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The Kent Reporter received several awards at the Washington Newspapers Publishers Association convention.

Kent Reporter wins awards at state newspaper convention

Kent Reporter editor Mark Klaas and reporters Steve Hunter and Heidi Sanders each won awards at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association 2016 Better Newspaper Contest.

  • Oct 24, 2016
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The Kent Reporter received several awards at the Washington Newspapers Publishers Association convention.
Staff packed up boxes of returned prescription drugs on Saturday at the Kent Police station during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Courtesy Photo

Kent Police collect 306 pounds of prescription drugs

People dropped off 306 pounds of expired, unwanted and unused medications on Saturday at the Kent Police station during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

  • Oct 24, 2016
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Staff packed up boxes of returned prescription drugs on Saturday at the Kent Police station during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Courtesy Photo
Swimmers walk the Lake Meridian Park dock. File Photo

Kent narrows search for new parks director

City officials narrowed down a list of 104 applicants to six in an effort to find the next city of Kent parks director.

Swimmers walk the Lake Meridian Park dock. File Photo
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas. File photo

Kent Police oppose King County jail booking cuts at RJC

If Kent Police arrest someone for a felony crime, the officers take that person to be booked at the King County jail at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas. File photo
Gordy Harms plays Dr. Fatpacker and Jenny Flecks plays the ditzy receptionist in "Doctor

Senior cast presents fall performances

The Kent Senior Activity Center's Readers Theater troupe known as the Knot Quite Write Players presents its fall presentations Oct. 24 and 31 at 1:15 p.m. on the Social Hall Stage.

  • Oct 21, 2016
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Gordy Harms plays Dr. Fatpacker and Jenny Flecks plays the ditzy receptionist in "Doctor

Kent man arrested as part of pharmacy forgery ring

Federal agents arrested a Kent man, an Auburn woman and a Tacoma man for investigation of an elaborate scheme to forge prescriptions in order to obtain thousands of narcotic pain medication pills.

  • Oct 20, 2016
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King County Elections mails 1.3 million ballots

King County Elections mails 1.3 million ballots

King County Elections mailed nearly 1.3 million ballots to voters via the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

  • Oct 20, 2016
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King County Elections mails 1.3 million ballots
State Rep. Pat Sullivan

Special visit

State Rep. Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, met Aegis of Kent residents during his tour of the assisted living community Wednesday.

  • Oct 20, 2016
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State Rep. Pat Sullivan
Man shot, killed by Kent Police identified

Man shot, killed by Kent Police identified

The man shot and killed by Kent Police has been identified as Patrick D. Reddeck, 38, of Kent.

Man shot, killed by Kent Police identified
Renovations are complete at the Red Lion in Spokane on West Sunset Boulevard.

Kent corporation to pay penalty for asbestos violations at Spokane hotel

Two individuals and a Kent corporation pleaded guilty Thursday in Spokane County Superior Court to multiple violations of the Washington Clean Air Act.

  • Oct 20, 2016
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Renovations are complete at the Red Lion in Spokane on West Sunset Boulevard.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke wants to create a city communications department.

Kent City Council discusses adding two communications jobs at cost of $300,000

It will cost about $300,000 per year if the Kent City Council decides to approve Mayor Suzette Cooke's proposal to add two new positions to the city payroll to help improve communications with the public.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke wants to create a city communications department.
Kent Police to take part in Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Oct. 22

Kent Police to take part in Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Oct. 22

Kent Police officers will participate in the annual Tip-A-Cop event to raise money for Special Olympics.

  • Oct 19, 2016
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Kent Police to take part in Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Oct. 22
Barbara Fraser

Golf tournament raises $10,000 for Women’s HOME program

The Knights of Columbus Kent Council 8150 and Fr. John J. Daly Assembly 2960 raised more than $10,000 at an inaugural charity golf tournament on Sept. 16 at the Auburn Golf Course. The funds will benefit Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kent's Women's Homeless Outreach Mobilization Effort (HOME) program.

  • Oct 18, 2016
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Barbara Fraser

Free job fair comes to Highline College

Close to 50 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job openings will be represented at Highline College's Fall Job Fair on Oct. 26.

  • Oct 18, 2016
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Two injured in Kent West Hill shooting

Two injured in Kent West Hill shooting

Two people were injured during a shooting at about 2:40 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Kent's West Hill.

Two injured in Kent West Hill shooting
Kent Police Blotter. File photo

Man runs from Kent officers after stealing car | Police Blotter

A man stopped by Kent Police for reportedly driving a stolen car, got out of the vehicle and ran away before officers caught him nearby.

Kent Police Blotter. File photo
King County Councilman Dave Upthegrove.

King County Council to hold budget hearing in Kent on Oct. 18

Residents can tell the King County Council's Budget Committee what the county's priorities should be for its 2017-18 biennial budget during a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

  • Oct 17, 2016
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King County Councilman Dave Upthegrove.
A man demonstrates one way to protect yourself during an earthquake.

Great Washington ShakeOut drill set for Oct. 20

Just months after public agencies came together to practice its earthquake preparedness plans, Gov. Jay Inslee says it's the public's turn to do its part for personal preparedness and to practice drop, cover and hold on skills.

  • Oct 17, 2016
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A man demonstrates one way to protect yourself during an earthquake.
Pumpkins

Tips to keep Halloween fire safe

There are several ways people can make sure their Halloween is fire safe.

  • Oct 17, 2016
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Pumpkins
Kent Fire Department RFA call report Oct. 9-15

Kent Fire Department RFA call report Oct. 9-15

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority.

  • Oct 17, 2016
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report Oct. 9-15