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You were expecting perhaps a prince? 'Shrek the Musical' plays at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre through Sept. 21.

Big, bright beautiful beginning for ‘Shrek’

Look out, Simba, there's an ogre coming your way. With the opening of "Shrek the Musical" in its pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, DreamWorks Theatricals is ready to face off against Disney not only onscreen, but also onstage.

You were expecting perhaps a prince? 'Shrek the Musical' plays at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre through Sept. 21.

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The Kent City Council has scheduled public hearings for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Council chambers to take comment on the city’s 2009 budget and the 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Plan.

Free enterprise doesn’t harm the poor

I was reading along and noticed the title, “Rich are profiting from the poor”. I am saddened that people still believe this. In any country where abuses of individual rights are not protected by law, this is absolutely true.

Kentwood’s Kiana Kraft (left) and Kentlake’s Katherine Miccile are two of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s top-returning players this fall.

Girls soccer: Talent-laden SPSL North will be battle from beginning to end

Changes are afoot. And for the girls soccer teams that now comprise the re-shuffled South Puget Sound League North Division, the numbers can be both daunting and inspiring at the same time.

Kentwood’s Kiana Kraft (left) and Kentlake’s Katherine Miccile are two of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s top-returning players this fall.

How to avoid premises liability claims at home and work

A premises liability claim may arise when a guest (an “invitee” in legal terms) is injured on someone else’s property. All of us have heard “Clean up on aisle three!” while at the grocery store. What’s going on, besides the obvious, is the prevention of a premises liability case.

SPSL NORTH

GIRLS SOCCER: AT A GLANCE

Negotiation with enemy can save lives

John Carlson in discussing talks with Iran refers to what he calls "the false comfort of appeasement." He says talking with enemies is "discredited by history."

T-Birds ready for game Saturday in Kent

The Seattle Thunderbirds' last exhibition game of the preseason is 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at Kent Valley Ice Centre against the Portland Winter Hawks.

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New shop opens in Kent

Kent police chief: Skagit shootings remind us of dangers of police work

Last week’s tragic news that six people, including a Skagit County Sheriff’s Deputy, were slain by an apparently mentally unstable man from the Mount Vernon area, brings to light some difficult but important facts about law enforcement and the job of police officers.

Kentwood’s Darrius Coleman (middle) had plenty of run to room on Saturday against Kennedy

Kentwood’s Coleman proves capable replacement to Bronson in 28-14 win

For a football program that prides itself on success, the Kentwood Conquerors entered the new season Saturday at Qwest Field with more than their usual share of question marks.

Kentwood’s Darrius Coleman (middle) had plenty of run to room on Saturday against Kennedy

Out & About Kent | Sept. 10

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Technician’s license suspended

The license of a Kent radiologic technologist has been suspended by the state Department of Health.

Bob Bielka
Bob Bielka
Members of the International Association of Machinists
Members of the International Association of Machinists

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Collage party

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First Avenue shops host block party

Left to right: Kim Sadesk

Kent women knitting for cancer cure

Knitting needles are the weapon of choice for a group of Kent women fighting to help end breast cancer.

Left to right: Kim Sadesk

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Prab Rai should make some big plays for the T-Birds this season.

Thunderbird tickets for KeyArena games go on sale

The Seattle Thunderbirds are now selling single-game tickets to the eight games the team will play at KeyArena this season.

Prab Rai should make some big plays for the T-Birds this season.