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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Jan. 25-31

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

  • Feb 2, 2015
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
A state review says cleanup of a contaminated site

State says cleanup still protects contaminated Kent site

The 1990s cleanup of contaminated soil and groundwater at the Kent Business Campus site, 823 to 841 N. Central Ave., in Kent continues to protect public health and the environment, according to a periodic review by the state Department of Ecology.

  • Feb 2, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
A state review says cleanup of a contaminated site
A King County corrections officer takes Ken Sharp

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp sentenced to 43 months in prison on theft charges

Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp on Thursday morning received the maximum sentence of 43 months in prison for stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank accounts.

A King County corrections officer takes Ken Sharp
Gov. Jay Inslee

Governor’s climate control proposal faces business community opposition

After two days of hearings that drew hundreds to the state capitol, Gov. Jay Inslee's carbon reduction proposal has the full attention of Washington lawmakers.

  • Feb 2, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Gov. Jay Inslee

T-Birds, Kozun silence Cougars | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds shut out the Prince George Cougars 3-0 Saturday night at the CN Centre in Prince George, British Columbia.

  • Feb 1, 2015
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Fans flock to City Hall to cheer on the Super Seahawks on Blue Friday.

Kent shouts for Super Seahawks | Blue Friday

Kent showed their pride for the Super Seahawks on Blue Friday.

  • Jan 30, 2015
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Fans flock to City Hall to cheer on the Super Seahawks on Blue Friday.
Sound Transit leaders hope to get legislators to back a bill to authorize tax funding measures for possible ballot measure in 2016 or later.

Sound Transit leaders seek legislative support for funding measures

Sound Transit leaders traveled to Olympia on Wednesday to discuss with the House Transportation Committee the additional local funding authority needed for voters to consider a future Sound Transit 3 ballot measure.

  • Jan 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Sound Transit leaders hope to get legislators to back a bill to authorize tax funding measures for possible ballot measure in 2016 or later.

Kent Police respond to stabbing on East Hill

A 40-year-old man was injured after being stabbed at about 5:30 a.m. Friday at a Kent house in the 25000 block of 117th Court Southeast.

Ronda Billerbeck

Kent city employee finalist for Federal Way Performing Arts Center job

The longtime city of Kent cultural programs manager is one of six finalists to be executive director for the city of Federal Way's new Performing Arts and Conference Center.

  • Jan 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Ronda Billerbeck
Sarah Bates with Letrice Mason

19 years later, Kent teen returns to same physician for corrective surgery

Theresa Bates didn't have to look far to find the right surgeon for her daughter.

Sarah Bates with Letrice Mason
The new awareness program gives patrons the ability to invest in the Kent Parks Deli and Café 12 months of the year to offset high food and labor costs.

Kent Senior Activity Center lunch program launches fundraiser

After successfully celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Kent Parks Deli and Café is launching a year-round fundraiser.

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The new awareness program gives patrons the ability to invest in the Kent Parks Deli and Café 12 months of the year to offset high food and labor costs.
Residents can sign up for the Community Police Academy to learn about the operations of the Kent Police Department.

Kent offers Community Police Academy

The Kent Police Department is taking registrations for the spring 2015 Community Police Academy.

Residents can sign up for the Community Police Academy to learn about the operations of the Kent Police Department.

Blazers edge Thunderbirds, 4-3 | WHL

The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in a back-and-forth, Western Hockey League game Wednesday night at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops.

  • Jan 29, 2015
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Doug Hill

Longtime Kent Parks volunteer passes away

Doug Hill, known to the city of Kent Kent Parks staff and community members as one of its most dedicated volunteers, passed away in his sleep on Jan. 9 after a brief illness.

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Doug Hill
Confidence Orji from the TAF Academy demonstrates the electric bike she created with a teammate. The bike uses a wheel hooked to a generator to create energy from cycling. More than 100 independent projects by innovative young scientists were displayed at the annual TAF (Technology Access Foundation) Academy STEM Expo

TAF Academy STEM Expo showcases future inventors of America

The second annual TAF Academy STEM Expo, formerly known as the Science Fair, showcased a number of innovations and ideas last Saturday from young teenagers and young adults alike.

Confidence Orji from the TAF Academy demonstrates the electric bike she created with a teammate. The bike uses a wheel hooked to a generator to create energy from cycling. More than 100 independent projects by innovative young scientists were displayed at the annual TAF (Technology Access Foundation) Academy STEM Expo
Allegro Dance Studio’s P.U.R.E dance team performs at the You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center last year. The festival returns Friday to ShoWare.

Kent-area community calendar | Jan. 28

You Me We 2015: 6-9 p.m. Jan. 30, ShoWare Center, 625 W. Jame St., Kent. A festival of free family fun.

  • Jan 28, 2015
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Allegro Dance Studio’s P.U.R.E dance team performs at the You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center last year. The festival returns Friday to ShoWare.
Crews install a sheet metal wall last year along the Briscoe Desimone levee along the Green River. Crews will complete another section of the levee this spring.

Kent awards bid for Green River levee work

More work will soon be done to repair the Briscoe Desimone levee along the Green River in Kent and Tukwila.

Crews install a sheet metal wall last year along the Briscoe Desimone levee along the Green River. Crews will complete another section of the levee this spring.
State Rep. Pat Sullivan

Sullivan bill would aid after-school programs

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) introduced a bill Wednesday in Olympia to help bring additional education opportunities to under-served areas and students.

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
State Rep. Pat Sullivan
Kent city officials will have a 12th Man flag raising ceremony at noon on Friday

Seahawks fans can attend 12th Man flag raising at Kent City Hall

Fans of the Seahawks are welcome to come to Kent City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S., at noon on Friday, Jan. 30, for the raising of the 12th Man flag.

  • Jan 27, 2015
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Kent city officials will have a 12th Man flag raising ceremony at noon on Friday
Tim Clark

Clark appointed to Green River College Board of Trustees

Gov. Jay Inslee’s office announced the appointment of former Kent City Councilmember Tim Clark as the fifth member of the Green River College Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 19.

  • Jan 27, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Tim Clark