Communities In Schools of Kent host its annual fundraising event, Breakfast For The Kids, on May 23. The breakfast runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Kent Phoenix Academy's gymnasium, 11000 SE 264th St., Kent. Doors open at 7 a.m.
A 32–year-old woman who co-owned and operated two medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 42 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to engage in money laundering.
A 19-year-old Kent man suffered serious injuries after his late model Ford Mustang reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a pickup truck at about 10:29 p.m. Thursday at Southeast 240th Street and 102nd Avenue Southeast in front of the Fred Meyer store.
The Greater Kent Historical Society presents two programs exploring the rich culture of the Kent valley in May.
Collectors from seven states and British Columbia are in town for the 33rd annual Camera Sale, Swap and Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.
Be a part of Arbor Day in Kent.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities can be a part of the work party set for 9 a.m. to noon, April 27 at West Fenwick Park, 3808 Reith Road, Kent (42nd Avenue South and Reith Road). Orientation begins at 9 a.m. Please arrive on time. Crews plan to remove invasive plants in a few overgrown areas; plant native trees and shrubs in the cleared areas; add weed barrier and mulch, then water the plants.
Kentridge and Kentwood high schools are scheduled to receive brand new tracks, synthetic football fields and lights as outlined in the recently reallocated 2006 bond. The estimated cost to build new tracks and new fields with lights for Kentwood and Kentridge is about $7.1 million, according to Kent School District documents.
Today is Arbor Day, and this year the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is recognizing Kent and 81 other cities that have been chosen as a Tree City USA.
Lake Youngs Elementary School recently invited parents and grandparents to come read to their children. Approximately 100 parents and grandparents showed up to the special event during each session of the school's inaugural Read In.
Richard Thomas, the football player, is no stranger to the sting of battle. The former Kentwood High, University of Washington and NFL fullback often delivered the nasty blow, whether it meant picking up a crucial yard or removing a blitzing linebacker. He paid the price, made the sacrifice for others on the field.
Kent Police cited a man for investigation of using two counterfeit $100 bills while playing Spanish blackjack at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.
Torklift Central RV in Kent will host its second annual classic car and motorcycle show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 during the company's open house.
Kent Police arrested two men early Wednesday morning on the East Hill after about an eight-block car chase that included the driver hitting a police vehicle.
The Seattle Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation and the Country Club Village People Relay For Life teams are offering an evening of cards, drinks and light appetizers to benefit the Kent Relay for Life.
Cheer workshops are being offered from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 17 and 24 at Kentlake High School.
The Renton School District announced Tuesday morning that Merri Rieger, current Kent chief student achievement officer, has been selected to become Renton's next superintendent.
King County Sheriff's Office detectives said Monday they have arrested a 19-year-old former Kentwood High School student in connection with the emailed hostage and bomb threat March 29 to the Covington school.
Volunteers are needed for Earth Day in Kent. Crews are invited to the work from 9 a.m. to noon April 20 at Clark Lake Park, SE 248th St., Kent. Volunteers will work to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry and English holly, and replenish areas of the trail to make them safer and dryer for visitors.
Kent School District hosts the highest achieving schools in the state at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington.
Each spring there are tragic reports of children who have fallen out of windows, often in their own homes.
