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State budget cuts mental health, other services to King County residents

State budget cuts mental health, other services to King County residents

After the state Legislature hurriedly approved a biennial budget after a third special session in June, King County officials warned that it appeared to underfund… Continue reading

State budget cuts mental health, other services to King County residents

Reber Ranch gathering support for the Save A Forgotten Equine drive

Reber Ranch is accepting donations for Save A Forgotten Equine (SAFE) effort during its Purina Check-R-Board Days celebration in September. Customers can stop by the… Continue reading

Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden

Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden

It was Nelson Mandela who said, “It always seems impossible, until it’s done,” and the community of Kent’s East Hill will soon benefit from the… Continue reading

Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden
Thunderbirds name Romas director of scouting

Thunderbirds name Romas director of scouting

The Seattle Thunderbirds have promoted Mark Romas to director of scouting. Romas replaces Dan McLean, who joined the Pittsburgh Penguins as an amateur scout on… Continue reading

Thunderbirds name Romas director of scouting
Additional south line Sounder train trips start Sept. 25

Additional south line Sounder train trips start Sept. 25

Sound Transit is adding two new round trips to its popular south line Sounder service between Seattle and Lakewood, including stops in Kent, beginning Monday,… Continue reading

Additional south line Sounder train trips start Sept. 25
DAR chapter honors cadet

DAR chapter honors cadet

The Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented the National Defense Marine ROTC Bronze Medal to Cadet Makayla Abeyta at Kentwood… Continue reading

DAR chapter honors cadet
Thunderbirds sign four players to contracts | WHL

Thunderbirds sign four players to contracts | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed four players – center Graeme Bryks, goalie Cole Schwebius, defenseman Cade McNelly and center Samuel Huo – to Western Hockey… Continue reading

Thunderbirds sign four players to contracts | WHL
AAA and MAPFRE Insurance offer signal-blocking cellphone bags

AAA and MAPFRE Insurance offer signal-blocking cellphone bags

The state’s new Distracted Driving law went into effect on July 23, but as you’ve probably noticed, it can be hard to stop the urge… Continue reading

AAA and MAPFRE Insurance offer signal-blocking cellphone bags

Presidential search process to begin at Highline College

The Highline College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider alternatives for the presidential search process. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,… Continue reading

Covington man pleads not guilty to homeless killings

Covington man pleads not guilty to homeless killings

A Covington man pleaded not guilty on Monday to two charges of first-degree murder for shooting a homeless man and woman last year in Kent.… Continue reading

Covington man pleads not guilty to homeless killings
Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor

Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor

People have until the Aug. 31 deadline to nominate a Washington company for a 2017 Corporations for Communities Award. Nomination forms can be found at… Continue reading

Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor
Ford Driving Skills for Life brings free, hands-on training event to Emerald Downs

Ford Driving Skills for Life brings free, hands-on training event to Emerald Downs

The Ford Driving Skills for Life safety program, on its 13th national tour, makes a stop Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27 at Emerald Downs, 2300… Continue reading

Ford Driving Skills for Life brings free, hands-on training event to Emerald Downs
Summer Choir campers Astrid and Arwen Forsythe, Samuel Molinas and Carter Harrison, perform in the August concert. COURTESY PHOTO, Heather Rutledge

Rainier Youth Choirs offers auditions for 2017-2018 season

Rainier Youth Choirs is seeking experienced high school tenors and basses with music reading skills to join its Young Men’s Ensemble, directed by Brian Hoskins.… Continue reading

Summer Choir campers Astrid and Arwen Forsythe, Samuel Molinas and Carter Harrison, perform in the August concert. COURTESY PHOTO, Heather Rutledge
King County, Seattle announce $2.25 million in emergency funding for immigrants, refugees

King County, Seattle announce $2.25 million in emergency funding for immigrants, refugees

King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, and Seattle Foundation announced Monday a combined $2.25 million in emergency funding for critical services for… Continue reading

King County, Seattle announce $2.25 million in emergency funding for immigrants, refugees

Port of Seattle Commission candidates forum set for Sept. 13

Airport communities of Kent, SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines and Normandy Park will host a Port of Seattle Commission candidates forum to share concerns of local… Continue reading

Houston center cut off by flooding; Northwest donors urged to help

Houston center cut off by flooding; Northwest donors urged to help

Bloodworks Northwest on Monday sent an emergency shipment of blood components to the Gulf Coast Blood Center in Houston, and to Carter Blood Center in… Continue reading

Houston center cut off by flooding; Northwest donors urged to help

Family history center opens in Kent

A free family history center opened on Aug. 1 in the Kent Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12817 SE… Continue reading

Shane in Miss Homestreet wins Gold Cup in Detroit | Hydros

Shane in Miss Homestreet wins Gold Cup in Detroit | Hydros

By Bruce Madej/H1 Unlimited Series Jimmy Shane knew he had the team and boat to make some noise at the Detroit Hydrofest. And when he… Continue reading

Shane in Miss Homestreet wins Gold Cup in Detroit | Hydros
Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 20-26

Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 20-26

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Aug. 20-26 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 20-26
Mach One Rules captures Tribal Classic | Emerald Downs

Mach One Rules captures Tribal Classic | Emerald Downs

Mach One Rules and Blaine Wright played starring roles Sunday as Emerald Downs presented the $300,000 Washington Cup – a series of six stakes races… Continue reading

Mach One Rules captures Tribal Classic | Emerald Downs