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Gov. Jay Inslee

Gov. Inslee’s pollution control proposal: Carbon emissions reduction plan could generate funds for education, transportation

At the core of Gov. Jay Inslee's plea for stricter remedial climate legislation is an attempt to put a cap on Washington's pollution.

  • Jan 23, 2015
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Gov. Jay Inslee

Group aims to reduce gang problems

The Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs, an organization created in 2011 to help stymie gang issues has begun implementing a plan to help reduce and intervene in gang problems in South King County, including Renton, Auburn and Kent.

NFC champions T-Shirts lie stacked and awaiting boxes at Kent's Polar Graphics

Kent company busy printing championship shirts

Kent's Polar Graphics, the official printer of Seahawks shirts, is busy trying to keep up with the demand.

  • Jan 22, 2015
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NFC champions T-Shirts lie stacked and awaiting boxes at Kent's Polar Graphics
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum honors Roger Newton with its annual show.

Roger Newton R/C Model Show returns to Kent on Feb. 7

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum hosts the seventh annual Roger Newton R/C Model Show on Feb. 7.

  • Jan 22, 2015
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The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum honors Roger Newton with its annual show.
State Secretary of Health

State Attorney General Ferguson proposes raising smoking age from 18 to 21

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a bill that would make the state the first to raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vapor products to 21.

  • Jan 21, 2015
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State Secretary of Health

Parents, teachers concerned about problems with special ed

Heidi is the stepmother of a special needs student at Kent-Meridian High School. She can't always understand what he says, which comes out in short bursts of "ye" and "nu," but she can see the fear in his eyes when she talks about sending him to school.

Seattle Thunderbirds' fans donated a lot of bears and other stuffed animals at last year's Teddy Bear Toss Game. The donation game this year is Saturday

T-Birds Teddy Bear Toss Game on Jan. 24 in Kent | Western Hockey League

The Fred Meyer Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by WARM 106.9 is Saturday, Jan. 24, when the Seattle Thunderbirds take on the Portland Winterhawks.

  • Jan 21, 2015
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Seattle Thunderbirds' fans donated a lot of bears and other stuffed animals at last year's Teddy Bear Toss Game. The donation game this year is Saturday
Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Jan. 11-17

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

  • Jan 20, 2015
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
The NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft include Seattle Thunderbirds players

NHL rates T-Birds’ Barzal ninth in rankings for 2015 draft

Four Seattle Thunderbirds were listed in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for 2015 NHL Draft eligible players released Tuesday by the NHL.

  • Jan 20, 2015
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The NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft include Seattle Thunderbirds players
Kent Police will hold a community meeting on Feb. 12 at Kent Elementary School.

Kent Police set Community Meeting for Feb. 12

Hear about current crime trends, prevention and department programs at a Kent Police Community Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Kent Elementary School, 24700 64th Ave. S.

  • Jan 20, 2015
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Kent Police will hold a community meeting on Feb. 12 at Kent Elementary School.

Prosecutors charge Seattle woman with vehicular assault in Kent accident

King County prosecutors charged a 24-year-old Seattle woman with vehicular assault and other charges in connection with a Jan. 6 police pursuit on Kent's East Hill.

NFC Champions T-Shirts lie stacked and awaiting boxes at Kent's Polar Graphics

Seahawks victory means big business for Kent-based Polar Graphics

Kent T-shirt producer business booms with increased demand for victory gear

  • Jan 20, 2015
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NFC Champions T-Shirts lie stacked and awaiting boxes at Kent's Polar Graphics

Dryer fire displaces two families from Kent apartment complex

A very smoky dryer fire displaced a family of four and a family of two from their apartments early Monday evening in the 23600 block of 62nd Avenue South in Kent.

  • Jan 20, 2015
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World Affairs Council seeks host families for foreign youth leaders

The World Affairs Council is seeking globally minded families and individuals in the greater Seattle area, including Kent, to volunteer to provide a home-stay for youth leaders this summer.

  • Jan 19, 2015
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Derek Ralph

Kentridge student Ralph serves as page in Olympia

Derek Ralph, a Kentridge High School student, spent the past week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia.

  • Jan 19, 2015
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Derek Ralph

Everett blanks T-Birds 6-0 in WHL game

Everett Silvertips goaltender Austin Lotz made 31 saves to lead his team to a 6-0 shutout of the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett.

  • Jan 18, 2015
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T-Birds rip Rockets 5-2 in WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds beat the Kelowna Rockets 5-2 Friday night at Prospera Place behind a stellar performance from goalie Taran Kozuns in a Western Hockey League game.

  • Jan 17, 2015
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A federal loan could lead to the extension of Sound Transit's light rail from Kent-Des Moines to South 272nd Street sooner than expected.

Sound Transit receives $1.3 billion federal loan that could benefit Kent

Kent projects could benefit from Sound Transit's action on Friday to execute a $1.3 billion low-interest federal loan under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) that will increase the financial capacity of the agency by $200-$300 million.

  • Jan 16, 2015
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A federal loan could lead to the extension of Sound Transit's light rail from Kent-Des Moines to South 272nd Street sooner than expected.
Muslims from Kent and across the rest of the state lobby last year in Olympia. The group will return on Monday

Muslims from Kent, rest of state to meet with state lawmakers

Nearly 600 Washington state Muslims from more than 35 state legislative districts, including the Kent area, are scheduled to meet with about 100 state lawmakers in Olympia.

  • Jan 16, 2015
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Muslims from Kent and across the rest of the state lobby last year in Olympia. The group will return on Monday
Seahawks fans can catch the Sounder train in Kent to the NFC Championship Game on Sunday

Ride Sounder trains to Seahawks NFC championship game on Sunday

Seattle Seahawks fans can take Sound Transit's special Sounder trains to the Seahawks NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.

  • Jan 16, 2015
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Seahawks fans can catch the Sounder train in Kent to the NFC Championship Game on Sunday