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40th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to Kent Commons

40th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to Kent Commons

The 40th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to the Kent Commons on Saturday, Feb. 25. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to… Continue reading

40th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to Kent Commons
State AG proposal to protect human trafficking victims passes Senate

State AG proposal to protect human trafficking victims passes Senate

An agency request bill from state Attorney General Bob Ferguson aimed at extending the window of opportunity to prosecute human traffickers for their crimes passed… Continue reading

State AG proposal to protect human trafficking victims passes Senate
King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

A King County judge ordered the makers of 5-hour Energy to pay nearly $4.3 million in penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs for multiple violations of… Continue reading

King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

Kentwood boys derail Federal Way, take NPSL title

Darius LuBom scored 22 points and D’Angelo Minnis and Koby Huerta each had 14 points as Kentwood defeated Federal Way 65-59, snapping the Eagles’ 63-game… Continue reading

Kent closes lane on 84th Avenue South

Kent closes lane on 84th Avenue South

Kent city officials have closed the southbound curb lane along 84th Avenue South between South 220th Street and South 222nd Street so crews can work… Continue reading

Kent closes lane on 84th Avenue South
Gropp hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals | WHL

Gropp hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals | WHL

Berlin makes 17 saves in 3-1 win over Victoria

Gropp hat trick leads Thunderbirds past Royals | WHL

Reader poll

Should the state Legislature increase the 1 percent cap on property taxes?… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2017
Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January

Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January

Western Washington’s “high velocity” market continued during January with the number of pending sales (7,745) out-gaining the number of new listings (6,507), according to new… Continue reading

Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January
Art gallery promotes poet who makes people smile

Art gallery promotes poet who makes people smile

Auburn Valley Creative Arts will see its lights shine a little brighter when Kent poet Charron M. Mollette releases her first book of poetry this… Continue reading

Art gallery promotes poet who makes people smile

Washington’s basic driver’s license fails federal REAL ID requirements

House, Senate bills could cure the problem

JOHN JONIENTZ

JOHN JONIENTZ

1923 – 2016 John was born in Kent, Washington and attended Kent High School. He passed away on Christmas Day. He loved watching the Seahawks.… Continue reading

JOHN JONIENTZ
International Guitar Night comes to Kent Feb. 25

International Guitar Night comes to Kent Feb. 25

Check out International Guitar Night, North America’s premier traveling guitar festival, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020… Continue reading

International Guitar Night comes to Kent Feb. 25

FRANK PORTMANN SR.

Frank Portmann Sr. passed away February 1, 2017. He had a long battle with Parkinson disease and heart disease. He passed peaceful with his family… Continue reading

Inslee appoints Kent man to disability committee

Inslee appoints Kent man to disability committee

James Kenney, of Kent, has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment. Inslee appointed Kenney… Continue reading

Inslee appoints Kent man to disability committee
Puget Sound Fire issues carbon monoxide warning, tips

Puget Sound Fire issues carbon monoxide warning, tips

With the high number of power outages due to the snow, the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority would like to remind residents about the… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire issues carbon monoxide warning, tips
Snowstorm strikes Kent

Snowstorm strikes Kent

An early February snowstorm shut down Kent schools, caused power outages, stopped garbage service and closed several city streets. Sea-Tac Airport reported 7 inches of… Continue reading

Snowstorm strikes Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 29-Feb. 4

Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 29-Feb. 4

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Jan. 29-Feb. 4… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 29-Feb. 4
KBAC offers Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day on Feb. 20

KBAC offers Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day on Feb. 20

In honor of Black History Month, the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) joins the Seattle Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Washington… Continue reading

KBAC offers Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day on Feb. 20

Auburn Riverside girls bounce Kentlake for NPSL top seed to bi-district playoffs; Kentridge grabs No. 3 spot

Olivia Denton and McKenzi Williams each scored 17 points and host Auburn Riverside clinched the 4A North Puget Sound League girls basketball title with a… Continue reading

Register now for Emerald Racing Club

The Emerald Racing Club returns this season at Emerald Downs. Cost remains $500, with Larry and Sharon Ross and Mike Puhich working as trainers for… Continue reading