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Kentridge celebrates its 4-3 win over Kentwood to take third place in the state Class 4A playoffs.

Kentridge recharges, zaps Kentwood for third place | State 4A baseball

The only predictable piece of the 4A consolation game at GESA Stadium in Pasco on Saturday was that the team destined to take home the third-place trophy would have "Kent" in its name. Whether that honor would belong to Kentridge or Kentwood, however, was unclear until the final out.

Kentridge celebrates its 4-3 win over Kentwood to take third place in the state Class 4A playoffs.
I Keep Saying and jockey Isaias Enriquez notch a one-length victory in the $14

I keep Saying captures Jim Beam Purse | Emerald Downs

I keep Saying rallied to the lead past mid-stretch and scored a one-length victory Saturday in the $14,500 Jim Beam Purse for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs.

I Keep Saying and jockey Isaias Enriquez notch a one-length victory in the $14
Nitro-burning Funny Cars will compete in Kent at the Quick 8 showdown.

Funny Cars return to Pacific Raceways for Quick 8 showdown

A contingent of Northwest Funny Cars will kick off the inaugural Quick 8 Presented by The Sports Page in Auburn at Pacific Raceways on Friday, May 31.

Nitro-burning Funny Cars will compete in Kent at the Quick 8 showdown.

Kentridge, Kentwood square off for third at state | Prep baseball

Baseball fans from Kent were left with a sour taste in their mouths following Friday's state Class 4A semifinal action in Pasco. Kentwood, the defending state champion, and Kentridge suffered losses in final four action at GESA Stadium and will meet at 1 p.m. today for third place in the state tournament.

Kentwood, Kentridge fall in state 4A semifinals | Prep baseball

Michael Wood tossed six shutout innings, striking out nine, as South Kitsap silenced Kentwood 1-0 in a state Class 4A baseball semifinal in Pasco on Friday.

Republic Services will be on schedule for pickup on the holiday

Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) will be on schedule to pick up garbage, yard waste and recycling on Monday, Memorial Day.

Hydro buttons are just part of the memorabilia. The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum hosts its annual Hydro Fever Open House on May 25.

Hydro Fever Open House set for Saturday

The Hydro Fever Open House runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, 5917 S. 196th St, Kent. The public is invited to tour the gallery featuring vintage unlimited hydroplanes.

Hydro buttons are just part of the memorabilia. The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum hosts its annual Hydro Fever Open House on May 25.

Free live streaming on all Emerald Downs races

Effective immediately, emeralddowns.com offers free live video streaming on every race at Emerald Downs.

Public Health closes the Ram for no available hot water

The Ram Restaurant & Brewery located in the Kent Station at 512 Ramsay Way, was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Friday.

Baseball camps coming to Mattson Middle School in July

Steve Goucher, former professional player and Atlanta Braves scout, and his staff will conduct a three-day camp at Mattson Middle School this July.

Designed by kids, built by volunteers: Turnkey Park to get a new playground

The community is about to flip a playground. Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services – together with the Kent Parks Foundation, KaBOOM! organizers, Disney workers and more than 200 volunteers – will build a new playground in one day at Turnkey Park.

Kent Parks and Rec offers Teen Camps

Parents know once school is out, finding healthy activities for teenagers can be a challenge. Teen Camp, offered by Kent Parks and Recreation, provides seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders a fun and safe experience throughout the summer.

xpedx awards ENERGY STAR to Kent facility

xpedx, a leading business-to-business distribution company in North America, has earned the ENERGY STAR® designation at its Kent location, 7011 S. 188th St.

Kiia Z. Brantley

Kent seniors win leadership scholarships

Kent residents Kiia Z. Brantley, a senior at Kentwood Senior High School, and Ruben Riordan, a senior at Charles Wright Academy, are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation's annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards in Washington State, the Foundation has announced.

Kiia Z. Brantley

City seeks applicants for Public Facilities District Board vacancy

The city of Kent is seeking applicants for one vacancy on the Kent Special Events Center Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The position will remain open until filled.

Randall Cooper

Kent-Meridian’s Cooper commits to Robert Morris University

Randall Cooper's commitment to Robert Morris University was a decision he knew would shape more than just his college career, but the foundation for his future.

Randall Cooper

B&O tax workshop set for business owners set for June 20

The city of Kent, in partnership with the Kent Chamber of Commerce and Kent Downtown Partnership, will host a free training workshop on the city's new business and occupation tax.

Kent firefighters quickly put out a mobile home fire early Friday morning. Eight people safely escaped.

Child ignites mobile home fire; 8 safely escape

An elementary school age child stared a fire that heavily damaged a Kent mobile home and displaced eight people early Friday morning, the Kent Fire Department reported. The child used a lighter to ignite a baby-wipe, then dropped the burning material into other combustibles, a Kent Fire investigator determined.

Kent firefighters quickly put out a mobile home fire early Friday morning. Eight people safely escaped.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company recently gave $5

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company supports Kent Fire Department

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company celebrated 150 years in business by recently giving $5,000 to the Kent Fire Department.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company recently gave $5

Haeger Orthodontics announces Smile for Lifetime recipients

Haeger Orthodontics of Kent announced today the names of the first four recipients selected in the community as part of the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L) program.