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There’s still time to volunteer for the annual bike and pedestrian count

The state is kicking off a three-day survey to count the number of people who walk or bike to their destination – and there’s still… Continue reading

Walmart to host free health screening event in Puget Sound region

Walmart to host free health screening event in Puget Sound region

Puget Sound Walmart stores will be among 4,700 locations throughout the country to host Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. The free health screening… Continue reading

Walmart to host free health screening event in Puget Sound region
Port of Seattle files U.S. Supreme Court brief opposing travel ban

Port of Seattle files U.S. Supreme Court brief opposing travel ban

The Port of Seattle has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging the court to affirm lower courts’ decisions blocking enforcement… Continue reading

Port of Seattle files U.S. Supreme Court brief opposing travel ban
Local organizations present We are History Keepers workshop

Local organizations present We are History Keepers workshop

The Greater Kent Historical Society, the Ethnic Heritage Council and the University of Washington Libraries and 4Culture present We are History Keepers, a free workshop… Continue reading

Local organizations present We are History Keepers workshop
Kent Lutheran Church presents ‘Nosferatu’ with organ accompaniment

Kent Lutheran Church presents ‘Nosferatu’ with organ accompaniment

Chancel Arts at Kent Lutheran Church and the Kent Grand Organ present a showing of the silent movie classic “Nosferatu” – a 1922 German film… Continue reading

Kent Lutheran Church presents ‘Nosferatu’ with organ accompaniment
Controversial education leader to pay us a visit | The Petri Dish

Controversial education leader to pay us a visit | The Petri Dish

It was going to happen eventually. A top-shelf member of Republican President Donald Trump’s administration is coming to Washington to share her convictions, champion her… Continue reading

Controversial education leader to pay us a visit | The Petri Dish
Reigning royalty: Miss Auburn Heather Haggin, left, and Miss Auburn’s Outstanding Teen Elizabeth Enz.

Contestants sought for Miss Auburn Miss Auburn’s Outstanding Teen Program

The Miss Auburn & Miss Auburn’s Outstanding Teen Program is looking for contestants. The program, one of the strongest community-based scholarship competitions of its kind… Continue reading

Reigning royalty: Miss Auburn Heather Haggin, left, and Miss Auburn’s Outstanding Teen Elizabeth Enz.
Tate tames San Diego waters; Renton’s Shane grabs fifth national title | Hydros

Tate tames San Diego waters; Renton’s Shane grabs fifth national title | Hydros

Andrew Tate took home the Bill Muncey Cup presented by HomeStreet Bank at San Diego Bayfair on Sunday and Miss HomeStreet Bank’s Jimmy Shane won… Continue reading

Tate tames San Diego waters; Renton’s Shane grabs fifth national title | Hydros
Museum of Flight celebrates 50th anniversary of Estes Astron Alpha model rocket

Museum of Flight celebrates 50th anniversary of Estes Astron Alpha model rocket

The Museum of Flight celebrates 50 years of the Estes Astron Alpha model rocket with a special display by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR),… Continue reading

Museum of Flight celebrates 50th anniversary of Estes Astron Alpha model rocket
The Force is with the Museum of Flight on Star Wars Reads Day

The Force is with the Museum of Flight on Star Wars Reads Day

On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Museum of Flight welcomes friendly visitors from all galaxies, no matter how far, far away, as it participates in Disney… Continue reading

The Force is with the Museum of Flight on Star Wars Reads Day

EMAGENE ROSE BECKER

Emagene Rose Becker passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 in Kent, WA. She was born January 25, 1936 in Grand Junction, CO and moved to… Continue reading

DIANNE JOAN (CROSBY) MATTLER

DIANNE JOAN (CROSBY) MATTLER

June 19,1938 – September 2, 2017 One of the finest people in our world died on September 2, 2017 after a long, very courageous battle… Continue reading

DIANNE JOAN (CROSBY) MATTLER
CHARLES AUGUST BAUER

CHARLES AUGUST BAUER

Charles “Chuck” August Bauer, Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in July, 1922, the middle child of Charles Sr. and Florence Collette. He passed… Continue reading

CHARLES AUGUST BAUER
Study shows potential dam failure could impact more than 25,000 residents

Study shows potential dam failure could impact more than 25,000 residents

A study commissioned by the King County Flood Control District in the wake of the emergency evacuation of communities near Northern California’s Oroville Dam in… Continue reading

Study shows potential dam failure could impact more than 25,000 residents

Reader poll

How will the Thunderbirds do this WHL season?… Continue reading

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Register for PICC’s Walk for the Babies

Register for PICC’s Walk for the Babies

Pediatric Interim Care Center is seeking participants and donors for its annual Walk for the Babies – a 5-kilometer walkathon to raise money for the… Continue reading

Register for PICC’s Walk for the Babies
Classic Accessories breaks ground on new, larger facility | Briefs

Classic Accessories breaks ground on new, larger facility | Briefs

Classic Accessories, a large manufacturer of retail covers and accessories, is getting more room to do business. The longtime Kent company and developer CenterPoint Properties… Continue reading

Classic Accessories breaks ground on new, larger facility | Briefs

T-birds acquire Hughes from Oil Kings in exchange for draft pick

The Seattle Thunderbirds have has acquired goalie Liam Hughes from the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2019 Bantam Draft.… Continue reading

Touring choir to give early Christmas present to Kent

Touring choir to give early Christmas present to Kent

The Gracias Christmas Cantata brings a show-stopping musical experience to Kent on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The award-winning choir performs 7 to 9:15 p.m. at the… Continue reading

Touring choir to give early Christmas present to Kent

Kent teacher nominated to KCLS Board of Trustees

Pamela Grad has been nominated to the King County Library System Board of Trustees. “I am happy to sponsor Ms. Grad’s appointment to the Library… Continue reading