Wire Service

Four arrested in Kent wire theft; cops appreciate tipster

The suspicions of an alert passerby helped Kent Police arrest two men and two women for investigation of second-degree theft of a 4-foot tall spool… Continue reading

Gordon Nelson

Gordon (Mike) NelsonGordon (Mike) Nelson of Orting, WA died August 24, 2010, he was 92 years old. Mike was born May 11, 1918, in Kensal… Continue reading

Blues band to play Aug. 25 at Kent Station

Wrap up summer with the blues as Little Bill and the Bluenotes play a free concert 6-8 p.m. Aug. 25 at Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way.

Homeowners can qualify for more tax credits through Valley Medical Center

Homeowners living within King County Public Hospital District No. 1 boundaries now have more chances to qualify for what's known as the “Valley Dividend.” ("Valley" as in Valley Medical Center, the hospital facility operated by Hospital District No. 1.)

A special golf clinic just for women starts Aug. 26 at the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent.

Girls and Golf: Clinic at Riverbend Golf Course is just for women

Golf professionals Eric Hinrichs and Josh Immordino will be hosting an instructional clinic at Riverbend Golf Course (2019 W Meeker St.) in Kent from 6-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27.

A special golf clinic just for women starts Aug. 26 at the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent.
Kristin Lutes

VOLLEYBALL: Kentlake’s Lutes named to Sacramento State University’s All-Decade Team

She changed her mind. But Kristin Lutes’ ascension on the volleyball court remained very much the same. “I was actually committed to Eastern Washington (University),” the 2003 Kentlake High graduate explained. “Then Sacramento State saw me play. Since Eastern wasn’t offering me a (scholarship) ...” The decision was obvious.

Kristin Lutes

Flute festival Aug. 20-22 in Des Moines

A number of internationally acclaimed Native American flute players, as well as local musicians, are part of Flute Quest 2010 Aug. 20-22 at Saltwater State Park, 25205 Eighth Pl. S., in Des Moines.

More commuters paying to use HOT Lanes on SR 167, WSDOT says

Twice as many drivers chose to pay a fee to use the High-Occupany (HOT) lanes (also known as carpool lanes) on SR 167, according to an annual report released Thursday by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

A. Louise Lahti

A. Louise Lahti

A. Louise Lahti1944?2010Louise was born on July 4, 1944, in Seattle, Washington to Eva Margaret Baxley and William Coleman Baxley. She was always known as… Continue reading

A. Louise Lahti

Crown

Selma Louise CrownSelma Louise Crown was born on December 9, 1930 in Athol, Kansas, to parents John and Sophia Tuxhorn. She passed away peacefully at… Continue reading

Vernon O. Behrens

Vernon O. BehrensVernon O. Behrens, 86, died August 13, 2010 in Kent, WA. He was born to George and Grace Behrens April 6, 1924 in… Continue reading

The Seattle Mist

MTV2 to feature Lingerie Football League, including Kent’s Seattle Mist

The Lingerie Football League and MTV2 have joined to offer a new show this fall about the women's league that features seven-on-seven tackle football.

The Seattle Mist

Graffiti woes continue in Kent

Gang members are feeling misrepresented and can’t understand why. As we attract aesthetic beauty into our lives, we work out the dirt, the misunderstood, and we create our homes and yards with a mixture of practicality, beauty and style (developed or undeveloped).

Updated local election results for Aug. 19

An overview of local legislative races connected to the Kent area.

Primary Election results

Here are the King County Elections results in local races for the 2010 Primary through votes counted as of Aug. 19.

‘Cars’ roars onto Kent’s outdoor movie screen Aug. 20

Buzz on over to watch "Cars," the final outdoor movie as part of the city of Kent's free Summer Nights and the Silver Screen, at 9 p.m. Aug. 20 at Town Square Plaza Park, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

Star ballroom dancers to perform at Kent Senior Center

Seattle child ballroom dancers Erik Linder and Rickie Taylor will perform Sept. 17 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., to help raise funds for the center's lunch program.

Kent man shot in SUV outside of apartment complex

A 28-year-old Kent man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during a confrontation at about 3:50 p.m. Aug. 18 in the driveway of the Rock Creek Apartments, 23240 88th Ave. S. The gunman remains at large, according to a Kent Police media release. The gunman is described as a black man, ages 20 to 25. He fled the scene driving a late model Chevrolet sedan, possibly champagne or purple colored.

Seattle Thunderbird Brenden Silvester was in town before training camp to help out at the Rob Sumners Hockey Camp at the Kent ShoWare Center

New season dawning: Seattle Thunderbirds release training-camp schedule

The Seattle Thunderbirds have just released the team’s training camp schedule for the upcoming season.

Seattle Thunderbird Brenden Silvester was in town before training camp to help out at the Rob Sumners Hockey Camp at the Kent ShoWare Center

Velocity Taekwondo moves to Kent, open house slated for this weekend

The location has changed, but the world-class instruction will remain the same for Velocity Taekwondo, which moved from Tukwila to Kent earlier this month.