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City of Kent seeks park volunteers

The city of Kent is looking for volunteers for two work parties at city parks. The city needs help pulling weeds, clearing trails, planting trees or bushes and other chores from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday April 17 and April 24.

Kent Firefighters to burn buildings for practice

The Kent Fire Department will conduct fire training exercises from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 13-16 at 15328 S.E. 280th St., and 15406 S.E. 280th St

Kindergarten roundup for Kent schools

Each spring Kent School District elementary schools invite next year’s kindergartners and their families to their boundary school "Kindergarten Roundup."

Guthrie family to play at ShoWare

Folk singer Arlo Guthrie and three generations of the Guthrie family perform at 8 p.m. May 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

City offers swashbuckling class

Want to learn how to sword fight? Then sign up for a swashbuckling class that starts April 26 as part of the city of Kent's recreation program at the Kent Memorial Park building, 850 Central Ave. N.

Museum to show ‘The Little Princess’

Watch the 1939 film "The Little Princess" starring Shirley Temple as part of the monthly vintage movie day at 3 p.m. April 17 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

Kent City Council plans Town Hall meetings

Kent residents can bring up any topic they want at a series of Kent City Council Town Hall meetings on April 21, 24 and 28.

Derald C. Baskin

Derald C. BaskinDee, a humble servant of God, passed away on March 27th at 77 years old. He was born in Minn, MN but spent… Continue reading

Not too late to mail in your Census form

Unlike Tax Day or Election Day, Census Day is not an absolute deadline. Rather, April 1 is the reference point for the once-a-decade “snapshot of America.”

Kent-Meridian's Marvin Santana played at Todd Beamer High in Federal Way last spring. Santana

PREP BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW ’10: Breaking down the South Puget Sound League North Division

SPSL NORTH SOCCER: AT A GLANCE • FAVORITES: Tahoma, AR. • CONTENDERS: Thomas Jefferson, Federal Way, Kentwood. • SLEEPER: Kentridge, Kentlake.

Kent-Meridian's Marvin Santana played at Todd Beamer High in Federal Way last spring. Santana
Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum competes against Fairbanks in the home opener March 12 at the ShoWare Center. McCullum led the Predators to their first win March 27 at the Tri-Cities.

Kent’s McCullum named IFL offensive player of the week

The professional Indoor Football League named Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum on Wednesday as the league's offensive player of the week.

Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum competes against Fairbanks in the home opener March 12 at the ShoWare Center. McCullum led the Predators to their first win March 27 at the Tri-Cities.
Kentwood goalkeeper Rodney Greiling is one of the best around. A first-team All-SPSL North selection

PREP BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW ’10: Bright future, present for Kentwood

The future is bright for the Kentwood High boys soccer team. Fifth-year coach Aaron Radford knows that all too well. But Radford also knows that this spring, the Conquerors will have to traverse its share of early season growing pains before fully realizing how good they can be.

Kentwood goalkeeper Rodney Greiling is one of the best around. A first-team All-SPSL North selection
Worship Leader and Family Ministries Coordinator

Des Moines church begins offering new style of worship

The Des Moines United Methodist Church has begun offering a new style of worship at 11:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. The pNEWma Worship Service (pneuma is the Greek word for spirit) features a worship band, diverse musical styles, interactive events and contemplative rituals.

Worship Leader and Family Ministries Coordinator
Crews for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work to install a grout curtain last year to help slow a leak on the abutment next to the Howard Hanson Dam.

Army Corps leader says Hanson Dam study will hit June deadline for funding

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) Thursday in Washington D.C., that design alternatives for a permanent fix to a leaky right abutment next to the Howard Hanson Dam would be ready by June.

Crews for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work to install a grout curtain last year to help slow a leak on the abutment next to the Howard Hanson Dam.

Kent food companies join forces

Green Garden Food Products, Inc., a leading Northwest salad dressings and sauce manufacturer based in Kent, on Monday announced a new partnership with another Kent-based firm: foodservice broker Encore Sales and Marketing.

Govenor signs flood-insurance bill into law; Green River valley businesses get help in flood fight

Businesses struggling to find flood coverage due to a weakened dam in south King County may soon get some help, thanks to a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner.

Sumner named assistant coach for Team Canada at U-18 championship

Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner has been named by Hockey Canada as an assistant coach for Team Canada for the Under-18 World Championships in Belarus from April 13 to April 23.

Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner.
Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner.

Sumner named assistant coach for Team Canada at U-18 championship

Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner has been named by Hockey Canada as an assistant coach for Team Canada for the Under-18 World Championships in Belarus from April 13 to April 23.

Seattle Thunderbirds head coach Rob Sumner.
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard.

Pickard, Rai see WHL league honors

The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced goalie Calvin Pickard has been named the Western Conference Finalist for the WHL Goaltender of the Year Award and has also been named a Western Conference First Team All-Star.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard.
Seattle Thunderbirds' Prab Rai.

Rai signs with Vancouver Canucks

Left wing finishes T-Bird career with 218 points in 238 games Seattle Thunderbirds General Manager Russ Farwell has announced left wing Prab Rai has been signed by the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL.

Seattle Thunderbirds' Prab Rai.