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A proposal to remodel Kent’s City Hall would turn a breezeway between the police station and City Hall into offices. Courtesy Graphic

Kent continues to study remodeling City Hall for more space

Kent city officials are still trying to determine whether remodeling several city buildings can provide enough space for police, public works, parks and other departments.

A proposal to remodel Kent’s City Hall would turn a breezeway between the police station and City Hall into offices. Courtesy Graphic

Jade Greens to close its golf course this fall

Financial woes have shuttered many golf courses nationally, and that trend will affect Auburn.

  • Sep 19, 2016
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Clothes for the Cause supports the Kentridge swim and dive in a fundraiser Saturday. COURTESY IMAGE

Kentridge swim and drive team hosts fundraiser

The Kentridge girls swim and dive team needs the public's help to stuff the truck.

  • Sep 19, 2016
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Clothes for the Cause supports the Kentridge swim and dive in a fundraiser Saturday. COURTESY IMAGE
Sea Gal Christian signs a poster for Gregory Shideler

Sea Gals visit Kent company on Blue Friday

Pirtek, a growing company specializing in manufacturing, repairing and replacing hydraulic hoses, hosted a customer appreciation event at its Kent shop on Blue Friday.

  • Sep 16, 2016
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Sea Gal Christian signs a poster for Gregory Shideler
Reginald Robinson is bringing the taste of the South to Kent with Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Seasoning & Spices

Altha’s offers taste of the South

Reginald Robinson grew up on the taste of Southern food and wants to bring those special home-spun spice and seasonings to Kent.

  • Sep 16, 2016
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Reginald Robinson is bringing the taste of the South to Kent with Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Seasoning & Spices
Hawk-themed cars line the street at last year’s car show. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent Downtown Partnerships hosts HAWKtoberfest Car Show on Sept. 24

The Kent Downtown Partnership hosts the second annual HAWKtoberfest Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 24 in downtown Kent.

  • Sep 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Hawk-themed cars line the street at last year’s car show. COURTESY PHOTO
Scott Morgan will serve as Green River College’s interim president as the college searches for a permanent replacement for Eileen Ely over the next year. Heidi Sanders

Green River interim president ready to serve community, students

In his role as Green River College's interim president, Scott Morgan is focused on serving the community and the college's students.

Scott Morgan will serve as Green River College’s interim president as the college searches for a permanent replacement for Eileen Ely over the next year. Heidi Sanders
The new Green River College Auburn Center will house the college’s aviation program

Green River College’s new Auburn Center opens

Green River College's Auburn Center is open for business, just in time for the fall quarter, which begins Monday.

  • Sep 15, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The new Green River College Auburn Center will house the college’s aviation program
Sounder riders can expect better Wi-Fi coverage with the installation of new routers.

Sound Transit to add more Wi-Fi on Sounder trains

Sound Transit this week began installing wireless routers on its 58 Sounder train coaches, improving Wi-Fi coverage for thousands of weekday riders who use Sounder to commute to Seattle from as far south as Lakewood and as far north as Everett, as well as from Kent.

  • Sep 15, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Sounder riders can expect better Wi-Fi coverage with the installation of new routers.
The state Liquor and Cannabis Board oversees marijuana rules.

Two state agencies partner to speed testing marijuana for illegal pesticides

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) on Thursday announced that they have an agreement in place that will allow the two agencies to work together cooperatively to test for illegal pesticides on marijuana.

  • Sep 15, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The state Liquor and Cannabis Board oversees marijuana rules.
The southbound Interstate 5 concrete pavement rehab project is located along 12.8 miles of freeway from Duwamish River Bridge in Tukwila to South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY MAP

Southbound I-5 lanes to be closed overnight in South King County, Sept. 16-18

Drivers who use southbound Interstate 5 in South King County should plan for extended overnight work hours from Friday evening, Sept. 16, through Sunday morning, Sept. 18.

  • Sep 15, 2016
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The southbound Interstate 5 concrete pavement rehab project is located along 12.8 miles of freeway from Duwamish River Bridge in Tukwila to South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY MAP
King County Executive Dow Constantine.

King County heroin and opioid task force recommends focus on prevention, treatment

A King County task force of experts from a wide range of disciplines delivered a comprehensive list of recommendations to confront a heroin and opioid epidemic that has caused a spike in addiction and fatal overdoses across the region.

  • Sep 15, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
King County Executive Dow Constantine.
Gov. Jay Inslee gives a high-five to a kindergartner during a visit to Kent’ Millennium Elementary School on Sept. 8. Heidi Sanders

Gov. Inslee visits two Kent schools

On the second day of school last week, kindergartners at Kent's Millennium Elementary School had special visitors.

Gov. Jay Inslee gives a high-five to a kindergartner during a visit to Kent’ Millennium Elementary School on Sept. 8. Heidi Sanders
Adults and children enjoy the pool at the Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac. The YMCA of Greater Seattle plans to open a facility with a gym and pool on Kent’s East Hill in the next two to four years. COURTESY PHOTO

City of Kent studies where at East Hill park to build YMCA

Kent city officials and the YMCA are getting closer to figuring out where the facility should go as Morrill Meadows and East Hill parks are combined.

Adults and children enjoy the pool at the Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac. The YMCA of Greater Seattle plans to open a facility with a gym and pool on Kent’s East Hill in the next two to four years. COURTESY PHOTO
The city of Kent needs volunteers to help clean up parks. Courtesy Photo/City of Kent

Kent seeks volunteer help at parks

The city of Kent is looking for volunteers of all ages and abilities to help remove invasive weeds, plant trees and shrubs and spread mulch at some of its most popular parks this fall.

  • Sep 13, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent needs volunteers to help clean up parks. Courtesy Photo/City of Kent
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent woman throws boyfriend’s clothes out of house onto lawn | Police Blotter

A Kent woman apparently decided everything must go when she threw her live-in boyfriend's clothes out of the house and onto the driveway, lawn and stairway.

Kent Police Blotter.

“Illuminate” on display at Green River College through Sept. 29

The Green River College welding program, Issaquah Highlands Council, artEAST members and local artists have teamed up to present an exhibit, "Illuminate," through Nov. 2.

  • Sep 13, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Families can give back

Sleep Train kicks off Shoe Drive for Foster Kids

Sleep Train has launched its annual Shoe Drive for Foster Kids, and the community can help.

  • Sep 12, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Families can give back

Kent fire damages caboose converted into home; dog dies

No one was hurt on Monday afternoon in Kent after a caboose which had been converted into a small house caught fire in the 28700 block of 144th Avenue Southeast.