Rainier Youth Choirs members recently enjoyed two days of singing, learning and socializing with several other choirs at the first annual Youth Choir Festival Northwest.
Soroptimist International of Kent and volunteers recently teamed up at the Farrington Court Retirement Community to make dresses for young girls around the world.
Ronnie Gerona performs a kickflip while his friends look on from a cooler position in the shade at Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park in Kent on Tuesday. A heat wave temporarily gripped the valley this week, with temperatures soaring well into the 90s. But cooler temperatures prevailed by week’s end. ROSS COYLE, Kent Reporter
Jerry Shafer was always ready with a smile. When family and friends speak of the Kent man, one of the qualities they often mention is his sense of humor.
Federal Way Police recently arrested Ken D. Sharp, a Kent City Council candidate and local business owner, for investigation of first-degree theft in connection with the transfer of $485,417.58 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account into his bank account.
With a starting group of 26 people and support from the Rotary Club of Kent, the Kentridge High School Interact Club recently announced its official charter.
The Washington State Liquor Control Board on Wednesday approved the proposed rules that, if ultimately enacted, will help govern the state’s system of producing, processing and retailing recreational marijuana.
Washington State Patrol troopers will conduct a special emphasis patrol July 1-6 as part of their South County Metro Loop Project.
Kent Police posted a reminder on its Facebook page that legal fireworks can only be discharged in Kent from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, the Fourth of July.
Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of fourth-degree assault after a fight broke out in connection with a loud party at a West Hill apartment complex.
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is ready for a population boom brought on by Fourth of July fireworks.
The Kent School District Board of Directors approved the appointment of new administrators June 26.
Residents can comment Monday, July 8 about the city of Kent's proposed new vision for downtown Kent.
Monday, July 8 is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information in time for the Aug. 6 primary election.
The National Weather Service has forecast a high temperature of 93 for Monday. These weather conditions can create problems for
While it may still look like a construction zone, Turnkey Park's transformation is nearly complete. On Friday, July 19 at 4 p.m., Mayor Suzette Cooke, city officials, Parks staff and partnering organizations will celebrate the end of renovations that began in 2010 with a shelter, parking lot, fencing and landscaping.
The city of Kent hosts a free training workshop on the city's new business and occupation tax (B&O) on Thursday, July 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.
UW Medicine has appointed two new members to Valley Medical Center's (VMC) board of trustees. Mike Miller, of Kent, and Donna Russell appointed to serve effective July 1, are replacing departing trustees Don Jacobson and Beverly Fletcher.
Every year around the Fourth of July 911 operators are inundated with calls regarding fireworks. The majority of these calls are not an emergency, but the call ties up the 911 system, potentially delaying an emergency call from getting through.
Shoppers at grocery stores in Kent, Renton and across the Puget Sound region can expect to see informational pickets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.
