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KDP receives National Main Street accreditation

KDP receives National Main Street accreditation

Kent Downtown Partnership has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.… Continue reading

KDP receives National Main Street accreditation
State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22

State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has received numerous requests to address left-lane “campers.” In response to the requests, the WSP will conduct a statewide focus… Continue reading

State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22
Stryker Phd returns in Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs

Stryker Phd returns in Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs

Stryker Phd has a great history in the Budweiser Stakes – scoring back-to-back wins while winning Horse of the Year in 2014 and 2015, finishing… Continue reading

Stryker Phd returns in Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs

Reader poll

Who do you support for Kent mayor?… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2017

Thunderbirds sign draft picks – defensemen – to contracts

The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defensemen Tyrel Bauer and Luke Bateman to WHL standard player agreements. Bauer was the T-Birds’ second-round selection, 41st overall, and… Continue reading

Thunderbirds announce 7-game preseason schedule

The reigning Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds have announced their seven-game September preseason schedule. The T-Birds start the exhibition slate at the Delta Hotels… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | June 15

Kent-area community calendar | June 15

Events Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, June 3-Sept. 23, Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Smith Street, Kent. Fresh produce, food, entertainment. Kent… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | June 15
AARP rates Washington top state for adult care

AARP rates Washington top state for adult care

AARP has named Washington the most successful state in the country when it comes to supporting seniors, adults with disabilities and their family caregivers. The… Continue reading

AARP rates Washington top state for adult care
Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16

Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16

Drivers should use alternatives in South King County or face long delays

Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16
Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS

Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS

Seventh- and eighth-graders from the Kent and Tahoma school districts competed in track and field events at the conference championship meet June 6-7 at French… Continue reading

Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS
Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball

Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball

Kentwood’s Sara Hanson has announced her intention to attend Dordt College (Sioux Center, Iowa) and join the Defender volleyball program. Hanson, a 5-foot-4 defensive specialist,… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball

Kentwood senior selected to attend National Youth Science Camp | School briefs

Kentwood High School student Son Do will represent the state at the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) this summer in the West Virginia mountains. The… Continue reading

Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent

Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent

Each year during the fourth weekend in June, members of the Amateur Radio Relay League or “ham” radio operators as they are often known, take… Continue reading

Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent
Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city

Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city

The city of Kent’s fireworks ban prohibits the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks as part of an effort to eliminate fires, injuries… Continue reading

Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city
State reaches new record for unemployment

State reaches new record for unemployment

Washington’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in May, establishing a new record low for unemployment, according to the state Employment Security Department.… Continue reading

State reaches new record for unemployment
Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28

Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28

A candidates forum for the Kent mayoral race will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 at First Christian Church, 11717 SE… Continue reading

Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’

Fee Fi Fo Fum. “These are not just ordinary beans. …” So goes the tune a peddler sings to an adventurous boy as they strike… Continue reading

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’
Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount

Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount

Right wing was first-round selection in 2017 Bantam Draft

Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount
Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe

Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe

Vincent G. Duque, also known as “Gerry” who was missing and endangered, has been found and is safe, according to Des Moines Police. He had… Continue reading

Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe
Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Cathy Lynch, an employee in the Kent School District’s transportation Department, recently received the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Terry Hoffer award for her… Continue reading

Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife