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Woman bites Kent officer | Police Blotter

Woman bites Kent officer | Police Blotter

A woman reportedly bit an officer on the arm after Kent Police responded to a report about people arguing in a parking lot. Officers responded… Continue reading

Woman bites Kent officer | Police Blotter
Kent Police help kids shop for holiday gifts

Kent Police help kids shop for holiday gifts

The Kent Police Department and Target hosted a Heroes & Helpers event on Saturday to help children from Kent Youth and Family Services purchase holiday… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2016
Kent Police help kids shop for holiday gifts
Green River College showcases new Auburn Center with open house

Green River College showcases new Auburn Center with open house

Green River College hosted an open house at its new Auburn Center on Dec. 1. The new facility at 1221 D. St. NE, began serving… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2016
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Green River College showcases new Auburn Center with open house
City of Kent seeks feedback about YMCA, park design

City of Kent seeks feedback about YMCA, park design

The city of Kent wants resident feedback about a preliminary preferred concept design for a new YMCA and renovation of Morrill Meadows and East Hill… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2016
City of Kent seeks feedback about YMCA, park design
Murder charge filed against Kent man in Metro bus shooting

Murder charge filed against Kent man in Metro bus shooting

King County prosecutors on Friday charged Faisal Guled Adan, 21, of Kent, with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a 27-year-old Metro bus passenger… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2016
Murder charge filed against Kent man in Metro bus shooting
Kent Fire Department RFA call report | Nov. 27- Dec. 3

Kent Fire Department RFA call report | Nov. 27- Dec. 3

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority: Nov. 27-Dec. 3 Total: 460 EMS/Rescue: 386 False Call:… Continue reading

  • Dec 5, 2016
Kent Fire Department RFA call report | Nov. 27- Dec. 3
King County unveils memorial for fallen Sheriff’s Office deputies

King County unveils memorial for fallen Sheriff’s Office deputies

Sixteen members of the King County Sheriff’s Office have lost their lives in the line of duty. King County Sheriff John Urquhart and King County… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2016
King County unveils memorial for fallen Sheriff’s Office deputies
Penguins migrate to Kent as temporary art landmark

Penguins migrate to Kent as temporary art landmark

Creators lease seabirds to KDP for a year

Penguins migrate to Kent as temporary art landmark
Kent City Council considers property tax waiver for Riverbend par 3 developer

Kent City Council considers property tax waiver for Riverbend par 3 developer

The Kent City Council is taking steps to give a property tax break to the developer that plans to buy the city’s Riverbend par 3… Continue reading

Kent City Council considers property tax waiver for Riverbend par 3 developer

Jacksons Food Stores join fight against domestic violence

Jacksons Food Stores and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence are running “Give the Gift of Peace,” a holiday season campaign that runs through… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016

I-405/SR 167 corridor leaders to discuss next projects and priorities

Future transportation improvements for the Interstate 405/State Route 167 corridor will be the focus of a Tuesday, Dec. 6, meeting of local elected officials and… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
Cerebral palsy has nothing on this published author

Cerebral palsy has nothing on this published author

Despite her cerebral palsy, Megan Hickerson chases her dream of being an author

Cerebral palsy has nothing on this published author
Morford family gives $1 million donation to Kent YMCA

Morford family gives $1 million donation to Kent YMCA

The YMCA gained momentum to fund a new facility in Kent with a recent $1 million donation from the Morford family. The YMCA plans to… Continue reading

Morford family gives $1 million donation to Kent YMCA
Sen. Murray wants Trump to support new overtime protections

Sen. Murray wants Trump to support new overtime protections

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, held a press conference on Thursday with Senate and… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
Sen. Murray wants Trump to support new overtime protections
Kent RFA offers holiday, winter safety tips

Kent RFA offers holiday, winter safety tips

As we continue through fall and into winter, the Kent Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
Kent RFA offers holiday, winter safety tips
Golden Steer serves up Thanksgiving meals to the community

Golden Steer serves up Thanksgiving meals to the community

A Kent holiday tradition, Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House served up Thanksgiving meals to the community. Volunteers, about 90 strong, served 443 people, all… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2016
Golden Steer serves up Thanksgiving meals to the community
Kent man’s cheating starts dispute with girlfriend | Police Blotter

Kent man’s cheating starts dispute with girlfriend | Police Blotter

A man told Kent Police he became upset with his girlfriend when she accused him of cheating on her with another woman because he said… Continue reading

Kent man’s cheating starts dispute with girlfriend | Police Blotter
Police raid Kent home with 596 marijuana plants

Police raid Kent home with 596 marijuana plants

Kent Police recently raided an East Hill home and confiscated 596 marijuana plants worth an estimated street value of about $300,000. Officers arrested a man… Continue reading

Police raid Kent home with 596 marijuana plants
City of Kent seeks volunteers for boards, commissions

City of Kent seeks volunteers for boards, commissions

The city is calling on residents to volunteer to serve on Kent’s various boards and commissions. Effective Dec. 31, the city will have multiple vacancies.… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2016
City of Kent seeks volunteers for boards, commissions
Green River College awarded EPA environmental education grant

Green River College awarded EPA environmental education grant

Green River College was recently awarded an $85,773 grant from the Environmental Protective Agency to train students and create environmental outreach materials about the Soos… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2016
Green River College awarded EPA environmental education grant