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Firefighters attack a three-alarm blaze on Wednesday afternoon at the International Paper Co.

Three-alarm fire damages Kent paper recycling plant

It took a three-alarm fire response on Wednesday to battle a large pile of recycling paper at the International Paper Co., in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North in Kent.

Firefighters attack a three-alarm blaze on Wednesday afternoon at the International Paper Co.

Teens prepare for Mormon pioneer journey next week

Kent and Covington area youth and adult leaders are about to embark on a pioneer trek to reenact the Mormon pioneers' journey more than 150 years ago.

  • Jul 9, 2015
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June and Ken Iverson enjoyed a happy

The good life: Cornucopia Days Old Timers king and queen recall lifetime spent in Kent

For Ken and June Iverson, Kent will always be home.

June and Ken Iverson enjoyed a happy

iGrad program receives $500 grant for transportation help

Thanks to a grant from the Kent Schools Foundation students of iGrad will receive transportation assistance in the form of bus vouchers.

  • Jul 8, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Congressman Adam Smith

Congressman Smith honors Kent’s Torklift Central for food bank donations

Congressman Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, visited Torklift Central in Kent on July 2 to present a certificate to company president Jack Kay that recognizes the business for its annual Turkey Challenge.

  • Jul 8, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Congressman Adam Smith
Firefighters battle a blaze Wednesday afternoon at a recycling plant in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue North.

Fire breaks out at Kent recycling plant

Firefighters from the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority are battling a blaze Wednesday afternoon at a recycling plant in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue North.

Firefighters battle a blaze Wednesday afternoon at a recycling plant in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue North.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is scheduled to get a pay raise to $138

Residents can put Kent mayor, City Council pay raises to a vote with 8,000 signatures

Residents can put the salary increases for the Kent mayor and City Council to a citywide vote if they can gather enough signatures in the next few weeks.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is scheduled to get a pay raise to $138
Violinist Ranger Sciacca of the Ranger & the Re-Arrangers performs a gypsy tune during the Take Out Tuesday Kent Summer Concert Series at Kent Station. The band plays gypsy jazz

Kent-area community calendar | July 8

Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, June 6-Sept. 26. Fresh produce, flower, vendors. Kent Lions program. For more information, visit www.kentfarmersmarket.com.

  • Jul 8, 2015
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Violinist Ranger Sciacca of the Ranger & the Re-Arrangers performs a gypsy tune during the Take Out Tuesday Kent Summer Concert Series at Kent Station. The band plays gypsy jazz
A brush fire strikes early Tuesday afternoon along Interstate near South 272nd Street.

Brush fire strikes along I-5 near South 272nd Street

A brush fire struck just before 1 p.m. Tuesday along Interstate 5 near South 272nd Street by Federal Way and Kent.

  • Jul 7, 2015
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A brush fire strikes early Tuesday afternoon along Interstate near South 272nd Street.
Bicyclists will travel through Kent along the West Valley Highway on Saturday

10,000 bicyclists to ride through Kent on Saturday

Drivers should take extra care and prepare for travel delays as the annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) rolls through Kent and Western Washington beginning Saturday, July 11.

  • Jul 7, 2015
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Bicyclists will travel through Kent along the West Valley Highway on Saturday
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report June 28-July 4

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

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
Joe Fain

Statewide transportation package invests in South King County, Kent projects

The Washington State Legislature reached agreement on a new bipartisan transportation investment package that invests more than $16 billion to maintain existing and build new infrastructure.

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Joe Fain
AAU basketball is a thriving youth program when adequately funded.

Youth Basketball For All: KYFS seeks support to fund hoops

Every day when the school bell rings, just like clockwork, the halls, study rooms and the basketball court of the Kent Youth and Family Services' Birch Creek Youth Center fills with kids of all ages.

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
AAU basketball is a thriving youth program when adequately funded.

Reminder: Periodic closures on Green River Trail as essential levee repairs continue

King County work on levees from Tukwila to Kent needed to ensure continued strength of levee system that protects people, businesses, cities

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Michael Sorenson and his works are featured at the Highline College Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center’s new art display.

Community artists create marine-themed artwork to raise awareness

Marine Life Matters: Differently-Abled Artists Painting the Unheard Voices of Marine Life is on display and open to the public at the Highline's Marine Science and Technology Center this summer.

  • Jul 5, 2015
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Michael Sorenson and his works are featured at the Highline College Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center’s new art display.
Green River President Eileen Ely

Kentridge, Green River College partner to offer IT program in high school

Beginning this fall, Kentridge High School students can study information technology and earn college credits through a partnership with Green River College.

Green River President Eileen Ely
Users of online markets can use the Kent Police lobby or City Hall parking lot to make exchanges in a safer environment.

Kent sets up exchange zone at City Hall, police station for online deals

Buyers and sellers who connect online on Craigslist and other markets can use the Kent Police lobby and City Hall parking lot as an e-commerce exchange zone.

  • Jul 4, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Users of online markets can use the Kent Police lobby or City Hall parking lot to make exchanges in a safer environment.

Sleep Country’s shoe drive collects record numbers

Kent-based Sleep Country collected a record-breaking number of shoes for foster kids during its annual donation drive.

  • Jul 3, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
King County Councilman Dave Upthegrove.

Upthegrove proposes major changes to youth bus fare enforcement

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, whose district includes Kent, introduced legislation on Wednesday to make major changes to Metro’s fare enforcement policy for youth.

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
King County Councilman Dave Upthegrove.
A log truck dumped its load along southbound Highway 167 on Thursday afternoon

Log truck spills load on Highway 167 southbound near Highway 18

A log truck spilled its load at about 2 p.m. Thursday along southbound Highway 167 near Highway 18, causing a backup of nearly 5 miles, according to the state Department of Transportation.

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
A log truck dumped its load along southbound Highway 167 on Thursday afternoon