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Detectives arrest man for luring 12-year-old girl on Facebook from Kent school

King County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 35-year-old Seattle man on Tuesday for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from a Kent School District school after luring her through communication on Facebook.

Sound Transit plans to expand light rail from SeaTac to Kent by 2023 and later to the Federal Way Transit Center.

Sound Transit continues steps on Kent light rail plan

Sound Transit is planning to extend light rail from the future Angle Lake Station (opening in 2016) at South 200th Street in SeaTac to the Kent/Des Moines area by 2023.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Sound Transit plans to expand light rail from SeaTac to Kent by 2023 and later to the Federal Way Transit Center.
Eric Payne

Center for music: Concerts warm many hearts | SLIDESHOW

Linda Petersen's violin sat silent for 52 years. But after discovering the musical opportunities at the Kent Senior Center, Petersen decided to bring back the sound.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Eric Payne
Jolene Adams

Top rosarian to make presentations at Kent Library

Jolene Adams, president of the American Rose Society (ARS), makes two presentations on Sunday, March 1 at the Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Jolene Adams
April Rose Nguyen takes charge and leads by example

Quick to lead and shine; Kent-Meridian’s Nguyen making a difference

Be active, be involved, be impactful. Few high school students do it as well as Kent-Meridian's April Rose Nguyen, a generous, quiet, quick-thinking leader.

April Rose Nguyen takes charge and leads by example

Kent-area community calendar | Feb. 28

Seattle Christian Schools K-12 Open House: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, 18301 Military Road South, SeaTac.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Seattle's Scott Eansor

T-Birds fall to Hitmen 3-2 | WHL

The Calgary Hitmen defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in Western Hockey League action at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

  • Feb 25, 2015
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Seattle's Scott Eansor
Should players for the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds and three other Western Hockey League teams in the state be considered employees rather than amateur athletes? State officials are looking into that question.

State deals with whether Western Hockey League players should be paid employees

Whether or not players for the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds and other Western Hockey League (WHL) junior teams should be paid minimum wages has turned into a hot topic before the state Legislature.

Should players for the Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds and three other Western Hockey League teams in the state be considered employees rather than amateur athletes? State officials are looking into that question.
The reservoir along the Green River at Howard Hanson Dam.

Army Corps starts spring fill of Howard Hanson Dam on Green River

Water managers have begun slowly filling the reservoir at Howard Hanson Dam at the headwaters of the Green River.

  • Feb 24, 2015
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The reservoir along the Green River at Howard Hanson Dam.
John Wilson

Wilson to challenge Hara for King County Assessor

Longtime King County leader and former journalist John Wilson announced his candidacy for King County Assessor.

  • Feb 24, 2015
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John Wilson
Kent Police Blotter.

Officer arrests Lakewood man for street racing in Kent | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a 20-year-old Lakewood man for investigation of reckless driving after he reportedly raced another car at a high rate of speed during illegal street races.

Kent Police Blotter.

Hockey Challenge raises $190,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska (RMHC) raised $190,000 for the charity at the 17th annual Hockey Challenge at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.

  • Feb 24, 2015
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Feb. 15-21

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

  • Feb 24, 2015
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Kent Fire Department call report.
Larry G. Jones performs on March 19 at the Kent Senior Center.

Las Vegas entertainer to perform at Kent Senior Center

Highly acclaimed Las Vegas entertainer Larry G. Jones will perform on Thursday, March 19 as part of the Kent Place series at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Feb 24, 2015
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Larry G. Jones performs on March 19 at the Kent Senior Center.
Residents can take CERT classes to learn how to prepare for disasters as well as hands-on training in fire safety.

Kent’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes coming up

Kent Emergency Management is accepting applications for the spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program.

  • Feb 24, 2015
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Residents can take CERT classes to learn how to prepare for disasters as well as hands-on training in fire safety.
Dana Ralph plans to run for a second term on the Kent City Council.

Ralph announces campaign for re-election to Kent City Council

Dana Ralph plans to run for a second term as she wants to continue what she's helped accomplish as a Kent City Council member.

Dana Ralph plans to run for a second term on the Kent City Council.

Soos Creek Park restoration event set for March 7

The Sierra Club and Rainier Audubon Society – in coordination with King County Parks – hosts a habitat restoration event at Soos Creek Park on March 7 from 10 a,m. to 2 p.m.

  • Feb 23, 2015
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Kent house fire displaces five people on West Hill

A Kent house fire displaced five people early Sunday in the 25400 block of 29th Avenue South.

  • Feb 23, 2015
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Seattle winger Calvin Spencer

T-Birds throttle Silvertips 7-0 | WHL

Roberts Lipsbergs had two goal and added two assists as the Seattle Thunderbirds routed the Everett Silvertips 7-0 in a Western Hockey League game Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 22, 2015
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Seattle winger Calvin Spencer
Seattle's Scott Eansor battles a Lethbridge force for control of the puck during WHL play Friday night.

Thunderbirds weather Hurriances in overtime | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime Friday night.

  • Feb 21, 2015
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Seattle's Scott Eansor battles a Lethbridge force for control of the puck during WHL play Friday night.