Have you ever started an exercise program only to quit soon after? Are you curious if that "sweet tooth" puts you at risk for diabetes? Join local health professionals for the second annual "Optimal Health4You," a free workshop on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center, Room 9, 600 E. Smith St.
Watch the video reporter Shawn Skager took of the drill sergeants at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif.
The North SeaTac BMX Park opens for action April 6-7. The motocross bicycle track, at 1855 South 136th St., in the North SeaTac Park, is open for riders of all ages and skill levels.
They come for a myriad of reasons. Some come for the chance to challenge themselves physically and mentally. Some come for the opportunity to receive an education. For some, it's an escape from poverty.
For Stormy Starkey, a 20-year-old Covington resident and graduate of the Kent Phoenix Academy, it was a chance to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer and an opportunity to serve his country and earn the title of U.S. Marine.
On Jan. 2, 1990, Dan Kelleher, then Kent mayor, proclaimed the first week of January "Reverend Bill Carleton Week" for the city. A fitting tribute to a man that not only lovingly served God and shepherded his flock for 35 years, but also served the city as a community leader continually since 1955.
I am encouraged to see more communication between all who have a concern and a common interest in our finding a workable solution: both downtown Kent business communities, the City Council, staff and officials, our church community and other citizens regarding the issue of homelessness.
State Reps. Chris Hurst and Cathy Dahlquist (guest editorial, "Citizens' voicespoke loud and clear on tax questions," Reporter, March 8) seem to believe that the state Supreme Court should have ruled that the two-thirds majority for tax increases is valid, despite the fact that it violates the state constitution.
Third- and fourth-grade students from Kent Elementary School participated in Dr. Cleo's Exercise Club sponsored by Molina Healthcare on Feb. 28.
All three levels of South King County's Rainier Youth Choirs perform an "Earth, Wind & Fire" Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St.
Kent residents can get rid of those items that are difficult to recycle at the curb during a Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Tri-City Americans 8-3 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to clinch a spot in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
In support of education in Western Washington, BECU has awarded community grants to 49 local schools, including six elementary schools in Kent – East Hill, Glenridge, Martin Sortun, Meridian, Sunnycrest, and Sunrise.
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Tri-City Americans 8-3 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to clinch a spot in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
Is Washington State's death penalty for capital crimes justice or revenge? HB 1504, heard before the Judiciary Committee March 6, would eliminate the death penalty in this state and replace it with lifetime incarceration. The bill will not likely move forward this session as the last day to hear bills in their chamber of origin is March 13.
KentHOPE and Kent Downtown Partnership are gathering for a litter cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
More than half of what comes to King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill as “garbage” is actually recyclable material.
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Brandon Glover received a two-game suspension from the Western Hockey League after he charged the ice to fight with the Everett Silvertips goalie Austin Lotz during a March 9 game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Milk Builds Strong Schools – a partnership between Jacksons Food Stores and the Dairy Farmers of Washington – will donate 5 percent of all Jacksons gallon milk sales in Washington to a randomly selected Washington school in a city where a Jacksons store is located.
Kent firefighters Jessi Nemens and Caitlin Corey unofficially finished third and eighth overall in the women's field at the 22nd annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb race Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Weichbrodt.
Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified food processors and distributors in the country, recently awarded its Quality Custom Distribution Services, Inc. (QCD) Kent facility with its Best in Class award.
