News

Soroptimist of Kent to celebrate 50th year on July 26

Soroptimist of Kent will celebrate its 50th year of service to women and girls in Kent and around the world with an Art Walk in the Park on Saturday, July 26.

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Fireworks stands open on Saturday in Kent. Fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July in Kent.

Fireworks go on sale in Kent on Saturday

Fireworks go on sale on Saturday in Kent at various stands around town but can only be set off in city limits on the Fourth of July between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

  • Jun 25, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Fireworks stands open on Saturday in Kent. Fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July in Kent.
Steve Konowalchuk has signed a three-year extension to keep coaching the Seattle Thunderbirds.

T-Birds sign coach Konowalchuk to 3-year extension | Western Hockey League

Seattle Thunderbirds coach Steve Konowalchuk has signed a three-year contract extension.

  • Jun 24, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Steve Konowalchuk has signed a three-year extension to keep coaching the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Fifty-two volunteers from The World Mission Society Church of God helped clean up Central Avenue. The group effort collected 38 bags of trash.

Church volunteers give Central Avenue a second chance

It's easy to throw a candy wrapper out of the window while driving or drop a cigarette butt on the ground while waiting for the bus.

  • Jun 24, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Fifty-two volunteers from The World Mission Society Church of God helped clean up Central Avenue. The group effort collected 38 bags of trash.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for reckless driving on East Hill | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he reportedly raced another car of speeds up to 70 mph southbound along 104th Avenue Southeast on the East Hill.

Kent Police Blotter.

King County Council passes measure to address risk of oil trains

The King County Council on Monday unanimously passed legislation directing emergency officials to study the risks of transporting oil products by rail and to prepare for possible accidents.

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

International high school exchange students seek host families in Kent

Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families in and around Kent for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year.

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police officer Randy Brennan

Kent Police officers receive life-saving awards

Four Kent Police officers were honored this month by Chief Ken Thomas for their life-saving actions.

Kent Police officer Randy Brennan
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly report.

Kent Fire Department call report June 15-21

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly report.
Salamata Sylla

Kent African hair braider sues state to remain open and free of harassment

Salamata Sylla sat in her Kent business hopeful that a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the state Department of Licensing (DOL) helps keep her African hair braiding shop open.

Salamata Sylla

Church seeks help in honoring its past

As Kent Lutheran Church prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary this fall, a search is under way for extended members of the founding families so they can be property recognized during the festivities.

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
All three Rainier Youth Choirs performed the Zambian song

Rainier Youth Choirs wrap up season, prep for New Orleans Tour

The Rainier Youth Choirs' wrapped up with their season with the Time and Travel concert, a family picnic and recognition ceremony, and preparations to attend the Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans.

  • Jun 23, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
All three Rainier Youth Choirs performed the Zambian song
Firefighters work to douse a fire that severely damaged a condo unit in Kent on Saturday. No one was injured in the fire.

Firefighters put out condo fire; no one injured

No one was injured in a condo fire Saturday afternoon in the 1800 block of Maple Lane, Kent.

  • Jun 22, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Firefighters work to douse a fire that severely damaged a condo unit in Kent on Saturday. No one was injured in the fire.
The event is free and open to the public.

Kent Police present Bike Bonanza on June 28

Kent Police Department Bike Bonanza, featuring a bike adventure course and safety information, runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 in the ShoWare Center parking lot, 625 W. James St.

  • Jun 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The event is free and open to the public.

Kent Senior Activity Center, Stafford Suites host Summer Sock Hop

The Stafford Suites Active Life Program is co-hosting a Rock 'n Roll Summer Sock Hop at the Kent Senior Activity Center's Social Hall on Tuesday, July 15.

  • Jun 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces a Sept. 26 sentencing date for stealing nearly $300

Sentencing date rescheduled for ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp on theft charges

A King County Superior Court judge agreed to give ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp more time to come up with restitution before he is sentenced for first-degree theft charges from his 93-year-old mother.

Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces a Sept. 26 sentencing date for stealing nearly $300

Better Business Bureau reports IRS impersonators increasing robocalls

Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington has received several reports of IRS impersonators.

Dr. Robert Haeger helped bring a confident smile to Bianka Anderson.

Haeger Orthodontics donates braces to youth

Haeger Orthodontics is giving smiles back to teens.

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Dr. Robert Haeger helped bring a confident smile to Bianka Anderson.
Amy Nguyen

Kent-area students receive awards | School briefs

Kentridge High School's Amy Nguyen and Kent-Meridian's Kendra Nelson are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation's annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards.

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Amy Nguyen
A sea of  graduates

Off to the ‘real world’ | Class of ’14 | SLIDESHOW

Kent School District graduates and their families filled the corridors, seats and plaza at the ShoWare Center last Saturday for high school commencement ceremonies.

A sea of  graduates