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A computer-generated image of what the new traffic medians in Kent could look like along Pacific Highway South once the city replaces the old medians.

City of Kent to spend $1.3 million to replace Pacific Highway South traffic medians

The weed-infested, busted-up traffic medians along Pacific Highway South in Kent will get a new look this year.

A computer-generated image of what the new traffic medians in Kent could look like along Pacific Highway South once the city replaces the old medians.
Tom Ethen

Possibilities from the skies: Valley looks to become a technology hub for unmanned aerial vehicles

Tom Ethen considers himself a pioneer in one of the country's fastest-growing industries.

Tom Ethen
Calvin C. Watts officially begins his new job as Kent School District superintendent on July 1. His annual salary will be $250

Kent School Board approves new superintendent’s contract

Calvin J. Watts will start his job as Kent School District superintendent on July 1 and will make $250,000 a year.

Calvin C. Watts officially begins his new job as Kent School District superintendent on July 1. His annual salary will be $250
Students enjoy a hands-on display at last year’s Technology Expo. This year’s expo is set for April 30 at the ShoWare Center.

Technology Expo comes to ShoWare on April 30

The Kent School District's annual Technology Expo will draw visitors from throughout the country and the world this year.

Students enjoy a hands-on display at last year’s Technology Expo. This year’s expo is set for April 30 at the ShoWare Center.
LEAP Peer leaders and staff pose with KentHOPE staff member Naara Toole

Peer Leaders help the homeless

Students involved in the Kent School District’s Peer Leaders’ after-school program delivered clothing items April 8 to help the homeless.

  • Apr 22, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
LEAP Peer leaders and staff pose with KentHOPE staff member Naara Toole
Shyam Rabadia of SeaTac and Mauricio Ayon of Kent join Sen. Karen Keiser

Rabadia, Ayon serve as pages in state Senate

Shyam Rabadia of SeaTac and Mauricio Ayon of Kent recently served as pages in the state Senate.

  • Apr 22, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Shyam Rabadia of SeaTac and Mauricio Ayon of Kent join Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent School District launches mobile app

Information about the Kent School District is now accessible through a mobile app.

  • Apr 22, 2015
  • BY Wire Service

Man found dead in Kent hotel parking lot; body identified

A 31-year-old man was found dead at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday outside in the parking lot of the Crossland Studios hotel, 25104 Pacific Highway S., on the West Hill.

Soccer fans can catch the train in Kent to go to the Sounders game on Sunday

Take Sounder train from Kent to Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers match on Sunday

Sounders FC fans can take Sound Transit's game day Sounder train to the 6:30 p.m. soccer match against the Portland Timbers on Sunday, April 26 at CenturyLink Field.

  • Apr 22, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Soccer fans can catch the train in Kent to go to the Sounders game on Sunday

Kent Police confident they will find pair who shot baby to death

Kent Police remained confident this week that they will solve the crime of who shot and killed a 1-year-old baby girl in a drive-by-shooting last week on Kent's West Hill.

Two Kent residents among 18 busted for dealing cocaine, heroin, meth

Two Kent residents were among the 18 arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine, heroin and meth as part of a violent drug trafficking organization in the greater Seattle metro area.

SmileMobile coming to Kent in May

The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile, which travels the state offering dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in Kent on May 4-14.

  • Apr 21, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The state Senate and House each approved a bill that designates Western Hockey League players as amateurs and not employees subject to child labor laws. Players are ages 16-20.

Senate approves revised Western Hockey League bill to clarify players as amateurs

The state Senate and House each voted to approve a bill that would clarify that Western Hockey League players are amateur athletes and not employees who should be paid minimum wage and fall under state child labor laws.

The state Senate and House each approved a bill that designates Western Hockey League players as amateurs and not employees subject to child labor laws. Players are ages 16-20.
Family

Baby girl dies in Kent drive-by shooting; police continue investigation

A 1-year-old baby girl who was shot in the head in a drive-by-shooting on Kent's West Hill on Thursday, has died.

Family
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report April 12-18

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

  • Apr 20, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Moody’s upgrades city of Kent’s bond rating; positive outlook

The financial picture for the city of Kent keeps looking brighter and brighter.

Kent to spend $2.6 million for LED street lights; electricity costs to drop

Brighter and more cost efficient LED street lights are expected to be shining over numerous Kent roads later this year.

Kent turns 125 years old this year.

State Senate to recognize city of Kent’s 125th anniversary

A resolution honoring the city of Kent’s 125th anniversary will be read on the Senate Floor at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20 in Olympia.

  • Apr 17, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent turns 125 years old this year.

Ex-Kent BMX bike racer pleads guilty to defrauding state in disability scam

A Port Orchard man, who lived in Kent when he was caught on video racing BMX bikes while claiming he was too injured to work, pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing more than $14,000 in disability benefits.

Jeanette Burrage

Des Moines City Councilmember, school bus driver investigated for slapping child

A Des Moines City Councilmember, who is also a bus driver for the Highline School District, has been accused of slapping a 6-year-old special needs student in the face.

  • Apr 17, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Jeanette Burrage