The Kent Area PTA Council is hosting a candidates forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Kent School Board from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at… Continue reading
The economy, H1N1 flu, reduced government and family budgets … the news just keeps getting a little more stressful and a little more urgent as… Continue reading
It has been a long haul for Kent-Meridian’s boys cross country team.But finally, after an eight-year dry spell, it’s clear the Royals are no longer… Continue reading
They want to paint French Field pink for a day. And they aren’t joking about it, either.The Kentlake and Kentwood High girls soccer teams are… Continue reading
EMILY TANASSEKentlake• Grade: Freshman.• Sport: Swimming.• Accomplishment: Tanasse has burst onto the local swim scene this season as she entered the week already having qualified… Continue reading
BASEBALLTRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUBPlayers ages 12-18 with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to… Continue reading
The City of Kent will begin making complimentary sand and sand bags available to Kent residents beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Empty sandbags, along with instructions for proper filling and placement, will be available for pick up at the City’s Operations facility located at 5821 W. James St. at the following dates and times:
• WHO can get the H1N1 influenza vaccine?
A small amount of 20,000 doses of flu vaccine for King County are expected to arrive locally next week for immunization of health care workers. Healthcare providers are a priority group for vaccination, as they are at high risk for infection and could put vulnerable patients at risk.
Mary Jo MildenMary Jo Milden, age 75, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Oct. 1st, 2009. A life-long resident of Kent,… Continue reading
The City of Kent needs new leadership and here are seven reasons why.
It looks like the other shoe is finally dropping in Kent. After months of assuring us that the budget was fine and sales tax revenues would be adequate to fill the budget shortages in the city, the administration is now about to lay off dozens of employees.
In reading the recent Voter's Pamphlet that came to my home, I was surprised to read that Councilmember Elizabeth Albertson has listed her occupation as executive director of Communities in Schools of Kent.This simply is not true! She was relieved of her position on June 25, 2009.
I continue to be very disturbed by the tone and the accusations displayed by Tim Clark at the Oct. 6 Kent City Council meeting and I would like to make the record clear.
I recognize that as campaign season approaches all candidates are doing their best to gain attention and eventually win their respective race.
Kent-Meridian High School will host its third-annual Parent Visitation Day on Oct. 22. The day is an opportunity for parents to attend classes with their students.
The Kent branch of HomeStreet Bank is partnering with the City of Kent’s Housing and Human Services to collect baby food and supplies, now through Nov. 20.
This October, Panera Bread is inviting its customers to join in the fight against breast cancer with its signature Pink Ribbon Bagels.
The City of Kent and about 90 volunteers from the Boy Scouts, neighbors and Waste Management, planted 140 Douglas fir trees and weeded Clark Lake Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help at temporary shelters that might need to be set up if flooding of the Green River this winter causes evacuations of valley residents.
People interested in helping would be trained as ReserveCorps shelter volunteers.
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.
