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The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place on Feb. 15.

Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place

The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock 'n Roll at The Place from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place on Feb. 15.

Hospital district appeals decision on alliance to state High Court

Public Hospital District No. 1 will appeal to the Washington Supreme Court a decision by a King County Superior Court judge dismissing its challenge of the strategic alliance with UW Medicine.

Arriving at a responsible city budget | Higgins

The 2013-14 biennial city budget adopted by the Kent City Council is a significant achievement: it pays down debt, holds the line on expenses, restores emergency reserves, and repairs the future financial outlook for the city.

We need better solutions to gun problem

In response to Aaron Halabe's letter (Kent Reporter, Jan. 4), I believe a comment or two is called for.

Branden Troock bobblehead night is Jan. 12.

Get T-Birds bobblehead of Branden Troock in Kent on Jan. 12

The first 2,500 Seattle Thunderbirds fans through the doors Saturday, Jan. 12 at the ShoWare Center in Kent can collect a Branden Troock bobblehead.

Branden Troock bobblehead night is Jan. 12.

Kent teen gets jazzy, wins division

Marie Spieldenner of Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Kent won the teen jazz solo division for the Dance Upon a Dream competitive dancing website.

Chiefs down T-Birds, sweep 3-game stint

The Spokane Chiefs got goals from four different players Wednesday night in Spokane to secure a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Kent, Renton to open severe weather shelters

The Cities of Kent and Renton – in partnership with Catholic Community Services – are opening severe weather shelters at Kent Lutheran Church and the Renton Harambee Center due to low temperatures and predicted snow accumulation.

Volunteers needed to help restore North Meridian Park

North Meridian Park Work Party is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 19. Volunteers will spread chips over areas that were cleared in December, and tackle holly, ivy and blackberries.

Voter registration deadlines looming

The state's general election may have been just two months ago, but it's voter registration time if you want to vote in upcoming special elections.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Jan. 9

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for boys basketball, eight and seventh grade.

Sound Publishing buys Seattle Weekly

Sound Publishing, the state's largest community news organization, including the Kent Reporter, purchased the Seattle Weekly on Wednesday. Details of the purchase were not disclosed.

Kent School District gets on board with Washington state’s month of observance

Kent School District is participating in Washington State's School Board recognition month.

The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock

Spokane slips past T-Birds, 4-3

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center. This was the second of three consecutive games against the Chiefs, as the two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. today in Spokane.

The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock
The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock

Spokane slips past T-Birds, 4-3

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center. This was the second of three consecutive games against the Chiefs, as the two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. today in Spokane.

The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock

Kent could face windy Tuesday afternoon, evening

It could get pretty windy Tuesday afternoon and evening in Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound area.

Local college hosts Education Advisory Council at Kent Station

Teacher Preparation Programs at CWU is hosting an Education Advisory Council meeting at Kent Station.

College Goal Sunday touches down in Kent

The free program hosts events where volunteers help students fill out the FAFSA, the federal financial aid form most colleges use to determine financial aid for higher education.

Kent youth choir to sing with Barry Manilow

Singers in the Rainier Youth Choirs are rehearsing to perform with Barry Manilow at 7 p.m. Friday at the ShoWare Center for Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love On Ice.

Kent Business and Occupation tax in full swing

The Kent City Council Business and Occupation (B&O) tax adopted last October is now in full effect.