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Kent Has Talent all-ages talent competition offers auditions

Kent Has Talent all-ages talent competition offers auditions

Are you a singer, dancer, magician, artist, poet or musician? Do you live, work or go to school in Kent? Then sign up for the… Continue reading

Kent Has Talent all-ages talent competition offers auditions

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  • Sep 7, 2017
Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament supports a young girl’s passion to help others

Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament supports a young girl’s passion to help others

The eighth annual Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament presented by the Jennifer Beach Foundation continues to raise awareness that there is no place… Continue reading

Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament supports a young girl’s passion to help others
AG Ferguson files lawsuit to block Trump’s decision to abandon ‘Dreamers’

AG Ferguson files lawsuit to block Trump’s decision to abandon ‘Dreamers’

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson Wednesday filed a multi-state lawsuit co-led by Washington, New York and Massachusetts, seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s decision to… Continue reading

AG Ferguson files lawsuit to block Trump’s decision to abandon ‘Dreamers’
Kent apartment rent jumps make national top 10 list

Kent apartment rent jumps make national top 10 list

Kent cracked a top 10 nationwide list for the biggest hikes in apartment rents. Kent ranks sixth - just behind Seattle and Los Angeles -… Continue reading

Kent apartment rent jumps make national top 10 list
Let Sound Transit know about Sounder parking garage proposal

Let Sound Transit know about Sounder parking garage proposal

Give your opinion about where to put a new parking garage in Kent for Sound Transit’s Sounder train riders. Sound Transit will have an open… Continue reading

Let Sound Transit know about Sounder parking garage proposal
Sound Transit plans open houses about light rail stations in Kent

Sound Transit plans open houses about light rail stations in Kent

Sound Transit will have open houses on Sept. 13 and Sept. 16 for people to learn about the light rail extension project from SeaTac to… Continue reading

Sound Transit plans open houses about light rail stations in Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 27-Sept. 2

Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 27-Sept. 2

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Aug. 27-Sept. 2… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Kent schools cancel Tuesday outdoor athletic activities for heat, air quality advisories

Kent schools cancel Tuesday outdoor athletic activities for heat, air quality advisories

The Kent School District canceled all Tuesday afternoon and evening outdoor athletic activities, including games and practices, because of a heat advisory and air quality… Continue reading

Kent schools cancel Tuesday outdoor athletic activities for heat, air quality advisories
Uber partners with Sound Transit, cities to offer discounts on rides to, from light rail stations

Uber partners with Sound Transit, cities to offer discounts on rides to, from light rail stations

In order to encourage area riders to pair rideshare trips with mass transit, Uber has partnered with Sound Transit and the cities of Tukwila and… Continue reading

Uber partners with Sound Transit, cities to offer discounts on rides to, from light rail stations

Chiefs skate past Thunderbirds in preseason game | WHL

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Sunday afternoon in both teams’ third preseason game at the Delta Hotels Preseason Classic at Xfinity Arena… Continue reading

Silvertips down Thunderbirds in preseason play | WHL

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-4 Saturday night in both teams’ second preseason game at the Delta Hotels Preseason Classic at Xfinity Arena… Continue reading

Wright soaring as top trainer at Emerald Downs

Wright soaring as top trainer at Emerald Downs

Blaine Wright without question is enjoying one of the finest seasons in Emerald Downs’ history. With 47 wins in 130 starts, Wright is clicking at… Continue reading

Wright soaring as top trainer at Emerald Downs

Thunderbirds fall to Giants in preseason opener | WHL

The Vancouver Giants defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Friday morning in the first game for both teams at the Delta Hotels Preseason Classic at Xfinity… Continue reading

JOHN CLIFFORD DRAGNESS

JOHN CLIFFORD DRAGNESS

John Clifford Dragness, age 85, passed away Friday August 18, 2017 at his home in Auburn, WA of lung cancer. He will be greatly missed… Continue reading

JOHN CLIFFORD DRAGNESS

Add ‘Chief of police’ to name of Lee building

The recent letter by David McDougall suggesting the removal of the name of Robert E. Lee from Kent Police headquarters proves that his own logic… Continue reading

Rabid bat found at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park

Rabid bat found at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park

A rabid bat was found in Angle Lake Park in SeaTac near the lakeshore by the old lifeguard shack on Tuesday afternoon. A visitor who… Continue reading

Rabid bat found at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park

U.S. Air Force Airmen, Kentwood grads complete basic military training

U.S. Air Force Airmen Nathaniel Law and Kyle D. Hanson, both of Covington, recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San… Continue reading

Puget Safety now a division of Kent-founded National Safety, Inc. | Briefs

Puget Safety now a division of Kent-founded National Safety, Inc. | Briefs

National Safety, Inc., has announce the acquisition of Puget Safety Equipment Company in Bellingham. The acquisition adds a third location to National Safety, the other… Continue reading

Puget Safety now a division of Kent-founded National Safety, Inc. | Briefs
EMMA LOUISE REDMAN

EMMA LOUISE REDMAN

Emma Louise Redman of Renton, WA, loving wife of Billy that preceded her passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at home. She will be celebrated… Continue reading

EMMA LOUISE REDMAN