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Kentwood earns regional state 4A playoff berth | Baseball

Mike Ciancio went 2 for 3 with a double, RBI and a run scored as Kentwood downed Timberline 8-2 in the 4A West Central District playoffs at Kent Memorial Park on Saturday, clinching a spot into next weekend's regional state tournament.

  • May 17, 2015
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Mariners fans can catch the Sounder train in Kent on Sunday

Catch Sounder train in Kent to Mariners game on Sunday, May 17

Seattle Mariners fans can take Sound Transit's popular Sounder train to the Mariners game against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 17. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. at Safeco Field in Seattle.

  • May 15, 2015
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Mariners fans can catch the Sounder train in Kent on Sunday
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Washingtonians could recover $63 million from LCD manufacturers price-fixing scheme

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Friday his office expects to recover a total of $63 million from nine LCD manufacturers, whose price-fixing conspiracy drove up prices consumers paid on items like TVs, laptops and cell phones.

  • May 15, 2015
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State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Kent to host town hall to help parents detect underage drug, alcohol use

The city of Kent and Kent School District will host a town hall on Wednesday evening, May 20, called Have You Looked in Your Kid's Backpack? It is a parents guide to help detect underage drug and alcohol use.

  • May 15, 2015
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Kevin L. Baker faces a sentence of up to 29 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200

Ex-treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $200,000 from Kent Little League

A former Kent Little League treasurer pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing more than $200,000 from the organization.

Kevin L. Baker faces a sentence of up to 29 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200

Kent Police seek man who tried to lure girl on East Hill

Kent Police want the public's help to identify and find a suspect involved in an attempted child luring incident.

The city of Kent plans to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex to a developer to build a mixed-use project after a proposal to get new FAA offices at the site didn't work out.

City of Kent tees off again to sell Riverbend par 3 golf course property

Now that the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offices won't be coming to Kent, city officials are back to the first hole to market the Riverbend Golf Complex's par 3 property.

The city of Kent plans to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex to a developer to build a mixed-use project after a proposal to get new FAA offices at the site didn't work out.
This map shows an extension of Sound Transit's light rail tracks with an Interstate 5 alignment from SeaTac to Federal Way

People debate best route for light rail to Kent and Federal Way

Dozens of people let Sound Transit leaders know during a public hearing last week at Highline College in Des Moines where they would like to see tracks and stations built when the agency extends light rail from SeaTac to Kent and eventually to Federal Way.

This map shows an extension of Sound Transit's light rail tracks with an Interstate 5 alignment from SeaTac to Federal Way
A flag bearer stands proudly at the start of the Khalsa Day Parade

Day of celebration for Sikh community | SLIDESHOW

The Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi Day or Vaisakhi – a religious and colorful festival filled with music, prayer, food, exhibits and a parade – at a sun-splashed ShoWare Center last Saturday.

  • May 13, 2015
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A flag bearer stands proudly at the start of the Khalsa Day Parade
Mill Creek students

Gov. Inslee visits Mill Creek, signs bill that supports college aid program

Salome Molia, an eighth-grader at Mill Creek Middle School, hopes to be the first in her family to earn a four-year college degree.

Mill Creek students
Kiran Shrestha

Help for Nepal: Restaurant owner hosts benefit for earthquake victims in his native country

For Kiran Shrestha, it's hard to be halfway around the world from family and friends following the April 25 earthquake that shook his native Nepal.

Kiran Shrestha
Glen Martin

Faculty want Green River College president removed

Green River College President Eileen Ely needs to go. Such was the message of more than 100 Green River students and faculty during a rally on the college's main campus Wednesday.

Glen Martin
Ramil Gulaliyev plays Stanley Kowalski and Samantha Hsu portrays Stella Kowalski in the Kent-Meridian Drama production of a “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Performances are 7 p.m. May 13-16

Kent-area community calendar | May 13

Career Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14, Green River College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

  • May 13, 2015
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Ramil Gulaliyev plays Stanley Kowalski and Samantha Hsu portrays Stella Kowalski in the Kent-Meridian Drama production of a “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Performances are 7 p.m. May 13-16
The King County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to find Mark Dale Shewmaker

King County Sheriff’s Office looking for man in child molestation case

The King County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public's help to locate Mark Dale Shewmaker who failed to appear in court on May 8 while waiting for the verdict on three counts of first-degree child molestation charges.

  • May 13, 2015
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The King County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to find Mark Dale Shewmaker

Kent School District launches mobile app | Briefs

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

  • May 13, 2015
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750,000 Washington state Verizon, Sprint consumers can claim refunds from bogus charges

Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Tuesday announced that more than 750,000 Washington Sprint and Verizon customers will be eligible for refunds for unauthorized charges on their cellphone bills as a result of legal action by his office.

  • May 12, 2015
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Tips from the public helped the Kent Police find the car

Kent Police find primary vehicle reportedly involved in baby’s shooting death | Update

Tips from the public helped the Kent Police identify and find a vehicle thought to be involved in the April 16 shooting death of a 1-year-old baby girl.

Tips from the public helped the Kent Police find the car
Celebrate the city of Kent's 125th anniversary during a reception at 6 p.m. on Tuesday

Celebrate city of Kent’s 125th anniversary at reception on May 19

Residents can help the city of Kent celebrate its 125th anniversary at a reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Celebrate the city of Kent's 125th anniversary during a reception at 6 p.m. on Tuesday

Orca Lift reduced transit fares available to Kent residents

Free Orca Lift cards are available for eligible residents of South King County through Multi-Service Center (MSC).

  • May 11, 2015
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report May 3-9

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

  • May 11, 2015
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.