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A rendering of the Sound Transit light rail station at Angle Lake in SeaTac.

Light rail extension to Angle Lake in SeaTac a step closer

Crews on Monday hoisted into place the final 35-ton concrete segments for Sound Transit's South 200th Link light rail extension, connecting the new elevated structure to Sea-Tac Airport.

  • Jul 14, 2015
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A rendering of the Sound Transit light rail station at Angle Lake in SeaTac.
Neighborhood barbecues are a popular event on National Night Out in Kent.

Kent Police invite neighborhoods to register for National Night Out

Kent neighborhoods are preparing to turn on the porch lights, meet and greet their neighbors and take a stand against crime on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

  • Jul 14, 2015
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Neighborhood barbecues are a popular event on National Night Out in Kent.

King County Elections to mail Aug. 4 primary election ballots

King County Elections will mail ballots on Wednesday, July 15 for the Aug. 4 primary election, including one Kent City Council race.

  • Jul 14, 2015
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An artist rendering of what a new Green river channel at the former Downey Farmstead site will look like with the relocation of Frager Road.

Kent gets $717,255 grant to help with Green River flood protection, salmon habitat

A $717,255 grant to the city from the King County Flood Control District will help with flood protection and salmon habitat along the Green River in Kent as part of the Downey Farmstead Restoration project.

An artist rendering of what a new Green river channel at the former Downey Farmstead site will look like with the relocation of Frager Road.
Kent firefighters put out a fire early Tuesday morning at a house in the 12000 block of Kent Kangley Road.

Fire damages garage at Kent East Hill home

Fire damaged a garage early Tuesday morning at a Kent home in the 12000 block of Kent Kangley Road on the East Hill.

Kent firefighters put out a fire early Tuesday morning at a house in the 12000 block of Kent Kangley Road.

King County Council confirms Wise as Elections deputy director

Julie Wise was confirmed as deputy director of King County Elections on Monday by the King County Council.

  • Jul 13, 2015
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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers break up noisy house party attended by 150 juveniles | Police Blotter

A late-night house party with nearly 150 juveniles led to complaints to Kent Police about loud music, fireworks, underage drinking, vehicle racing, marijuana odor and littering.

Kent Police Blotter.

Greater Kent Area Reunion set for Aug. 16

The Greater Kent Area Annual Reunion (formerly known as Kent Old-Timer’s Reunion) will run from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street.

  • Jul 13, 2015
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report July 5-11

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

  • Jul 13, 2015
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
A look at the Lower Russell Road levee setback study area along the Green River in Kent.

Green River levee project to cause major changes to Kent city park, trail, road

A levee project is expected to cause major changes to the city of Kent's Van Doren's Landing Park, the Green River Trail, Russell Road and the Green River Natural Resources Area.

A look at the Lower Russell Road levee setback study area along the Green River in Kent.
Kent firefighters work to douse a house fire in the 25100 block of 142 Avenue Southeast on Sunday morning. All six occupants were able to get out safely.

Fire heavily damages Kent home; 6 occupants safely flee

A Kent Fire Department RFA investigator is working to determine the cause of a house fire in the 25100 block of 142 Avenue Southeast on Sunday morning.

  • Jul 12, 2015
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Kent firefighters work to douse a house fire in the 25100 block of 142 Avenue Southeast on Sunday morning. All six occupants were able to get out safely.

Kent man charged in Renton, Skyway shooting deaths

A 24-year-old Kent man faces charges of two counts of first-degree murder for the alleged shooting of his grandmother in Skyway and the shooting of a 21-year-old woman in Renton. Both killings were on Tuesday.

Kajal Sabhaya accepts the Miss Cornucopia 2015 crown from past queen Mithula Rarmal

Sabhaya captures crown as Miss Cornucopia

Her latest crowning achievement came on a whim and an urge to serve the community she loves.

Kajal Sabhaya accepts the Miss Cornucopia 2015 crown from past queen Mithula Rarmal
Don Johnson

Ports of Seattle and Tacoma welcome multi-billion dollar state transportation package

The ports of Tacoma and Seattle applaud the state Legislature's passage of a $16.2 billion transportation investment package that will benefit the state's economy by speeding the movement of cargo through the ports and freight corridors.

  • Jul 10, 2015
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Nellie Dondarets serves up lunch during the Kent Parks Deli & Cafe's 20th anniversary celebration at the Kent Senior Activity Center earlier this year. A summer concert fundraiser is set to support the lunch program.

Kent Senior Center to host lunch program dessert concert fundraiser

The Kent Senior Center and Stafford Suites present "Get your Kicks ...", a summer evening dessert concert Aug. 20, with proceeds supporting the Kent Parks Deli and Cafe's Kent senior lunch program.

  • Jul 10, 2015
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Nellie Dondarets serves up lunch during the Kent Parks Deli & Cafe's 20th anniversary celebration at the Kent Senior Activity Center earlier this year. A summer concert fundraiser is set to support the lunch program.
Kent Police confiscated 105 pounds of fireworks during a July 1-5 crackdown in the city.

Kent Police cite 38, arrest 3 for fireworks violations

Kent Police were kept plenty busy with their new fireworks emphasis patrols this Fourth of July.

Kent Police confiscated 105 pounds of fireworks during a July 1-5 crackdown in the city.

Man injured in drive-by shooting on Kent’s East Hill

Someone shot and injured a man during a drive-by shooting in Kent at about 8:35 p.m. Thursday in the 26100 block of 104th Avenue Southeast.

U.S. senators introduce marijuana banking bill

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015 in the Senate on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

  • Jul 9, 2015
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Carnival rides are a traditional part of Kent Cornucopia Days. The 44th annual festival unfolds this weekend.

Plenty to see and do at Kent Cornucopia Days

The 44th annual Kent Cornucopia Days – South King County’s oldest and largest festival – comes alive this weekend with a full slate of entertainment and activities throughout the community.

  • Jul 9, 2015
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Carnival rides are a traditional part of Kent Cornucopia Days. The 44th annual festival unfolds this weekend.

Communities in Schools of Kent collects school supplies

Communities in Schools of Kent will host its third annual Fill the Bus school supply drive from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jul 9, 2015
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