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Kool Odds, with Naka Ramirez up, darts to victory in the $61,200 Bank of America Emerald Downs Championship Challenge at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Kool Odds prevails in Bank of America Challenge

Gelding from Idaho goes gate to wire in 440-yard showdown

Kool Odds, with Naka Ramirez up, darts to victory in the $61,200 Bank of America Emerald Downs Championship Challenge at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Arthur Leroy Fluke Memorial Service

Arthur Leroy Fluke Memorial Service Please join us for Arthur Fluke’s Memorial and Reception on Saturday, September 7th, 2:00 o’clock, at Kent United Methodist Church… Continue reading

Pickup truck strikes, kills pedestrian; Kent Police arrest driver for DUI

Pickup truck strikes, kills pedestrian; Kent Police arrest driver for DUI

A driver of a pickup truck struck and killed a pedestrian late Friday night, Kent Police reported. The collision killed a 37-year-old Seattle man, police… Continue reading

Pickup truck strikes, kills pedestrian; Kent Police arrest driver for DUI
Stars welcome back Zisette for the new indoor season | MASL

Stars welcome back Zisette for the new indoor season | MASL

Sam Zisette has re-signed with the Kent-based Tacoma Stars. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The defender/midfielder, a Seattle native and University of Puget… Continue reading

Stars welcome back Zisette for the new indoor season | MASL
Jersey Mike’s to pay $150K to state to resolve no-poach lawsuit

Jersey Mike’s to pay $150K to state to resolve no-poach lawsuit

Chain has two locations in Kent; 41 in the state

Jersey Mike’s to pay $150K to state to resolve no-poach lawsuit
Oktoberfest set for Sept. 14 at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

Oktoberfest set for Sept. 14 at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club to host event as YMCA fundraiser

Oktoberfest set for Sept. 14 at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park
Kent’s South 212th Street bridge to close Aug. 24-25 for resurfacing

Kent’s South 212th Street bridge to close Aug. 24-25 for resurfacing

Detours at Frager Road South and 59th Place South

Kent’s South 212th Street bridge to close Aug. 24-25 for resurfacing
State Patrol plans emphasis on Slow Down, Move Over law
State Patrol plans emphasis on Slow Down, Move Over law
To expel or not to expel Rep. Shea, that may be the question

To expel or not to expel Rep. Shea, that may be the question

Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in 2020

To expel or not to expel Rep. Shea, that may be the question
Constantine appoints Diaz to direct King County jail system

Constantine appoints Diaz to direct King County jail system

Former Seattle Police chief

Constantine appoints Diaz to direct King County jail system
City of Kent seeks applicants for Transportation Advisory Board
City of Kent seeks applicants for Transportation Advisory Board
Theatre Battery returns with imaginative play at Kent Station

Theatre Battery returns with imaginative play at Kent Station

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ – a magical tale of growing up and finding acceptance for everyone – is on stage throughout August

Theatre Battery returns with imaginative play at Kent Station
T-Birds single-game tickets for 2019-20 season on sale

T-Birds single-game tickets for 2019-20 season on sale

Single-game tickets for the Seattle Thunderbirds’ 2019-20 season are on sale. There are two options for purchasing single game tickets. Fans can go to the… Continue reading

T-Birds single-game tickets for 2019-20 season on sale

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33rd District legislators plan coffee hour in Kent

33rd District legislators plan coffee hour in Kent

Aug. 29 at Cafe on Fourth

33rd District legislators plan coffee hour in Kent
DARREL LEE RIECHEL

DARREL LEE RIECHEL

Darrel Lee Riechel passed away Sunday 4 August, 2019 in Everett, Washington. Born 22 July, 1936 in Portland, OR, Lee is survived by his wife… Continue reading

DARREL LEE RIECHEL

Nestle USA’s Kent outlet to lay off 67 workers

Nestle USA in Kent is laying off 67 workers as the company shuts down its direct-to-store delivery network in favor of a warehouse model. The… Continue reading

Muncey, Cakewalk score stakes wins

Muncey, Cakewalk score stakes wins

Muncey and hot-riding Javier Matias wore down Harbors Rule in the final jumps for a neck victory Sunday in the $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes for… Continue reading

Muncey, Cakewalk score stakes wins
For You Only winning the Angie C Stakes. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

WTBOA Lads, Barbara Shinpoch share Sunday spotlight

The Longacres Mile is in the books, but there are nine more stakes remaining this season at Emerald Downs. Five of the stakes are for… Continue reading

For You Only winning the Angie C Stakes. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
Entrepreneurship alternative to military spouse employment

Entrepreneurship alternative to military spouse employment

By Jeremy Field, regional administrator, Pacific Northwest, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) As the nation experiences unprecedented economic growth and nearly the lowest unemployment rates… Continue reading

Entrepreneurship alternative to military spouse employment