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Green Kent forest team seeks volunteers

Volunteers are wanted to join the Green Kent Forest Monitoring Team to collect data and monitor restoration sites at city parks.

The Kenton Firs Neighborhood Association members held a community cleanup day. Nikki Davis

Homeowners, city make environmental improvement

The Kenton Firs Neighborhood Association – in partnership with VetsCorps volunteers – recently logged hundreds of hours grubbing, cleaning, pruning and clearing a community greenbelt.

The Kenton Firs Neighborhood Association members held a community cleanup day. Nikki Davis
Joseph Anthony Canale, Jr.

Joseph Anthony Canale, Jr.

Joseph Anthony Canale, Jr.August 28, 1931 – July 15, 2012Age 80, Kent, WashingtonJoe’s family and friends will remember him as an outdoorsman, with a compassionate… Continue reading

Joseph Anthony Canale, Jr.

Ruby I. Smail

Ruby I. SmailRuby I. Smail passed away July 12, 2012 at the age of 94. Ruby was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, January 4, 1918.… Continue reading

Fatima 'TNT' Maddox leads a drill in dribbling.

Picture of the Week: Hoopin’ it up

Fatima "TNT" Maddox – the Harlem Globetrotters' first female player in 19 years – led a youth basketball skills clinic at 24 Hour Fitness, 12922 SE Kent Kangley Road, on Monday.

Fatima 'TNT' Maddox leads a drill in dribbling.
Darek Stuj

Kent’s Code Four Athletics offers Soccer Recycling Event

Code Four Athletics, a Kent-based soccer specialty brand, is looking for your gently used soccer jerseys, soccer cleats, soccer balls and other gear as part of its inaugural Soccer Recycling Event.

Darek Stuj

Politicians put to the test in Speed Candidating

Rep. Zack Hudgins' son Sebastian sat in his father's lap, eating fish crackers while Hudgins talked politics with table after table of constituents.

King County to mail primary election ballots Wednesday, July 18

King County Elections will mail about 1.1 million ballots Wednesday, July 18 to voters via the U.S. Postal Service for the Aug. 7 primary.

Kent4Health presents ‘Cooking With Whole Foods’

What do tofu, tempeh and quinoa have in common? They are all highly nutritious and when prepared correctly, are tasty.

Jana Iwasaki

Contestants wanted for horse show in Kent

Saddle up that horse and compete in the 2012 Boeing Employees Saddle Club Performance Horse Show on Saturday, July 28 at Reber Ranch in Kent.

Jana Iwasaki
A talented student cast performs the musical

At The Ridge Theater presents ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’

At The Ridge Theater presents the musical, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown", this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St, Kent.

A talented student cast performs the musical
Joshua Michael Harp

Joshua Michael Harp

Joshua (Bud) Michael HarpJoshua (Bud) Michael Harp passed away at his home in Des Moines, Washington, on June 18, 2012 after a short illness. He… Continue reading

Joshua Michael Harp

Kent’s Code Four Athletics offers Soccer Recycling Event

Code Four Athletics, a Kent-based soccer specialty brand, is looking for your gently used soccer jerseys, soccer cleats, soccer balls and other gear as part of its inaugural Soccer Recycling Event.

Coleen Bertino teaches the alphabet in Malwal’s outdoor “school.”   Kent Lutheran provided a portable library

Kent church spreads hope in South Sudan

In the midst of increasing conflict in the nation of South Sudan, one local church is sharing hope and providing important supplies for the African country.

Coleen Bertino teaches the alphabet in Malwal’s outdoor “school.”   Kent Lutheran provided a portable library
Mark Albertson

Albertson joins Kent firm

Attorney Mark Albertson recently joined Hanis Irvine Prothero, LLC, 6703 S. 234th St., Suite 300, Kent.

Mark Albertson

Extreme Pita arrives at Kent Station

Extreme Pita is opening its newest restaurant at Kent Station on Monday.

District offers centralized student enrollment | School briefs

The Kent School District offers centralized student enrollment for elementary and middle school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 9

Kent road notice: South 208th Street to close for reconstruction

To make way for Schneider Homes' Copper Ridge housing development, the city of Kent approved the contractor's request to close South 208th Street from 92nd Avenue South to 96th Avenue South beginning Friday, July 20.

King County Council agrees to extend animal services contract with cities

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday agreed to continue the collaborative regional animal services program that spreads the cost of animal control, sheltering and licensing between the county for unincorporated areas and 25 suburban cities, including Kent.

Kent Senior Center offers Boomers and Aging Parents workshops

Workshops are coming up July 20 and 27 for the Boomers and Aging Parents 101 program at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.