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Michell Terese Hamilton

Michelle Terese Hamilton(Heutmaker)Michelle Terese Hamilton (Heutmaker) left this world peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father in her parents’ home on July 18th surrounded by… Continue reading

Michell Terese Hamilton

Green River Trail section to close

A section of the popular Green River Trail will be closed in Kent between James Street and Russell Road for two to three weeks between… Continue reading

Hey kids! Hang out with J.P. Patches in Kent

Pacific Northwest icon J.P. Patches will attend a family fun and safety awareness event in Kent from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 at… Continue reading

Patterson: Kent integral part of regional transportation picture

For most of us, planning is an essential part of our lives — what our family will eat for dinner, how we’ll pay the bills,… Continue reading

Washington unemployment rate continues its upward climb

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1 percent, according to the state Employment Security… Continue reading

Eric Minkes of Seattle prepares to begin work on one of the machines at Orion Industries in Federal Way. Orion Industries is getting a new training program from the Kent-based Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound.

Kent program aims to fill the worker gap

As Baby Boomers begin to retire from the workforce, one field that is feeling the effect is manufacturing, which is losing older workers faster than… Continue reading

Eric Minkes of Seattle prepares to begin work on one of the machines at Orion Industries in Federal Way. Orion Industries is getting a new training program from the Kent-based Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound.

Kent Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Kent school superintendent

The Kent Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will host a reception for Edward Lee Vargas, the new superintendent of the Kent School District, from 5-6:30… Continue reading

Democrats need to join forces in King County executive race

The new KING 5 Poll shows that Susan Hutchison, the former news anchor, is still riding high on her massive name recognition advantage. It appears… Continue reading

Lisa H. Park takes a moment for a photo in front of the mural she created at the West Hill Skate Park in Kent.

Colorful Kent park mural sends message; slows graffiti

A new mural unveiled earlier this month at the West Hill Skate Park encourages boarders, bladers and bikers to “Look Forward To Their Future,” offering… Continue reading

Lisa H. Park takes a moment for a photo in front of the mural she created at the West Hill Skate Park in Kent.
Seattle Mist Quarterback Alicia McLauchlin hands the ball off during a last practice before the scrimmage Wednesday at Kent's ShoWare Center. The scrimmage was the final test for many players trying to make the 2009/2010 Seattle Mist roster.

Slideshow: Lingerie Football team has training camp in Kent

The Seattle Mist, a team of the Lingerie Football League, had a training camp at Kent's ShoWare Center this week, which culminated in a media… Continue reading

Seattle Mist Quarterback Alicia McLauchlin hands the ball off during a last practice before the scrimmage Wednesday at Kent's ShoWare Center. The scrimmage was the final test for many players trying to make the 2009/2010 Seattle Mist roster.
Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Kent Seniors brace for state

The numbers don’t lie.But in the case of the Kent Seniors — Kent’s veteran Little League All-Star team comprised of kids between 14 and 16… Continue reading

Kent's Austin Benson has reason to smile. Benson and the Kent Seniors Little League All-Star team
Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: Big bats, power arms propel 10-11 All-Stars

They’ve got plenty of power.And the Kent 10-11 Little League All-Stars are hoping to put that power on display this weekend at Windjammer Park in… Continue reading

Jordan Jones was dominant on the mound during the district tournament for Kent's 10-11 All-Stars. The Kent team will be back in action on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.
Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 9-10 All-Stars fundamentally sound, talented

It was textbook baseball at its finest. Good pitching, sound defense and timely hitting.Add it up and there wasn’t a team that could stop Kent’s… Continue reading

Ryan Anderton helped pitch Kent's 9-10 All-Stars to the district title. Anderton and the Kent team will look to continue the winning ways on Saturday (July 11) at the state tournament.

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 11-12 All-Stars win third straight, head to title game

The Kent 11-12 Little League All-Star team continued its hot play on Wednesday night, knocking off Federal Way National, 10-7, at Sunset Park in Auburn.Kade… Continue reading

Kent firefighters work to put out a devastating blaze in the 23400 block of 116th Ave. SE on May 19.

Upcoming vote: Do Kent residents want to have a regional fire agency?

Voters in Kent, Covington and King County Fire District 37 could see a ballot measure next April about whether to approve formation of a regional… Continue reading

Kent firefighters work to put out a devastating blaze in the 23400 block of 116th Ave. SE on May 19.

Developing story: Boeing to cut 1,000 jobs, Puget Sound on the list

Due to Defense Department budget cuts, Boeing is looking to cut approximately 1,000 jobs from its Integrated Defense Systems division from various locations across the… Continue reading

It's getting close to that time again: Thunderbird ice hockey season. The T-Birds have just released their tentative 2009-10 schedule.

See them play: Thunderbirds hockey camp opens to public Saturday

The Seattle Thunderbirds will hold an off-season training at ShoWare Center in Kent from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19.The second day of the… Continue reading

It's getting close to that time again: Thunderbird ice hockey season. The T-Birds have just released their tentative 2009-10 schedule.
This file photo from August 2007 shows the Windward Cove neighborhood participating in its first National Night Out. Left to right are Cheryl Hanna

Fight crime, meet your neighbors, by signing up for National Night Out in Kent

It is time for neighborhood groups to sign up to participate Aug. 4 in Kent’s National Night Out program.National Night Out is a nationwide campaign… Continue reading

This file photo from August 2007 shows the Windward Cove neighborhood participating in its first National Night Out. Left to right are Cheryl Hanna

Traffic alert: SR 520 Bridge to see closures starting Thursday

Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge early Thursday morning.Maintenance openings… Continue reading

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Bluegrass Thursday at Lake Meridian

Bearfoot, a bluegrass band from Alaska, plays from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St. The free concert is part of… Continue reading

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