Sarah Kehoe

Cheryl Long's Snowy Owl is an award-winning work.

Kent artist receives prestigious award

Kent resident Cheryl Long's Snowy Owl, Nisqually Delta watercolor was selected by jury for the 2012 Puget Sound Bird Fest Poster Contest.

 

Kent resident Alanah Buss travelled to a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica to help care for injured sloths for two weeks.

Kent woman travels to help injured sloths

Alanah Buss, 20, travelled to Costa Rica to take care of injured sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary for two weeks.

 

Pam Bailey describes her home foreclosure plight with state AG Rob McKenna last week.

Kent resident warns people about foreclosure

Kent resident Pam Bailey was invited to speak about her foreclosure experience at a conference put on by Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

 

Gary Blackburn

Kent chiropractor chosen to help Olympic athletes

Chiropractor Gary Blackburn is taking his first vacation in almost 19 years.

Gary Blackburn

Kent woman receives prestigious book endorsement

Aftter spending 25 years running several different hospital foundations around Renton, Kent resident Lynn Bohart decided to pursue a new career in writing.

Old Timers King and Queen for Kent Cornucopia Days: Barbara and Ed (Butch) Reitan have enjoyed the good life with their deep ties to the community.

Forever tied to community: Reitans chosen as royalty for Kent Cornucopia Days

Ed (Butch) and Barbara Reitan were chosen to be the Old Timers King and Queen for the 2012 Kent Cornucopia Days because of their lifetime ties to the community.

Old Timers King and Queen for Kent Cornucopia Days: Barbara and Ed (Butch) Reitan have enjoyed the good life with their deep ties to the community.
Crews begin Tuesday to remove giant sandbags from along the Green River Trail in Kent.

Sandbag removal in Kent signals Green River Valley to open for recreation again

Sandbags set up across the Green River Valley three years ago to combat flooding threats are finally getting removed.

Crews begin Tuesday to remove giant sandbags from along the Green River Trail in Kent.
Sweet Theme team: Alison Carchedi

Three women and a bakery: Kent’s Sweet Themes offers creative desserts, coffee and conversation

Kent now has a homey place for people of all ages to congregate, sip coffee and eat goodies.

Sweet Theme team: Alison Carchedi

Kent Downtown Partnership exceeds fundraising goal

Kent Downtown Partnership exceeded its goal of raising at least $30,000 at its annual dinner/auction at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Kentridge High School graduate Jacqueline Ablao makes it onto the Seattle Seagal team.

Kentridge graduate makes it as a Sea Gal

Jacqueline Ablao dances to express herself.“I dance when I am having a rough week or have something to say and am not sure how to get it out,” said Ablao, a senior at Kentridge High School. “It takes my mind off of everything and allows me to just be me in that moment.”

Kentridge High School graduate Jacqueline Ablao makes it onto the Seattle Seagal team.
Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.

Finding a furry friend for Rosalie: Kent family fundraises for service dog

After years of searching, the Jewett parents finally feel they have diagnosed their daughter.

Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.
Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.

Finding a furry friend for Rosalie: Kent family fundraises for service dog

After years of searching, the Jewett parents finally feel they have diagnosed their daughter.

Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.

Cultural celebration in Kent Saturday

The Kent International Festival is occurring this Saturday for the fourth year as part of the city's Sister Cities Association.

Mitchell Thorp

Kent brothers crowned tennis champs

Mitchell and Jamie Thorp recently picked up the 3A state doubles title for the second straight year at a tournament in the Tri-Cities.

Mitchell Thorp
Jacqueline Ablao

Kentridge dancer makes it as a Sea Gal

Jacqueline Ablao dances to express herself. "I dance when I am having a rough week or have something to say and am not sure how to get it out," said Ablao, a senior at Kentridge High School. "It takes my mind off of everything and allows me to just be me in that moment."

Jacqueline Ablao

Kent Arts Commission invites the public to discover art

There’s still time to register for the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride this Saturday.

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits

Kent Farmers Market to open June 2

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits, flowers, vegetables and crafts are expected at the Kent Famers Market opening on June 2.

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits
T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field

T-Birds look to score support for Kent Relay for Life

Seattle Thunderbirds center Tyler Alos is putting aside his hockey sticks to run for a cause

T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field
Kent resident Chris Rumble

Kent’s video inspires the sick to be stronger

In early May, children with bald heads and big smiles danced in Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Hematology Oncology floor.

Kent resident Chris Rumble
Kent worker Jerry Wooliver

Kent worker reunites with long-lost sisters

Auburn resident Jerry Wooliver no longer feels alone.

Kent worker Jerry Wooliver