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Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

Weekly editorial cartoon | Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers, Jr. editorial cartoon of the week.

Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

Washington State Library ‘2012 Teen Video Challenge’

Are you a teen who aspires to be the next Steven Spielberg or Spike Lee? Do you love to make fun, cool videos? Here is your chance to put that cinematic creativity to good use and help promote reading and libraries at the same time.

Sunday road closures around Tukwila and on I-5

The Interstate 5 express lanes will remain closed later-than-normal on Sunday, Dec. 11 while thousands participate in the annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. The lanes will open to southbound traffic by 10:30 a.m.

Hockey | Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Victoria Royals | Live Updates

Seattle Thunderbirds host the Victoria Royals at the ShoWare Center. Game time is 7:05

Bob Schlosser owner of Castle Bridge Winery

Kent New Connections fundraiser | Slide Show

Kent New Connections fundraiser at Castle Bridge | Slide Show

Bob Schlosser owner of Castle Bridge Winery

Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run on Dec. 10

Sign up for Kent's 29th annual Christmas Rush Fun Run and walk Saturday, Dec. 10 starting at Riverbend Golf Course.

Wing Connor Honey joined the Seattle Thunderbirds Dec. 8.

Seattle Thunderbirds add wing Connor Honey | Hockey

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds added wing Connor Honey to the roster Thursday.

Wing Connor Honey joined the Seattle Thunderbirds Dec. 8.
Seattle Thunderbirds wing Marcel Noebels

Seattle Thunderbirds Marcel Noebels to play for Team Germany

Seattle Thunderbirds left wing Marcel Noebels has joined Team Germany for the 2012 World Junior Championship and will miss five games with the Kent-based team.

Seattle Thunderbirds wing Marcel Noebels

Kent offers new youth basketball league for first, second graders

The city of Kent is offering a new recreational coed basketball league for boys and girls in the first and second grades.

Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with pianist David Benoit set for Dec. 10 at Kentwood

Contemporary jazz piano legend David Benoit pays tribute to the much-loved animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High.

Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

Puget Sound Energy offers LED bulb rebate

Puget Sound Energy has recently introduced a new instant rebate for up to $10 off energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs for residential electric customers looking for efficient lighting options.

People in Kent and elsewhere donated more than 1

Kent part of drive that brings in more than 1,000 pajamas

People donated more than 1,000 pajamas and more than $2,000 to help foster kids served by Treehouse.

People in Kent and elsewhere donated more than 1

City of Kent seeks opinions about bicycling, walking projects

The city of Kent wants your opinion about bicycling and walking around town.

A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Kent family’s home by Pacific Raceways catches fire due to power strip

A Kent family managed to safely escape their residential home after it caught fire Dec. 3 near Pacific Raceways.

A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Reception for outgoing Kent City Council members Dec. 13

To thank them for their years of service, the city of Kent invites the public to a reception for outgoing City Council members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the lobby at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave.

Kent Boy Scouts will help you clean after Christmas

This year, local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees in neighborhoods around Kent for a $5 donation.

Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.

Free family skate night Dec. 8 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Join radio station Spirit 105.3 FM for a free family skate night at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.
Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.

Kent Fire Department offers winter safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips to help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable holiday season:

Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.

King County noxious weed board seeks new members

The King County Noxious Weed Control Board, a volunteer citizen board that oversees and guides the work of the County’s Noxious Weed Program and sets the noxious weed list priorities for the County, has two openings.

Spread cheer not influenza during holiday

It is not too late to get your flu vaccine, if you have not gotten one already. Flu activity is currently low in King County, which means there is still time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu season usually peaks in February or later and can last as late as May.