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Hotspurs highlights DJ New Year’s Eve

A deejay will play Top 40 and R&B music starting at 9 p.m. as part of the New Year's Eve celebration at H.D. Hotspurs.

  • Dec 28, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Kent Predators sign 15 of 55 players at tryout

The Kent Predators found a few good men Saturday to start to build a roster for the professional Indoor Football League expansion team. Kent signed 15 of the 55 players who competed in a tryout Saturday at The Soccer Center in Tacoma.

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Owner of Pat's Bar and Grill Pat Ensign poses at his bar

Pat’s Bar and Grill offers low-key way to ring in New Year

Bar owner Pat Ensign wants customers to have fun on New Year's Eve without having to spend a ton of money on dinner or a… Continue reading

Owner of Pat's Bar and Grill Pat Ensign poses at his bar

Lingerie football returns New Year’s Day to Kent

The women's Lingerie Football League returns at 9 p.m. New Year's Day to Kent when the Dallas Desire plays the Seattle Mist at the ShoWare… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mayor Suzette Cooke rounds a bend during the Kent Christmas Rush Dec. 12. A record number of 1

Christmas Rush fun run a chilly, popular event in Kent

More than 1,600 participants jogged, ran or walked their way through the Kent Christmas Rush fun run Dec. 12. That number is a new record for participation. See how they fared on the chilly race day.

  • Dec 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mayor Suzette Cooke rounds a bend during the Kent Christmas Rush Dec. 12. A record number of 1
Reptile Man Scott Petersen holds up his alligator Lucy for Crestwood teacher Rachel Moore and student Bobby Dixon to pet after their school assembly Dec. 2.

Reptile Man comes to Kent bearing snakes, lizards and crocodiles

Crestwood Elementary got a visit from a gaggle of cold-blooded creatures Dec. 2, when the Reptile Man came calling. The school had a lively - and somewhat nervous - assembly that day, to learn about reptiles, and to handle them closeup.

  • Dec 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Reptile Man Scott Petersen holds up his alligator Lucy for Crestwood teacher Rachel Moore and student Bobby Dixon to pet after their school assembly Dec. 2.
Professional races will compete on motorcycles as well as all-terrain vehicles at the World Championship Ice Racing Series Dec. 11 at the ShoWare Center.

World Championship Ice Racing Series comes to the ShoWare Center

Mix motorcycles and ice and what do you get? You’ll find out when the World Championship Ice Racing Series comes to the ShoWare Center 8 p.m. Dec. 18 in Kent. More than 30 professional racers will compete on motorcycles and four-wheel, all-terrain vehicles around an oval track on the ice. Racers can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds on the motorcycles and reach speeds of 50 mph on the all-terrain vehicles.

Professional races will compete on motorcycles as well as all-terrain vehicles at the World Championship Ice Racing Series Dec. 11 at the ShoWare Center.

Globetrotters to return to Kent Feb. 19

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Kent 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the ShoWare Center. The Globetrotters sold out their basketball performance last February at the arena. The team performs basketball wizardry, hilarious antics and plenty of fan interaction.

  • Dec 15, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Pink Floyd tribute show Jan. 21

It won't be just another brick in the wall when the Pink Floyd Experience comes to the ShoWare Center 8 p.m. Jan. 21.The two-hour tribute… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Senior center site of New Year’s ball

Celebrate New Year's Eve early as Evan and Charlie Brown play a variety of ballroom dancing favorites at the second annual New Year's Pre-Eve Ball… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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SLIDE SHOW, OBITUARIES: Outpouring of support at Lakewood Police officers memorial Dec. 8 in Tacoma

(The obituary for former Kent Police officer Greg Richards follows this story.) Nearly 20,000 law officers, friends and family came to the Tacoma Dome Dec. 8 to pay their respects to Lakewood Police officers Greg Richards, Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens and Sgt. Mark Renninger.

  • Dec 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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VIDEO: Candlelight vigil in Kent honors slain Lakewood Police officers

A candlelight vigil Dec. 3 outside of the Kent Police station attracted more than 100 people - the public as well as police officers.

  • Dec 8, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Christian rapper Toby Mac will perform during the Winter Wonder Slam tour at 7 p.m. Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo

Christian rock: TobyMac headlines Winter Wonder Slam at ShoWare Dec. 12

TobyMac calls it a "Winter Wonder Slam" tour. But fans should expect to hear Christmas songs as well as regular hits when the Christian rapper and three other artists perform 7 p.m. Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

Christian rapper Toby Mac will perform during the Winter Wonder Slam tour at 7 p.m. Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo
‘Late Nite Catechism

Laugh away at ‘Late Nite Catechism’ Dec. 12

For a few laughs over the holiday season, go to “Late Nite Catechism,” a comedic play written to take audiences back to their youth. Entertainment Events Inc., based in New York, presents the play at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

  • Dec 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Steve Snyder kisses his daughter Brandi

SLIDE SHOW: It’s beginning to look like Christmas in Kent

The weekend after the Thanksgiving holiday looked decidedly festive, as Kent residents visited Santa at Kent Station and took a ride on the Morford Family Carousel - two of Kent's biggest Christmas experiences.

  • Dec 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Steve Snyder kisses his daughter Brandi

Kent museum plans Holiday Open House

Celebrate the season at the Kent Historical Museum Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 12. 855 E. Smith St.The free open house… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Vintage film: The Green River Flood of 1946

Join the Kent Historical Museum on a narrated snapshot into the past, with this live footage of the 1946 Green River Flood.

  • Nov 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Youngster Riley Colt sits with Santa during Winterfest last year. This year's Winterfest takes place Dec. 5 in downtown Kent

Kent Winterfest scheduled for Dec. 5

A lot of family fun is expected at “A Holly Jolly Day in Kent,” also known as the Kent Winterfest, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Kent.

  • Nov 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Youngster Riley Colt sits with Santa during Winterfest last year. This year's Winterfest takes place Dec. 5 in downtown Kent
Julia Lewis will be a vendor at this year’s Holiday Bazaar at Kent Commons.  Lewis poses with her hand-crafted teddy bears Nov. 20.  She will have her bears for sale and display at the bazaar.

Kent Parks Holiday bazaar promises something for everyone, Dec. 4-5

With 100 vendors selling items ranging from pottery to handmade soaps to gourmet foods, just about anyone can find something of interest during a walk through the Kent Parks Holiday Bazaar.

Julia Lewis will be a vendor at this year’s Holiday Bazaar at Kent Commons.  Lewis poses with her hand-crafted teddy bears Nov. 20.  She will have her bears for sale and display at the bazaar.
Dos FC players from left

SLIDE SHOW: Kent Dos FC soccer players get kick out of donating

Youngsters with the Kent-based Dos FC Premier Soccer Club donated more than 400 coats to the Sleep Country USA Foster Kid program Nov. 10 at the Sleep Country USA Tukwila store.

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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