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MultiCare is title sponsor of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

A Kent tradition, the popular Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk, returns Dec. 8, with the MultiCare Health System serving as the title sponsor.

Participants

Prop 1 is not the answer

The Kent Reporter on Sept 20 reported that the city of Kent has had its credit rating downgraded by Moody's not once, but twice this year. What the article failed to point out is the credit downgrade will cost the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more, in interest costs on any bond offerings by the city.

Businesses should pay the piper

The mayor doesn't like the B&O based on revenues. Why not base it on warehouse square footage – a simpler way of assessing tax?

Hargrove’s actions questionable

As a voting member of the 47th District, I am thoroughly disappointed that Mark Hargrove has not withdrawn his bid for State Representative Position 1 because he blatantly violated his official ethical obligations.

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Kent-based OMAX expands headquarters

OMAX Corporation, a leading U.S.-based total solutions provider of abrasive waterjet machining technology, announced Monday the largest expansion of its campus since opening the Kent facility in 1999.

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Cristina Cielo

Lunch is on us: Rotary Club of Kent serves seniors

Rotary Club of Kent provided a pasta lunch for 100 guests at the Kent Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, an annual gesture by the active community service organization.

Cristina Cielo

Covington makes call to artists

The Covington Arts Commission seeks artists of all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography and mixed media, to exhibit their work at the Covington City Hall Art Gallery during the 2013 season.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Oct. 11

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for football, volleyball

Bruce Lewis

Simpson Strong-Tie unveils Kent facility

Simpson Strong-Tie welcomed local customers, partners, affiliates and vendors at an Oct. 1 grand opening of its new facility, 22023 68th Ave. S., Kent.

Bruce Lewis

Help clean up downtown Kent on Oct. 13

Volunteers are wanted to help clean up downtown Kent in preparation for the many visitors expected during the Skate America competition.

Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.

Adopt cats six months and older in Kent for free this month

There are no tricks, just treats for prospective pet owners at Regional Animal Services of King County this month in Kent.

Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.

Local racers grab category wins at Pacific Raceways

Seattle's Al Quigley, Renton's Dustin Ward, Kent's Dale Green and Covington's Dallas Glenn captured category victories in the Auto Max USA Gambler's Race at Pacific Raceways on Sunday.

The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

T-Birds power past Silvertips, 5-2

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored four power-play goals Saturday night to beat the Everett Silvertips 5-2 at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

Blazers burn T-Birds in Kamloops

The Kamloops Blazers score five unanswered goals in the third period Friday night to break open a tie game and take a 7-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds at the Interior Savings Centre.

A participant jumps to scale “Everest

Mudders challenge tough conditions, brutal obstacles

It's not your average obstacle course for the weekend warrior. Tough Mudder Washington is a hardcore, 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie.

A participant jumps to scale “Everest

There’s no time to lose | Guest op

Every week, more than 100 women in our state are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Support Kent roads and parks, vote yes on Prop 1

I am a resident and a business owner in Kent. I am also the president of the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Dawn Dunton Turnham

Dawn Dunton Turnham

Dawn Dunton TurnhamDawn Dunton Turnham passed away September 12, 2012 in Portland, Oregon with her family by her side. She was 90 years old. Born… Continue reading

Dawn Dunton Turnham
Robert French

Robert French

Robert (Rob) FrenchMuch-loved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, Robert (Rob) French, of Hoodsport, WA, passed away peacefully September 22, 2012 with his family at… Continue reading

Robert French
Kent Sunrise Rotary Club President Dean Saggau installs an ADA plaque on the sand table at Lake Meridian Park.

Kent’s Lake Meridian Park features new ADA play equipment

The new playground that opened last year at Lake Meridian Park in Kent is being expanded to provide more opportunities for children of all abilities.

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club President Dean Saggau installs an ADA plaque on the sand table at Lake Meridian Park.