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Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers

Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers

Event returns to Tacoma Dome on May 13

Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers
Kent Elementary students complete hands-on science program with Woodland Park Zoo

Kent Elementary students complete hands-on science program with Woodland Park Zoo

The Woodland Park Zoo just completed a five-month-long partnership with Kent Elementary School to provide students with hands-on science education, teaching students about conservation and… Continue reading

Kent Elementary students complete hands-on science program with Woodland Park Zoo
Thunderbirds take 3-0 series lead over Americans | WHL playoffs

Thunderbirds take 3-0 series lead over Americans | WHL playoffs

Neuls-True-Kolesar line combines for 3 goals, 10 assists in 9-2 rout of Tri-City

Thunderbirds take 3-0 series lead over Americans | WHL playoffs
Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale presents its Masterworks Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. The concert includes the… Continue reading

Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Southeast King County AAUW offering $1,500 scholarship

The Southeast King County AAUW invites female college students entering their junior or senior year to apply for its annual $1,500 scholarship. The deadline for… Continue reading

Korve serves as page for Sen. Keiser

Korve serves as page for Sen. Keiser

Terra Korve, 14, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of March 6, the ninth week of the 2017 Legislative Session.… Continue reading

Korve serves as page for Sen. Keiser

Comcast Foundation awards scholarships to Kent students | School briefs

The Comcast Foundation has awarded Kentwood High School’s Carolyn Phung and Thomas Jefferson High’s Hana Lee, both Kent residents, each with a $1,000 college scholarship.… Continue reading

Dam safety state priority; few failures in over a century

Dam safety state priority; few failures in over a century

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa/WNPA Olympia News Bureau After the Oroville Dam crisis last month forced nearly 200,000 people to evacuate their California homes,… Continue reading

Dam safety state priority; few failures in over a century
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’

Adult auditions for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co.’s upcoming production of “Jack & the Giant” are Tuesday and Thursday, April 4 and 6. The… Continue reading

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’

Hargrove introduces REAL ID compliance bill

Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, has introduced a bill to bring Washington state into full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. House Bill… Continue reading

Public invited to learn about Kent School District’s strategic plan

Public invited to learn about Kent School District’s strategic plan

The Kent School District will give two public presentations about the district’s strategic plan “Blueprint: Leaning Forward Together 2016-2021.” The meetings will be from 6… Continue reading

Public invited to learn about Kent School District’s strategic plan
Kent East Hill Boxing Club’s Shirzai scores victory

Kent East Hill Boxing Club’s Shirzai scores victory

Ehsan Armarkhil Shirzai, a 16-year -old student at Kent-Meridian High School who recently joined Kent East Hill Boxing Club, is a long way from his… Continue reading

Kent East Hill Boxing Club’s Shirzai scores victory
King County executive responds to federal stance on immigration laws

King County executive responds to federal stance on immigration laws

King County Executive Dow Constantine on Monday issued the following statement in response to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice about sanctuary jurisdictions… Continue reading

King County executive responds to federal stance on immigration laws
Port of Seattle offers 150 paid high school and college summer internship

Port of Seattle offers 150 paid high school and college summer internship

The Port of Seattle is offering 150 paid summer internships for high school and college students. The internship program, which tripled the number of positions… Continue reading

Port of Seattle offers 150 paid high school and college summer internship
Kentridge’s Cronk breaks 30-year-old school high jump record

Kentridge’s Cronk breaks 30-year-old school high jump record

Kentridge High School junior Tyler Cronk set a school high jump record of 7 feet, 1 inch last Saturday at the Ray Cockrum Relays in… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Cronk breaks 30-year-old school high jump record

FRANCES TAMIKO GRANGRUTH

Frances Tamiko Grangruth was born on February 28, 1921 in Auburn, Washington and passed away peacefully at home on the morning of March 10, 2017… Continue reading

Metro Transit to increase bus service between Renton and Kent

Metro Transit to increase bus service between Renton and Kent

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved on Monday an additional 14,300 hours of Metro Transit service on Route 169 between Renton and Kent, increasing… Continue reading

Metro Transit to increase bus service between Renton and Kent
King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program

King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program

The King County Flood Control District has $3.06 million available in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of flooding. The deadline to apply… Continue reading

King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program
Puget Sound Fire call report | March 19-25

Puget Sound Fire call report | March 19-25

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: March 19-25 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | March 19-25
Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21

Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21

Pre-sale tickets on sale March 29, general public April 1

Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21