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Kent’s Yvonne Monroe is graced with flowers and balloons at her 100th birthday party last Friday at the Harrison House

Young at heart

Worldwide adventures have kept Yvonne Monroe young after all these years.

  • Oct 6, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent’s Yvonne Monroe is graced with flowers and balloons at her 100th birthday party last Friday at the Harrison House
Kent’s 30th Annual Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 4-5

Kent’s 30th Annual Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 4-5

The city of Kent hosts the largest creative gift boutique in all the state's senior centers when the 30th Annual Holiday Craft Market opens its doors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Oct 5, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent’s 30th Annual Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 4-5
A Kent home up for sale. Courtesy Photo/Redfin

Western Washington housing market remains strong

It's still a seller's market in Western Washington, but some leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service think the imbalance may be easing in some areas, pointing to a slower pace of sales and moderating prices.

  • Oct 5, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
A Kent home up for sale. Courtesy Photo/Redfin
Kent Drug Free Coalition plans town hall meeting Oct. 19

Kent Drug Free Coalition plans town hall meeting Oct. 19

The Kent Drug Free Coalition will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016, at Mill Creek Middle School, 620 Central Ave. N.

  • Oct 5, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Drug Free Coalition plans town hall meeting Oct. 19
Riders catch a light rail train.

Municipal League Foundation recommends voters approve Sound Transit 3 plan

The Seattle-based Municipal League Foundation recommends that voters approve Proposition 1 on Nov. 8 for the $54 billion Sound Transit 3 expansion of light rail, trains and buses.

  • Oct 4, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Riders catch a light rail train.
Kent Police Blotter. File Photo

Man throws chairs at Denny’s in Kent after refusing to pay for pancakes | Police Blotter

A man who didn't like his pancakes at Denny's in Kent ended up tossing chairs that broke a clock, a hanging light and nearly hit another customer.

Kent Police Blotter. File Photo
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivers her city budget proposal on Tuesday to the City Council. Photo: Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter

Kent Mayor Cooke’s budget proposes vehicle tab fee, higher property taxes

Kent residents would pay higher property taxes and a new annual $20 vehicle license tab fee if the City Council goes along with Mayor Suzette Cooke's 2017-18 budget proposal.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivers her city budget proposal on Tuesday to the City Council. Photo: Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter
Kent Turkey Challenge kicks off sixth year of food bank fundraiser

Kent Turkey Challenge kicks off sixth year of food bank fundraiser

The sixth annual Kent Turkey Challenge starts this week with the goal of raising $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of food for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Oct 4, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Turkey Challenge kicks off sixth year of food bank fundraiser
Kahiau Kagawa

Mattson Middle School student recognized as WIAA’s “Give Me 5” Star Student of the Month

Kahiau Kagawa, an eighth-grader at Mattson Middle School in the Kent School District, has been named one the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's "Give Me 5" Star Students of the Month for October.

  • Oct 4, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kahiau Kagawa
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

State AG asks High Court to hear case against Backpage.com

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined by 20 states, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the appeal of a case against Backpage.com, which is accused of facilitating child sex trafficking.

  • Oct 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Highline College invites the public to programs during Disability Awareness Month

The public is invited to free events marking Disability Awareness Month throughout October at Highline College.

  • Oct 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Regional Fire Authority weekly call report.

The Kent Regional Fire Authority call report Sept. 25-Oct. 1

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly call report from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

  • Oct 3, 2016
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The Kent Regional Fire Authority weekly call report.

Expect delays on Kent’s East James Street

Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures this month in Kent on East James Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 3-31.

  • Oct 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service

Fire officials seize more than 2 tons of illegal fireworks in Des Moines

The State Fire Marshal's Office seized an illegal shipment of fireworks last week at a Des Moines moving and storage facility.

  • Oct 3, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
A Kent teen died after this 1990 Honda Accord crashed into a tree along Highway 410 on Sunday

Single-car crash kills Kent teen east of Enumclaw; four others injured

An 18-year-old Kent man died in a one-car accident that also injured four others when the vehicle smashed into a tree early Sunday morning along westbound State Route 410 about 2o miles east of Enumclaw.

A Kent teen died after this 1990 Honda Accord crashed into a tree along Highway 410 on Sunday
Jim Berrios speaks during his gathering at the Golden Steer restaurant to announce he’s running to be the next Kent mayor. Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter

Berrios announces run to be Kent mayor

Kent City Council members Jim Berrios and Dana Ralph are headed to an election showdown next year to become the next mayor.

Jim Berrios speaks during his gathering at the Golden Steer restaurant to announce he’s running to be the next Kent mayor. Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter
The Kent Senior Center welcomes those with items in need of repair.

Senior center hosts Repair Time fix-it on Tuesday

Bring your small household items and clothing that need repair and mending to Repair Time fix-it on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith St.

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Senior Center welcomes those with items in need of repair.
Jordan Babineaux. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent’s Shell station, Seahawks host 27-cent flash fuel sale today

Shell and the Seahawks celebrate Blue Friday with a flash fuel sale for one hour only at its Kent station at 22588 84th Ave. S.

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Jordan Babineaux. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent Police investigate the death of a baby.

Kent Police investigate death of baby by suicidal pregnant mother who set herself on fire

Kent Police are investigating whether to arrest a 34-year-old suicidal woman who in the late stages of pregnancy reportedly set herself on fire with gasoline that resulted in the death of her baby.

Kent Police investigate the death of a baby.
A talented group of Norwegians perform in Kent on Oct. 6. COURTESY PHOTO

Norwegian singers, dancers to perform at senior center

A group of 52 Norwegians will descend on Kent on Thursday, Oct. 6, to perform a show of music and dancing at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
A talented group of Norwegians perform in Kent on Oct. 6. COURTESY PHOTO