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Bystanders stop to admire the new mural outside of  St. Vincent De Paul on Central Avenue on Wednesday.

St. Vincent mural graces Kent thrift store

A new mural outside of St. Vincent De Paul on Central Avenue was unveiled Wednesday.

Bystanders stop to admire the new mural outside of  St. Vincent De Paul on Central Avenue on Wednesday.
Kent Parks Department employees Adam Baker

Kent’s Winterfest returns to Town Square Plaza on Saturday

Kent's annual Winterfest holiday celebration returns on Saturday at Town Square Plaza in downtown, next to The Platform Apartments.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kent Parks Department employees Adam Baker
The Kent City Council plans to use extra reserve funds to pay off debt at the city-owned ShoWare Center.

Kent City Council might use extra reserve funds to pay off ShoWare debt

Kent's city budget looks so healthy for this year that the City Council might use $2.7 million of extra reserve money to pay off ShoWare Center operating debt built up since the arena opened in 2009.

The Kent City Council plans to use extra reserve funds to pay off debt at the city-owned ShoWare Center.
The Ruyza Group dancers perform during the Ahiska Turks Friendship Festival at the Kent Event Center on Sunday. Ahiska Turks from Russia celebrated their ninth year in their new homeland with Turkish food

Kent-area community calendar | Dec. 3

Kent Winterfest: 3:30-9 p.m., Dec. 6, Town Square Plaza, downtown Kent. Produced by the Kent Lions and Foundation.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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The Ruyza Group dancers perform during the Ahiska Turks Friendship Festival at the Kent Event Center on Sunday. Ahiska Turks from Russia celebrated their ninth year in their new homeland with Turkish food

State seeks comment about Snoqualmie Corridor Recreation Plan

The Snoqualmie Corridor Recreation Plan, which covers a landscape that sees more than 800,000 outdoor enthusiast visits each year, is open for public comment.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA offers holiday safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to please consider the following fire and life safety tips.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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State report recommends penalties against CenturyLink for statewide 911 outage

State regulatory staff on Tuesday released an investigation report on the six-hour 911 outage that occurred earlier this year, recommending CenturyLink be penalized up to $2.9 million and make improvements to ensure network reliability.­­

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Customers pick out fruit and vegetables at the Kent Farmers Market.

Public Health seeks to raise food vendor fees at Kent, other farmers markets

Food vendors at the Kent Farmers Market and Kent Cornucopia Days could see big jumps in food inspection fees next April under a Public Health - Seattle & King County proposal.

Customers pick out fruit and vegetables at the Kent Farmers Market.
Kent's Emeline Settlemyre makes her debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Emerald Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker' with the Rainier Symphony Ballet Orchestra.

Kent’s Settlemyre to perform in ‘The Nutcracker’

Kent's Emeline Settlemyre makes her debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Emerald Ballet Theatre's eighth annual production of "The Nutcracker" with the Rainier Symphony Ballet Orchestra.

  • Dec 2, 2014
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Kent's Emeline Settlemyre makes her debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Emerald Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker' with the Rainier Symphony Ballet Orchestra.
Celebrate Kent's annual Winterfest on Dec. 6 at Town Square Plaza and Kent Station.

Kent’s Winterfest coming up on Dec. 6

Kent's annual Winterfest holiday celebration returns on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Town Square Plaza in downtown, next to The Platform Apartments.

  • Dec 2, 2014
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Celebrate Kent's annual Winterfest on Dec. 6 at Town Square Plaza and Kent Station.

Woman dies in Kent vehicle fire

A woman died from smoke inhalation during a vehicle fire on Kent's East Hill.

Stage 1 burn back continues for King County

Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.

  • Dec 1, 2014
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Severe weather shelter to open in Kent tonight

In response to cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter Monday night at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S.

  • Dec 1, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 23-29

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

  • Dec 1, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report.
Shea Theodore

T-Birds’ Theodore chosen for Canada’s national junior camp

Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League, has selected Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore to take part in Canada's National Junior Team Sport Chek Selection Camp.

  • Dec 1, 2014
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Shea Theodore
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp shoots as the Chiefs' Markson Bechtold defense during WHL action Sunday.

T-Birds take down Chiefs, 4-1 | WHL

Ryan Gropp scored twice and Sahvan Khaira got his first career goal to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-1 win over the Spokane Chiefs on Sunday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Dec 1, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp shoots as the Chiefs' Markson Bechtold defense during WHL action Sunday.
Kootenay goalie Wyatt Hoflin upends Seattle's Ryan Gropp as he fires a shot during WHL play Saturday night.

Ice give Thunderbirds the cold shoulder, 5-2 | WHL

The Kootenay Ice defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday night, winning 5-2.

  • Nov 30, 2014
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Kootenay goalie Wyatt Hoflin upends Seattle's Ryan Gropp as he fires a shot during WHL play Saturday night.

Kentridge Booster Club offers Green Planet Recycling Fundraiser

The Kentridge Booster Club has organized a Green Planet Recycling Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school's parking lot, 12430 SE 208th St.

  • Nov 29, 2014
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Savant artist Michael Tolleson operates a studio and autistic art mentoring center in the Kent Business Center at 25524 74th Ave S.

Savant artist to paint for charity

Local savant artist Michael Tolleson and Starbucks' new Evenings bistro store in Maple Valley are partnering to provide an evening highlighting the gifts of autism.

  • Nov 29, 2014
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Savant artist Michael Tolleson operates a studio and autistic art mentoring center in the Kent Business Center at 25524 74th Ave S.

T-Birds skate past ‘Tips | WHL

Donovan Neuls, Ethan Bear and Scott Allan scored goals to power the Seattle Thunderbirds past the Everett Silvertips 3-2 Friday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett.

  • Nov 29, 2014
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