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Blanc ‘n Schwartz Salon celebrates grand re-opening Nov. 1

Blanc ‘n Schwartz Salon is back at its original location, 207 E. Meeker St., Kent, and celebrates the occasion with a grand re-opening on Thursday,… Continue reading

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Reader poll

Do you support President Trump’s intention to issue an executive order to nullify birthright citizenship?… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2018
School district slates Fall Community Conversations

School district slates Fall Community Conversations

Families, staff and the community are invited to attend Kent School District Fall Community Conversations in November. During each 90-minute conversation, there will be a… Continue reading

School district slates Fall Community Conversations
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
JACK BIGFORD

JACK BIGFORD

Jack Bigford died peacefully on October 12, 2018 at his residence in Kent, WA. Born in Seattle, WA on December 7, 1922, he was a… Continue reading

JACK BIGFORD
Distributing sheet music far and wide

Distributing sheet music far and wide

J.W. Pepper’s work to be featured on national television Tuesday, Wednesday

Distributing sheet music far and wide
Halloween safety tips | Puget Sound Fire

Halloween safety tips | Puget Sound Fire

List of things to do

Halloween safety tips | Puget Sound Fire
MARK ALLEN CONWAY

MARK ALLEN CONWAY

Mark Allen Conway was a long time resident of Kent and Auburn. He passed away on October 20, 2018 at home with family at his… Continue reading

MARK ALLEN CONWAY
Thunderbirds goalie Liam Hughes. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Hughes pulls out the stops as Thunderbirds top Giants

Wedman scores twice in 5-1 win over Vancouver

Thunderbirds goalie Liam Hughes. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
The Thunderbirds’ Jaxan Kaluski, right, battles the Blazers’ Martin Lang for the puck along the boards during WHL play Friday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Kamloops takes down Thunderbirds

Philp, Kubicek score in 7-2 loss to Blazers

The Thunderbirds’ Jaxan Kaluski, right, battles the Blazers’ Martin Lang for the puck along the boards during WHL play Friday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
The Stars’ Vince McCluskey scores one of this three goals against the Express in MASL play at the accesso ShoWare Center last year. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars

Stars re-sign McCluskey for 2018-19 season

The Tacoma Stars have re-signed veteran forward Vince McCluskey for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. As per team and league policy, terms of… Continue reading

The Stars’ Vince McCluskey scores one of this three goals against the Express in MASL play at the accesso ShoWare Center last year. COURTESY PHOTO, Stars

Fain supports the needs of our city, district

Sen. Joe Fain has been a champion for the city of Kent since he was first elected, and I have endorsed him for reelection because… Continue reading

I-1631 Opponents do not care about you or your family

In the Auburn Reporter, Don Brunell wrote a piece, “Carbon fee hurts business and families,” (Oct. 12), where he argues that cutting carbon emissions is… Continue reading

Support I-1631 for a healthier climate, brighter future

The article, “Report reveals inequities of climate change in Washington” on Oct. 1 showed how climate change is already harming our state, hitting the poor… Continue reading

Vote for less smoky days, yes on I-1631

Do you remember the smoke and haze from this summer? I sure do. One of the best things about living in Kent is having a… Continue reading

Fain has done so much for our community

Sen. Joe Fain has been and continues to be an active member of our community. During his tenure, he has worked tirelessly to address the… Continue reading

Eight Thunderbird games to be broadcast on JOEtv | WHL

Eight Thunderbird games to be broadcast on JOEtv | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Tribune Broadcasting Seattle are teaming up to broadcast eight games between the T-Birds and Portland Winterhawks during the 2018-19 Western Hockey… Continue reading

Eight Thunderbird games to be broadcast on JOEtv | WHL
Millennium Elementary recognized again as a School of Distinction

Millennium Elementary recognized again as a School of Distinction

For the second straight year, Kent’s Millennium Elementary has been recognized as a School of Distinction. The Puget Sound Educational Service District awarded 26 schools… Continue reading

Millennium Elementary recognized again as a School of Distinction
I-1631? Unfair, ineffective tax that costs too much, in return for too little

I-1631? Unfair, ineffective tax that costs too much, in return for too little

On election day, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 1631, which, in the name of greenhouse gas reduction, imposes a never-ending tax increase on… Continue reading

I-1631? Unfair, ineffective tax that costs too much, in return for too little
Misleading and misdirection in election mailers is not new

Misleading and misdirection in election mailers is not new

The strategy is reminiscent of what Moxie Media did to unseat a state senator in 2010.

Misleading and misdirection in election mailers is not new