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Tuesday, Dec. 16: Tahoma at Kentlake — This is a great early-season chance to see rising star Christian Behrens (Tahoma) and Montana State-bound Jeff Budinich… Continue reading

SPSL NORTH BOYS HOOPS: AT A GLANCE

• Favorite: Federal Way.• Contenders: Auburn, Jefferson, Kentwood.• Sleepers: Auburn Riverside, Kentlake.• League outlook: This year, the “outlook” is more along the lines of “look… Continue reading

Kent child at Harborview following beating

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the name of the defendant and charging information.A 2-year-old Kent girl was taken Saturday to Harborview… Continue reading

Kentridge sophomore Gary Bell is one of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s top-returning players.
Kentridge sophomore Gary Bell is one of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s top-returning players.
Firefighters

Covington fire severely damages home, Kent personnel respond

Fire investigators on Thursday were sifting through the remains of a home in the 19400 block of S.E. 267 St. in Covington, following a fire… Continue reading

Firefighters
Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

Kent will ring in holiday season with annual Winterfest

The holiday season officially gets under way in Kent this weekend with the lighting of the tree, the arrival of Santa Claus and a downtown… Continue reading

Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

Community Calendar for week of Dec. 3

EventsKing County Animal Care and Control Adoption Booth: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20. Meet animals available for adoption, learn about… Continue reading

Attorney Bill Williamson

Superior Court judge to rule on Lake Meridian development

King County Superior Court Judge Kimberley Prochnau could rule this week on the dispute between the city of Kent and a developer about whether the… Continue reading

Attorney Bill Williamson

Blotter: Man arrested after threats against wife

A 34-year-old Kent woman called 911 to report that her husband threatened to kill her and their three children if she divorced him.Kent Police responded… Continue reading

Police nab Safeway robbery suspect

Kent Police arrested a 48-year-old Tumwater man Nov. 25 in connection with a Nov. 24 robbery at the Safeway store on Washington Avenue in downtown… Continue reading

John Frederick Wilsey

John Frederick WilseyJohn Frederick Wilsey passed away on December 3, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Tamela and 2 young sons Kenny (8)… Continue reading

Nightlife for South County, Eastside, for Dec. 6

South CountyBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino:… Continue reading

A WHIRL OF FUN: From left

OUT & ABOUT for week of Dec. 3

Lake Wilderness Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Come see the Lodge and Arboretum decked out in holiday lights with Father Christmas… Continue reading

A WHIRL OF FUN: From left
Stefanie Okerson
Stefanie Okerson
Santa incognito: Don Vandel sometimes appears as a plain-clothes Santa

Kent’s longtime Santa says farewell

After 24 years of spreading joy and good will in Kent, Santa's ready to retire.Don't worry, the real Santa's still on the job. It's Kent's… Continue reading

Santa incognito: Don Vandel sometimes appears as a plain-clothes Santa

Kent animal shelter closed Monday

As King County Animal Care and Control finishes construction on new modular buildings and moves animals into its new facilities at Kent, the shelter will… Continue reading

The Kent Events Center had a ceremonial hockey shoot out for its groundbreaking on Sept. 25

Events center ceremony wins national award

Staff from the City of Kent, Seattle Thunderbirds, Kent School District and M.A. Mortenson Company won the Silver Circle Award in the Special Events Category… Continue reading

The Kent Events Center had a ceremonial hockey shoot out for its groundbreaking on Sept. 25

Fire damages Kent deli

Firefighters in Kent responded early Friday morning to a fire in a business park in Kent's warehouse section. No one was injured in the blaze.Kent… Continue reading