There's lots to see and do in South County
The general election race for state representative (Position 2) in the 47th District is between incumbent Pat Sullivan, who has held the office since 2004, and Republican challenger Tim Miller.
The district includes Covington, Black Diamond, and parts of Auburn, Kent and Renton.
Janna Lee Johnson (Munday)Age 64Passed away in Big Sandy, MT on October 22, 2008, after fighting a long battle with thyroid cancer.She was born September… Continue reading
JEREMY JAY KARAVIASDecember 7, 1988 – October 22,2008Jeremy had the biggest kindest heart anyone could imagine, if you asked him to help you he would… Continue reading
Merton L. VincentMerton L. Vincent, born December 19, 1941 and died on October22, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, after a courageous battle with cancer.He was a… Continue reading
A fire destroyed two storage sheds next to a home Wednesday morning in the 700 block of Second Avenue North in downtown Kent.
There were no injuries. Firefighters from the Kent Fire Department and Auburn’s Valley Regional Fire Authority responded at 5:49 a.m. Oct. 15 to the report of a house fire and found two large storage sheds fully involved with fire behind the home.
Soon we will get the chance to vote for or against I-1000; it proposes that we should have the opportunity to die with dignity.
I think we all want that when the time comes. But I-1000 says that it should be legal to end one’s life by self-administering a lethal dose of medication prescribed by a doctor who agrees the patient has less than six months to live.
You’ve probably heard the news. King County is facing a $93 million budget shortfall for 2009, close to 10 percent of its general fund. This is one of the worst deficits our county government has ever experienced.
Written by:Sue Rahr, King County SheriffDan Satterberg, King County ProsecutorBruce Hilyer, Presiding Judge, King County Superior CourtBarbara Linde, Presiding Judge, King County District CourtSeveral months… Continue reading
Sound Publishing newspapers, of which the Kent Reporter is a part, garnered 184 awards at the annual Better Newspapers Competition held in conjunction with the Washington Newspaper Publishers conference in Yakima October 1-4.
The Boeing Co. and the union representing its roughly 27,000 Machinists will return to the bargaining table this Thursday in Washington, D.C., at the request of a federal mediator.
In dire need of another win, Kentridge delivered on Friday night at Auburn Memorial Stadium.
Behind a stout defensive performance and a pair of early touchdown runs from junior running back Alex Tyson, the Chargers turned back Auburn Riverside 28-6 in a South Puget Sound League North Division game
Nightlife
• Ad-Lib Bar & Grille: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 8, One Way Out. Cost: $7. 23803 104th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-854-3058.
• Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Performers: Oct. 24, Milo Petersen and Jazz Disciples; Oct. 31, Rachael Contorer. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.
Professional dancers from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," and BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing," will be among the performers at the Champions of the Dance show at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kentwood High Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.
Kent residents passing by the Downtown Seattle Macy’s this month might see a couple of familiar faces in the store windows.
Jill O’Toole and Anne Hirner, both of Kent, are among the 16 breast cancer survivors Macy’s picked as models for its 12th annual Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show. Life-sized photos of the women – attired in Macy’s couture with all the trimmings – are in the store’s window display at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Stewart Street.
Out and About for South CountyEventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.10th annual Harvest Costume Ball: 6 p.m. Oct. 25.… Continue reading
Find your perfect pumpkin, and have fun trick-or-treating, with these South County activities.
She had plenty of choices.
But when it came down to it for Kentwood High basketball star Lindsey Moore, the University of Nebraska just seemed like the right decision.
“I went out there, I checked it out twice and found it was the right fit for me,” admitted Moore, who recently made a verbal committment to the Big 12 university.
The rain couldn’t do it.
Nor could hail, wind or a highly-talented Kentridge team.
Such has been the case this year — and last — for the Kentwood boys golf team.
The Conquerors, behind their usual blend of talent and depth, continued to deliver last week, coming from behind to beat Kentridge in a South Puget Sound League North Division match, 83-73, at Fairwood Golf and Country Club.
With what is now projected to be a $90 million shortfall in the County general fund for 2009, the Metropolitan King County Council has declared public safety, health and quality of life as its first priorities for funding in the county budget.
