It’s a question that haunts Paul Dunn.
Why wasn’t his son Justin wearing his seatbelt the cold December night when he died in a horrible crash in Renton?
Something he routinely did every day may have saved his life.
“We are never going to get the answer to that,” said Dunn. Justin was hanging on to the front seat.
The annual Des Moines Mid-Sound Sailing Social Sailboat Races will kick off 7-8:30 p.m. July 10 at the Des Moines Marina. A social time and prizes will follow the race. The races continue Thursdays through Aug. 14. Proceeds from the events will benefit Easter Seals’ Camp Stand By Me. Anyone interested in participating should call 206-870-6724 or e-mail jjewel@desmoineswa.gov.
Wasserman added the latest chapter to his remarkable story with a thrilling nose victory over Call On Carson in the $50,000 Governor’s Handicap on Sunday at Emerald Downs.
Sarah Stockwell fell short of one goal, but easily achieved another one during the United States Olympic swim trials last week in Omaha, Neb.
City officials fixed a pump Thursday to get the Rotary sphere water sculpture at the new Town Square Plaza Park operating again after a temporary shutdown.
It was one of those moments everyone has. That moment when an idea clicks, the mental light globe goes on, and you hear yourself saying, “Now why didn’t I think of that before?”
For Kent’s Jerry Schmidt, it might not have been precisely that way back in 1983. But it sure was close.
Barack Obama and “Change.” The two are inextricably linked. In his remarkably successful run for the Democratic nomination for president, regardless of where he campaigns, the senator constantly, ceaselessly promises change.
Five-Spice Seared Ahi with Warm Fingerling Potato Salad and Wasabi Vinaigrette serves four.
Casting everyone from professional actors to local drama lovers, community theater group Icon Theatre really brings people together, said Director Rebecca Lloyd.
Jeff Bernard put Kent into the unlimited hydroplane winner’s circle on Sunday.
For the full schedule of events, pick up a Cornucopia Days guide at the Kent Reporter office, 19426 68th Ave. W., Kent, or at various locations around town. Or log onto the official Web site at www.
“Next Level Nutrition” workshop: 6 p.m. July 17. First of 12 weekly sessions on how to plan, shop for and prepare healthy meals. Cost: $10 per class. Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. 253-630-7000.
What’s a sure sign that it’s summer in Kent?
Fresh off a 44-7 rout of the Kitsap County Bears in their season opener, the King County Jaguars will play host to the British Columbia Spartans in the annual Cornucopia Bowl minor league football on Saturday at French Field.
Kent resident Jack Zaborac never thought he’d make his living in a bowling alley.
He didn’t grow up throwing strikes or even spares, he said, and he never imagined a life running the lanes would be very lucrative. But fate would have it otherwise.
Now, Zaborac, 83, is the 46-year manager and longtime owner of Kent Bowl, located at 1234 Central Ave. N., and though he says the bowling business isn’t always booming, he’s glad he found his career.
They started out 20 years ago playing basketball together in a Kent Parks Department league. And they’re still playing.
Then, they decided to form a softball team. And they’re still playing that in Kent, too.
And guys such as Glenn Watkins, Rich Marlow and brothers Steve and Mike Redmond don’t see the end in sight.
A listing of arts and entertainment events taking place in and around Kent.
