Jamal Crawford of the Atlantic Hawks, a Rainier Beach High alum, took time out participate in a local Youth 180 program at Kentridge High School Aug. 8, talking to kids about staying in school and out of trouble. Crawford, recently named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, proved pretty popular with students and staff alike.
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna is the guest speaker for the second annual Friends of Scouting luncheon and fundraiser to benefit the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America Oct. 26 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Investigation continued Tuesday into the cause of a fire Monday night in the 26100 block of 114th Avenue Southeast, Kent.
The blaze was first reported at 10:22 p.m. When Kent firefighters arrived on scene they found smoke and flames coming from the second story of the small two-story, single-family residence. According to the owner, who was contacted and came to the scene, the home was not in use. The last occupants moved out approximately one month ago.
Sheriff's detectives are looking for help from the public to solve a 2001 homicide. The crime occurred on Aug. 28, 2001, just slightly over nine years ago.
Specifically, they at least hope to find the White Center house where the suspect took the victim and her sister prior to fatally shooting one of them on a street corner.
Bring or check out American muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at the sixth annual Muscle Car Madness in Kent to benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital.
The Harmony Kings barbershop chorus will sing from 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.
A 55-year-old Auburn man who had a medical emergency Aug. 24 while in custody at the King County jail in Kent, died Aug. 26 at Valley Medical Center in Renton.
Ronald Smail was booked into the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle Aug. 21, and transferred to the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent the following day, according to a county Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention media release.
Urbia Fresh Café, a new gathering place for Kent, celebrated Aug. 24 with a grand opening celebration at its location at 415 Central Ave. N., Kent.
Dominic Yusim wins a free lunch Aug. 20 from Umpqua Bank Associate Sandip Sall, during the bank's community block party at its Kent location on the West Valley Highway. Umpqua Bank had the afternoon party as a way to connect with the Kent community, and to introduce people to its services.
Walk your dog, ride your horse or simply just walk in The Bark and Ride for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Aug. 28-29 at Kent’s Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd Ave. S.E.
Republican challenge Mark Hargrove has taken a slight lead over incumbent Geoff Simpson, D-Covington, in the state representative race for Legislative District 47 Position No. 1, according to the Primary Election results.
Seattle Thunderbirds General Manager Russ Farwell on Aug. 26 announced the team has two new radio partners for the 2010-11 season.
The T-Birds will have 20 regular season games broadcast on 710 ESPN during the season. Select playoff games will also be broadcast on 710 ESPN.
In addition, all T-Birds regular season and playoff games will be streamed live on www.mynorthwest.com
Seattle Thunderbirds vice president Colin Campbell has announced the T-Birds promotional and giveaway calendar for the 2010-11 season.
Seattle Thunderbirds legend Glen Goodall will be welcomed back to Seattle at the T-Birds home opener on Saturday, Sept. 25, against the Portland Winterhawks at 7:05 p.m. at ShoWare Center. Goodall and his family will be in attendance and the T-Birds have several events planned to recognize Goodall and his contributions to T-Birds hockey.
Two Des Moines women died in a three-car accident at about 8:46 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Southeast 208th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast in the Panther Lake area of Kent's East Hill.
The victims were identified as Kiana Cormier, 24, and Jessica Stenseth, 23, according to the Kent Police. Police initially had reported that a man and a woman died in the crash.
Stop to check out the flowers at the annual Puget Sound Dahlia Association show Aug. 28-29 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.
The Kent School Board will have a public hearing tonight to take testimony on the district's budget for the 2010-11 school year. The board is scheduled to adopt the budget after the hearing.
The meeting gets under way 7 p.m. at district headquarters, 12033 S.E. 256th St., Kent.
He received a second chance on the baseball diamond.
And it could have killed him.
Instead, it saved Ryan Voelkel's life.
The Seattle Mist, who play all their home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent, held a car wash on Saturday, Aug. 21, to raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Seattle Mist players were on hand to promote their upcoming game at the ShoWare Center (Aug. 29, 9 p.m.) and sold tickets to patrons of the car wash.
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A 54-year-old Auburn grandmother pleaded not guilty Tuesday to three counts of first-degree child molestation in connection with the alleged abuse of three children who stayed with her while she lived in Kent.
Rose Marie Johnson entered the plea at King County Superior Court in Seattle, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
