Letters to the Editor
Let’s ban the boom
What genius decided not to ban fireworks in Kent? The last three hours on the Fourth of July…
Letters to the Editor
Fed up with fireworks
My friends and neighbors in Kent are fed up with the city of Kent for allowing fireworks.
Letters to the Editor
Diatribe of hate is harsh and offensive
My agenda is not to defame the mayor and City Council. I believe they do a fine job…
Letters to the Editor
Our mayor must go
It's time for a new mayor. Our current elected official is too busy to be bothered with the…
News
iGrad program receives $500 grant for transportation help
Thanks to a grant from the Kent Schools Foundation students of iGrad will receive transportation assistance in the…
News
Congressman Smith honors Kent’s Torklift Central for food bank donations
Congressman Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, visited Torklift Central in Kent on July 2 to present a certificate to company…
Business
Woman finds comfort, niche with massage therapy center | Briefs
Morgan Reber recovered from the pain of a nasty auto accident 12 years ago to find comfort in…
News
Plenty to see and do at Kent Cornucopia Days
The 44th annual Kent Cornucopia Days – South King County’s oldest and largest festival – comes alive this…
News
Kent-area community calendar | July 8
Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, June 6-Sept. 26. Fresh produce, flower, vendors. Kent Lions program. For…
Sports
Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Run set for Saturday
Runners will hit the streets during the annual Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run starting at 9 a.m.…
News
Brush fire strikes along I-5 near South 272nd Street
A brush fire struck just before 1 p.m. Tuesday along Interstate 5 near South 272nd Street by Federal…
News
10,000 bicyclists to ride through Kent on Saturday
Drivers should take extra care and prepare for travel delays as the annual Group Health Seattle to Portland…
Sports
Ex-Kentwood star Stuckey signs $21 million contract with Indiana Pacers
Rodney Stuckey, a former Kentwood High School star basketball player, signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers…
News
Kent Fire Department call report June 28-July 4
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
News
Statewide transportation package invests in South King County, Kent projects
The Washington State Legislature reached agreement on a new bipartisan transportation investment package that invests more than $16…
Sports
Kelly repeats as Indiana Governor’s Cup champion | Hydros
J. Michael Kelly in the Graham Trucking boat won the Indiana Governor's Cup H1 Unlimited Hydroplane race Sunday,…
News
Youth Basketball For All: KYFS seeks support to fund hoops
Every day when the school bell rings, just like clockwork, the halls, study rooms and the basketball court…
Life
The Suffers to kick off Kent Summer Concert Series | VIDEOS
The Suffers – Houston's award-winning 10-piece ensemble – open the free Kent Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July…
News
Reminder: Periodic closures on Green River Trail as essential levee repairs continue
King County work on levees from Tukwila to Kent needed to ensure continued strength of levee system that…
News
Community artists create marine-themed artwork to raise awareness
Marine Life Matters: Differently-Abled Artists Painting the Unheard Voices of Marine Life is on display and open to…