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Kent’s neighborhood council hosts public meeting

The new Neighborhood of West Hill Council is hosting their first general meeting on April 25th.

Adam Vesperman

‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ starring Kent teen fails to win Olivier Award

A London musical that stars a Kent teen failed to win the BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award.

Adam Vesperman

Kent Station adds 2 more quick-serve restaurants

Kent Station continues to build on its shopping, dining and entertainment experience for customers, adding two new restaurants.

Charles Allen Ptolemy

Charles Allen Ptolemy, Sr.Doris S. PtolemyThe lives and deaths of Doris and Charles “Allen” Ptolemy, Sr. will be honored by friends and family April 12,… Continue reading

Donnarae R. Joseph

Donnarae R. Joseph

A celebration of life forDonnarae R. Joseph1929-2012Donnarae dedicated her time to serving her community; she also funded many charities in the Northwest and others in… Continue reading

Donnarae R. Joseph
Francis Irwin Kendall

Francis Irwin Kendall

Francis Irwin KendallFrancis I. Kendall Age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 30, 2012 in Renton, WA. He was born July… Continue reading

Francis Irwin Kendall

Montessori Time School to host community event

Montessori Time School is giving back to the community with an educational evening on May 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Kent-Meridian High School hosts improvement discussion

Kent-Meridian High School invites anyone interested to join a discussion from their School Improvement Team social on May 3.

Nate Thompson a former Seattle Thunderbird player who now plays with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Ex-Seattle Thunderbird Nate Thompson makes Team USA | Hockey

Former Seattle Thunderbird forward Nate Thompson has been chosen to compete for Team USA at the International Ice Hockey Federation's 2012 World Championships May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden.

Nate Thompson a former Seattle Thunderbird player who now plays with the Tampa Bay Lightning

‘Greener’ company establishes a home in Kent | Business roundup

Ingenium, a full-spectrum innovative environmental services company, has opened a new facility in Kent, with the capability to serve the Pacific Northwest.

Green Kent Partnership: after one year on the ground, how are we doing?

The Green Kent Partnership began in 2009, and received initial funding through a $95,000 grant from the King Conservation District.

Missed opportunity: A retrospective on the homeless shelter proposal | GUEST OP

With the City Council's decision to reject a proposal from Union Gospel Mission to establish, operate and fund a homeless shelter in downtown Kent, an opportunity was allowed to pass largely on the opinion of the business community's negative reaction.

We still need to address homeless issue

Over the last two months the Kent Chamber of Commerce and the Kent Downtown Partnership have held countless meetings examining the issue of a potential homeless center located in downtown Kent. It was with feedback from our membership that the Kent Chamber of Commerce decided to oppose the use of the Resource Center, in downtown Kent, as a homeless shelter.

Maintaining hope in pursuit of shelter

KentHOPE has responded with renewed energy and vigor after the Kent City Council denied the use of the city Resource Center as a day center/shelter. We are moving forward with our partner, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, toward our vision of establishing a day center, and eventual overnight shelter to provide hope and assist those who are homeless in pathways to stable housing and a more secure future.

The World's Fair grounds in 1962 at Seattle Center.

World’s Fair exhibit to open at Kent Museum

An exhibit about the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle opens Saturday, April 21 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

The World's Fair grounds in 1962 at Seattle Center.

Spring theater comes to Kent high schools

Kentlake High School is putting on “Beauty and the Beast” April 18-21 and 25-28.

Rise Against plays April 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The punk rock concert also features Title Fight and A Day to Remember.

Punk rock band Rise Against to play at Kent’s ShoWare Center April 19

Punk rock comes to the ShoWare Center in Kent at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 with Rise Against, A Day to Remember and Title Fight.

Rise Against plays April 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The punk rock concert also features Title Fight and A Day to Remember.
The city's Green Kent Partnership program wants more volunteers to help work at parks and open spaces.

City looks to expand Green Kent Partnership program

More than 700 volunteers have participated in the Green Kent Partnership restoration events at city parks and open spaces since the project started a year ago.

The city's Green Kent Partnership program wants more volunteers to help work at parks and open spaces.

WSU Concert Choir and Madrigal Chamber Singers to perform in Kent

The WSU Concert Choir and Madrigal Chamber Singers perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St.

Pilot injured in plane crash in Crest Airpark outside Covington

A pilot was critically injured when he crashed his small, single-engine airplane in a neighborhood near Crest Airpark outside Covington on Saturday afternoon, Mountain View Fire & Rescue reported.