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Out & About in Kent

A listing of arts and entertainment happenings in the Kent area.

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Kent students see Rotary scholarships

Kent high-school seniors were honored by the Rotary Club of Kent with a scholarship banquet May 20 at Green River Community College.

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Kent School Board President Bill Boyce congratulates retiring Fairwood Elementary teacher Jean Ann Hollar for her work on May 28.

Kent staffers recognized for their years of service

Thirty-one district administrators, teachers and staff members were recognized for their years of service at the Kent School District Board of Directors meeting May 28, which included a special farewell reception.

Kent School Board President Bill Boyce congratulates retiring Fairwood Elementary teacher Jean Ann Hollar for her work on May 28.

Kent firefighter, fitness advocate loses fight with cancer

Firefighter Marty Hauer, a 15-year member of the Kent Fire Department, died early Wednesday after a year-long battle with thymic carcinoma, a rare form of cancer.

Cheryl Jones

Kent Relay for Life raises funds, spirits

Hundreds of Kent residents caught “Relay Fever” last weekend, turning out in spite of chilly weather to support the cause of cancer research.

Cheryl Jones
Evergreen City Ballet will present “New Northwest Works
Evergreen City Ballet will present “New Northwest Works
Nicole Johnson

It shouldn’t hurt to be in love, speakers tell teens

Seattle School District teacher Nicole Johnson, 27, doesn’t want teens to make the mistake she made in high school — the mistake of staying silent.

Nicole Johnson

Margo’s Gift puts a bow on Pepsi Handicap at Emerald

Margo’s Gift finished with a late surge inside and posted a neck victory over Easy Going Cecil in the $60,000 Pepsi-Cola Handicap for 3-year-olds on Sunday at Emerald Downs.

Out and about in Kent

Events happening in and around the Kent area.

Utility helps with power bills

Even with the approach of summer, financial assistance from Puget Sound Energy remains available through PSE’s HELP (Home Energy Lifeline Program) program to eligible customers in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties who need assistance paying their PSE electric and natural gas bills. Depending on income and household size, a qualified PSE customer can receive up to $750 in PSE utility-bill credits.

Members of the color guard were a study in focus during Memorial Day services May 26 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Memorial Day – A tribute

Tahoma National Cemetery was the scene May 26 of one of the largest Memorial Day observances in Western Washington. Military veterans, Gov. Christine Gregoire and other speakers, as well as relatives of deceasced military personnel, gathered in honor of those who served.

Members of the color guard were a study in focus during Memorial Day services May 26 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

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Book battle brewing

Nathaniel Garth; 2 1/2
Nathaniel Garth; 2 1/2
Amy Spies

Kent programs keep budding scientists in the lab

Supplying all 28 elementary schools with the tools and materials needed to teach and learn science is a big job, but two Kent School District programs are working to have it covered.

Amy Spies
Nearly 20 employees of Bellevue-based Kitchen Plus work May 17 to build and install a wheelchair ramp at the Kent home of Alfred Walker. Kitchen Plus donated the effort as part of the Master Builders Association’s annual Rampathon.

Builders group ramps up wheelchair access

When Alfred Walker, 64, wants to go outside to enjoy the warm summer weather, all he has to do now is roll out his back door.

Nearly 20 employees of Bellevue-based Kitchen Plus work May 17 to build and install a wheelchair ramp at the Kent home of Alfred Walker. Kitchen Plus donated the effort as part of the Master Builders Association’s annual Rampathon.
Kent Station’s newest tenant

Kent Station gets a new store: Marie Haggin Accessories

Debbie Haggin, owner of Marie Haggin Accessories, has scheduled a grand opening in June for her new Kent Station store. Marie Haggin Accessories will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The store will offer refreshments, free gifts, raffle prizes and a new array of merchandise that includes handmade jewelry, scarves, handbags, home décor, homemade soaps, gift items, accessories and more.

Kent Station’s newest tenant

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One prep football game left for Kent trio

Demitrius Bronson and Tyler Weinbrecht of Kentwood, and JoAsh Peko of Kentlake will be part of the West squad for the annual East-West All-State football game.

After graduating from Kentwood High School

ONE DRAFT, MANY PERSPECTIVES

Matt Hague is trying to remain even- keeled.

After graduating from Kentwood High School

Kent firefighters assist in four-alarm SeaTac call

The Kent Fire Department assisted the Seatac Fire Department Saturday during a four-alarm fire at the Old Angle Lake School at 19215 28th Ave. S. in SeaTac. Ladder 74 and Engine 73 provide direct support to the overall operation. Ladder 74 provided aerial support to pour thousands of gallons of water from above while Engine 73 provided water to the ladder.