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Birch Creek Apartments

Birch Creek housing project undergoes major renovation

Families can soon expect much-improved living and playing conditions at the Birch Creek Apartments on Kent’s East Hill.The King County Housing Authority, which owns the… Continue reading

Birch Creek Apartments
The ornate Corinthian columns of a building on the state capital campus in Olympia are a frame to the intense deliberations that will mark this year's legislative session.

47th District: Budget, schools top this year’s legislative agenda

For lawmakers from the state’s 47th District, the main focus of the current legislative session will, of course, be the state’s growing budget gap, but… Continue reading

The ornate Corinthian columns of a building on the state capital campus in Olympia are a frame to the intense deliberations that will mark this year's legislative session.
Zakeea Sykes with her appointed attorney Pam Studeman

Woman pleads not guilty in starving death of Kent puppy

A 20-year-old Seattle woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of first-degree animal cruelty in connection with a puppy that starved to death last… Continue reading

Zakeea Sykes with her appointed attorney Pam Studeman

Covington: Passenger calls in phony robbery during chase with cops

The passenger in a car that was being chased by Sheriff's deputies called 9-1-1 to report a robbery at a nearby convenience store, presumably to… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mattson Middle School’s Andrea Hemphill was named Washington State Science Teacher of the Year.

Mattson Middle School teacher lights a spark in her students

Getting through to seventh-graders is not easy, especially for a teacher.But every day in Room 29 at Mattson Middle School, Andrea Hemphill is doing everything… Continue reading

Mattson Middle School’s Andrea Hemphill was named Washington State Science Teacher of the Year.

DOT: Expect delays on SR 518 Tuesday night near Tukwila

Crews to close ramp from eastbound SR 518 to northbound I-5 in Tukwila tonightTUKWILA – Drivers traveling from eastbound SR 518 to northbound I-5 in… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 28

Calendar submissions:The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis and includes free and non-profit local events and groups. Submit items… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Wendy Keller

Will officers be penalized for cruelty complaint? King County mulls its options

King County officials are still trying to decide whether they’ll be doling out reprimands to an animal-control officer and the officer’s sergeant after the two… Continue reading

Wendy Keller
Steven Roberto of Kent
Steven Roberto of Kent
Ann Lo

Happy new year: Kent family prepares to celebrate Chinese Year of the Ox

It’s a long way from her small village of Fuzhou, China, but Ann Lo and her family try to keep the traditions of the Chinese… Continue reading

Ann Lo
The China Star Braised Rib is a New Year’s meal you can create at home. And it keeps with the “ox” theme.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a signature beef dish

China StarBraised Spare RibsIngredients for rib seasoning:2 pounds of pork spare ribs6 cups of water1 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 tablespoon of sugar2 cloves of garlic… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The China Star Braised Rib is a New Year’s meal you can create at home. And it keeps with the “ox” theme.
Kelly Tanga

ASB students speak their piece to Kent School Board

To hear the Associated Student Body representatives from each of Kent’s high schools tell it, the most interesting thing to come out of the joint… Continue reading

Kelly Tanga

Panther Lake annexation vote may see some delay

The Kent City Council could decide within the next month whether to pick the May or August ballots this year for Panther Lake residents to… Continue reading

Community volunteers pose for a photo after the city clean-up event Jan. 19 on the Interurban Trail in Kent.

Volunteers clean up trail for MLK Day of Service

Editor’s Note: Victoria Andrews, special programs manager for the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, this week shared these photos and the following e-mail… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Community volunteers pose for a photo after the city clean-up event Jan. 19 on the Interurban Trail in Kent.

Community Calendar for week of Jan. 24

Events“Highline Listens—Writers Read Their Work” with Dr. James W. Green: Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 28. Green, author of “Beyond the Good Death: The Anthropology of Modern… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent School district students and their Japanese hosts line up last August for a photo after taking a calligraphy class together in Japan. From left is Trinity Smith (Kentlake High School)

Interested in Japan? Kent-Auburn group seeks student ambassadors

Students in the Kent and Auburn school districts who are in the ninth grade, or about to enter ninth grade, can learn about the culture… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent School district students and their Japanese hosts line up last August for a photo after taking a calligraphy class together in Japan. From left is Trinity Smith (Kentlake High School)
From left

Community Briefly for week of Jan. 21

Science seminars slated at HighlineHighline Community College will offer its annual Science Seminar Series from 2:20 to 3:10 p.m. Fridays through March 6. The free… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
From left
Nicole Ocampo

Program may not win Kent students over, but parents love it

Celeste Paul likes to keep up with how her son, Rio, is doing in school. But Paul is busy and at 12, Rio, like many… Continue reading

Nicole Ocampo
Kurt Corbridge

Council: County must be better prepared in stormy weather

Even if events like the December snowstorm or the January flooding are once-in-a-decade happenings, members of the Metropolitan King County Council say that county agencies… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kurt Corbridge

Facing unemployment? Agency offers tips

With the slumping economy and frequent news about layoffs, employees at the state Employment Security Department are working hard to keep up with new claims… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service