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City seeks volunteers to clean up parks trashed in July 4 excitement

The city of Kent wants volunteers to help clean up five parks the day after the Fourth of July.Cleanup crews are wanted at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Kent Station store hosting pet photo fundraiser

The Christopher & Banks store at Kent Station is hosting a “Picture You and Your Pet” fundraiser this weekend to raise money for King County… Continue reading

David Cooke memorial service is set

A memorial service for David Cooke, the husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kent Covenant Church, 12010… Continue reading

Kent to conduct dedication ceremony for Kiwanis playground

Residents can attend a city of Kent dedication of the new playground equipment at the Kiwanis Tot Lot No. 1 at 1 p.m. July 2.… Continue reading

Kent seeks park cleanup crews for Fourth of July

The city of Kent wants volunteers to help clean up five parks the day after the Fourth of July.Cleanup crews are wanted at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Kent Station concerts start July 7

Take a break and listen to the Soulful Sounds of Summer free concerts that kick off July 7-8 at the Kent Station shopping mall.Pianist Scott… Continue reading

Greater Seattle Postcard Show opens June 27 at Kent Commons

Folks can view thousands of items at the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show Saturday and Sunday at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.The… Continue reading

Kent grad led Central Washington University procession

Nicole M. Allen of Kent was one of six members of the 2009 Silver Cortege at Central Washington University’s Westside commencement ceremony June 14 in… Continue reading

Kent resident graduates from University of Portland

Brianna Popson recently graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.… Continue reading

Kent kids make the grade at Seattle Pacific University

The following students, all of whom identified kent as their place of residence, made the Seattle Pacific University 2009 Winter Quarter Dean’s List. Students on… Continue reading

Kent’s biggest festival, Cornucopia Days, is coming up

Mark your calendar, because the 38th annual Kent Cornucopia Days festival runs July 9-12.The city’s largest festival features a street fair with arts, crafts and… Continue reading

Heads up, insurance companies: Just who is playing piggy here?

Does anyone remember a few years ago when malpractice rates for physicians were rising to such astronomical levels that physicians were either forced out of… Continue reading

Lifeguards on duty at Lake Meridian Park

Lifeguards take to the beach Saturday through Sept. 7 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St. The guards, provided by the city of Kent,… Continue reading

Kent judges earn statewide posts

Glenn Phillips, a Kent Municipal Court judge, was elected president of the Washington State District and Municipal Court Judge’s Association at the association’s annual spring… Continue reading

David Cooke, husband of Kent mayor, found dead of suicide

David Cooke, the husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, died Wednesday evening at the couple's East Hill home, Kent Police said Thursday, describing the death as a suicide. He was 68.

Michael Christiansen's positive approach helped the Kent-Meridian volleyball move up in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings this past fall.

COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Coaches from K-M, KR, KL and KW delivered big

From the first football practice of August to the final softball out of May, the high school sports seasons blend together to form one nine-month… Continue reading

Michael Christiansen's positive approach helped the Kent-Meridian volleyball move up in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings this past fall.
Keith Hennig guided the Kentwood girls basketball team to a 28-1 record and a Class 4A state title in the winter.

COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Season, six-year run had a ‘storybook ending’ for Hennig

Looking back, the numbers are both shocking and puzzling.How does a school of more than 2,000 students, one that is known for its athletic prowess… Continue reading

Keith Hennig guided the Kentwood girls basketball team to a 28-1 record and a Class 4A state title in the winter.
Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons guided the boys to a second place finish at state this past spring.

COACH OF THE YEAR/MALE SPORTS: Like Jamison, these coaches from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood put in the hours

During the course of the school year, I'd be willing to bet that I spend as much time on the phone with area coaches as… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons guided the boys to a second place finish at state this past spring.