News
State Rep. Upthegrove keeps eye on local issues; sponsors bill to decrease wait times at DOL
State Rep. Dave Upthegrove acknowledges there’s a lot of energy in Olympia focused on fixing the huge gap…
Opinion
We support Upthegrove bill to cut down lines, hassle, at Department of Licensing offices: Editorial
Go to nearly any state Department of Licensing office in Puget Sound and you’ll see the crowds. Kent’s…
News
Could changes be coming to Kent’s traffic impact fees? Council members talk to business community
It may not feel like a battle won, but for the Kent business community, a meeting Monday at…
News
Kent’s Lopez Center falls on hard times, in spite of local need; seeking benefactor to assist
A fundraising dinner in December for Kent's Lucy Lopez Center raised nearly $3,000 - something for which Roberto…
Opinion
I’m fat but don’t fix me: Editor’s Note
I was dumbfounded with the results of a reader survey on our Web site last week. We asked,…
Business
Self-Serve Garage in Kent offers space, tools, info for doing your own repairs
For George Patterson, it was the sticker shock. The former Army medic needed a tune-up for his Jeep…
News
State Rep. Tina Orwall speaks on challenges of 2011 session: Legislator feature
State Rep. Tina Orwall may be going into her second term in Olympia, but it’s a safe bet…
News
Road-rage lockdown at Kentwood High School lifted, investigation continues
Kentwood High School went on lockdown this morning, after a student reported being threatened in the school parking…
News
Kent Denny’s shooting culminates in $79.5 mil lawsuit
A 2007 shooting at Denny’s Restaurant in Kent is culminating in a $79.5 million lawsuit and the subpoenaing…
News
Denny’s refutes lawsuit’s claims
Although a company spokesperson said Wednesday the company doesn’t comment on pending litigation, Denny’s is making the following…
News
Thrill of the hunt draws crowd to Kent auction
The excitement at Kent's Door-to-Door Storage on Dec. 16 was palpable. The weather was cold and damp, and…
News
Willow’s Place: Serving help and hope to the homeless of Kent
Angus Wilson had worked his way up in the trucking world. He drove for 20 years, and was…
News
Family anxiously awaiting outcome in Kent teen’s stem-cell transplant
Time is the only thing Joey Sexton is counting these days. The hours and minutes that unfold as…
Opinion
Thanks to readers, Kent Christmas-card campaign will bring joy to area veterans: Editor’s Note
Earlier this month, Pamala Heydt was telling me about her dream for Christmas. The veteran - who can…
News
Music to their ears: East Hill student musicians in a band – and a family
You’ll probably never see an African marimba on MTV. Make that the same for any Taylor Swift offerings.…
News
Lunch brings warm feelings, warm clothing
A community lunch to talk about the plight of the homeless last week netted more than 1,000 articles…
Opinion
Toys for Joy could use more joy – and more donations
A Kent Fire Department tradition that has been helping families for years could now use some help itself.…
News
Kent businessman Paul Morford left an indelible mark
Mike Miller remembers the first time he met Paul Morford. “It was 1977 and I walked up to…
Opinion
How you can help transplant patient Jayne Johnson with her gift of life: Editor’s Note
If Jayne Johnson gets her wish, she’ll be watching the Seattle New Year’s fireworks from a very special…
Life
Richard LeMieux, best-selling author of ‘Sally’s Place,’ and advocate for the homeless, coming to Kent
Richard LeMieux, by anyone’s standards, had it all. “All” meaning a home on the water, boats, trips to…