Opinion
Civics 101: Presidential election shows split in America
I did not vote for President-elect Donald Trump.
Brian Beckley
News
Kent youth write hundreds of letters to troops overseas
Youth ranging in ages from 5 to 14 wrote 529 letters to troops stationed overseas as part of…
Opinion
Memories remain ten years after 9/11 | Editorial
I had just gotten out of the shower when the first plane hit. I was listening to Howard…
Business
Kent’s Intimate Pilates to have grand opening Feb. 27
Nicole Adams has spent 20 years working in the aerospace industry, but, she said, it has “never truly…
Business
Local Toastmasters Club to host area speech contest March 19
The WordKrafters, a local Toastmasters Club, is hosting an area speech contest March 19 in Burien.
Business
NASA honors Kent-based LaserMotive company
LaserMotive, a Kent-based company that won $900,000 by completing the 2009 Space Elevator Power Beaming Competition, was honored…
News
Valentine’s Day mission: Kent boy collects cards for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Back in November 2007, when Justin Englund was just 5 years old, he was watching a special on…
News
Project Springboard: Half-completed downtown Kent parking garage may get a new lease on life
City officials are optimistic that a new lender will jump-start interest in the half-completed parking garage project located…
News
Kent-Meridian students use technology to develop soccer-playing robot
Kent-Meridian junior Ta Say plays soccer, but he has never faced an opponent quite like the 18-inch-high device…
News
Kent-Meridian’s recycling emphasis halves cafeteria garbage
Teenagers are typically known as a group that enjoys talking trash. But at Kent-Meridian High School, there’s now…
News
Kent-Meridian student Tursic had alcohol in his system at time of fatal car crash
Toxicology reports from the accident that claimed the life of Kent-Meridian student Dorian Tursic reveal the 18-year-old basketball…
News
Budget worries: Kent schools could see $7.1 million funding gap next year
It’s shaping up to be another difficult budget year in the Kent School District. Projections from Financial Director…
News
Possible Lindbergh pool closure could leave Kentridge swimmers high and dry
Though the Kent School District is facing budget cuts of their own, one of the district's sports programs…
News
At Soos Creek Elementary, there is a feeling of family, thanks to Star Families program
They may not be actual brothers and sisters, but the older students at Soos Creek Elementary are certainly…
News
Kent sailor working with shipmates to help quake-ravaged Haiti recover
U.S. Navy Seaman Michael Nodine was stationed in Norfolk, Va., with the rest of the crew of the…
News
Longtime Kent couple have advice for making every day a Valentine’s Day
This year, Marian and Gene Willhite celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary and with Valentine’s Day just around the…
Business
Jeff Bezos’ space business Blue Origin gets NASA grant, located in Kent
Kent-based space business Blue Origin last week received a grant of $3.7 million from NASA for the private,…
Business
Kent Downtown Partnership’s monthly breakfast is Feb. 19
The Kent Downtown Partnership is hosting its monthly breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 19 at Bittersweet Restaurant, 211,…
Business
Brown Bag it with the Kent Chamber of Commerce
Green River Community College and the Kent Chamber of Commerce present the Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series…
Business
Valley Bank Announces promotions
Valley Bank on Feb. 9 announced the recent promotions of Greg Jones to executive vice president/credit administrator and…