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Kent-area Election 2014 Results Chart

Results of the general election, Kent-area measures and races and state measures.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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Safety tips for when the power goes out | Kent Fire Department RFA

November begins a string of four or five months of windy, stormy weather. During this time, power outages are common throughout the Puget Sound area.

  • Nov 4, 2014
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Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex spends more than $100

Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex needs $400,000 for new irrigation well

The Kent City Council will consider whether to spend $400,000 next year for a new irrigation well at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex spends more than $100

Kent lunch fundraiser to help homeless

Help support local struggling families by attending a lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Golden Steer Steak 'n Rib House, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.

  • Nov 3, 2014
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Kent man faces child porn charges in federal court

A 57-year-old Kent man faces federal charges of two counts of possession of child pornography for allegedly videotaping a young girl in a bathroom at his home.

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Oct. 26-Nov. 1

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

  • Nov 3, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles the Giants' Jackson Houck during WHL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Giants blank Thunderbirds, 1-0 | WHL

The Vancouver Giants defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds, coming away with a 1-0 victory in their first trip to the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

  • Nov 2, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles the Giants' Jackson Houck during WHL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Five Kent-area schools are Schools of Distinction award winners

Covington, Jenkins Creek and Martin Sortun elementaries, Kent Mountain View Academy and Mattson Middle School were named 2014 Schools of Distinction award winners.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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The field competes in the Costume Halloween Fun Run at Kent Station.

Fun and run at Kent Station | SLIDESHOW

Road Runner Sports of Kent sponsored the Costume Halloween Fun Run Wednesday.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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The field competes in the Costume Halloween Fun Run at Kent Station.
Gerardo Peña the crazy clown prisoner

Zombies and other things invade downtown Kent | SLIDESHOW

A gaggle of Kent residents joined together to crawl around to various downton businesses as part of the Kent Downtown Partnership's second annual zombie walk last Saturday.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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Gerardo Peña the crazy clown prisoner
Halloween is on a Friday night this year.

Kent Fire Department RFA offers Halloween safety tips

While out trick-or-treating, keep on the lookout for firefighters from the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority in your neighborhood.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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Halloween is on a Friday night this year.

Prosecutors still reviewing Kent Little League embezzlement case

King County prosecutors continue to review and investigate the alleged embezzlement of more than $200,000 from the Kent Little League by a former treasurer.

Dion Earl

Soccer team owner receives sexual harassment protection order

Dion Earl, owner of Seattle Impact FC, Kent's new professional indoor soccer team, received a sexual harassment protection order from a former Ladies with Impact dance team co-captain in relation to alleged sexual advances Earl made against her and other members on the dance team.

Dion Earl

City of Kent plans tree removal, sidewalk repairs

Protecting public trees from needless removal has always been a priority for the city of Kent, but buckling sidewalks and old age are forcing the removal of some trees.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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Lane Pederson scored two goals to power the Thunderbirds past the Oil Kings in WHL play at the ShoWare Center on Thursday night.

T-Birds drill Oil Kings, 5-2 | WHL

Lane Pederson had two goals Thursday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-2 win over the defending WHL and Memorial Cup champion Edmonton Oil Kings at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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Lane Pederson scored two goals to power the Thunderbirds past the Oil Kings in WHL play at the ShoWare Center on Thursday night.
Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

When you change your clock, change your battery

It is almost that time of year again when we move from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time and adjust our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

New team in place to help Mill Creek Middle School

A new leadership team has arrived at Mill Creek to address the struggling middle school's problems that culminated in a union grievance last year.

Kent Police work the scene of two shooting deaths in August at a Shell station along South 212th Street.

Kent Police overtime costs soar to $120,000-plus per month

The Kent Police Department spends an average of $120,000 to $160,000 in overtime costs each month because it has been unable to keep staffing at a full level as well as unexpected costs from high-profile crimes.

Kent Police work the scene of two shooting deaths in August at a Shell station along South 212th Street.

Threat to Kent-Meridian High School ruled not credible; students could stay home Thursday

Parents of students at Kent-Meridian High School had the option to keep their kids home on Thursday after a report of a potential threat to the school, even though the threat was ruled not credible.

  • Oct 30, 2014
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Center could be our police hub

I suggest the city of Kent remodel the current albatross, the ShoWare Center, and rename it the Kent Law Enforcement Center.

  • Oct 29, 2014
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