On Sept. 15, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., Kent Lutheran Church (located at 336 Second Ave. South) will have a formal unveiling of its new stained-glass window. You are invited to come and meet the artist, Joseph Hester, enjoy appetizers, and learn about the community project that has transformed the Second Avenue entrance to the church.
Kent Police arrested a 29-year-old Renton man for investigation of vehicular assault in connection with a T-bone collision Wednesday morning on Kent's East Hill that critically injured his passenger, a 27-year-old Renton man.
Hot Wheels cars and Tonka trucks will be just a few of the many collectible toy and model vehicles on display Sept. 11 at the Greater Seattle Toy Show at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.
Care to learn or participate in a bit of square dancing? A Patriot's Salute dance is scheduled from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Kent-Meridian Grange, 15422 S.E. 272nd St.
Kent firefighters responded to two Kent businesses early Wednesday morning after heavy rains caused damage to the buildings and one partial roof collapse.
No one was injured in either incident.
Kent Station is adding three new stores totaling more than 10,000 square feet of retail space: Toys ‘R Us Express, Banyan Tree and General Nutrition Center (GNC).
All will be open by Sept. 10.
Kent Police arrested a 33-year-old man for investigation of telephone harassment after he reportedly sent 56 text messages and left six voice mails to a former girlfriend's cell phone over a seven-hour period on Aug. 20.
The man also allegedly called the 25-year-old woman's house phone eight times in four hours earlier in the day, according to the police report.
The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime Saturday afternoon at the Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament at Comcast Arena.
The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 the afternoon of Sept. 3 in the first game at the Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament.
The Seattle Thunderbirds recently announced the winners of their Summer Photo Promotion.
"We were excited about the enthusiasm of our fans for submitting photos" said T-Birds Director of Public & Media Relations Ian Henry. "We received so many great photo submissions from fans that it was hard to pick the winners. All of the photos were great in their own unique way."
The second-ranked Auburn High football team was given a jolt Friday night at French Field. But it was just enough to wake up the South Puget Sound League North Division favorites.
Behind a big performance from all-league running back Alphonse Wade, the Trojans (1-0) scored 21 unanswered points in the third and fourth quarters en route to a 28-14 victory over Kentridge in the season opener for both teams. Wade rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.
Kent Police arrested a man in his 40s for investigation of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree assault and attempted arson after he held a woman hostage at knifepoint and threatened to set himself and the woman on fire.
The incident occurred at about 2:07 p.m. Friday at the Arbor Chase Apartments at 64th Avenue South and West Smith Street in the Kent Valley, according to a Kent Police media release.
Kent Police arrested a 23-year-old Covington man for investigation of first-degree assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm after he reportedly fired several shots at a 28-year-old Kent man at about 5:20 p.m. Aug. 30 near Kent-Kangley Road and 116th Avenue Southeast.
Defense has been the calling card of the Kentridge High football team the last two years.
A change, however, appears imminent.
That’s not because the Chargers can't handle themselves on defense. Rather, it’s due to the expected emergence of running back Cameron McKernan and quarterback Caleb Smith, two of the most dynamic offensive players in the South Puget Sound League North Division this season. Both were part of an offense that sputtered much of last season, and finished ranked 17th in the entire SPSL.
For a healthy and safe school year, every parent’s back-to-school checklist should include making sure children are up-to-date in their immunizations This year in Washingoton under-immunized children have contributed to outbreaks of chickenpox and pertussis ("whooping cough").
The Seattle Mist dropped its season opener on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the ShoWare Center, falling to the Los Angeles Temptation, 36-32.
Changes are afoot on the Kentlake High football field.
New coach?
Check.
New quarterback?
Check.
A playoff berth?
That's yet to be determined. But first-year coach Chris Paulson, who has taken over the program from Mike Shepard, believes the Falcons have a legitimate opportunity to advance to the postseason this fall for the first time since 2003.
Regarding your oil-spill article on Aug. 20, "Are we any smarter following Gulf Oil Spill: Editor’s Note".
Most of our food comes from the sea. If the sea life is contaminated and we humans are contaminated, we are contaminated too.
From Sept. 7 through Sept. 17, Apple Physical Therapy will collect new and “gently used” coats for the Salvation Army.
Disney on Ice returns to Kent for nine shows Nov. 10-14 at the ShoWare Center.
