Wire Service

Mary Norgaard Smith

Mary Norgaard SmithMary Norgaard Smith passed away on May 5, 2012 at 97 years of age in Kent, WA. She was born in Bowbells, North… Continue reading

University of Phoenix hosts ceremony in Kent

The University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus is hosting a graduation ceremony at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Kentlake’s sign language students put on show

The public is invited to attend a show featuring Kentlake High School Students this June.

Kent School District puts out research-based math initiative

A $49,000 grant is being provided to each Kent School District school participating in an innovative math program created by the MIND Research Institute.

A large contingent of dancers from throughout the region will perform in Kent.

ShoWare to host LDS international dance extravaganza

Nearly 200 performing youth from the Kent area will join about 1,200 other dancers from throughout King County for the Arise and Shine – a multi-Stake Mormon dance festival – on May 26 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

A large contingent of dancers from throughout the region will perform in Kent.

VMC honors 3 nurses with DAISY Award

Valley Medical Center recently honored three nurses with the DAISY Award for outstanding performance.

Kent4Health offers free talk on healthy living

Have you ever wondered what the numbers for your blood pressure mean, what exercises are good for a sore shoulder or what foods are best for your heart?

City of Kent seeks bids to remove Green River Trail sandbags

The city of Kent posted on its website an invitation to companies to bid to remove approximately 19,900 giant sandbags along the Green River Trail.

Dogs and other pets need special attention during hot weather.

Tips about how to keep pets safe during hot weather

While sunshine and warmer weather are sure signs that summer is on the way, Regional Animal Services of King County wants to remind pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this season.

Dogs and other pets need special attention during hot weather.

Kent-Meridian offers summer credit recovery

Kent-Meridian High School will offer credit recovery classes during the summer from June 25 through August 2.

IGrad school reaches out to former Kent students

Kent School District is partnering with Green River Community College to help students who have not completed high school.

King County urges caution on river recreation this weekend

With a forecast for warm and sunny weather over the next several days and a significantly greater-than-average mountain snowpack, King County officials are urging recreational river users to be extremely careful when heading out onto area rivers during late spring’s improving weather.

Crews are scheduled to build a free wheelchair access ramp for Steven Wangsness of Kent.

Kent man, woman to receive free wheelchair ramps

Volunteers from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish counties will build 15 free wheelchair ramps for low-income disabled homeowners on May 19, part of its 19th annual Rampathon event.

Crews are scheduled to build a free wheelchair access ramp for Steven Wangsness of Kent.

Kent Fire Department issues child safety tips as temperature rises

Each spring and summer you read the articles in the newspaper or hear it on the evening news: a child has died after being left alone in a vehicle due to hyperthermia (elevated body temperature).

Covington's Spencer Johnson delivers the first pitch before last Saturday's Mariners-Twins game at Safeco Field.

Kentwood teen throws out first pitch at M’s game

Spencer Johnson of Covington threw out the first ceremonial pitch at the Seattle Mariners Salute to Kids game sponsored by Boeing last Saturday.

Covington's Spencer Johnson delivers the first pitch before last Saturday's Mariners-Twins game at Safeco Field.
Iron Butterfly will play Saturday

Iron Butterfly to play Kent’s ShoWare Center May 12

Rock band Iron Butterfly will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Iron Butterfly will play Saturday
James David Aronen

James David Aronen

James David AronenJames David Aronen, born December 23, 1941 died on April 26, 2012 after a valiant fight against mesothelioma. Jim was an extraordinary individual,… Continue reading

James David Aronen
Terry G. Lawver

Terry G. Lawver

Terry G. LawverJanuary 1951 - April 2012After a courageous battle with cancer, Terry passed away peacefully at the Veteran’s Hospital in Seattle. Terry was born… Continue reading

Terry G. Lawver

Candidate filing week begins Monday

Candidates planning to run for office in the Aug. 7 primary election or the Nov. 6 general election must file Monday through Friday, May 14-18.

Residents can drop off items at a city of Kent Recycling Event Saturday

Kent Recycling Event set for June 2

The city of Kent will host a Recycling Event for residents on Saturday, June 2 at the Kent Phoenix Academy parking lot, 11000 S.E. 264th St.

Residents can drop off items at a city of Kent Recycling Event Saturday