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Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3

Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent and returns with the Magical Strings 31st annual Celtic Yuletide… Continue reading

Celtic Yuletide Concert coming to Kent Dec. 3

Community called on to help with presidential search at Highline College

As many as eight members of the South King County community will be asked to serve on a subcommittee to help in the search to… Continue reading

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Check out the city of Kent’s free 31st annual Holiday Craft Market on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E.… Continue reading

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4
Thunderbirds drive past Red Deer | WHL | VIDEO

Thunderbirds drive past Red Deer | WHL | VIDEO

Strand, Volcan, Neuls and Moilanen score in 4-2 win over Rebels

Thunderbirds drive past Red Deer | WHL | VIDEO
Sign up for Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

Sign up for Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

Registration is open for Kent’s 35th annual Christmas Rush Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 9. Starting and finishing at Hogan Park at Russell Road, the… Continue reading

Sign up for Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run
Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers

Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers

Volunteers are wanted to help out with the Severe Weather Shelter that opens at Kent Lutheran Church during life-threatening conditions between November and March. Anyone… Continue reading

Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter seeks volunteers
Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations for food bank

Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations for food bank

With two weeks remaining in the seventh annual Kent Turkey Challenge, participants have reported collecting 800 items of food and $3,000 in donations for the… Continue reading

Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations for food bank
LOIS RENEE FAWCETT

LOIS RENEE FAWCETT

Lois Renee Fawcett, best known as Renee, passed away peacefully at Valley Medical Center in Renton Washington on October 29, 2017 at the age of… Continue reading

LOIS RENEE FAWCETT

DAVID LEON INGRAM

David Leon Ingram, age 59, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his residence in Covington. He was born March 9, 1958 to Verne… Continue reading

Kent city attorney receives lifetime achievement award

Kent city attorney receives lifetime achievement award

Kent City Attorney Tom Brubaker recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Washington Association of Municipal Attorneys. Brubaker, who joined Kent in 1990 and… Continue reading

Kent city attorney receives lifetime achievement award

Green River College hosts Aviation Careers Night on Nov. 8

The public is invited to attend Green River College’s Aviation Careers Night on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Auburn Center,… Continue reading

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds

Come explore works featuring the warm and melodious tones of the oboe with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Performances of Luxurious Oboe Sounds are set for… Continue reading

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Luxurious Oboe Sounds
Firefighter to be honored for life-saving efforts

Firefighter to be honored for life-saving efforts

Puget Sound Fire will honor firefighter Kent Knight for his role in saving a life while off duty. On Oct. 7, Knight attended a charity… Continue reading

Firefighter to be honored for life-saving efforts
Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday

Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday

Local Toastmasters club Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts an open house Thursday, Nov. 2, from noon to 1 p.m., Room 402 in the Centennial Building… Continue reading

Kent Toast ‘N Boast hosts open house Thursday
Prosecutors charge man for murder of Kent woman

Prosecutors charge man for murder of Kent woman

The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Lance Rougeau, 25, on Monday with first-degree murder in the death of Linda K. Sweezer, 64, at her Kent… Continue reading

Prosecutors charge man for murder of Kent woman
Kentridge’s Lauren Briggs, above, explodes at the start of her 100-yard freestyle event during the 4A West Central Districts Girls Swim Dive at the Curtis High School Aquatic Center in University Place last Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO, Tracy Arnold

Briggs, Chargers make a splash at district swim and dive finals

Kentridge, led by Lauren Briggs, delivered a solid performance at the 4A West Central Districts Girls Swim & Dive meet at the Curtis High School… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Lauren Briggs, above, explodes at the start of her 100-yard freestyle event during the 4A West Central Districts Girls Swim Dive at the Curtis High School Aquatic Center in University Place last Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO, Tracy Arnold

Reader poll

Who is getting your vote for Kent mayor?… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2017

Asbjørg​​ Petra KOBBEVIK

Asbjørg​​ Petra Kobbevik passed away October 22, 2017 in Renton, age 89. She was born April 8, 1928 in Selje, Norway and immigrated to the… Continue reading

State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips

Halloween can be fun for kids, but worrisome for parents and drivers. Here are some tips, provided by the Washington State Patrol, to keep your… Continue reading

State Patrol offers Halloween safety tips
Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4

Check out the city of Kent’s free 31st annual Holiday Craft Market on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E.… Continue reading

Kent’s Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 3-4