News
First day of school in Kent is Sept. 1: What else the school year calendar has in store
The first day of school for the Kent School District this year is Wednesday, Sept. 1. Unlike last…
Opinion
Backpacks, pets and big marquees: Editor’s Note
I hope I’m not the only one who’s beside themselves with joy over the latest Kent City Council…
News
Kent teen’s hopes for a transplant put on hold, hopes to overcome Severe Chronic Neutropenia Kostmann’s Syndrome
A Kent teen with a rare blood disorder now finds herself in a holding pattern for treatment, slowly…
Business
The wait is over: Mick Kelly’s Irish pub opens at Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex
After an extended period of prep work, Mick Kelly's Irish Pub is now officially open at Kent's Riverbend…
Opinion
The perils of moving and satanic TV sets: Editor’s Note
I spent the last two weeks moving into a new home, and I can honestly say my arms…
Business
A touch of Irish: Opening date looms for Mick Kelly’s Irish eatery in Kent
The greens at Riverbend Golf Course in Kent looked serene in the late-afternoon light Tuesday. But the atmosphere…
Life
When Harry met…Gertrude? Meet the would-be lovers in Icon Theatre’s “The Seahorse”
Harry loves Gertrude, but he’s a dreamer. Gertrude loves Harry, but she’s a successful businesswoman. Can these two…
Opinion
Smash-mouth Irish sports you must watch: Editor’s Note
With Mick Kelly’s, a new Irish restaurant and pub coming to Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex in coming weeks,…
News
Kent animal shelter is focus of lawsuit in dog’s death
When Elma residents Chani Hayes and Gary Cobb took their dog Littlegirl to a family activity in Des…
News
After three decades in Kent schools, Hanks retires, but not ready to sit around
After 30 years in the employee of the Kent School District, Becky Hanks is moving on. Hanks, who…
News
Kent school top brass finding new jobs, retiring: Why?
Becky Hanks, the Kent School District's longtime spokesperson, has retired after three decades of serving the Kent School…
Opinion
A truly agonizing parade experience: Editor’s Note
I spent this past Sunday afternoon covering the Cornucopia Grande Parade. It had everything from belly dancers to…
Opinion
The American Dream is alive and well: Editor’s Note
This past July 4, instead of having a barbecue and watching fireworks, I did something on the quieter…
Business
A tale of two thrift stores in Kent
Seattle Children’s Hospital Thrift store is doing just fine these days, thank you very much. That’s what store…
Business
Kent Downtown Partnership loses longtime helper: Libby Seidel hangs up her calculator
A longtime, friendly face at the Kent Downtown Partnership hung up her calculator last week. Libby Seidel, a…
Business
Kent-Meridian Barbecue organizers seek help from Kent merchants
Organizers for the Kent-Meridian High School Community Barbecue are inviting local businesses to be a part of their…
Opinion
Nudity incident at Pride Fest brings questions: Editor’s Note
So, I visited Pride Fest last Sunday at Seattle Center. For those of you not familiar with it,…
Business
Mom’s Teriyaki bringing Asian flavor to the East Hill, and to the Kent International Festival
From his earliest days, Gene Huh has seen the business side of things. That’s because his family has…
News
Kent teenager fights for her life against Chronic Neutropenia Kostmann’s Syndrome
Jayne Johnson’s house is like that of most 16-year-olds. There’s a television in the family room, and a…
Opinion
Stepping up and saving a life – you have it within yourself: Editor’s Note
Teenagers aren’t supposed to be fighting for their lives. At 16, a teenage girl is supposed to be…