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More 405 lane closures start next week

Drivers can expect nighttime lane closures on I-405 in Bellevue, Renton and Tukwila next weekBELLEVUE – Drivers should expect delays on northbound I-405 in south… Continue reading

Dancing vegetables come to Kent

Parents can bring their children to be entertained by dancing vegetables, robots and music at the city of Kent’s annual Wednesday Picnic Performances that start… Continue reading

Holiday travelers: Prepare for westbound I-90 delays to Seattle on Sunday

Drivers face additional delays and will see some big changes on I-90 starting Sunday afternoon as they return from their Fourth of July vacations. Crews… Continue reading

East Hill Partnership meeting set for July 8

The next meeting of the East Hill Partnership is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 8 at the Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.This committee… Continue reading

Tri-Cities players make a gang tackle during a recent Arena Football League 2 game at the Tri-Cities.

Arena Football League taking close look at Kent’s ShoWare for professional franchise

The fully dressed men of the professional Arena Football League 2 could be joining the scantily clad women of the Lingerie Football League as housemates… Continue reading

Tri-Cities players make a gang tackle during a recent Arena Football League 2 game at the Tri-Cities.
Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

RAPID ASCENSION: Thach quickly making a name for himself

He can bench press 135 pounds 50 times.Punch up his name on YouTube and more than a dozen highlight videos appear. Many are from the… Continue reading

Kent’s Visa Thach is only 15 years old and hasn’t yet entered his sophomore year in high school

Most King County offices closed July 6 for unpaid furlough

On Monday, July 6, 2009, most King County staff will be on unpaid leave and most county buildings will be closed as the county takes… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: Kent contingent heading to nationals

They’re in it to win it.But when the Kent Juniors U18 Baden volleyball club takes the court this morning at the national tournament in Miami,… Continue reading

New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Royal opportunity at K-M

He has been waiting for the right time and the right opportunity.For Brett Drewery, that time — and opportunity — have come.And it has come… Continue reading

New Kent-Meridian girls basketball coach Brett Drewery takes a moment during drills to discuss defense with Sazurice Williams

Three Kent men, two others sentenced for growing marijuana

Three Kent men, a Des Moines man and a Federal Way man were sentenced Friday to prison terms by U.S. District Court Judge John C.… Continue reading

First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Kent School District Battle of the Books – winners announced

The "Battle of the Books" is a reading incentive program in Kent's elementary and middle schools. Students are introduced to selected books by librarians and… Continue reading

First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Say ‘Farewell to the Gym’ at Kent-Meridian on Saturday

The Friends of K-M, a newly formed organization for all K-M alumni, students, staff, Kent community members and business leaders, is hosting a “Farewell to… Continue reading

Kent winery to host comedy night

Need a few laughs? Then check out Comedy Night at 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th St., in Kent,… Continue reading

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

It’s an evening of jazz in Kent, with Michael Powers, Pearl Django

Jazz and art lovers can check out the second annual Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the south lawn of the… Continue reading

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.

Postcard show opens Saturday

Fans of memorabilia and ephemera (postcards and letters) can view thousands of vintage and one-of-a-kind items at the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show… Continue reading

Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.
Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest

Kent student wins NASA art contest

Josh Kim, a Kent Mountain View Academy senior, was one of the winners of the second NASA Lunar Art Contest that received entries from high… Continue reading

Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest
The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola

Kent Little Leaguers snag district crown

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars took care of business on Saturday, upending Auburn 4-1 in Federal Way for the District 10 title.It’s the second-straight… Continue reading

The Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars brought home the District 10 championship with a 4-1 victory over Auburn last Saturday. Front row (right to left) Nate Arreola
Lisa Henneman

RUGBY: Kent pair brace for rugby overseas

They’re separated by years, but not talent.One has grown into the veteran, the captain of her team, while the other is a young rookie trying… Continue reading

Lisa Henneman

RUGBY: Kent Crusaders run of excellence hard to match

Quietly, the Kent Crusaders have become one of the area’s most successful programs in all sports.The Crusaders, who play from January through May, recently won… Continue reading