Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA, District 9) visited Kent School District last Thursday to take a closer look at award-winning iGrad, its cutting-edge youth re-engagement program.
Sound Transit hosts an open house on its South 200th Link Extension project from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 in the gym at Madrona Elementary School, 20301 32nd Ave. S. in SeaTac.
The Kent School District holds a career fair for those interested in working for the district. The event fair is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at district administration building, 12033 SE 256th Place.
Kent City Councilman Les Thomas wants to return to Olympia as a state representative. But he's seeking a House seat as an independent rather than a Democrat or Republican.
A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
Kent Police arrested a 24-year-old Kent man for investigation of robbery and assault after a two-hour standoff Friday at an apartment complex on the East Hill.
Tony Jaime is the new superintendent at Rainier Christian Schools, whose five schools serve families in South King County.
Author Kelly Davis Beckley has announced the successful funding of her Kickstarter campaign to fund the publishing of her children's book, "Faith, the Ugly Dog".
The city of Kent's ShoWare Center operating budget will take a $95,000 hit because of improperly working ice plant equipment.
It's 6 in the evening on a Thursday, and Kent's First Avenue is almost deserted. Occasional visitors stop at the Shindig Martini Bar or Spiro's Greek Island, but by and large the businesses are empty.
A missing Kent teen was located Thursday evening in Auburn.
Kent's Michael Jorski captured a silver medal for his soccer skills at the King County Region Soccer Tournament on May 3.
The American Legion Post 15 conducts a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at Hillcrest Cemetery, 1005 Reiten Road, Kent.
The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its Hydro Fever open house on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Want to watch the greatest rivalry in the NFL this Thanksgiving night? Top Pot doughnuts and Northwest Harvest want to send you to the Bay area to watch the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers.
Spring WBCA Antique Bottle & Collectible Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N, Kent.
Mayor Suzette Cooke visited the monthly gathering of the Centro Rendu Hispanic Advisory Team (HAT) on May 7 to discuss issues related to helping Latinos in South King County.
A 37-year-old Kent man died May 3 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from injuries suffered in an August car crash near Moses Lake.
Services for Charles "Pete" Curran, 81, of Kent are set for May 21 and May 22 at Holy Spirit Church in Kent, 327 Second Ave. S.
A large crowd representing different facets of Mark Prothero's life gathered at the Kentwood High School Commons last Saturday to celebrate the Kent man's life.
