional Fire Authority over the last week.

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What’s Blooming at Lake Wilderness Arboretum

The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation (LWAF) is the nonprofit organization that serves as steward for Lake Wilderness Arboretum.…

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Council Member Mhoon Elected to Sound Cities Association Board of Directors

Covington Councilmember Marla Mhoon has been elected to chair the Public Issues Committee (PIC) for the Sound City…

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Kent House Fire

Six people have been displaced following a house fire in the 10200 block of SE 228 Street today.

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The Easiest, Most Effective Defense Against Common Illnesses

Like most people, you’ve probably experienced the misery and discomfort of a cold, the flu, food poisoning or…

A classroom at Horizon Elementary was damaged by smoke and fire early in the morning of Jan. 18.

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Early morning arson fire damages Horizon Elementary | Kent Regional Fire Authority

A classroom at Horizon Elementary in the 27600 block of 144 Ave. SE, was damaged by smoke and…

Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner took over the gavel from former Mayor Margaret Harto Jan. 12.

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Jeff Wagner takes over as mayor of Covington

At the Jan. 12 City Council meeting Jeff Wagner was selected unanimously as mayor of Covington.

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Calls for Legislature to enact one-year “cooling off” period from lobbying | Attorney General

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has proposed a bill to establish a one-year lobbying prohibition for former…

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Washington Healthplanfinder continues to strike the right note with young adult outreach

Washington Healthplanfinder announced Monday the continuation of its collaboration with the Sasquatch! Music Festival to reach young adults…

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Weekly meeting highlights for Jan. 18-22 | King County Council

A look ahead at the King County Council's meetings: