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Senators call for weather, river-monitoring resources at Howard Hanson Dam

U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Congressmen Dave Reichert and Adam Smith have called on the Departments of Commerce and Interior to provide critical weather forecasting and river monitoring resources from the National Weather Service and the U.S.

County OKs $34.6 million for flood preparation, including money for Maleng Justice Center in Kent

The King County Council has passed legislation approving $34.6 million in funding for flood preparation activities in the Green River Valley as requested by King County Executive Kurt Triplett in September.

Reasons not to annex Panther Lake into the City of Kent

I am a retired cost analyst living on the north end of what is called Kent East Hill. I am deeply concerned about Kent’s innovative process to annex my community into the city of Kent.

James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant

New in town

James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant, Kaiten Sushi.

James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant
Charlotte Nitschke

‘Find it in Kent’ campaign kicks off

Members of the “Find It In Kent” campaign hosted a kickoff rally downtown Tuesday and approximately 15 people showed up to wave at cars and remind residents to spend their money in Kent. The procession started at the corner of James and Central and dispersed through the area.

Charlotte Nitschke

‘Mega shelters’ in the works for Green River Valley flood preparations

Plans for evacuating up to 30,000 residents of the Green River Valley are complete, with work under way to shelter up to 5,000 evacuees for several weeks at a time, according to officials from King County agencies who earlier this month briefed the Metropolitan King County Council’s Committee of the Whole.

ELIZABETH MCCLOSKEY

ELIZABETH MCCLOSKEYElizabeth Joan McCloskey was born in Seattle on November 24, 1915, the third child of Martin G. and Nora E. Welch. She graduated from… Continue reading

Community ‘Trunk or Treat’ party at Target parking lot

Parents can take their children, ages 3 to 12, to a trunk or treat Halloween Party from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Target store parking lot, 26301 104th Ave. S.E.

Local law officers get awards at Kent rally

A Des Moines Police detective and two King County sergeants earned law-enforcement awards Oct. 2 in Kent for their work to combat domestic violence.

Kent mayoral, city council candidates debate | Watch the replay

If you’re wondering who to choose on the November general election ballot, when it comes to Kent’s top elected officials, make tracks to the Kent Senior Activity Center Oct. 19.

Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 6-7

Get in the holiday spirit at the 23rd annual Holiday Craft Market Nov. 6-7 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.The market… Continue reading

Children’s Halloween party planned

Want a fun Halloween Party for kids? Then take them to the annual city of Kent Halloween Party from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. The party is recommended for children in pre-school through the fifth grade. The cost is $5 per child. Adults and children younger than age 2 get in for free.

Kent-Meridian running back B.J. Arceneaux (21) supplied the Royals with their biggest highlight Friday night

FOOTBALL: KR posts shutout; KL knocks off Tahoma; K-M falls to TJ

It all came together for the Kentridge High football team on Friday night at French Field.The Chargers woke up on offense and the defense continued… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian running back B.J. Arceneaux (21) supplied the Royals with their biggest highlight Friday night
Kentwood’s Erika Panzer cuts through the water during the 50 free in a meet against Tahoma last week. Panzer took second in the event

GIRLS SWIMMING: KW knocks off Tahoma, wins North crown; KL’s Bailey, Tanasse add state-qualifying times

Until last Thursday afternoon, it had been six years since the Kentwood High girls swim team won the South Puget Sound League North Division title.The… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Erika Panzer cuts through the water during the 50 free in a meet against Tahoma last week. Panzer took second in the event

Skillet to play at ShoWare

Skillet, a Christian rock band hailing from Tennessee, plays 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Special guests include Christian rock bands Hawk… Continue reading

FOOTBALL: Federal Way sinks KW, 24-21

By CASEY OLSONsports@fedwaymirror.comThe Federal Way Eagles did to Kentwood Thursday night what the Conquerors have been doing to the rest of the South Puget Sound… Continue reading

Beverly Dowsing

Beverly Dowsing

Beverly DowsingOctober 25, 1924 - July 15, 2009Memorial Service:1:00 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2009Midway Covenant Church22460 - 24th Ave S.Des Moines, WA 98198… Continue reading

Beverly Dowsing

Irene Luella Mathena

Irene Luella MathenaIrene Luella Mathena, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, died October 11, 2009, at her home in Kent, WA. She was 91. Irene… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: Auburn Riverside puts end to KW winning streak

The Streak is over.And over in historic fashion, too.In a back-and-forth volleyball match Thursday night between South Puget Sound League North Division heavyweights, Auburn Riverside… Continue reading

Kent man fatally shot on East Hill

A Kent man was shot and killed at about 9:43 p.m. Thursday in the 10900 block of Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.Kent Police… Continue reading