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Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

Dylan Koopmans and twin brothers Ryan and Sean Jackson will be conferred the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank advancement in Boy Scouts of… Continue reading

Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

POG is worth another look | Brunell

In 2003, Gov. Gary Locke, D, faced a 10-percent revenue hole in the state’s budget. He also stared at a sluggish economy still reeling from… Continue reading

Reminder: District 33, 47 town hall meetings are Saturday in Kent

Legislators from the 33rd and 47th districts share the latest news and answer questions at separate town hall meetings on Saturday in Kent. The District… Continue reading

I-405 north down to two lanes near Renton overnight March 20-24

Travelers who use northbound Interstate 405 in Renton should prepare for overnight traffic delays starting Monday evening, March 20, to Friday morning, March 24. Contractor… Continue reading

Game continues | Shiers

Game continues | Shiers

The legal battle continues to play out between state Attorney General Bob Ferguson and President Trump over the new executive order for a travel ban… Continue reading

Game continues | Shiers

Lawmakers trying to fix a taxing problem | The Petri Dish

Everyone understands the problem. No one opposes the solution. Yet today owners of 285 properties in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties still are facing a… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee signs bill assuring schools’ 28 percent levy-lid secure until 2019 expiration

By Grace Swanson/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Wednesday legislation that will keep the local school levy lid at 28 percent… Continue reading

Thunderbirds keep on rolling, pocket 45th victory | WHL

Thunderbirds keep on rolling, pocket 45th victory | WHL

Gropp scores twice in 4-2 win at Spokane

Thunderbirds keep on rolling, pocket 45th victory | WHL
Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY

Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY

Hundreds of children got creative during the annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day last Saturday at Kent Commons. One of King County’s longest-running, hands-on art festivals,… Continue reading

Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY
Kent-area community calendar | March 15

Kent-area community calendar | March 15

Events Spring Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 18, Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road, Kent. Residents invited to bring those items that are not easily… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | March 15

Alaska USA contributes more than $60,000 to community nonprofits

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union has donated $60,250 to support nonprofit organizations as part of its annual grant program. This year 73 nonprofits in the… Continue reading

Ralph invites the public to mayoral campaign gathering March 30

Dana Ralph hosts a campaign event for Kent mayor from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave… Continue reading

Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets

Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets

If you haven’t registered Fido or Fluffy, now’s the time. In collaboration with the city, canvassers with Regional Animal Services of King County will go… Continue reading

Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets
King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

Green, White rivers on the watch list

King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

RODNEY CHARLES HOLZWORTH

Rod passed away peacefully on the eve of January 7, 2017 at home from cancer with his wife Betty and canine companion Vincent by his… Continue reading

Kent basketball players named WIAA Athletes of the Week

Kent basketball players named WIAA Athletes of the Week

Kentridge High School sophomore JaQuaya Miller and Kentwood High senior Rayvaughn Bolton were each named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 4A Athletes of the Week.… Continue reading

Kent basketball players named WIAA Athletes of the Week

Kent Police Department hosts vehicle theft/prowl awareness booth

The Kent Police Department is again teaming up with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority to provide information about how residents can reduce the likelihood… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11

Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: March 5-11 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11

Reader poll

Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2017

Smart Choices Scholarships available to high school seniors

Applications for the fifth Annual WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Smart Choices Scholarship Program are due April 1. The scholarship program recognizes one female… Continue reading