Mark Klaas

The Rev. Joyce Parry Moore works with Phillip Soran during a rehearsal for the production of “The Lion

Former opera singer, now priest, creates Narnia adventure for Kent community

Church, theater and music can work together to make a difference in people's lives.

The Rev. Joyce Parry Moore works with Phillip Soran during a rehearsal for the production of “The Lion
Kent’s Walt Easter continues to put up fences for others. He has operated his own business for 56 years.

At 90, fence builder defies age, stays on the job

Like a stout fence he put up with his bare, weathered hands, Walt Easter stands tall with time.

Kent’s Walt Easter continues to put up fences for others. He has operated his own business for 56 years.
Tom Quick

WSDOT engineer rides 400 miles to raise money, awareness for PICC

Knee skinned, legs and lungs heavy, a weary Tom Quick sat in front of the Pediatric Interim Care Center on Kent’s Fourth Avenue South last Saturday afternoon.

Tom Quick
Jennifer Grajewski

Community stage lights up: ART presents ‘Sweeney Todd’

As Jennifer Grajewski understands, the community's a stage, and all are merely players.

Jennifer Grajewski
Capt. Kyle Ohashi

Kent RFA answers residents’ questions in wake of fire fatality

Call it an after-the-fire chat, an opportunity to calm fears, educate others and reassure residents who may have been caught in the throes of a damaging blaze.

Capt. Kyle Ohashi
Anlorey Alvarado

Students experience hands-on, skilled nursing at camp

Nursing is in the blood, so naturally John Bato-Borja and Sara Koenig are following their parents' footsteps to careers in the health care world.

Anlorey Alvarado
Kenny and Sandi O’Keefe have recovered from a February fire that destroyed their garage and most everything in it

Community helps veteran race car driver get back on the track after fire

A devastating fire nearly five months ago charred Kenny O’Keefe’s Algona home and destroyed the garage, taking with it his treasured championship hot rod.

Kenny and Sandi O’Keefe have recovered from a February fire that destroyed their garage and most everything in it
Seth Cranefield

Sparking an interest: Teens explore firefighting at weeklong camp | SLIDESHOW

A slight and conscientious Holli McKenzie is determined to be with the boys and pull her own weight, regardless of the demanding firefighting drill.

Seth Cranefield
Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers performs at the Juneteenth celebration and festival at Morrill Meadows Park on Sunday.

Kent celebrates Juneteenth in the park | SLIDESHOW

Father's Day and an important date in African-American history helped shape Kendrick Glover's message Sunday.

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers performs at the Juneteenth celebration and festival at Morrill Meadows Park on Sunday.
Linda Sparks’ clothing store features a wide assortment of top-line collections tailored for women 35 and up. ‘I want to be able to get women excited about our store

Independent boutique finds its niche on Kent’s East Hill

Surrounded by fine fabric, jewelry and other wares, Linda Sparks appears comfortable and content in her carefully designed retail clothing store.

Linda Sparks’ clothing store features a wide assortment of top-line collections tailored for women 35 and up. ‘I want to be able to get women excited about our store
After early successes in the Christian rock scene

Lecrae, Switchfoot to perform at ShoWare

One is a hip-hop artist from the South, the other an alternative rock band from the West Coast.

After early successes in the Christian rock scene
Kentridge came up big at the 5th Avenue Awards with its production of 'Hairspray'.

Kentridge steals the show at 5th Avenue Awards

The number six – particularly June 6 – has special meaning to Jennifer Grajewski.

Kentridge came up big at the 5th Avenue Awards with its production of 'Hairspray'.
Remaining true to his beliefs

Grammy Award-winning artists to perform at ShoWare

One is a hip-hop artist from the South, the other an alternative rock band from the West Coast.

Remaining true to his beliefs
A Marine Corps drill instructor screams at a recruit

Marine from Kent honored for his work as combat correspondent, photographer

From boot camp to the battlefield, Reece Lodder shares a different perspective through the lens of his camera.

A Marine Corps drill instructor screams at a recruit
A girl twirls a chakar

Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi Day | SLIDESHOW

A Sikh community tradition, thousands strong celebrated Vaisakhi Day or Vaisakhi – a religious and colorful festival filled with music, prayer, food, demonstrations, exhibits and a parade – at the ShoWare Center on a cool and cloudy Saturday.

A girl twirls a chakar
Dana Ralph

Councilwoman vows to beat breast cancer, continue her work

You should always listen to your mother. And Dana Ralph knows better.

Dana Ralph
Kentwood coach Mark Zender talks to his players at batting practice on Monday afternoon. The Conquerors are preparing to face Walla Walla in a state Class 4A opener Saturday in Puyallup.

Zender shows the way for Kentwood baseball

Nothing short of excellence is practiced and preached on the baseball field at Kentwood High School each spring.

Kentwood coach Mark Zender talks to his players at batting practice on Monday afternoon. The Conquerors are preparing to face Walla Walla in a state Class 4A opener Saturday in Puyallup.
Sam Virk

Building a dream: Virk turns a blighted area into plush international plaza

Ringing cellphone in hand, Sam Virk sat at a corner table in his newly opened restaurant, answering questions from his kitchen staff and others from contractors who were scrambling to apply last-minute touches to the lobby and banquet hall upstairs.

Sam Virk
Jacob Sirmon

Top recruits compete in the sun at French Field | 7v7 Northwest Showcase

The way Reggie Jones sees it, the development of high school football players and college recruits goes well beyond the weight room and 40-yard dash these days.

Jacob Sirmon
Kent Fire and hazmat team personnel include: from left: Capt. Bob Kelley; Firefighter Neal Houser; mechanic Tom Arnson; Firefighter Geoff Emly; Capt. Jeff Barsness; Firefighter David Frazier; and Kevin Garling

Kent RFA’s hazmat crew shines as regional asset

It glows bright red, stretches about 54 feet long and comes fully equipped to handle all kinds of trouble.

Kent Fire and hazmat team personnel include: from left: Capt. Bob Kelley; Firefighter Neal Houser; mechanic Tom Arnson; Firefighter Geoff Emly; Capt. Jeff Barsness; Firefighter David Frazier; and Kevin Garling