Wire Service

Jags rout Kitsap in opener, 44-7

Marcus Brooks scored two dramatic touchdowns – one on an interception return, the other on a kick return – and Tank Proctor also found the end zone twice as the King County Jaguars opened their minor league football season on Saturday with a 44-7 rout of the Kitsap County Bears at French Field.

Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run accident

A 22-year-old Renton man was struck and killed at about 11:30 p.m. June 27 while walking in the roadway of Des Moines Memorial Drive South.

State government is micromanaging our rights

Do you see any problem with our state’s ban on smoking in public places? What about Seattle’s prohibition on restaurants using trans fats? These laws may make us feel more comfortable or healthy, but is it the role of government to micro-manage our personal health choices?

Out & About in Kent | June 28

A listing of arts and entertainment events in and around Kent.

Sarah Stockwell

BACK IN THE GAME

There was a time about a year ago when Sarah Stockwell’s relationship with her lifelong love was … well, a bit on the rocks.

Sarah Stockwell

Kent’s Fourth of July Splash coming up

• When: Friday, July 4, noon to 11 p.m.

What does county budget crisis mean?

Earlier this month, the King County executive, along with the sheriff, prosecuting attorney and judges from around the county, revealed that King County is facing a budget crisis of great magnitude. This year alone, we may have to cut $20 million from the $660 million general fund. An additional deficit between $40 million and $70 million is predicted in 2009.

An artist’s rendition shows a future 80

Officials break ground on newest addition to Kent Station

Officials broke ground Tuesday for the latest addition to Kent Station, an 80,500-square-foot building that will add retail space, office space and an extension of the Green River Community College Kent campus to the downtown urban village.

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The budget and Kent schools

The Kent School District Board of Directors, administration, and staff are committed to providing the best educational experience possible to successfully prepare our children for their future.

“Sunflower 2” is one of the scanography works by Cara Jennings on display through July 3 at the Auburn Art Gallery
“Sunflower 2” is one of the scanography works by Cara Jennings on display through July 3 at the Auburn Art Gallery

Schools briefly

Enumclaw Regional Hospital and King County Health Department will provide a free childhood immunization clinic from 10:30-5 p.m. Sept. 4 at the hospital, located at 1450 Batterby Ave. in Enumclaw.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith participates in a dedication ceremony for Highline Community College’s new Marine Science and Technology Center

Highline dedicates new education facility in Des Moines

Highline Community College on June 16 dedicated its Marine Science and Technology Center, a new public-education facility on Redondo Beach in Des Moines.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith participates in a dedication ceremony for Highline Community College’s new Marine Science and Technology Center

Jaguars glad to be back home for new season

During Lorrie Jean Rarey’s early days as general manager of the King County Jaguars, the minor league football team had its home field in Kent. But not really a home.

Marcel Jones Sr. and Marcel Jones Jr.  pick out fireworks last year from a booth in Kent selling the legal variety of July 4 devices. Local officials are asking residents to be cautious in using fireworks

Fireworks available for sale Saturday

Legal fireworks go on sale Saturday in Kent. But fireworks are illegal to use in the city until the Fourth of July.

Marcel Jones Sr. and Marcel Jones Jr.  pick out fireworks last year from a booth in Kent selling the legal variety of July 4 devices. Local officials are asking residents to be cautious in using fireworks

Drowning victim identified

The 14-year-old teen who drowned June 20 at Lake Meridian in Kent has been identified as Isaih Goodwin.

State test scores are up – and Kent scores are, too

Preliminary scores for the Washington Assessment of Student Learning are out, with 85 percent of students statewide passing the test and the Kent and Tahoma school districts more than keeping pace.

Michael Lewis and Denise Wilson

Traveler’s Dream

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Michael Lewis and Denise Wilson

Briefly

The Kent Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27 at the Town Square Plaza on the corner of Second Avenue and Smith Street. For more information, visit www.kentfarmersmarket.com.

Greta Matassa

Jazz event at Kent brings in heavy hitters

Complete with performances by two of Seattle’s most renowned jazz musicians, the Kent Senior Activities Center is kicking off its first-ever Evening of Jazz and Art event with a bang.

Greta Matassa
Kent residents Tina Casper and  son Timothy Casper build cork boats during last year’s   Fourth of July Splash. This year’s festival promises family-friendly activities

Ready for summer? Fourth of July is big event for Kent

Kent’s Fourth of July Splash

Kent residents Tina Casper and  son Timothy Casper build cork boats during last year’s   Fourth of July Splash. This year’s festival promises family-friendly activities