News

Forterra hires ex-Tacoma Port CEO as Chief Program Officer

Forterra has hired Tim Farrell as its new Chief Program Officer (CPO). Drawing on his experience in the public and private sector, Farrell will lead the Policy, Conservation and Stewardship departments as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

From left

Rotary Club of Kent-Sunrise celebrates Mill Creek Middle School students, staff

The Rotary Club of Kent-Sunrise recently honored students at Mill Creek Middle School. The six honorees represented two for academic achievement, two for citizenship recognition along with an outstanding teacher and a supportive staff member. They, along with their parents, were invited to breakfast for the presentation.

  • May 2, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
From left
A large student contingent from Meridian Middle School picked up awards from the State Science and Engineering Fair.

Meridian Middle School reaps science awards

With two bus loads of 74 enthusiastic science students, Meridian Middle School in Kent broke the record for the most students from one school at the 56th annual Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) on April 6 at Bremerton High School.

  • May 2, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
A large student contingent from Meridian Middle School picked up awards from the State Science and Engineering Fair.
Volunteers make dresses for young girls around the world at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent.

Sew good: Kent Soroptimist, volunteers make dresses for young girls around the world

Volunteers made dresses for young girls around the world at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent on Monday at the Farrington Court Retirement Community.

  • May 2, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Volunteers make dresses for young girls around the world at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent.
Kent Police.

Police in Kent, elsewhere to add extra DUI patrols for Cinco de Mayo

As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans.

Kent Police.

Bellevue Police nab robbery suspect in Kent

Bellevue Police arrested a 26-year-old Kent man Wednesday at a Kent apartment complex for investigation of first-degree robbery in connection with a Tuesday robbery in Bellevue.

Fans cheer during a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center turns profit in first quarter of 2013

The ShoWare Center turned a profit of $7,048 for the first quarter of 2013 and could be on the path to its first profitable year since the arena opened in 2009.

Fans cheer during a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Lake Fenwick Park in Kent.

Kent seeks volunteers for park projects

The city of Kent parks department is looking for volunteers for its final two spring events on May 15 and June 7.

  • May 1, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Lake Fenwick Park in Kent.
State Rep. Dave Upthegrove

State Rep. Upthegrove to run for King County Council

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, said Tuesday he is running for for King County Council Position 5 to replace Julia Patterson, who announced last week she will not seek re-election after 12 years on the council.

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove
Volunteers made sun dresses like these at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent.

Kent volunteers make sun dresses for girls

Volunteers made dresses for young girls around the world at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent on Monday at the Farrington Court Retirement Community.

  • Apr 30, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Volunteers made sun dresses like these at the first Dress a Girl Program presented by Soroptimist International of Kent.
The King County park system includes Marymoor Park in Redmond as well as other regional parks.

King County Council puts proposed parks levy on August ballot

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday approved sending to the voters in August a six-year property tax levy lid lift proposal to raise revenue for the maintenance and operations of the county’s regional park system, as well as funding for local city parks and the Woodland Park Zoo.

The King County park system includes Marymoor Park in Redmond as well as other regional parks.
About 250 volunteers – and their families – from Comcast came together to help beautify and support Northwest Harvest.

Comcast volunteers lend a hand for Northwest Harvest

A large work force from Comcast converged to help spruce up Northwest Harvest on Saturday. About 250 volunteers – and their families – from Comcast helped beautify inside and outside of Kent's main food distribution center, 22220 68th Ave. S.

  • Apr 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
About 250 volunteers – and their families – from Comcast came together to help beautify and support Northwest Harvest.
Linda Simpson

Soroptimist International of Kent gives to the Genesis Project

Soroptimist International of Kent recently donated $4,150 to the Genesis Project, a program that offers hope for a new life to young women and girls involved in domestic minor sex trafficking in the South King County area.

  • Apr 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Linda Simpson
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman’s report of possible Kent rape at age 14 in 2001 too late to prosecute | Police Blotter

A 26-year-old woman reported to Kent Police that she was a possible rape victim in 2001 at the age of 14 by a man in his 50s.

Kent Police Blotter.

Amber, imminent threat alerts in state via cellphones

Washington residents may have noticed in the last few months receiving Amber Alerts on their cellphones as “emergency alerts.”

  • Apr 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent’s Arbor Village to host dementia workshop May 3

Arbor Village Continuing Care Retirement Community, 24205 116th Ave. S.E., in Kent, will host a series of events Friday, May 3 designed for people who care for individuals with dementia.

  • Apr 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
State Rep. Dave Upthegrove

State Rep. Upthegrove might run for Patterson’s King County Council seat

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, said Friday he is "seriously considering" running for the King County Council to replace Julia Patterson in District 5.

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove
Northwood Middle School principal Colleen Nelson (far left)

Kent names Northwood Middle School’s Amy Abrams as District Teacher of the Year

The Kent School District announced Friday that Northwood Middle School's Amy Abrams is the District Teacher of the Year for 2014.

  • Apr 26, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Northwood Middle School principal Colleen Nelson (far left)
King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.

Julia Patterson announces she won’t seek re-election to King County Council

Metropolitan King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson announced Friday in a media release she will not seek a fourth term on the council, ending 23 years of public service to South King County, including 12 years on the council.

King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.
A landing gear door lands in a Kent neighborhood in September after falling off a Boeing 767 cargo jet operated by ABX Air

Details revealed about Boeing jet door that landed in Kent

The landing gear door that fell last fall in a Kent neighborhood marked at least the 19th time that similar part has fallen off one of the many Boeing 767 jets around the world over the last 12 years.

A landing gear door lands in a Kent neighborhood in September after falling off a Boeing 767 cargo jet operated by ABX Air