Pedaling up a mountain is no easy task for the average cyclist, but for Gig Harbor resident Bob Mortimer, it’s particularly trying.
Tahoma National Cemetery will have a Memorial Day Program starting noon May 26 at the cemetery, located at 18600 S.E. 240th St., Kent.
To say I found Todd Nuttman’s article offensive is an understatement.
In his letter complaining about global warming education, John Kohler urged readers to “Just follow the money that the green revolution produces” (May 7, Kent Reporter). When I follow the money, I am more likely to find Exxon, whose 2007 oil profits exceeded $40 billion, the largest profit ever made by any company at any time in history. Combined, U.S. oil companies made over $100 billion. While I am confident that green businesses will be profitable and that we can and should invest in them, it is ludicrous to suggest that money drives people to fight against climate change, when the cash is clearly on the side of traditional carbon-based industry.
It is often called “The Forgotten War” or “The Unknown War,” but many veterans remember it all too well.
It’s spring, and you know what that means?
The women living in transitional housing upstairs at Titusville Station will soon have a kitchen to share, thanks to the volunteer efforts of a local women’s group.
The famed King County Posse with their “Silver Saddles on Golden Horses” is looking for young ladies interested in trying out for the position of 2009 King County Princess on the 2009 Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court.
Devin St. Clair jumped ship from the long jump because of a strained hip flexor almost two months ago. Now, his times are jumping off the page in his new events.
Regarding your customer-service article (Todd Nuttman editorial, May 7, 2008), I agree but consider the problem much broader than you suggest.
The following University of Washington students from the Kent area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Winter Quarter.
Heide Tacheron, 46, says paddling a 42-foot boat across the waters of Lake Meridian is easy.
Vets to talk about Korean War
Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota American Indian tribe may be long dead, but his legacy recently was brought back to life by Kentridge High School sophomore Blake Allen.
One of the brightest recent University of Washington graduates won’t boast much about his own abilities, but he will take the time to thank God and his family for their part in his success.
Pennies are positive. All silver coins are negative.
As someone who provides retailers with these bags, I was invited to a meeting the day before the mayor’s announce to be briefed by his staff. The mayor’s proposal is based on a similar tax Ireland implemented in the late 1990s. Based on the comments from the mayor’s staff they have not made any attempt to discover the negative impacts of this tax in Ireland. Here are some facts about the issue from Ireland.
Kent women can have an evening of girls-only fun at the third annual Wine, Women, WOW event, set for 6-9 p.m. May 23 at Green River Community College at Kent Station.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
The King County Women’s Program and Domestic Violence Council have announced a contest for local teens to produce a video public-service announcement to call attention to teen-dating violence.
