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The two millionth guest to enter the ShoWare Center will receive lots of prizes.

Kent’s ShoWare Center soon to honor arena’s two millionth guest

Kent's ShoWare Center officials plan to shower the arena's two millionth guest with plenty of prizes when the customer enters the doors in the next week or so.

  • Nov 12, 2014
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The two millionth guest to enter the ShoWare Center will receive lots of prizes.
The fourth annual Turkey Challenge runs until Nov. 20 to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.

Businesses use Turkey Challenge to raise donations for Kent Food Bank

Kent businesses are banding together to fight hunger on Thanksgiving during Torklift Central’s fourth annual Kent Turkey Challenge.

  • Nov 11, 2014
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The fourth annual Turkey Challenge runs until Nov. 20 to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.
Dion Earl is owner

Lawyers sue Seattle Impact FC owner, league on behalf of former employees

Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against Seattle Impact FC owner Dion Earl as well as the Major Arena Soccer League and its commissioner Kevin Milliken.

Dion Earl is owner

City of Kent plans to continue King County animal services contract

It looks like Kent city officials might extend for another two years an agreement with King County to provide animal services to the city.

Kent Fire Department RFA call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 2-8

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

  • Nov 10, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report.
A Foster Farms turkey rests on a crate next to other pallets of turkeys at the Northwest Harvest Food Bank in Kent.

Special delivery at Northwest Harvest

Northwest Harvest received a delivery of 750 donated turkeys, approximately 13,500 pounds, from Foster Farms on Wednesday.

  • Nov 9, 2014
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A Foster Farms turkey rests on a crate next to other pallets of turkeys at the Northwest Harvest Food Bank in Kent.
Tahoma National Cemetery has organized a program for veterans past and present on Veterans Day

Tahoma National Cemetery presents Veterans Day ceremony

Tahoma National Cemetery celebrates it 17th Veterans Day program with an hour-long ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.

  • Nov 9, 2014
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Tahoma National Cemetery has organized a program for veterans past and present on Veterans Day

T-Birds split first two games on East trip | WHL

The Saskatoon Blades defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 Saturday night at the Credit Union Centre in central Saskatchewan.

  • Nov 9, 2014
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Jury convicts Auburn man of sex trafficking Kent girl

A U.S. District Court jury in Seattle on Friday convicted a 43-year-old Auburn man of sex trafficking, including pimping a 15-year-old girl he met in 2013.

Dinner to help raise money for new Kent Shop with a Cop program

Residents can help support a new Shop with a Cop program in Kent by attending a fundraising dinner from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave S.

Landmarks group to consider Kent’s Mill Creek neighborhood historic status

After several years of action, advocacy, historic house research, tours and more, Kent’s Mill Creek Neighborhood Council is set to make its case for landmark designation for a portion of the historic Mill Creek neighborhood.

  • Nov 7, 2014
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Washington’s child sex trafficking laws among strongest in nation

The state of Washington’s laws pertaining to child sex trafficking were named some of the strongest in the nation, according to a new study by Washington, D.C.-based Shared Hope International.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Winds could hit 20-35 mph in Kent Thursday afternoon

South winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts possibly near 50 mph could hit Kent on Thursday afternoon.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch a train in Kent to Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Seahawks fans can catch train in Kent to Sunday’s game

Seattle Seahawks fans can bypass weekend gridlock by taking Sound Transit's Sounder event trains to the Seahawks 1:25 p.m. game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 9.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch a train in Kent to Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
SMG will continue to operate the ShoWare Center for as many as 10 more years.

Kent’s ShoWare Center operator gets contract extension

The Kent City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night to approve a contract extension with Philadelphia-based SMG to market and operate the city-owned ShoWare Center.

SMG will continue to operate the ShoWare Center for as many as 10 more years.
The city-owned ShoWare Center has lost money each year since it opened in 2009.

Operating losses growing at Kent’s ShoWare Center

It appears Kent's ShoWare Center could be on a record-setting pace for operating losses this year.

The city-owned ShoWare Center has lost money each year since it opened in 2009.
Garbage customers in Kent will pay more next year after the Kent City Council increased the solid waste tax to help pay for street repairs.

Kent City Council approves garbage tax hike

Garbage taxes will go up next year in Kent to help pay for residential street repairs.

Garbage customers in Kent will pay more next year after the Kent City Council increased the solid waste tax to help pay for street repairs.
The American Legion as World War I Doughboys march in last year's Veterans Day Parade in Auburn. The parade returns Saturday.

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 5

Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Nov. 8, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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The American Legion as World War I Doughboys march in last year's Veterans Day Parade in Auburn. The parade returns Saturday.
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp battles for the puck in front of Rebels goalie Rylan Toth.

T-Birds down Rebels in shootout | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday night, getting the win before heading out on a 17-day Eastern Conference road trip.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp battles for the puck in front of Rebels goalie Rylan Toth.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas thanks supporters of the police bond measure for their help during a gathering Tuesday night at Mexico Lindo restaurant.

Bond measure for new Kent Police headquarters coming up short

Kent voters appear to be failing to give the necessary 60 percent bond measure approval to build a new police headquarters.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas thanks supporters of the police bond measure for their help during a gathering Tuesday night at Mexico Lindo restaurant.