Mark Klaas

DAWN offices move to downtown Kent

The Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) is moving its administrative office and community services hub to a more convenient, centralized location in Kent.

Kent mayoral candidate Dana Ralph chats with state Sen. Joe Fain

Ralph kicks off Kent mayoral campaign

As far as Kent mayoral candidate Dana Ralph is concerned, the diverse crowd of well wishers who came to her official campaign kickoff event Thursday represents a foundation, the start of something big.

Kent mayoral candidate Dana Ralph chats with state Sen. Joe Fain
St. James Episcopal Church’s spacious gym will serve as a transitional home for its thrift store. The Rev. Joyce Parry Moore

Thrift store returns to its roots for temporary haven

Kent's longtime thrift store has temporarily come home in hopes of finding something permanent.

St. James Episcopal Church’s spacious gym will serve as a transitional home for its thrift store. The Rev. Joyce Parry Moore
A large crowd assembled at the Kent Phoenix Academy on Saturday for the 47th Legislative District Democrats Presidential Caucus.

District Democratic causus draws a Bernie crowd

They jammed the parking lot, packed the small gymnasium and formed a long line that spilled into the narrow hallway and surrounded the front of the building.

A large crowd assembled at the Kent Phoenix Academy on Saturday for the 47th Legislative District Democrats Presidential Caucus.
Special day: Kent’s Ray Rehkop

Trio united at long last

Lindsay Young wanted to give her fiancé a surprise birthday party and a special gift – a missing piece from his past.

Special day: Kent’s Ray Rehkop
Martina Akumdi Lekwauwa

Kent nurse vows to work again while being treated for kidney disease

Martina Akumdi Lekwauwa genuinely helps others. It's just her nature, her personality as a longtime nurse and midwife – a career that began in her native Nigeria where she cared for the poor and disadvantaged and continued, most recently, with the Seattle & King County Public Health Department serving Seattle's High Point housing community.

Martina Akumdi Lekwauwa

Judge orders Kent’s only medical marijuana shop to close

Kent’s only medical marijuana shop has been ordered to shut down.

Rep. Pat Sullivan

‘Bathroom bill’ stokes emotions at town hall

“Potty talk” turned heated at an emotional Kent town-hall gathering with District 47 state legislators last Saturday.

Rep. Pat Sullivan
Kent-Meridian football coach Brett Allen

Royals star Daigbe signs with Central | Prep football

Not all things have come naturally to Emmanuel Daigbe.

Kent-Meridian football coach Brett Allen
Lorna Rufener

Local group effort: trying to derail human trafficking

Human trafficking is alive and growing all too well in South King County.

Lorna Rufener
Sheikh Fazal Hasan

Bridging religions: Seminar builds Islamic-Christian relations

Know your neighbor. Extending a hand and ear, Suzette Cooke made the conscientious effort.

Sheikh Fazal Hasan
Mayor Suzette Cooke celebrates Elvia Flores’ achievements at the recent Centro Rendu graduation ceremony.

Centro Rendu celebrates its graduates, tutors | SLIDESHOW

Hard work and perseverance have brought good things to Elvia Flores and her classmates.

Mayor Suzette Cooke celebrates Elvia Flores’ achievements at the recent Centro Rendu graduation ceremony.
Monica Green watches as her 3-year-old daughter

Community embraces generosity of Toys for Joy drive | SLIDESHOW

Monica Green was on the verge of tears as her 3-year-old daughter, Serene, beamed over the sight of her first bicycle.

Monica Green watches as her 3-year-old daughter
Auburn's James Roach reaches the finish line to take the 10-kilometer overall win at the 33rd Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk in Kent on Saturday morning.

Auburn man scoots to Christmas Rush Fun Run title

James Roach had passed this way before. Only this time, he ran freely and in front of the crowd Saturday.

Auburn's James Roach reaches the finish line to take the 10-kilometer overall win at the 33rd Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk in Kent on Saturday morning.
Vern Heinle of Kent carves wooden toys and distributes them to children in need.

Woodworker spreads joy with handmade toys

He's a big kid at heart, a modern day Mister Geppetto who brings joy to children with the simplest of creations.

Vern Heinle of Kent carves wooden toys and distributes them to children in need.
Volunteer Carlos Huerta

Community comes together for a planting party | SLIDESHOW

Volunteers joined city and community leaders for a planting party last Saturday.

Volunteer Carlos Huerta
Kentwood's Isaiah Williams darts into the open field against Kent-Meridian on Friday night. Williams scored one touchdown and intercepted two passes in the Conks' division-clinching win.

Kentwood turns away Kent-Meridian to capture division title | 4A SPSL football

For Mike Bush and the Kentwood football program, it was familiar territory.

Kentwood's Isaiah Williams darts into the open field against Kent-Meridian on Friday night. Williams scored one touchdown and intercepted two passes in the Conks' division-clinching win.
Kent-Meridian High players celebrate after delivering a 41-36

Royals show late punch to retain Taylor Trophy | SPSL football

Neighborhood pride is important to a Kent-Meridian High football program that has played in the shadow of its rival in recent seasons.

Kent-Meridian High players celebrate after delivering a 41-36
Shamar Malik Woolery blasts up the middle to score one of his four touchdowns for Kent-Meridian on Friday night.

Royals outlast Trojans, retain Taylor Trophy | Prep football

Kent-Meridian's quick-strike offense thrives on the pass but devastates teams with an occasional punch on the run.

Shamar Malik Woolery blasts up the middle to score one of his four touchdowns for Kent-Meridian on Friday night.
Longtime volunteers at the St. James Thrift Shop

Resilient thrift store celebrates 40 years

Quietly tucked away in historic downtown, the St. James Thrift Shop continues to speak volumes with its generosity.

Longtime volunteers at the St. James Thrift Shop