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Senate Democrats launch income tax proposal to replace state property tax, reduce sales tax

Senate Coalition-Majority Leader Rodney Tom (D-48th District, Bellevue) chastised Democrat members for playing politics and not taking the will of Washingtonians seriously by introducing five fiscal reform bills before the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday.

T-Birds stop ‘Tips, pull even for West’s No. 7 playoff spot

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 4-1 Saturday night at the Comcast Arena in Everett.

T-Birds stop ‘Tips, pull even for West’s No. 7 playoff spot

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 4-1 Saturday night at the Comcast Arena in Everett.

Artists are wanted to enter the juried Kent Summer Art Exhibit.

Kent seeks artist entries for Summer Art Exhibit

The city of Kent seeks prints, photographs, paintings, works on paper and other types of artwork for the juried Kent Summer Art Exhibit.

Artists are wanted to enter the juried Kent Summer Art Exhibit.
The annual Kent Kids' Arts Day is March 2 at Kent Commons.

Kent Kids’ Arts Day coming up March 2

The annual Kent Kids' Arts Day returns from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

The annual Kent Kids' Arts Day is March 2 at Kent Commons.
Students from Green River Community College perform a traditional Indonesian dance at the Lunar New Year celebration.

Green River goes red, celebrates the Year of the Snake | SLIDESHOW

Asian culture groups celebrated the Lunar New Year to welcome the Year of the Snake at Green River Community College.

Students from Green River Community College perform a traditional Indonesian dance at the Lunar New Year celebration.
Alvin Leroy Lockwood

Alvin Leroy Lockwood

Alvin (Al) Leroy Lockwood, 73, of Kent/Auburn. Al owned and operated Mardix Pharmacy in Kent on Se 240th Street. Mardix is one of few remaining… Continue reading

Alvin Leroy Lockwood
Anthony Paul Betschart

Anthony Paul Betschart

Anthony (Tony) Paul BetschartAnthony (Tony) Paul Betschart was born on October 16, 1923 in Auburn, WA. He passed away peacefully on February 8, 2013. Tony… Continue reading

Anthony Paul Betschart

Bowen Scarff Ford participates in vehicle recovery program

Northwest residents are no strangers to conservation, and local Ford dealers take that process one step further: They also recycle damaged vehicle parts and have kept more than 2 million pounds of damaged bumpers and headlights out of local landfills.

Northwest Harvest awarded grant from Boeing

With the help of a $100,000 grant from The Boeing Company, Northwest Harvest will spend the year looking for ways to connect small Washington farms with local food banks.

'High Ground' will be shown March 7 at the Auburn Ave Theater.

Green River, Vet-Corps and Auburn VFW Post 1741 present special screening of ‘High Ground’

Green River Community College, Vet-Corps and Auburn VFW Post 1741 invite the public to a free showing of the movie, "High Ground" – the inspiring story of 11 injured combat soldiers who make a miraculous journey to climb a 20,000-foot peak near Mount Everest.

'High Ground' will be shown March 7 at the Auburn Ave Theater.
Kentridge junior guard Jawan Stepney was named to the All-SPSL 4A North first team.

All-SPSL 4A North boys and girls basketball teams named

The SPSL 4A North boys and girls basketball all-league teams have been chosen.

Kentridge junior guard Jawan Stepney was named to the All-SPSL 4A North first team.
Jimmy Shane

Shane, U-5 Graham Trucking repeats at Oryx Cup

It was a case of déjà vu in slightly easier circumstances for Jimmy Shane and his U-5 Graham Trucking team, who raced to victory in the 2013 Oryx Cup UIM World Championship final in Doha Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

Jimmy Shane

Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) is on schedule for Presidents Day Pickup

This year, President's Day is on Monday, Feb. 18. Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) will operate all trash, recycling and yard debris/organics collection routes on its normal schedule. Its customer service centers, however, will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Pasado’s Spay Station comes to South King County

Pasado's Safe Haven's Spay Station returns to South King County on Thursday, Feb. 14. Regional Animal Services of King County hosts the visit at the Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave. S., Kent.

Jessica Hopkins will return to the Seattle Mist for the 2013 Legends Football League season.

Kent-based Seattle Mist releases women’s football roster

The Kent-based Seattle Mist has announced its roster for the women's Legends Football League, formerly known as the Lingerie Football League.

Jessica Hopkins will return to the Seattle Mist for the 2013 Legends Football League season.
The 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday

Glass show in Kent Feb. 23

Thirty-five vendors with nearly 200 display tables will be at the 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

The 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday

Kent warehouse fire under investigation

A Kent Fire investigator is looking into the cause of a warehouse fire in the 20200 block of 80 Ave. S.

Students, host families needed for Kent Sister Cities Youth Ambassador program

Kent high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors have an opportunity to represent their school and the city abroad by becoming a Kent Sister Cities Youth Ambassador to Sunnfjord, Norway this summer.

Seattle’s Luke Lockhart

Calgary denies T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Calgary Hitmen won a hard-fought game, 4-3 over the Seattle Thunderbirds in overtime Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

Seattle’s Luke Lockhart