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Ford kicks off annual peanut butter drive

Ford kicks off annual peanut butter drive

Northwest Ford dealers are teaming up with Ford Motor Company Fund to collect jars of peanut butter from May 6-15 to help food banks meet… Continue reading

Ford kicks off annual peanut butter drive

Torklift hosts job fair on May 19

Torklift is hosting a job fair for multiple positions for hire at each of their locations in Sumner and Kent. The job fair is May… Continue reading

10 in 10 Challenge: Highline College alumni initiative asks former students to help current ones

10 in 10 Challenge: Highline College alumni initiative asks former students to help current ones

A recent text-to-donate push brought in $610 during a 10-day span, bringing Highline College’s Alumni Relations program closer to its $12,840 fundraising goal. Now with… Continue reading

10 in 10 Challenge: Highline College alumni initiative asks former students to help current ones

Kent Police to host upcoming community awareness meeting

The Kent Police Department invites the public to a community meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the Kent Police/Fire Training Center, 24523 116th… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | May 3

Kent-area community calendar | May 3

Events Puget Sound Bonsai Association Spring Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, 14, Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Introduce mom and… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | May 3
Thunderbirds’ Bear named WHL Defenseman of the Year

Thunderbirds’ Bear named WHL Defenseman of the Year

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Ethan Bear has been named the WHL Defenseman of the Year, the league announced Wednesday at its awards luncheon in Calgary. Bear,… Continue reading

Thunderbirds’ Bear named WHL Defenseman of the Year
WHL championship series to be televised

WHL championship series to be televised

Thunderbirds-Pats matchup opens Friday in Regina

WHL championship series to be televised
Main street businesses better supported under Senate-approved bill

Main street businesses better supported under Senate-approved bill

Community organizations working to revitalize main street businesses could receive more donations under legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, which today passed the Senate. Washington… Continue reading

Main street businesses better supported under Senate-approved bill
MARY L. ASHLEY

MARY L. ASHLEY

Mary L. Ashley born December 16, 1957 in Aberdeen, WA passed away on April 11, 2017. She is survived by her twins, Wayne III &… Continue reading

MARY L. ASHLEY
Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with former Gov. Mike Lowry. Courtesy Photo, Washington Office of the Governor

Former Gov. Mike Lowry dies at age 78

Former Washington Gov. Mike Lowry, 78, who also served as a King County Council member, died on Monday from complications of a stroke. Gov. Jay… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with former Gov. Mike Lowry. Courtesy Photo, Washington Office of the Governor
Lawmakers play Trump card on failure to disclose taxes | The Petri Dish

Lawmakers play Trump card on failure to disclose taxes | The Petri Dish

Some Democratic lawmakers want to know if they can legally keep President Donald Trump’s name off the ballot in Washington in 2020 if he doesn’t… Continue reading

Lawmakers play Trump card on failure to disclose taxes | The Petri Dish
Community invited to Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent on May 13

Community invited to Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent on May 13

The city of Kent – along with the Kent Downtown Partnership, Kent Station, Republic Services and the Lions Club – invite the community to Team… Continue reading

Community invited to Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent on May 13
Paint Kent Station Purple and support Relay for Life

Paint Kent Station Purple and support Relay for Life

Paint Kent Station Purple during the month of May by purchasing a passport with discounts at Kent Station and help support the American Cancer Society.… Continue reading

Paint Kent Station Purple and support Relay for Life
State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23
Puget Sound Fire call report | April 23-29

Puget Sound Fire call report | April 23-29

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: April 23-29 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | April 23-29

Student leaders wanted: LEAP spplications due May 31

The WIAA is accepting applications for the 2017-19 WIAA LEAP (Leadership through Education, Activities and Personal Development) Committee. Applicants must be current sophomores (entering their… Continue reading

Blue Law captures feature for red-hot Parker | Emerald Downs

Blue Law captures feature for red-hot Parker | Emerald Downs

Blue Law collared Rallying Market in the final furlong and drew off for a 1¾-length victory Sunday in the $11,300 Muckleshoot Casino Purse for 3-year-olds… Continue reading

Blue Law captures feature for red-hot Parker | Emerald Downs
Thunderbirds back in the WHL Finals

Thunderbirds back in the WHL Finals

Seattle ousts Kelowna again for West title

Thunderbirds back in the WHL Finals
Thunderbirds capture second straight Western Conference title, will play Regina for WHL crown

Thunderbirds capture second straight Western Conference title, will play Regina for WHL crown

The Seattle Thunderbirds won their second consecutive Western Conference championship Sunday with a 3-1 Game 6 victory over the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place in… Continue reading

Thunderbirds capture second straight Western Conference title, will play Regina for WHL crown
Blue Law captures feature for red-hot trainer | Emerald Downs

Blue Law captures feature for red-hot trainer | Emerald Downs

Blue Law collared Rallying Market in the final furlong and drew off for a 1¾-length victory Sunday in the $11,300 Muckleshoot Casino Purse for 3-year-olds… Continue reading

Blue Law captures feature for red-hot trainer | Emerald Downs