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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke introduces her mom

Kent Pride 2013 events set for Sept. 6-8

Gay Bingo is one of several events planned this weekend as part of Kent Pride 2013 to support gay pride in South King County.

  • Sep 3, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke introduces her mom
A resident escaped injury despite a car crashing into a Kent apartment Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Car crashes into Kent apartment building

A car crashed into a Kent apartment building early Sunday morning on the West Hill, narrowly missing a resident asleep in one of the units.

A resident escaped injury despite a car crashing into a Kent apartment Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Local churches to commemorate National Day of Service

Several local churches in the Kent and Covington area – Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Kent Covenant Church, Zion Lutheran Church, Faith Baptist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Kent Stake) – on Sept. 14 will commemorate the Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (NDOSR), which was enacted into law by Congress in 2009.

  • Sep 2, 2013
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Tom O’Connell has maintained the same farm his family established more than 140 years ago.

A Kent pioneer and his place: O’Connell legacy lives on with lasting family farm

From his perch atop a small tractor, Tom O'Connell appears at peace as he putters around his family's enduring farm.

Tom O’Connell has maintained the same farm his family established more than 140 years ago.

T-Birds capture third game of preseason, 6-4 over Spokane

Connor Honey had two goals and an assist Sunday to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs in the teams' third game at the Everett Silvertips preseason tournament.

  • Sep 2, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Jerry Stritzke is the new CEO at Kent-based REI.

Kent-based REI hires new president, CEO

Kent-based outdoor gear and apparel retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) named Jerry Stritzke Friday as the company’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following an extensive national search.

Jerry Stritzke is the new CEO at Kent-based REI.
Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.

Prosecutors still reviewing Terrence Williams assault case in Kent

King County prosecutors are still trying to decide whether to file assault charges against NBA free agent Terrence Williams in connection with his May 19 arrest in Kent.

Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.
Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

Heavy rain causes roof collapse at Kent business

The heavy rain that came through Kent Thursday caused more than just traffic backups and high water on the roads when a business’s roof collapsed.

Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

InterFaith Task Force on Homelessness offers Political Will Event

The InterFaith Task Force on Homelessness (ITFH) presents its 13th annual Political Will Event from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S E 248th St.

  • Aug 30, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Zane McCune

Verity Lodge makes plans, upgrades hall

New things continue to happen at Kent's Verity Lodge No. 59, one of state's earliest organizations devoted to the philosophical origins and teachings of Freemasonry.

Zane McCune

Feds won’t try to stop Washington’s new recreational marijuana law

The federal government won't try to stop Washington from implementing the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleads not guilty to theft charges

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleaded not guilty Thursday to seven counts of first-degree theft for reportedly stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp
Anton Ziska

Kent student receives national honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced Kennedy High School student Anton Ziska of Kent has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Anton Ziska
A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival

First Street Block Party fails to draw expected crowds; some owners remain optimistic

The First Street Block Party saw greatly diminished attendance last Saturday afternoon, but vendors and store owners in the area weren't too disappointed it the low turnout.

A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival

Kent Friends of the Library present Sept. 20-22 book sale

Kent Friends of the Library presents a three-day book sale to raise money to support community children, teenage and other programs at the library.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School District announces late-start days for 2013-14 school year

The Kent School District observes a districtwide late-start schedule for all elementary, middle and high schools one day a month except for December.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Future Kent wants to hear the public's ideas about Park(ing)Day

Future Kent explores possibilites in the city

Future Kent hosts a Park(ing)Day workshop for community members at the Kent Public Library, 212 Second Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Future Kent wants to hear the public's ideas about Park(ing)Day
Jerry 'The King' Ruth points to one of his crew members as he revs up his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster.

‘The King’ roars again: Drag racing legend does a cameo in Kent | SLIDESHOW

Drag racing legend Jerry "The King" Ruth recently returned to the seat of his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster – but only for a moment.

Jerry 'The King' Ruth points to one of his crew members as he revs up his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster.
Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen

Kent teachers get up to speed as classes begin

As summer winds down, teachers are gearing up for the school year by preparing classrooms, materials and lesson plans.

Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen
The Rev. Jimmie James speaks to the crowd during the Our Place in the March event in Kent last Sunday

MLK tribute: Kent group carries a bigger voice | SLIDESHOW

What began as a small grassroots group with a clear mission has become something bigger in the local community.

The Rev. Jimmie James speaks to the crowd during the Our Place in the March event in Kent last Sunday