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Power of the subconscious explored at Lifetree Café in Kent

Practical ways to shed a bad habit or take a positive step in life will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Monday, June 17.

Kentridge High School’s Kevin Hall

Kentridge hurdlers go 1-2 in state 4A finals | Star Track XXXI

As Kentridge High's Kevin Hall crossed the finish line, he looked over to see his teammate, Bralen Westendorf, looking back at him with the same face of shock and excitement.

Kentridge High School’s Kevin Hall

Kent Rotary donates $40,000 to Veterans Educational Transition Fund

The Green River Community College Foundation's Veteran Educational Transition Fund got a $23,000 boost following the Rotary Club of Kent's Dream Big Auction. That contribution adds to the $17,000 the club already donated this year to help the college's veteran students attend school.

William L. Jenn

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Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation built a new ramp for Kent's Maureen Gladstone.

Rampathon: Homebuilder program benefits Kent family

Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation have made it easier for Maureen Gladstone to get around her Kent home.

Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation built a new ramp for Kent's Maureen Gladstone.
Julia Harrison

Sweet talk: Anthropologist presents discussion on state treats June 18

The diverse range of treats people enjoy throughout the state reveals much about Washington's shared history and culture. Each of these sweets tells a story: Ingredients illustrate trade routes and trends, recipes record migration patterns and special forms point to special occasions.

Julia Harrison

Valley RV Supercenter hosts grand opening June 8

One of the longest-established names in the automotive and RV industry is expanding. Valley Auburn RV, a Jayco dealer, has opened a second location in Kent, and it comes with a new name – Valley RV Supercenter.

Students honored

Rotary Club of Kent honors top graduates

The Rotary Club of Kent recognized the top graduating seniors from the Kent School District and announced winners of more than $24,000 in scholarships at its annual scholar recognition event at Green River Community College on May 21.

Students honored

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for track and field | May 29

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for track and field for varsity girls, boys

Will the last one to leave the Kent School District turn out the lights?

• From Jan. 1, 2013 to April 24, 2013 – 80 employees have left employment. • 30 employees (certificated & classified) have retired

The first 100 customers can adopt a pet and get the fee waived this weekend at Regional Animal Services of King County in Kent.

Regional Animal Services in Kent to waive adoption fee for first 100 customers this weekend

The "Summer of Love" gets underway this weekend, when Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) in Kent will waive pet adoption fees for the first 100 customers as part of the ASPCA/Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.

The first 100 customers can adopt a pet and get the fee waived this weekend at Regional Animal Services of King County in Kent.
The Cascade Warbirds are lined up to be part of the Veterans Drive street naming ceremony Friday

Kent’s Veterans Drive street naming to include flyover

The city of Kent's ceremony Friday, May 31 to rename South 231st Way as Veterans Drive will now include a flyover.

The Cascade Warbirds are lined up to be part of the Veterans Drive street naming ceremony Friday

Kent Cornucopia Days accepting nominations for grand marshals

The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on July 14 is accepting nominations for this year's grand marshals.

Kaylynn Lawrence and Mitch Hoffman of Kentwood High tease each other before their graduation ceremony last year at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 16 graduation ceremonies in June

Sixteen high school and college graduation ceremonies are lined up in June for Kent's ShoWare Center.

Kaylynn Lawrence and Mitch Hoffman of Kentwood High tease each other before their graduation ceremony last year at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Glenn Hamada

Kent’s Hamada chosen to serve on IBF board

The International Boxing Federation recently welcomed Kent's Glenn Hamada as its newest board member.

Glenn Hamada
The Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday

Kent Farmers Market opens June 1

The Kent Farmers Market opens the 2013 season on Saturday, June 1 at Town Square Plaza, the downtown park at the corner of Second Avenue and Smith Street.

The Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday
Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Volunteer for Kent Litter Free Event on June 8

Make a difference in your Kent neighborhood, join family and friends to pick up litter. A volunteer effort is being organized for the Kent Litter Free Event set for 9 a.m. to noon June 8.

Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Veterans Recognition Motorcycle Ride to rumble through downtown Kent May 31

A Veterans Recognition Motorcycle Ride is scheduled to roll through downtown Kent at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. en route to the Veterans Drive naming ceremony at the intersection of South 231st Way and Russell Road.

From left: Kenny Pham

Rotary-Kent Sunrise celebrates Meeker Middle School students, staff

In keeping with "Service Above Self" motto, The Rotary Club of Kent-Sunrise sets a meeting each month, during the school year, to honor students of a Kent district middle school. Meeker Middle School recently was honored in May.

From left: Kenny Pham
A crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South 277th Street and 55th Avenue South sent nine people to the hospital.

Major crash closes South 277th Street; 9 people injured

The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South 277th Street and 55th Avenue South that sent nine people to the hospital Sunday.

A crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of South 277th Street and 55th Avenue South sent nine people to the hospital.