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A total of 979 vehicles dropped off materials at a Recycling Event Oct. 21 in Kent.

Kent Recycling Event takes in 71.5 tons of material

The city of Kent's Recycling Event drew 979 vehicles that dropped off 71.5 tons or 140,863 pounds of material.

A total of 979 vehicles dropped off materials at a Recycling Event Oct. 21 in Kent.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Oct. 25

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for football

Valley Medical Center is accepting purple caps through December. More information about the campaign is available at www.clickforbabies.org.

Valley Medical Center asks the community to ‘Click for Babies’

The No. 1 trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants is the frustration from a crying infant. In an effort to help spread awareness about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant, Valley Medical Center (VMC) is participating in the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's public education campaign, Period of Purple Crying: Click for Babies.

Valley Medical Center is accepting purple caps through December. More information about the campaign is available at www.clickforbabies.org.

PSRC approves three Kent transportation improvement projects

The Puget Sound Regional Council on Thursday approved funding for three Kent transportation improvement projects.

Cats ages six months and older can be adopted for free until Oct. 31 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

County waiving adoption fee until Oct. 31 for cats six months and older

The best things in life may be free, but some very good things will soon go up in price. Until Wednesday, Oct. 31, Regional Animal Services of King County is still waiving the adoption fee at its Kent facility for cats six months and older.

Cats ages six months and older can be adopted for free until Oct. 31 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League volleyball standings | Oct. 23

Final Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for volleyball

At their late father's induction ceremony were

Kent man among 6 inducted into Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame

The late Dr. O.L. Montgomery of Kent was among six Washington residents recently inducted into the Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame for their leadership, commitment and impact on 4-H and the community.

At their late father's induction ceremony were
Volunteers are wanted in Kent on Saturday

Green Kent Day set for Oct. 27

Volunteers are wanted to clean up parks as part of Green Kent Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Volunteers are wanted in Kent on Saturday
Ashley Wagner takes first the women's title Sunday during the Hilton HHonors Skate America at ShoWare. Teammate Christina Gao finished second

Ashley Wagner captures Skate America title in Kent

In a clash that came down to the very end, it was two Americans, Ashley Wagner and Christina Gao, who stole the show Sunday at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Ashley Wagner takes first the women's title Sunday during the Hilton HHonors Skate America at ShoWare. Teammate Christina Gao finished second

Kent-based Sleep Country USA opens new stores in Oregon

Kent-based Sleep Country USA announced last week the opening of two new Medford, Ore., stores – a new market for the company.

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Japan sweeps men’s medals at Skate America in Kent

Japan swept the top three spots in the men's competition on Saturday at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Winterhawks fly past Thunderbirds, 6-1

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in Portland.

T-Birds tumble to Chiefs, 2-1

Adam Helewka scored two goals for the Spokane Chiefs on Friday night to lead his team to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu sets world record in Kent at Skate America

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan posted a world record short program to lead the men’s event at Skate America on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.

Kent hosting ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series opener this weekend

The International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating opens Friday at the ShoWare Center in Kent with Hilton HHonors Skate America.

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.

U.S. Postal Service hiring temporary employees; positions available at Kent Priority Mail Annex

The U.S. Postal Service is hiring temporary employees to work during the upcoming holiday mailing season at the Priority Mail Annex, 22430 Russell Road, Kent.

Sign of good times: Staff

Rotary Clubs give dictionaries to more than 2,200 third-graders

More than 2,200 third-graders in the Kent School District have a dictionary, thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Kent and Covington.

Sign of good times: Staff

KentHOPE presents fundraising dinner, program Nov. 3

KentHOPE will host its first fundraising dinner Nov. 3 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

Soroptimists, community organize coat, warm clothing drive

The Soroptimist International of Kent is once again partnering with various community groups and the Kent School District to collect coats and warm clothing for homeless students and their families as identified by the Kent School District.

Sides trying to make flawed tax workable | Guest op

On Tuesday, the city of Kent passed a business & occupation (B&O) or square footage tax after months of deliberation with the business community.