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Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

RAPID ASCENSION: Thach quickly making a name for himself

He can bench press 135 pounds 50 times.Punch up his name on YouTube and more than a dozen highlight videos appear. Many are from the… Continue reading

Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

Most King County offices closed July 6 for unpaid furlough

On Monday, July 6, 2009, most King County staff will be on unpaid leave and most county buildings will be closed as the county takes… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: Kent contingent heading to nationals

They’re in it to win it.But when the Kent Juniors U18 Baden volleyball club takes the court this morning at the national tournament in Miami,… Continue reading

New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Royal opportunity at K-M

He has been waiting for the right time and the right opportunity.For Brett Drewery, that time — and opportunity — have come.And it has come… Continue reading

New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams

Three Kent men, two others sentenced for growing marijuana

Three Kent men, a Des Moines man and a Federal Way man were sentenced Friday to prison terms by U.S. District Court Judge John C.… Continue reading

First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Kent School District Battle of the Books – winners announced

The "Battle of the Books" is a reading incentive program in Kent's elementary and middle schools. Students are introduced to selected books by librarians and… Continue reading

First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Say ‘Farewell to the Gym’ at Kent-Meridian on Saturday

The Friends of K-M, a newly formed organization for all K-M alumni, students, staff, Kent community members and business leaders, is hosting a “Farewell to… Continue reading

Kent winery to host comedy night

Need a few laughs? Then check out Comedy Night at 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th St., in Kent,… Continue reading

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

It’s an evening of jazz in Kent, with Michael Powers, Pearl Django

Jazz and art lovers can check out the second annual Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the south lawn of the… Continue reading

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.

Postcard show opens Saturday

Fans of memorabilia and ephemera (postcards and letters) can view thousands of vintage and one-of-a-kind items at the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show… Continue reading

Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.
Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest

Kent student wins NASA art contest

Josh Kim, a Kent Mountain View Academy senior, was one of the winners of the second NASA Lunar Art Contest that received entries from high… Continue reading

Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest
The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola

Kent Little Leaguers snag district crown

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars took care of business on Saturday, upending Auburn 4-1 in Federal Way for the District 10 title.It’s the second-straight… Continue reading

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola
Lisa Henneman

RUGBY: Kent pair brace for rugby overseas

They’re separated by years, but not talent.One has grown into the veteran, the captain of her team, while the other is a young rookie trying… Continue reading

Lisa Henneman

RUGBY: Kent Crusaders run of excellence hard to match

Quietly, the Kent Crusaders have become one of the area’s most successful programs in all sports.The Crusaders, who play from January through May, recently won… Continue reading

Cornucopia Days begins July 10

Arts, crafts and food booths will fill the downtown streets July 10-12 at the 38th annual Kent Cornucopia Days.The city’s largest festival features a street… Continue reading

Concerts at Kent Station start July 7

Take a break and listen to the Soulful Sounds of Summer free concerts that kick off July 7-8 at the Kent Station shopping mall.Pianist Scott… Continue reading

Summer is the peak season for lightning

Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21-27

Summer is the peak season for one of America’s deadliest weather phenomena—lightning. In 2008, hundreds of people were permanently injured by lightning strikes across the… Continue reading

Summer is the peak season for lightning

Get your tickets: Thunderbirds’ first home game for season is Sept. 18 at ShoWare

The Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2009-10 season at ShoWare Center on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:35 p.m. against the Everett Silvertips.A special presale for… Continue reading

King County sees big bucks in federal stimulus funds

Hundreds of local and regional jobs will be created or continued in King County as a result of federal stimulus grant money coming to the… Continue reading