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Jolene Adams

Top rosarian to make presentations at Kent Library

Jolene Adams, president of the American Rose Society (ARS), makes two presentations on March 1 at the Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N.

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Jolene Adams
The Green River Depression Era Glass Club presents its large glass show and sale at the Kent Commons on Feb. 28.

Green River Glass Show & Sale coming to Kent

The 38th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to the Kent Commons on Saturday, Feb. 28.

  • Feb 9, 2015
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The Green River Depression Era Glass Club presents its large glass show and sale at the Kent Commons on Feb. 28.

Thunderbirds, Ronald McDonald House present Feb. 21 Hockey Challenge

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska (RMHC) present the 2015 Hockey Challenge at the ShoWare Center on Saturday, Feb. 21.

  • Feb 9, 2015
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Seattle's Mathew Barzal pushes the puck up the ice with Vancouver's Brennan Menell defending.

Thunderbirds blank Giants for fourth straight win | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Vancouver Giants 3-0 in a Western Hockey League game at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

  • Feb 8, 2015
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Seattle's Mathew Barzal pushes the puck up the ice with Vancouver's Brennan Menell defending.
The wind from the tunnel blows Charles Asay’s cheeks high up and apart from his face during his experience at the iFly Indoor Skydiving in Tukwila last Friday. It was the first time in more than 70 years that he had been in a comparable situation.

Timeless flight: 92-year-old Kent man returns to the skies | SLIDESHOW

At 92, Charles Asay thought his days of free falling from a plane were behind him.

The wind from the tunnel blows Charles Asay’s cheeks high up and apart from his face during his experience at the iFly Indoor Skydiving in Tukwila last Friday. It was the first time in more than 70 years that he had been in a comparable situation.
Amy jumps through a hoop in the obstacle course at Kathy Lang’s Family Dog Training Center in Kent.

Some pig: Amy is a step ahead of furry pack

Tail wagging and nose sniffing at full throttle, Amy Trotter is an excitable, growing bundle of energy.

Amy jumps through a hoop in the obstacle course at Kathy Lang’s Family Dog Training Center in Kent.
Rep. Gerry Pollet

Health, labeling concerns erupt in wake of governor’s e-cigarette tax proposal

Proposed legislation focusing on e-cigarettes and other vapor inhalation products would tighten the state's control over the legal smoking age, labeling and advertising requirements and retailer licensing.

  • Feb 8, 2015
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Rep. Gerry Pollet
Two centers – the Thunderbirds' Donovan Neuls

Thunderbirds thump Winterhawks, 6-3 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks, 6-3, in Western Hockey League action at the ShoWare Center on Friday night.

  • Feb 7, 2015
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Two centers – the Thunderbirds' Donovan Neuls
At the awards ceremony honoring Farrington Court are

Farrington Court earns national award

Farrington Court recently received a prestigious national honor.

  • Feb 6, 2015
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At the awards ceremony honoring Farrington Court are
The Kent City Council approved paying $2.7 million out of the city's general fund to cover operating debt at the ShoWare Center since the city-owned arena opened in 2009.

Kent City Council agrees to pay off ShoWare Center operating debt

The operating debt of the city-owned ShoWare Center is going away for now.

The Kent City Council approved paying $2.7 million out of the city's general fund to cover operating debt at the ShoWare Center since the city-owned arena opened in 2009.
Operating losses hit $752

Kent’s ShoWare Center sets record operating losses in 2014

Despite a small profit in the fourth quarter, the city-owned ShoWare Center had record-setting operating losses in 2014.

Operating losses hit $752

Kent Police bust two men for downtown graffiti spree

Kent Police arrested two Kent men for investigation of malicious mischief in connection with prolific graffiti tagging in the downtown area.

The Kent-Meridian Pacific Islander Club performs on stage during the You Me We festival last Friday.

You Me We festival shines at ShoWare | SLIDESHOW

You Me We 2015 – a festival of free family fun and a celebration of local talent andthe many youth and teen resources available in Kent – came to life at the ShoWare Center last Friday.

  • Feb 4, 2015
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The Kent-Meridian Pacific Islander Club performs on stage during the You Me We festival last Friday.

Gang council places programs in Renton schools; KSD waits

As the Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs (SKCCCG) looks to implement anti-gang programs in the region, the Kent School District (KSD) will have to wait for programs to arrive in its schools.

A dance teams performs on stage at a previous Dance for Heart program at Kentridge. The entertainment-filled benefit program returns Feb. 13 at the school.

Kentridge hosts Thunderstruck! Dance for Heart benefit, other programs

Thunderstruck! Dance for Heart – an entertainment-filled charity event to support the American Heart Association – returns Friday, Feb. 13 to the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St.

  • Feb 4, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
A dance teams performs on stage at a previous Dance for Heart program at Kentridge. The entertainment-filled benefit program returns Feb. 13 at the school.
The 38th Annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to the Kent Commons on Feb. 22. See 'event' listings for details.

Kent-area community calendar | Feb. 4

7th annual Roger Newton R/C Model Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 7, Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, 5917 S. 196th St., Kent.

  • Feb 4, 2015
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The 38th Annual Green River Glass Show & Sale comes to the Kent Commons on Feb. 22. See 'event' listings for details.

Kent Soroptimists organize Free The Girls bra drive

Help Soroptimist International of Kent collect new or gently-used bras and/or camisoles to free girls and women in Third World countries around the globe.

  • Feb 4, 2015
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Kent considers charging vehicle tab fee

Kent city officials continue to kick the tires about whether to implement an annual vehicle tab fee of $20 to help pay for street operations and maintenance.

Members of the Kent City Council

Kent City Council retreat set for Feb. 6-7

The annual retreat for the Kent City Council will run from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7.

  • Feb 3, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Members of the Kent City Council
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Kent officers arrest mother, son for biting bar bouncer | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a 48-year-old woman and her adult son for investigation of fourth-degree assault after they reportedly each bit and punched a security guard during a dispute at a Kent sports bar.

Kent Police Blotter.