Glen Houghton draws customers to his small Thai restaurant near downtown Kent from Federal Way, Des Moines and other nearby cities because of a new… Continue reading
Jonathan Wolbert recently took this photo by mobile phone of a flock of small black birds circling overhead in the parking lot of Mitzels restaurant,… Continue reading
A rock ‘n’ roll sing-along fundraiser will benefit the Kent Parks Deli and Cafe at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. at… Continue reading
The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recently recognized Kentridge High School’s Quinn Kiel and Clara Herrera as its Students of the Month. Kiel and… Continue reading
For nine years, Vern Heinle has carved and shaped wood into durable, practical toys reminiscent of yesterday to distribute to underprivileged children of today through… Continue reading
Approximately 230 home fires start due to holiday trees each year in the nation, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These fires result in… Continue reading
A star-studded country music lineup of Hunter Hayes, Josh Turner, Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae performed at the annual Hometown Holiday concert on Wednesday,… Continue reading
Marketplace at Lake Meridian hosts Dec. 17 celebration
Eugene Montgomery, of Federal Way, displays a vase he made by covering glassware in masking tape and shoe polish. Montgomery was a vendor at the… Continue reading
Kent and surrounding cities volunteers collected gift-filled shoeboxes to reach more than 11,300 children through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. This record-breaking collection… Continue reading
Holiday tradition continues at Town Square Plaza
Santa House opens for visits
Premieres Dec. 9 at Green River College
Sometimes, you want just the right book for that special person on your gift list. Other times, you simply want to escape for a quiet… Continue reading
Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the Tacoma City Council recently approved $21.3 million to renovate the Tacoma Dome in the 2017-18 biennial budget presented by City… Continue reading
Miropolsky serves as guest conductor; Sen. Fain is special guest
Special events, fundraisers, library programming and entertainment dates
Kent Police Commander Rob Scholl reads to children during a police officer appreciation event on Nov. 16 at the Kent Library. Children sang a special… Continue reading
The Starbucks Foundation and Schultz Family Foundation announced on Tuesday their support of the annual No Child Sleeps Outside campaign by Mary’s Place. Together with… Continue reading
Activities, music and tree lighting part of Kent Lions’ holiday program
