Letters to the Editor
Kent needs “right stuff” mayor
I agree with Suzette Cooke that $101,000 a year is not suitable for the position of mayor. In…
Letters to the Editor
Wanted: an affordable facility
I agree with the writer last week that our police need a modern and usable facility, but the…
News
Substitute shortage: School districts scramble to fill the gaps, and empty classrooms
As the economy begins its upswing, school districts in South King County are seeing a decline in substitute…
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Kent’s ShoWare Center to welcome, award two-millionth guest on Friday
Kent's ShoWare Center officials have determined that the venue’s two-millionth guest will be welcomed as well as awarded…
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Share the Love: adopt a pet on Saturday
Auburn Valley Humane Society and Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) join forces Saturday, Nov. 22 for…
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Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 19
Ahiska Turks Friendship Festival: Noon-10:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Kent Event Center, 10120 SE 260th St. Ahiska Turks from…
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Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar offers local, one-stop shopping
Those looking to shop locally for their holiday gifts will have plenty to choose from at the Kent…
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Mayor Cooke announces Civil Air Patrol Week
First Lt. Jessica Jerwa of the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary, accepted a proclamation from…
Life
Hello Kitty festival to hit Kent’s ShoWare Center next summer
The Hello Kitty Supercute Friendship Festival will take over Kent's ShoWare Center from July 24-26.
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King County Council approves 2015-16 budget; funding for Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Unit
The Metropolitan King County Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the county’s first biennial (two-year) budget, a…
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PSE electric customers to get average credit of $40 in next two months
Puget Sound Energy customers will receive a one-time credit applied to December and January bills that will save…
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Kent schools Superintendent Vargas chosen for National Connected summit at White House
Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of…
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Kent woman and her horse capture world championship
Kent's Meryl Reber captured the world championship title in amateur working cow horse at the American Quarter Horse…
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Kent’s Berg to compete on ‘Let’s Make A Deal’
Kent's Toni Berg will be a contestant on CBS' "Let's Make A Deal", set to air at 2…
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Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 9-15
A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
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Thunderbirds finish 2-4 on East trip | WHL
The Swift Current Broncos beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Sunday at the Credit Union i-plex in Swift Current,…
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T-Birds fall to Regina, 2-1 | WHL
The Regina Pats defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Saturday night at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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T-Birds clip Wheat Kings | WHL
The Seattle Thunderbirds knocked off the Eastern Conference leading Brandon Wheat Kings 6-4 Friday night at Westman Place…
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Kent’s Winterfest coming up on Dec. 6
Kent's annual Winterfest holiday celebration returns on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Town Square Plaza in downtown, next to…
Sports
Kent Valley Rainiers go undefeated at Chicago invitational
The surprising Kent Valley Rainiers' 16U AAA Tier-1 hockey team went undefeated in preliminary-round games at the Bauer…