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Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

Stankowski backstopped Seattle to WHL title

Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp
Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

Riser sprinted to the early lead and never looked back while rolling to a powerful 5¼-length victory in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Stakes for 3-year-old colts… Continue reading

Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs
Kent’s annual Music and Art Showcase set for June 29

Kent’s annual Music and Art Showcase set for June 29

The 10th annual Music and Art Showcase will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, on the south lawn of the Kent… Continue reading

Kent’s annual Music and Art Showcase set for June 29
City of Kent seeks suggestions about Meeker Street changes

City of Kent seeks suggestions about Meeker Street changes

How should Meeker Street be redesigned to include more pedestrian-friendly opportunities to encourage walking, biking and disabled-accessible pathways? That’s the question Kent city officials are… Continue reading

City of Kent seeks suggestions about Meeker Street changes
Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

Registration is open for the fourth annual South King Challenge, consisting of four separate run/walk events in South King County. Join one, or all of… Continue reading

Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks
Sound Transit to add longer light rail trains

Sound Transit to add longer light rail trains

Starting Monday, June 5, Sound Transit is putting more three-car light rail trains into weekday service to meet increasing demand and prepare for expected peak… Continue reading

Sound Transit to add longer light rail trains
Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

An evenly matched field of nine 3-year-old colts and geldings square off in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Stakes at Emerald Downs. At 6½ furlongs, the Coca-Cola… Continue reading

Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs
GERALD “JERRY” MOESCH

GERALD “JERRY” MOESCH

Gerald “Jerry” Moesch, 72, passed on Sunday, May 28, 2017; born September 13, 1944 in Bismarck, ND, to Joseph and Kathrine Moesch. A United States… Continue reading

GERALD “JERRY” MOESCH

Summer reading: Relax, learn, and have fun | KCLS

It seemed like winter was longer than usual this year, but it’s behind us now. And with the change of seasons – and warmer days… Continue reading

City of Kent launches satisfaction survey about Riverbend Golf Course

City of Kent launches satisfaction survey about Riverbend Golf Course

Just how much do golfers enjoy their experience at Riverbend Golf Course? The city of Kent hopes to get that answer from a new survey.… Continue reading

City of Kent launches satisfaction survey about Riverbend Golf Course
Time to put a leash on legislative marathons? | The Petri Dish

Time to put a leash on legislative marathons? | The Petri Dish

Washington voters amended the state constitution in 1979 in hopes of bringing discipline to a legislating process run amok. Sixty percent of them passed Senate… Continue reading

Time to put a leash on legislative marathons? | The Petri Dish
Hamilton Scholar from Kentridge to attend conference | School briefs

Hamilton Scholar from Kentridge to attend conference | School briefs

Tiffany Wong, a graduating senior at Kentridge High School who will attend the University of Washington this fall, will participate in a leadership and empowerment… Continue reading

Hamilton Scholar from Kentridge to attend conference | School briefs

SKCAC celebrates 50th anniversary; benefit breakfast set for June 7

SKCAC Industries and Employment Services (SKCAC) celebrates its 50th anniversary with a fundraising breakfast on Wednesday, June 7, from 7 to 9 a.m., at the… Continue reading

Birmingham Boys Choir to perform Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church

The Birmingham Boys Choir presents a choral concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th, Kent. Rainier Youth Choirs, concert host,… Continue reading

Kent firefighters to carry Naloxone to combat overdoses

Kent firefighters to carry Naloxone to combat overdoses

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority firefighters will soon begin carrying and administering the drug Narcan (Naloxone) to fight overdoses due to opioids. Opioids are drugs… Continue reading

Kent firefighters to carry Naloxone to combat overdoses
AWB launches brand update, new logo

AWB launches brand update, new logo

Washington’s oldest, largest employer group communicates evolution with a new brand

AWB launches brand update, new logo
Property values in 2017 up 21.2 percent in parts of Kent

Property values in 2017 up 21.2 percent in parts of Kent

Property values are up as much as 21.2 percent in parts of Kent, SeaTac and Des Moines as the King County Assessor’s Office has begun… Continue reading

Property values in 2017 up 21.2 percent in parts of Kent

GLADYS MATTHEWS

Mrs. Gladys Matthews (née Peck), of Kent, WA, passed away peacefully at the end of April, 2017 from cancer and heart problems. Gladys was born… Continue reading

Fine is $1,025 for people who toss lit tobacco product from vehicle

Fine is $1,025 for people who toss lit tobacco product from vehicle

The Washington State Patrol issued a reminder that anyone who tosses a lit tobacco product or other lit material from their vehicle can be fined… Continue reading

Fine is $1,025 for people who toss lit tobacco product from vehicle
Kent Summer Recycling Event set for June 3

Kent Summer Recycling Event set for June 3

Don’t forget the city of Kent’s annual Summer Recycling Collection Event and Composter Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 at… Continue reading

Kent Summer Recycling Event set for June 3