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Kent Friends of the Library hosts book sale Sept 14, 15, 16

Kent Friends of the Library hosts book sale Sept 14, 15, 16

Kent Friends of the Library presents its annual book sale on Sept 14, 15, 16, at the Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent. Hours… Continue reading

Kent Friends of the Library hosts book sale Sept 14, 15, 16
From the ground up

From the ground up

Construction continues for the Marquee on Meeker project

From the ground up
Registration begins for Fall Community Police Academy

Registration begins for Fall Community Police Academy

The Kent Police Department is accepting applications for the Fall Community Police Academy. Classes are Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 to 9, for 10 weeks, beginning… Continue reading

Registration begins for Fall Community Police Academy
‘Hands of Unity’

‘Hands of Unity’

Kent artist paints a colorful, meaningful mural to share with others

‘Hands of Unity’
CERT training available

CERT training available

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and the Office of Emergency Management are offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The eight-week program begins Sept.… Continue reading

CERT training available

‘El Tigre’ Johnson returning to Stars | MASL

As work continues on the Tacoma Stars roster for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season, the team announced Wednesday that midfielder Derek “El Tigre”… Continue reading

Thunderbirds sign third-round pick, a goalie

Thunderbirds sign third-round pick, a goalie

B.C.’s Milic was the 51st overall selection in the 2018 Bantam Draft

Thunderbirds sign third-round pick, a goalie
City employees donate school supplies, cash to Kent-Meridian High School

City employees donate school supplies, cash to Kent-Meridian High School

Mayor, staff deliver boxes of school supplies and 40 backpacks

City employees donate school supplies, cash to Kent-Meridian High School
ARLENE K. YOUNG

ARLENE K. YOUNG

Arlene K. Young passed away peacefully on August 5, 2018 at her home in Ferndale, Washington surrounded by her family. Arlene’s greatest joy was attending… Continue reading

ARLENE K. YOUNG

Kent Senior Center, Kent Fire Department co-host free wellness fair on Sept. 20

The Kent Senior Activity Center and Kent Fire Department (FD) co-host the eighth annual FD Cares Wellness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 8:30 a.m.… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Sippin Fire is simply super; gelding continues roll in Washington Cup

Sippin Fire is simply super; gelding continues roll in Washington Cup

Becomes 13th different horse to win four stakes in a season at track

Sippin Fire is simply super; gelding continues roll in Washington Cup

Survey: WIAA participation reaches all-time high in 2017-18

High school athletics and activities participation in Washington was at an all-time high in 2017-18, according to the latest participation survey conducted by the WIAA… Continue reading

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds sign left wing from Alberta

Ciona was the 32nd overall pick in Bantam Draft

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
COURTESY PHOTO, Greater Kent Historical Society

Greater Kent Historical Society presents Hoptoberfest

Fundraising gala set for Oct. 6

COURTESY PHOTO, Greater Kent Historical Society

Cost of living: Seniors can obtain some tax relief

Gene Bremner, food for thought: I’m a senior in the city limits of Kent, and my property taxes were cut in half when I applied… Continue reading

Kent schools: Take care of your heart, your teachers

The heart is the most vital organ. How you treat your heart largely determines how healthy you are. If you spend years neglecting this precious… Continue reading

Play review: Bravo to theater group’s production of ‘Alma’

I didn’t know about Theatre Battery until last Friday’s Page 1 story by Mark Klaas (“Pertinent play, a ‘very human’ story, hits local stage”). It’s… Continue reading

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

New seminars on food trucks, 3-D printing and online reputation management added to schedule

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29
COURTESY PHOTO, RYC

Rainier Youth Choirs announces auditions for the 2018-19 season

Rainier Youth Choirs has announced auditions for its 12th season. Students in grades 2 and up are welcome to apply for membership in RYC. Application… Continue reading

COURTESY PHOTO, RYC