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New penalty for unlicensed King County pets

Pet owners of King County: Beware. The county will be slapping a $75 penalty on all pet owners who have not purchased a license for their pets.

  • Mar 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police pull stolen car from Green River: no bodies

Kent Police recovered a stolen rental car Tuesday in the Green River near Russell Road and South 212th Street.Nobody was inside the car, a 2009… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Soroptimists plan Women’s Day luncheon

In association with International Women’s Day, which took place March 8, Soroptimist International of Kent will have its annual awards luncheon March 23 at the Golden Steer Steak ‘N Rib House. The event runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Mar 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Keith Flewelling

His house stinks, but Kent man happy with weight loss

It’s impossible to miss the odor upon entering the Flewellings’ home in the Panther Lake section of Kent. As you open the door, it’s immediate… Continue reading

Keith Flewelling

World Trade Club event puts Kent on center stage

The World Trade Club is hosting its annual awards ceremony March 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Mar 11, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Senators conducting town-hall meetings

As part of a statewide outreach effort centered on the state’s major budget shortfall, South King County Sens. Tracey J. Eide, Claudia Kauffman and Karen… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Barbra McMichael

Thunderbirds exhibit roosts at Kent museum

Now in the midst of their first season at the ShoWare Center, the Seattle Thunderbirds have just started making hockey history in Kent.But the roots… Continue reading

Barbra McMichael
Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.

City of Kent briefs for the week of March 10

Groups wanted to run carouselKent city officials are looking for nonprofit groups to run the Morford Family Carousel this summer at Town Square Plaza, across… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.
Students from from East Hill Elementary including; Aimee Phung; 8; Ben Fredell; 8; Skyler Hanson; 7; Jagroop Kaur; 7; and Cynthis Herrera-Rodriguez; seen here with principal Kyle Good; will have their work displayed in downtown Kent through March 20 as part of the 15th annual student art walk.

Now in its 15th year, Kent Student Art Walk unfolds in downtown

The 15th annual Kent Student Art Walk is under way in downtown Kent, featuring art from nearly 500 students from every corner of the Kent… Continue reading

Students from from East Hill Elementary including; Aimee Phung; 8; Ben Fredell; 8; Skyler Hanson; 7; Jagroop Kaur; 7; and Cynthis Herrera-Rodriguez; seen here with principal Kyle Good; will have their work displayed in downtown Kent through March 20 as part of the 15th annual student art walk.

Decision time coming on Kent schools budget

All of the data has been gathered and everyone’s voice has been heard.For the Kent School Board, now comes the hard part.With the results of… Continue reading

Kent not assured by state cleanup plan for mine near city water

Kent city officials plan to hire an outside attorney and an environmental consulting firm to help assure hazardous waste at the Landsburg Mine near Ravensdale… Continue reading

Danille Jones

Kent-Meridian culinary team is hot to compete this weekend

It’s not quite the “Iron Chef,” but for the kids in the ProStart Invitational cooking contest, things still can get pretty heated.And if there’s any… Continue reading

Danille Jones

Snow forecast delays I-5 weekend work

The snow forecast has changed some Puget Sound construction plans. With a new forecast calling for up to four inches of snow between Northgate and… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Past youth ambassadors to and from Yangzhou

Want to visit China? Sister city group seeks ambassadors

The Kent-Yangzhou Sister City Committee is offering Kent youth the opportunity to participate in its 13th annual Youth Ambassador cultural exchange program with Yangzhou, China.The… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Past youth ambassadors to and from Yangzhou

Community briefly for week of March 6

Boat fee at Lake MeridianBoaters must now pay a fee to use the city boat launch at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.Boaters can use a… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Service clubs plan Pride Day

Kent’s service clubs will celebrate spring with their first Service Club Community Pride Day 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21. The graffiti paint-out event is being co-sponsored by Kent Police and Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services. The goal is to eliminate graffiti, reduce vandalism and keep Kent clean, beautiful and safe.

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

I-90 weekend pass report: Be ready for snow

Snow and ice greeted drivers in Puget Sound's higher elevations and mountain-pass highways Thursday morning, with snow showers in much lower elevations than early forecasts predicted. WSDOT closed I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass and a portion of SR 18 near Tiger Summit during afternoon hours due to heavy snow, spinouts and collisions. Both roadways are now open.

  • Mar 6, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivered her state of the city address Wednesday at Kent’s ShoWare Center.

Kent mayor: City soldiers on in spite of recession

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke received a standing ovation before and after her fourth annual State of the City Address in front of a crowd of… Continue reading

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivered her state of the city address Wednesday at Kent’s ShoWare Center.
Kelly Tysland

Kent’s ShoWare Center event the site of success

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska announced that the 11th Annual Hockey Challenge, held Saturday at Kent's ShoWare Center, raised $95,000 for RMHC.

  • Mar 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kelly Tysland
A sellout crowd of more than 6

Christian singer Tomlin should bring sold-out crowd to ShoWare

Chris Tomlin encourages fans to sing along at his concerts.So when one of the most popular contemporary Christian singers performs Sunday at the ShoWare Center… Continue reading

A sellout crowd of more than 6