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Champions crowned in Auto Max USA Drag Series

Kevin Heffington turned back Kent's Toby Peterson to claim the super pro crown at the Auto Max USA Drag Series stop at Pacific Raceways on Saturday.

Fire destroys recycling facility in downtown Kent

A two-alarm fire destroyed a recycling facility for carpeting and carpet padding in downtown Kent on Saturday.

Any proposed expansion or upgrade at multifaceted Pacific Raceways will be subject to intense review

A community perspective on raceways’ expansion | GUEST OP

We are not against business, economic growth or reasonable upgrades at Pacific Raceways.

Any proposed expansion or upgrade at multifaceted Pacific Raceways will be subject to intense review
Crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend in Seattle for repairs.

Viaduct in Seattle to close this weekend for repairs

Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend to reinforce a two-block section of the structure located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel.

Crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend in Seattle for repairs.
Sisters Hailey

Kent Station plans Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday

Kent Station will run its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Scavenger Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7.

Sisters Hailey

Charles Leo Courneya

Charles Leo CourneyaCharles Leo Courneya, 80, Kent resident passed away March 8, 2012 at home. He had been in declining health for several years. He… Continue reading

Eugene E. Miller

Eugene E. MillerEugene Edward Miller of Kent died March 27, 2012, in Kent. He was 86. Born March 20, 1926 in Cumberland, MD, he served… Continue reading

Rachel Ann Joseph

Rachel Ann Joseph

Rachel Ann (Mayer) JosephRachel passed away March 28, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. She was born May 9, 1972 in Renton, WA. Rachel is preceded in… Continue reading

Rachel Ann Joseph
Brothers Chris Brubeck

Brubeck Brothers bring jazz to Kent Spotlight Series April 6

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet brings an evening of jazz to Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 6 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E. in Covington.

Brothers Chris Brubeck

Kent offers informational luncheon about Social Security benefits

Get the rundown about changes in Social Security benefits during an informational luncheon in Kent.

New soccer club available for Kent residents to join

The newest Regional Club in Washington called Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (PacNW SC) opened.

Fletcher named president of Sound Publishing

Gloria Fletcher has been named president of Sound Publishing.

It matters: Ensure open government | GUEST OP

Sept. 25, 2008, was just another Thursday in Seattle – until the federal government orchestrated the largest bank failure in U.S. history.

Hope for the homeless in Kent

I first met Thomas 18 months ago at the dinner my church serves weekly to the homeless and financially needy

Seattle Thunderbird Branden Troock tussles with Regina's Brandon Davidson in a game last season at the ShoWare Center.

Seattle Thunderbird Troock makes Team Canada for U-18 world championships

Right wing Branden Troock of the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team has been named to Team Canada for the Under-18 World Championships April 12-22 in Brno and Znojmo, Czech Republic.

Seattle Thunderbird Branden Troock tussles with Regina's Brandon Davidson in a game last season at the ShoWare Center.
The State Patrol caught a Renton man using an inflated doll along Interstate 405 March 30 in Renton.

State Patrol catches man driving with inflated doll in I-405 HOV lane

A 21-year-old Renton man reportedly used an inflated doll as a passenger in an attempt to use the Interstate 405 High Occupancy Vehicle lane.

The State Patrol caught a Renton man using an inflated doll along Interstate 405 March 30 in Renton.
New Edition will perform June 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

New Edition tour to hit Kent June 22

New Edition, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their first album "Candy Girl," will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, June 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

New Edition will perform June 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent students participate in Black & Brown Male Summit

Kent students are attending the Black & Brown Male Summit is a free event at Highline Community College.

Kent's annual free fishing day for children ages 14 and younger is May 19 at the Old Fishing Hole Park.

Free fishing day in Kent for kids May 19

Children ages 14 and younger are invited to a free fishing event Saturday, May 19 at Kent's Old Fishing Hole Park along the Green River.

Kent's annual free fishing day for children ages 14 and younger is May 19 at the Old Fishing Hole Park.

Kent offers Spring Break Day Camp April 9-13

Children in kindergarten through the sixth grade can attend the city of Kent's Spring Break Day Camp.