Wire Service

Pasado’s Safe Haven’s Spay Station returns to Kent on Wednesday

Pasado's Safe Haven's Spay Station, a state-of-the-art mobile spay/neuter clinic on wheels, returns to South King County at 7 a.m. Wednesday, providing low-cost cat and dog spay/neuter for income-qualified, disabled or senior citizens.

Douglas Ta’a

Kent’s Ta’a receives LAGRANT Scholarship

University of Washington student Douglas Ta'a of Kent is among a group of 22 undergraduates from throughout the country to receive THE LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship awarded to ethnic minority students pursuing degrees in advertising, marketing or public relations fields.

Douglas Ta’a
Scott Eansor signed a contract Monday with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Seattle Thunderbirds sign center Scott Eansor

The Seattle Thunderbirds signed Scott Eansor to a Western Hockey League contract.

Scott Eansor signed a contract Monday with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Kent Fire Department reminder to call before you dig on property

Each year the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority responds to calls for ruptured natural gas lines as people work on sprinkler systems, install fence posts, or do other common below-ground projects.

Hundreds of people came out to celebrate Vaisakhi Day at ShoWare Center.

SLIDESHOW | Vaisakhi Day celebrates culture, unites community

Beautiful bright colors could be seen from afar, with orange turbans and scarfs particularly standing out.

Hundreds of people came out to celebrate Vaisakhi Day at ShoWare Center.

Road Runner Sports and Soles4souls hook up for Adventure Runs in Kent

Soles4Souls Inc., the global not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty, is teaming up with Road Runner Sports, a national fitness footwear and apparel retailer, to collect footwear at 18 "Adventure Runs" scheduled to take place in cities across the nation this year.

Still room for your perfect P-Patch in King County Parks’ North Green River Park garden

A limited number of garden plots are still available for rent at King County's North Green River Park in Kent. Each plot measures 10 feet wide by 40 feet long, and costs just $50 to rent per season. Plots are renewable from year to year.

GoFastTurnLeft Racing U-48 will sport the bright new blue and green livery and sponsorship from the Snoqualmie Casino.

GoFastTurnLeft Racing to field second hydro for Albert Lee Cup at Seafair

GoFastTurnLeft Racing owners Greg and Brian O'Farrell have announced plans to campaign a second unlimited hydroplane at the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair on Lake Washington Aug 2-4. In addition to the U-21 Albert Lee Appliance, driven by Brian Perkins, the team will enter the 48 Snoqualmie Casino driven by rookie Jamie Nilsen.

GoFastTurnLeft Racing U-48 will sport the bright new blue and green livery and sponsorship from the Snoqualmie Casino.
Kentridge's Steven Johnson

Kentlake, Kentridge compete in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Challenge

Teams from Kentlake and Kentridge high schools competed at the state-level Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Challenge.

Kentridge's Steven Johnson
Tom Bankord

Tom Bankord

Tom BankordTom passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was born in Paddock, MN on February 24, 1942. He… Continue reading

Tom Bankord
International Taste of Kent volunteers from last year's festival.

Nine exotic restaurants selected for Kent International Festival Food Court

The Kent International Festival will serve up titillating tastes from around the world during its June 22 celebration at the Kent Town Square Plaza.

International Taste of Kent volunteers from last year's festival.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League track and field results | May 9

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

University of Washington recruit Darin Johnson will compete in the East versus West All-Star Classic Saturday

Two UW recruits to play in ShoWare all-star basketball game

University of Washington recruits Darin Johnson, of Sacramento and Jahmel Taylor, of Los Angeles, will play for the East as 22 of the nation's top high school senior-class basketball players compete Saturday, May 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent in the inaugural East versus West All-Star Classic.

University of Washington recruit Darin Johnson will compete in the East versus West All-Star Classic Saturday
Liv Mothershead

WWU’s Mothershead of Kent receives Fulbright Scholarship

Western Washington University student Liv Mothershead of Kent has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to help teach English at an Austrian school.

Liv Mothershead
The “Knot Quite Write Players

Kent’s Knot Quite Write Players present spring production

The "Knot Quite Write Players" – Kent Senior Activity Center's Reader's Theater troupe – presents its spring show at 10 a.m. Monday, May 20.

The “Knot Quite Write Players
Harleen Kaur receives her first-place prizes at the Fashion Construction Contest.

Kentwood’s Kaur captures Fashion Construction Contest

Kentwood Careers in Sewing and Fashion students attended the Fashion Industry Conference with their teacher, Lynette Hansen, on April 27.

Harleen Kaur receives her first-place prizes at the Fashion Construction Contest.

A thank you

The staff, students and families of Sunnycrest Elementary School would like to thank the owners and staff of El Rinconsito, and Tortas Locas for your delicious donations of food for our recent Literacy and Culture night.

Tom Brubaker

Brubaker tapped as Kent’s interim chief administrative officer

Tom Brubaker, Kent's city attorney, was named interim chief administrative officer by Mayor Suzette Cooke during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Tom Brubaker
Prescription Drug Take Back Day was April 27 in Kent.

Kent Take Back Day brings in 290 pounds of prescription drugs

The Prescription Drug Take Back Day by the Kent Police brought in 290 pounds of medications.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day was April 27 in Kent.
The Municipal League wants you to help evaluate candidates in King County elections.

Municipal League seeks volunteers for political candidate evaluations

Volunteers are wanted to serve on the King County-based Municipal League's Candidate Evaluation Committees for the Primary and General elections.

The Municipal League wants you to help evaluate candidates in King County elections.