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Kent man dies in motorcycle accident

A Kent man was killed this morning after his motorcycle collided with a car in front of the Indigo Springs apartment complex, at 11101 S.E. 208th St., in unincorporated Kent.

The Auburn Mountainview Theatre Company will present “You’re a Good Man

Auburn Mountainview Theatre to present ‘Charlie Brown’ | Out & About in Kent

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The Auburn Mountainview Theatre Company will present “You’re a Good Man

Enumerator takes Strong Ruler Stakes | Horse Racing

Enumerator fended off all challengers down the stretch for a 2 ¼-length victory Sunday in the $50,000 Strong Ruler Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs.

Kent Community Briefs | Aug. 13

They will see trophies earned during their senior year, class yearbooks, uniforms from their generations and music from their decade. They can bring their children and grandchildren to show off their old high school. The Kent-Meridian hip-hop dance group will perform for each group, and refreshments will be served.

Kent Business Recycling Event offers drop-off for non-hazardous office waste

Local businesses can bring non-hazardous office waste for recycling 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 during the Kent Business Recycling Event at Russell Road Park, at the corner of Russell Road and South 240th Street. Accepted materials include: cardboard, CDs, cell phones, computer equipment, fluorescent lights, plastics, and scrap metal. The limit is one load per business. For details, call 253-856-5549.

Covington debris fire contained

A wood-debris fire continued to burn Friday at a Covington wood recycling facility, just east of Kent.

Steve Saint Louis points to the new awning at his shop. The awning was purchased in part with matching grant money received from the Kent Downtown Partnership.

Kent Downtown Partnership’s grant program adds to downtown ‘curb appeal’

Steve Saint Louis had wanted to make some minor enhancements to the outside of his shop, Earthworks Gem Design Studio. Simple things, really. Just something to make his business stand out a bit more.

Steve Saint Louis points to the new awning at his shop. The awning was purchased in part with matching grant money received from the Kent Downtown Partnership.

Kent schools briefly

The Kent School District Board of Directors on Wednesday will hear its first reading of the district’s $257 million 2008-2009 budget.

Darren Motamedy serenades Barbara Henderson Aug. 12 during a free Soulful Sounds of Summer concert at Kent Station. Motamedy and his band entertained the crowd with songs from his new album 'Don't Cha' Know.'

Cool jazz on a hot day in Kent

Families flocked to Kent Station Aug. 12 for a free noontime concert with Darren Motamedy.

Darren Motamedy serenades Barbara Henderson Aug. 12 during a free Soulful Sounds of Summer concert at Kent Station. Motamedy and his band entertained the crowd with songs from his new album 'Don't Cha' Know.'
Most people get into scuba diving to see what’s under the water

‘GirlDiver’ Cindy Ross out to prove scuba isn’t just for men

The first time Cindy Ross got the inkling to try scuba diving, she was told by someone of the male persuasion that she couldn’t do it.

Most people get into scuba diving to see what’s under the water
Ann Breckon works on a large-scale watercolor scene in her private studio in Kent July 23. Breckon is a featured artist in the “Paint Out Loud” Women Painters of Washington exhibit

Life as art: Kent watercolorist lives her dream

Watercolorist Ann Breckon is finally living her dream — a life devoted to art.

Ann Breckon works on a large-scale watercolor scene in her private studio in Kent July 23. Breckon is a featured artist in the “Paint Out Loud” Women Painters of Washington exhibit

Traffic offense in Kent ends in shooting, arrest

Kent Police shot and injured a 24-year-old Bonney Lake man at about 3 p.m. Friday after the man reportedly tried to drive his vehicle past officers to avoid being stopped for a traffic offense.

Kent residents now can e-file crime reports

Kent residents now can use the city's Web site to file non-emergency crime reports such as theft, identity theft, vandalism and harassing phone calls.

Left to right: Georgie Nupen

To Seattle and back again: a lesson in bus travel

Our adventure began at the westbound stop for Bus 166, right across from the Des Moines Senior Activity Center, and – as it turned out – right beneath the flight path for planes descending to SeaTac airport.

Left to right: Georgie Nupen

‘Green collar’ jobs will reduce prosperity

The article in April started this way: “...[Aberdeen] was hemorrhaging jobs. Mother Jones tells it like this: ‘Families were break-ing up and moving out. There were suicides. It was really a hard time.’” The author goes on to note that “Grays Harbor and four other Washington counties are exemplifying another new trend in small-town America: life expectancy is declining among the rural poor.”

Three generations of Pugerudes include

Pugerudes’ drapes and curtains has long history in Kent Valley

With all the changes in home design and styles over the past half century, one thing has stayed the same for many of the windows that look out onto the Kent Valley: Pugerudes’ drapes and curtains.

Three generations of Pugerudes include

Writing our life’s story takes courage, passion

I do actually read obituaries – not because I’m getting to the age where I feel I should make some notes on my own behalf, but because I like to see how people sum up their lives when they reach the end.

Charles Wesley McCall

Charles Wesley McCall

Charles Wesley McCallCharles Wesley McCall was tragically taken from our family on 08/09/08 in a plane crash in Garden City, Utah. Charles was born in… Continue reading

Charles Wesley McCall

Reporter’s newest writer bumping into boundaries

I’m not going to lie to you —this town is much bigger than I thought it was.

Grimaces turn to grins as Amy Weimar of Renton

South Sound women head to Vancouver for FemSport Fitness Challenge

In the workaday world, Ruta Biteman has done some heavy lifting as a caterer. Amy Weimar is all about precision with her various instruments as a dental hygienist. And Jaclynn Moergeli does double-duty, dealing the cards at an area casino while working toward her masters degree in counseling.

Grimaces turn to grins as Amy Weimar of Renton