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FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season

FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season

Part-time positions. Big-time potential. FedEx expects to add more than 55,000 seasonal positions throughout its networks to help deliver the holidays this year, including more… Continue reading

FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season

Local boys water polo team hosts breast cancer awareness fundraiser Thursday

The combined Kentwood-Kentlake-Tahoma boys water polo team hosts a breast cancer awareness fundraiser at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Covington Aquatic Center, 18230… Continue reading

LYNDA M. FALLON

1953-2018 She passed away, peacefully, at her Ferndale home on September 27, 2018 after a long courageous fight against esophageal cancer which had been discovered… Continue reading

KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7

KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7

Evening to recognize businesses and people who make a difference

KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7
FRANCES HOPPER

FRANCES HOPPER

Frances Eva Hopper, of Kent, WA, died on September 29, 2018 at the age of 94. She is survived by four children: Richard Hopper of… Continue reading

FRANCES HOPPER

King County seeks applicants to fill six openings on WaterWorks Grant Ranking Committee

The King County WaterWorks Grant Ranking Committee – a 13-member, volunteer advisory group appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by King County Council… Continue reading

Mira Slovak driving the original Miss Wahoo unlimited hydroplane in 1957. COURTESY, Museum of Flight

Legendary pilot and hydroplane champ profiled in Oct. 13 lecture and book signing

‘A Race to Freedom: The Mira Slovak Story,’ plus Slovak hydroplane and stunt plane on view

Mira Slovak driving the original Miss Wahoo unlimited hydroplane in 1957. COURTESY, Museum of Flight
Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Ralph completes training program with Association of Washington Cities

Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
THELMA JUNE FRANKS

THELMA JUNE FRANKS

Thelma June Franks, 94 died in her husbands arms on October 3, 2018. She came from Missouri to Washington in 1938. Shortly after June met… Continue reading

THELMA JUNE FRANKS

Reader poll

Do you support I-1631, a Nov. 6 ballot measure that places a fee on the state’s largest polluters and puts revenues toward clean energy?… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2018
Ryan Gosling plays astronaut Neil Armstrong in the film, “First Man.” COURTESY PHOTO

Museum of Flight hosts exclusive display of costumes and props from the new feature film

The Museum of Flight presents a special collection of costumes and properties used in the making of Universal Studio’s blockbuster movie, “First Man.” The movie… Continue reading

Ryan Gosling plays astronaut Neil Armstrong in the film, “First Man.” COURTESY PHOTO
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools

UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools

The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has been awarded $40 million in GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for… Continue reading

UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools
Report: Seven Kent schools make the list of the 100 best elementary schools in the region
Report: Seven Kent schools make the list of the 100 best elementary schools in the region
Thunderbirds drop the hammer on Rockets

Thunderbirds drop the hammer on Rockets

Kukuca, Hamaliuk, Lee, Andrusiak score in 4-1 win over Kelowna

Thunderbirds drop the hammer on Rockets

Silvertips slip past Thunderbirds in overtime | WHL

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in overtime Friday night at Angel of the Winds Arena. Goalie Cole Schwebius, in his first career… Continue reading

Former Seattle Sounder and 11-year MLS veteran James Riley has joined the Stars for the 2018-19 season. COURTESY PHOTO

Stars sign former Sounder to contract

MLS veteran will add depth, skill to defense

Former Seattle Sounder and 11-year MLS veteran James Riley has joined the Stars for the 2018-19 season. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent plans lane closures at Fourth and West Meeker | Update
Kent plans lane closures at Fourth and West Meeker | Update
Kentwood’s Church comes up a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner

Kentwood’s Church comes up a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner

Kentwood sophomore quarterback Jalin Church was a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner for Week 5 (Sept. 23-29), the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced Wednesday.… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Church comes up a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner

Free talks to mark Indigenous Peoples Day at Highline College

The public is invited to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 8 at Highline College. Two Native presenters will offer their unique perspectives. Both… Continue reading