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In response to concerns about ongoing structural concerns at Howard Hanson Dam (shown above)

Hanson Dam: River runs through it – but the fish don’t

Besides working to stop leaks at the Howard Hanson Dam, U.S. Army Corps officials face another major challenge - getting fish safely through it.This week… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
In response to concerns about ongoing structural concerns at Howard Hanson Dam (shown above)
Kent resident Bonnie Bingham is conducting a car wash and bake sale with the help of East Ridge Baptist Church on July 18 to help raise money for a blind boy in Califorina whose father savagely attacked him. She heard about the story on the radio and decided to help out.

Kent benefit raises more than $3,000 for child whose eyes were eaten

Car washers in Kent raised approximately $3,300 Saturday to help a 4-year-old California boy recovering from an attack by his father, who mutilated the child’s… Continue reading

Kent resident Bonnie Bingham is conducting a car wash and bake sale with the help of East Ridge Baptist Church on July 18 to help raise money for a blind boy in Califorina whose father savagely attacked him. She heard about the story on the radio and decided to help out.

Plane makes emergency landing at Pacific Raceways in Kent

A small plane landed on the drag strip at Pacific Raceways located at 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent according to Tim Perciful, spokesman for Mountain… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A diagram of the Howward Hanson Dam

Howard Hanson Dam: A temporary fix that will cost millions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to construct a grout curtain by November to slow the water leaking through a damaged abutment at the Howard Hanson Dam.

A diagram of the Howward Hanson Dam
Jugraj Singh

Two Kent Title 1 schools get top honors from the state

A pair of Kent Elementary schools have received awards from the state for closing the achievement gap at their schools.The principals at Neely O’Brien Elementary… Continue reading

Jugraj Singh

Green River Trail section to close

A section of the popular Green River Trail will be closed in Kent between James Street and Russell Road for two to three weeks between… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Lisa H. Park takes a moment for a photo in front of the mural she created at the West Hill Skate Park in Kent.

Colorful Kent park mural sends message; slows graffiti

A new mural unveiled earlier this month at the West Hill Skate Park encourages boarders, bladers and bikers to “Look Forward To Their Future,” offering… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Lisa H. Park takes a moment for a photo in front of the mural she created at the West Hill Skate Park in Kent.
Kent firefighters work to put out a devastating blaze in the 23400 block of 116th Ave. SE on May 19.

Upcoming vote: Do Kent residents want to have a regional fire agency?

Voters in Kent, Covington and King County Fire District 37 could see a ballot measure next April about whether to approve formation of a regional… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters work to put out a devastating blaze in the 23400 block of 116th Ave. SE on May 19.

Developing story: Boeing to cut 1,000 jobs, Puget Sound on the list

Due to Defense Department budget cuts, Boeing is looking to cut approximately 1,000 jobs from its Integrated Defense Systems division from various locations across the… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
It's getting close to that time again: Thunderbird ice hockey season. The T-Birds have just released their tentative 2009-10 schedule.

See them play: Thunderbirds hockey camp opens to public Saturday

The Seattle Thunderbirds will hold an off-season training at ShoWare Center in Kent from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19.The second day of the… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
It's getting close to that time again: Thunderbird ice hockey season. The T-Birds have just released their tentative 2009-10 schedule.
This file photo from August 2007 shows the Windward Cove neighborhood participating in its first National Night Out. Left to right are Cheryl Hanna

Fight crime, meet your neighbors, by signing up for National Night Out in Kent

It is time for neighborhood groups to sign up to participate Aug. 4 in Kent’s National Night Out program.National Night Out is a nationwide campaign… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
This file photo from August 2007 shows the Windward Cove neighborhood participating in its first National Night Out. Left to right are Cheryl Hanna

Traffic alert: SR 520 Bridge to see closures starting Thursday

Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will conduct monthly maintenance work on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge early Thursday morning.Maintenance openings… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Clarissa Huson holds a kitten up for adoption from the King County Animal Control Center at the Cornucopia Street Fair.

Pets find homes during Super Adopt-a-thon in Kent

A total of 88 homeless pets went home with new families from the Super Pet Adopt-a-thon hosted July 11 by King County Animal Care and… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Clarissa Huson holds a kitten up for adoption from the King County Animal Control Center at the Cornucopia Street Fair.

Blotter: Foot chase ensues after cell-phone taken

TheftA 20-year-old man led store employees, mall security and police on a short foot chase after he reportedly stole a cell phone at about 6:30… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Sesame seeds part of evidence in domestic-violence arrest

A boyfriend reportedly punched his girlfriend and threw sesame seeds at her during a domestic dispute at about 9 p.m. July 4 at a home… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent resident Bonnie Bingham is conducting a car wash and bake sale with the help of East Ridge Baptist Church on July 18 to help raise money for a blind boy in Califorina whose father savagely attacked him. She heard about the story on the radio and decided to help out.

Kent woman wants to aid child whose eyes were eaten

How could anyone do such a vicious thing to a child? That's what Kent resident Bonnie Bingham wanted to know as she drove to work about a month ago. She heard a radio news story about Angelo Mendoza Jr., a 4-year-old boy in Bakersfield, Calif., whose father attacked him April 28, actually eating the boy's eyes by mutilating them with his teeth.

  • Jul 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent resident Bonnie Bingham is conducting a car wash and bake sale with the help of East Ridge Baptist Church on July 18 to help raise money for a blind boy in Califorina whose father savagely attacked him. She heard about the story on the radio and decided to help out.

Developing story: Kent officer back in district court in shooting incident

A Kent Police Officer who last month was found not guilty of violating another man's civil rights during a 2003 shooting incident was back in… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A homeowner in Fargo

Kent to spend $1.5 million for extra flood protection, due to Hanson Dam leak

Kent city officials plan to use large, water-filled tubes placed atop levees to help reduce the risk of flooding this winter along the Green River… Continue reading

A homeowner in Fargo
Chloe Tharreau

Cornucopia Days: Food, family and fun

It was a day of food, family and fun in the sun as Kent's annual Cornucopia Days got under way Friday under a beautiful blue… Continue reading

Chloe Tharreau
Miss Cornucopia 2009 Melissa Smith was crowned Friday afternoon at Town Square Plaza.

Cornucopia Days gets its queen

Melissa Smith is Miss Cornucopia 2009.In the middle of Cornucopia Day festivities, Smith, 20, the daughter of Jill and Randy Smith, was crowned as the… Continue reading

Miss Cornucopia 2009 Melissa Smith was crowned Friday afternoon at Town Square Plaza.