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Circus tickets for Kent show available July 16

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing a circus show to Kent's ShoWare Center this summer.

Kent to put politicians to the test in Speed Candidating showcase

Voters will get a chance to put several local politicians in the hot seat Thursday during the Kent Chamber of Commerce's Speed Candidating event.

Kent’s Rainier Youth Choirs traveled to the Pacific International Children's Choir Festival in Eugene

Kent’s Rainier Youth Choirs perform at Oregon festival

Kent's Rainier Youth Choirs traveled to the Pacific International Children's Choir Festival (PICCFEST) in Eugene, Ore., June 26-July 2, part of the Oregon Bach Festival.

Kent’s Rainier Youth Choirs traveled to the Pacific International Children's Choir Festival in Eugene

Man who died on Mount Rainier was a Green River instructor, Kent church parishioner

The man who died Wednesday after he broke through a snow crust in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier has been identified as Dave Watson, an instructor Green River Community College and a Kent parishioner.

Voter registration deadlines loom; online voter guides available for primary

If you haven't registered to vote and want to vote in the Aug. 7 primary election, you have two options, but time is running out on either one.

Dog Days: Union plans charity event with Pacific Raceways

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 is once again teaming up with Pacific Raceways for its annual “Dog Days” charity fundraising event.

Charter school backers, Eyman turn in initiative signatures

Backers of two citizen initiatives have submitted signatures far in excess of the 241,000 bare minimum, and appear to be in good position to make the November statewide ballot.

Neel Alan Maples

Neel Alan MaplesNeel Alan Maples was born March 2, 1962 in Seattle, Washington, the youngest of seven children to Vance and Margaret Maples. He grew… Continue reading

Kent firefighters respond, douse apartment, house fires

Four people were displaced from an apartment fire in the 20000 block of 30 Avenue South on Thursday, according to the Kent Fire Department.

Kent among those in the region named All-America Cities

Kent joined Seattle and six other South King County cities as All-America Cities chosen by the National Civic League on Monday based on the region's ambitious plan to ensure that more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

Hi Cap: Lowering the bar | Guest op

I am a parent of an elementary student in Kent, and as we come to the end of another school year I find myself feeling disappointed to see a new crop of Hi Cap students transfer out of our school.

Kent-based OMAX appoints 2 new regional sales managers

Kent-based OMAX Corporation has expanded its sales force to include two new regional managers, Dustin Grim and John Leszczyna.

Juan Alonso-Rodriguez's 'Tendedera' is a work from  acrylic ink on clayboard

Kent Summer Art Exhibit & Reception is July 11

Volunteers of the Kent Arts Commission invite the public to join them in welcoming artists from throughout the Puget Sound region during the Kent Summer Art Exhibit & Reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 11.

Juan Alonso-Rodriguez's 'Tendedera' is a work from  acrylic ink on clayboard

Homeless Shelter Task Force, partners find ways to help needy

Every Thursday at 6 p.m., a line forms inside the New Beginnings Church that sometimes stretches from the far side of the room, out the back door and into the parking lot.

Kent's Courtney Thompson has enjoyed a successful career on the volleyball court. The 5-foot-8 setter is now heading to the London Games for Team USA.

Kent’s Thompson joins Team USA for London Olympics

Kent's Courtney Thompson, one of the country's premier setters in international volleyball, has earned a spot on Team USA as it prepares for the Summer Olympic Games in London (July 27-Aug. 12).

Kent's Courtney Thompson has enjoyed a successful career on the volleyball court. The 5-foot-8 setter is now heading to the London Games for Team USA.
The Seattle Thunderbirds on Wednesday released their 2012-13 regular season schedule. The T-Birds play home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Seattle Thunderbirds release 2012-13 hockey schedule

The Seattle Thunderbirds will open home play for the 2012-13 Western Hockey League regular season Saturday, Sept. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent against the Portland Winterhawks.

The Seattle Thunderbirds on Wednesday released their 2012-13 regular season schedule. The T-Birds play home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Will Conwell

Kent’s Will Conwell places 10th at Olympic Trials in discus

Will Conwell, a 2001 Kentwood High School graduate, placed 10th in the discus at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and failed to make the Summer Olympics in London.

Will Conwell

Memo to Mya takes feature | Emerald Downs

Memo to Mya held off a wall of closers and scored a 2¼-length victory Tuesday night in the $14,375 feature race for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs.

The County’s Facilities Management Division today delivered cases of canned soup

King County donates surplus food to Kent Food Bank

Fewer people in the community will go hungry, thanks to a donation to the Kent Food Bank from King County.

The County’s Facilities Management Division today delivered cases of canned soup

Save our state, oppose I-1185

The purpose of this letter is to ask you to oppose I-1185, an initiative that will be on the ballot this fall in our state.