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Kent liquor stores open on King holiday

Three state liquor stores in Kent will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16.

Kent volunteers wanted to clean up Interurban Trail Jan. 16

Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Monday, Jan. 16 to help clean up litter along the Interurban Trail.

The punk rock band Rise Against plays April 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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

Punk rock comes to the ShoWare Center in Kent this spring with Rise Against, A Day to Remember and Title Fight.

The punk rock band Rise Against plays April 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle Thunderbird Calvin Pickard blocks the shot from Spokane Chiefs' Todd Fiddler

Seattle Thunderbirds falls to Spokane Chiefs | Slide Show

The Seattle Thunderbirds hosted the Spokane Chiefs at the ShoWare Saturday. The T-Birds lost 4-2.

Seattle Thunderbird Calvin Pickard blocks the shot from Spokane Chiefs' Todd Fiddler

Navigating federal student financial aid for college | College Goal Sunday Washington

College Goal Sunday Washington aims to reduce the barriers students face in paying for college. This year’s annual events will take place at 25 different locations in South King County beginning in January 2012.

Electronics and appliances recycling event at Meridian Elementary

Meridian Elementary is offering a free recycling event. Donations are always welcome and benefit the PTSA - proceeds from the recycled materials benefit local charities.

Signs of memory loss found in younger people | Timi Gustafson

Loss of memory and other cognitive functions may start much earlier in life than previously thought, according to a clinical study from England. A modest decline of mental abilities such as reasoning and problem-solving was found in participants who were only in their forties.

Seattle Thunderbirds fall to Spokane Chiefs at ShoWare | Hockey

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 Saturday night in front of 6,014, one of the largest crowds of the season at the ShoWare Center.

Hockey | Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Spokane Chiefs at the ShoWare Center | Live Updates

The Seattle Thunderbirds host the Spokane Chiefs at the ShoWare Center Saturday, Jan. 7.

Secretary of State Sam Reed asks lawmaker to trim election costs

By not printing full ballot measure text in Voters Pamphlet would save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Seattle Thunderbirds downed by Tri-City in Kennewick | Hockey

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

Washington’s Lottery begins $2 powerball game

This new year, Washington’s Lottery will begin offering the new $2 Powerball game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, taking the place of the current $1 Powerball game.

It’s the economy – again | Don Brunell

In 1992, Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” In 1993, Washington employers modified the slogan to, “It’s the economy, don’t kill it,” and emblazoned it across a huge banner draped from AWB’s building near the state’s Capitol Campus, where it could be seen by elected officials driving by.

Washington’s citizen initiative filing period for 2012 began Friday | David Ammons

Initiative activist Tim Eyman filed five measures, dealing with $30 car tabs, traffic cameras, supermajority for taxes, the initiative process and creation of an office of inspector general to investigate fraud.

After a week of tolls quicker commutes on SR 520 bridge

More drivers are returning to the state Route 520 floating bridge, a week after tolls began. Data compiled Thursday, Jan. 5, shows 59,200 toll transactions, the highest number since tolling began.

Renton and Seattle man sentenced in U.S District Court for marijuana production and distribution

Two King County brothers were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for their roles in a marijuana production and distribution conspiracy announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

Walkers take part in the 2011 Relay for Life of Kent at French Field.

Kent Relay for Life kickoff event Jan. 26

Participants are wanted to attend the 2012 Relay for Life of Kent Kickoff event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

Walkers take part in the 2011 Relay for Life of Kent at French Field.
Kent resident Andrew Racus made it onto his college's Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

Kent graduate receives academic honors

Kent resident Andrew Racus made it onto his college's Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

Kent resident Andrew Racus made it onto his college's Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

Kent coin show on Jan. 21-22

More than 70 dealers will display their goods at the 48th annual Boeing Employees Coin and Collectibles Show Jan. 21-22 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

Chester Anglemyer

Chester Anglemyer

Chester AnglemyerChester Anglemyer passed away December 19, 2011. Chet was born in Humboldt Saskatchwan Canada on March 7, 1921. He was the 11th child of… Continue reading

Chester Anglemyer