Kent Police detectives are conducting an investigation into a Federal Way Police officer-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday evening near a Federal Way Walmart store and resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man after he reportedly reached for a handgun.
Lisa Otey Wirth1968-2011Lisa Wirth passed away June 19, 2011 at age 42. A graduate of Kentwood Senior High’s class of 1986, her wit, leadership, and… Continue reading
An interactive theatrical show called Wonderland: Alice Adventures, is set for 4 p.m. July 23-24 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., in Kent.
Metropolitan King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson released a statement Wednesday that she supports a proposed $20 vehicle license fee for each of the next two years to help maintain Metro Transit service at its current level.
Scott McGuire always has been able to avoid being doused after big wins.
McGuire, the coach of the Kent Little League Major All-Stars, wasn't quite as quick Friday night at GSA Park in Auburn after the championship game of the District 10 tournament.
The local stars continued to wield powerful bats, collecting 13 hits en route to a 15-5 throttling of Auburn for the title.
If you are facing foreclosure on your home or know someone who is, then attend a Foreclosure forum from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.
Chance McKinney, who was recently dubbed Country Music Television's No. 1 unsigned country artist in the nation, plays with his band CrossWire from 7-8:30 p.m. July 21 at the city of Kent's free Thursdays at the Lake concerts at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St..
Ride your motorcycle and bring a passenger Sunday, July 31 to help raise money for the Children's Therapy Center of Kent.
Get ready for a fun, simple, sing-along show for kids up through age 5 and their parents to enjoy together when Caspar Babypants plays at noon July 20 at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances - Especially for Kids at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.
The Kent/Chinook Little League Senior All-Star team is well aware of the target that sits on its chest.
That, however, hasn't slowed the local stars, which is comprised of 14 through 16 year olds who live in Covington, Kent, Bonney Lake and Enumclaw.
Kent/Chinook, which won the state tournament a year ago, opened the same tournament this past weekend at Brannan Park in Auburn in strong fashion, picking off Redmond and Richmond in succession.
Kent/Chinook knocked off Redmond in the opener Saturday, 4-2, and upended Richmond Sunday, 10-5, in the quarterfinals.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that applies to your pets as well.
Routine vaccinations are important to the life and health of your furry friends. Take the time now to review your pet’s shot records, or contact your veterinarian to see if your cat or dog is due for any boosters.
Residential customers of Puget Sound Energy can exchange up to 10 incandescent bulbs for free Energy Star-qualified energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs at a Rock the Bulb event in Kent.
Enjoy a "Date Night" with a free concert from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday this summer at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.
Zayda rallied from last place in a bulky 12-horse field Sunday and scored a convincing 2-¼-length victory in the $50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs.
King County will reorganize information technology services in a plan proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and by the King County Council.
The Cancer Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing cancer prevention through education and research, is offering a cooking course designed to help prevent and survive cancer through proper diet and nutrition.
The deadline is Monday, July 18 to register to vote in the Aug. 16 primary in King County.
Ballots will be mailed at the end of July, and the deadline to return ballots is Election Day, Aug. 16, according to a King County Elections office media release.
It’s time for the public to nominate its favorite community-centric corporations for Washington’s highest civics award.
Secretary of State Sam Reed has announced his office will start accepting nominations Friday for a Corporations for Communities 2011 Award. August 31 is the nomination deadline.
Summer is a great time for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and swimming. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and follow common sense safety precautions.
The ShoWare Center in Kent is hiring and will conduct on-site interviews with qualified applicants during a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the arena.
