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You can help fight grafitti in Kent

The city of Kent is seeking volunteers to clean graffiti, as part of Kent’s Community Pride Day, 8 a.m. to noon June 20.Businesses and neighborhood… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Free mammograms in Kent May 23

Uninsured or underinsured women aged 40 and older can set up an appointment for a free or low-cost mammogram to be conducted by the YMCA… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks with residents of the Mill Creek neighborhood about their concerns over a proposed apartment development during a neighborhood meeting Thursday at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Kent mayor fields questions, hears worries, over proposed development

Residents of the Mill Creek neighborhood in Kent have started a petition drive against a developer's proposed six-to-seven story, mixed-use apartment complex because of the… Continue reading

Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks with residents of the Mill Creek neighborhood about their concerns over a proposed apartment development during a neighborhood meeting Thursday at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
More than 200 Kent School District teachers packed into the May 13 Kent School Board meeting

Teachers’ union shows up in force at Kent School Board meeting

Approximately 200 members of the Kent Education Association - the local teachers’ union - staged a rally May 13 at the Kent Administration Center before… Continue reading

More than 200 Kent School District teachers packed into the May 13 Kent School Board meeting

Kent School Board chief in the running for mayor

On Monday morning, local businessman Jim Berrios announced his intention to run for mayor of Kent. An active member of the community, Berrios is currently the president of the Kent School Board and the owner of the Golden Steer restaurant on East Hill. He'll be running against incumbent Suzette Cooke, who has indicated her interest in serving for another term.

  • May 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Majestics' Gretchen Pietras

Majestics beat Portland in 35-8 rout in Kent

There is only one word to describe the Majestics' dominance in this early-season game to determine the power on the West Coast: "Team".The Sirens' powerful… Continue reading

  • May 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Majestics' Gretchen Pietras
Humanity Salon stylist Heather Peterson makes over Deanna Shoemaker

Makeovers for a new life: Kent salon helps these moms look their best

It had been a long time since Heather Bell had her hair professionally done.“I’ve been cutting my own hair since I was 17,” said Bell,… Continue reading

Humanity Salon stylist Heather Peterson makes over Deanna Shoemaker

Kent man in Craigslist sex-murder ad enters plea in court

A 24-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of conspiracy to commit second-degree murder after he reportedly placed an ad on Craigslist… Continue reading

Grade-school musicians from left

Meridian Elementary Artwalk a success

Last week the hallways of Meridian Elementary were transformed from a traditional school setting into a museum of modern art, filled with more than 3,000… Continue reading

Grade-school musicians from left
The ShoWare Center at Kent is the site of a major job fair today

Job fair set for today at ShoWare Center

Looking for a job? You might want to go to the ShoWare Center Thursday in Kent.More than 60 employers from the Puget Sound region will… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The ShoWare Center at Kent is the site of a major job fair today
Sunrise Elementary third grader Michael Loria displays the Google “doodle” entry that has so far earned him a trip to New York City.
Sunrise Elementary third grader Michael Loria displays the Google “doodle” entry that has so far earned him a trip to New York City.
Mamie Brouwer

Hanson Dam: Prepare now for possibility of winter floods, Army Corps says

Mamie Brouwer, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, didn't hesitate to answer when an area resident asked her if the Howard… Continue reading

Mamie Brouwer
Bruce Stephens

All about potholes: Kent worker keeps close eye on city streets

Bruce Stephens tries to make sure drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles in Kent don’t go bump in the night or the day.Stephens, a city… Continue reading

Bruce Stephens
The Ury family of Kent has been taking in foster children for the past six years

A family’s love: Foster babies find a home in Kent

The call can come at any time so even though their own kids are past the diaper-and-bottle phase, the garage at the Ury home is… Continue reading

The Ury family of Kent has been taking in foster children for the past six years

Kent elected officials gearing up for elections

Kent elected officials gearing up for electionsKent City Councilwoman Jamie Danielson has announced her intent for election to the Council.Danielson, 28, a Kent attorney, was… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A rendering shows what developer Robert Slattery’s proposed six-to-seven-story apartment complex might look like. It would be located at the north side of East Smith Street between Clark and Jason Streets.

Seattle developer proposes high-rise housing project for downtown Kent

A developer’s proposal to build a six-to-seven story, mixed-use apartment complex could lead to the first major housing project in downtown Kent.Seattle-area developer Robert Slattery… Continue reading

A rendering shows what developer Robert Slattery’s proposed six-to-seven-story apartment complex might look like. It would be located at the north side of East Smith Street between Clark and Jason Streets.

Kent to lay off 29 teachers, six administrators, due to recession, lack of state funding

After months of number-crunching and nail-biting, the rubber finally hit the road for the Kent School District’s budget cuts on Monday as layoff notices went… Continue reading

Pat Colgan

Kent woman happy that Legislature passed anti-prostitution bill

Drivers arrested for patronizing prostitutes along Pacific Highway South soon could have their vehicles impounded by the Kent Police under a bill passed last month… Continue reading

Pat Colgan
Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical

KR fields small army of students for ‘High School Musical’

It's a case of life imitating art these days over at Kentridge High School, with the whole school coming together for a single drama club… Continue reading

Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical

Swine flu: County has 19 confirmed cases; waiting on results for Kent boy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 19 cases of the swine flu in King County, as of Wednesday, including an 8-year-old Des… Continue reading