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Final straw poll results for Republican caucuses around the state

The state Republican party released the final presidential straw poll results from the caucuses around the state.

Car-theft bill passes Legislature | State Legislature

Legislation to curb a recent rise in car-thefts and target repeat offenders was passed unanimously by the Senate and is on the way to the governor to be signed into law.

31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts weekly roll call vote | State Legislature

The following is the weekly roll call vote from WashingtonVotes.org for the 31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts.

Kent Community Service Center open for ‘Passport Day in the USA’

King County – in partnership with the U.S Department of State – is helping residents apply for their passport.

State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

Attorney General Rob McKenna to speak at ShoWare Center March 16

Members of the business community are invited to a Kent luncheon with State Attorney General Rob McKenna on Friday, March 16 at the ShoWare Center.

State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

Kent graduate excels in college

Kelsey Kecherson, a 2010 graduate of Kentridge High school, achieved Honor Roll for her fall semester 2010 at Embry-Riddle Aeronatuical University in Prescott, AZ .

Kent Community Foundations to hand out scholarships

Kent Community Foundations is announcing that scholarship applications are now available on their website.

Kyle Sumpter

Kent man leads team to victory on History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter, of Kent, had a much easier time this week as a contestant on “Top Shot.” Sumpter’s red team handily won the team challenge, keeping all members of the red team away from the elimination challenge.

Kyle Sumpter

Roger James Sidick

Roger James SidickRoger James Sidick was born in Dearborn, MI on August 31, 1941 and unexpectedly passed away at 70 years of age on February… Continue reading

Seattle Thunderbirds backup goalie Daniel Cotton.

Seattle Thunderbirds showdown with Everett on television March 2 | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds game at the Everett Silvertips can be watched on ROOT Sports at 7:35 p.m. Friday, March 2.

Seattle Thunderbirds backup goalie Daniel Cotton.
About 100 bicyclists will come through Kent Saturday

Bicyclists to hit Kent March 3 as part of Streets and Beets Bike Ride

About 100 bicyclists will pedal through Kent on Saturday, March 3 as part of the Streets & Beets 2012 Bike Ride from Seattle to Auburn.

About 100 bicyclists will come through Kent Saturday

Kent School District to host Spring Food Drive

A food drive will be held to benefit the Kent Food Bank from today until April 30.

Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students Sara Pot and Asia Tanis perform during Kent’s You

You, Me, We Family Festival at the Kent ShoWare Center | Slideshow

The city of Kent Parks and Recreation Department presented the You, Me, We family festival event Feb. 24 at the ShoWare Center.

Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students Sara Pot and Asia Tanis perform during Kent’s You

Highway 167 northbound to Kent to close Thursday during trooper funeral procession

While the funeral procession for Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu passes through Auburn on SR 167 on the way to Showare Center in Kent, no traffic will be allowed to enter the highway northbound.

Publishing of public notices in newspapers of record ensures transparency | Editorial

Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would allow local governments to cease publishing public notices in their local newspapers. The presumed cost savings to local government is in fact false economy – there is a hidden and very dangerous cost. In trying to save money, local governments would curtail access to the legislative process, and ensure that fewer – rather than more – citizens know what their representatives are up to.

Registration for Kent’s Garden P-Patch underway

It's time to sign up to use Kent’s Community Garden P-Patch.

Seattle Thunderbirds player Cason Machacek.

Seattle Thunderbirds player Cason Machacek suspended for eight games | Hockey

The Western Hockey League has suspended Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Cason Machacek for eight games after he made physical contact with an official during a game and because he is a repeat offender.

Seattle Thunderbirds player Cason Machacek.

Kent business forum about homeless shelter set for March 14

Kent business owners are invited to a Business Community Forum about a potential homeless shelter in downtown Kent.

Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Challenge raises $190,000 for Ronald McDonald House

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska announced that the 14th Annual Hockey Challenge Feb. 25-26 at the ShoWare Center in Kent raised more than $190,000 for the McDonald House

Tri-City downs Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 | Hockey

The Tri-City Americans beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Tuesday in a Western Hockey League game.