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Kent Station will throw a Halloween party on Oct. 31.

Kids can celebrate Halloween at Kent Station on Oct. 31

Kent Station merchants will pass out tasty treats to little ghosts and goblins between 4 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31.

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Station will throw a Halloween party on Oct. 31.

Highline College Fall Job Fair set for Oct. 30

Meet with more than 50 local employers looking to fill thousands of full-time, part-time and temporary jobs at the Highline College Fall Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 30.

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Chiefs take second game of home-and-home series | WHL

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Wednesday night at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Representatives from local businesses wait for passersby in their booths at the Best of Kent and Taste of Kent expositions Oct. 9 at the ShoWare Center

Kent’s ShoWare Center’s lofty financial losses causes debate among city leaders

After hearing Kent spends about $4.8 million per year to support the financially struggling ShoWare Center, City Councilman Jim Berrios pulled no punches with a pointed question to city staff.

Representatives from local businesses wait for passersby in their booths at the Best of Kent and Taste of Kent expositions Oct. 9 at the ShoWare Center
Dancers perform at the Harrison House birthday party.

Harrison House has a birthday bash for exclusive club | SLIDESHOW

It was a special birthday bash for Harrison House's exclusive nonagenarian club.

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Dancers perform at the Harrison House birthday party.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas shares a tale with children at Sunrise Elementary.

Growing educational program builds relationships at early age

With a turn of a page Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas read a story, engaging a small group of imaginative minds huddled in the corner of a classroom.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas shares a tale with children at Sunrise Elementary.
Holocaust survivor Henry Friedman

Rising from the ashes: Holocaust survivor earns diploma

It was 68 years in the making, but Henry Friedman has finally got his high school diploma.

Holocaust survivor Henry Friedman
The Anomaly Tour featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae with special guests Andy Mineo and DJ Promote perform at the ShoWare Center on Sunday. Order tickets at www.tickets.showarecenter.com.

Kent-area community calendar | Oct. 15

Event, benefits, library, entertainment listings for the Kent area.

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Anomaly Tour featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae with special guests Andy Mineo and DJ Promote perform at the ShoWare Center on Sunday. Order tickets at www.tickets.showarecenter.com.

Roofing contractor takes $850 from Kent customer without doing the work

A Quincy man faces an unregistered contractor charge after he reportedly bilked a Kent homeowner out of $850.

Northwest Harvest staff and volunteers enjoyed pleasant temperatures and excited fans around the gates and in the stadium last Sunday for the annual Seahawks Tackle Hunger event

Northwest Harvest helps tackle hunger with the Seahawks

Kent-based Northwest Harvest teamed up with Delta Air Lines and the Seattle Seahawks to collect a hefty total of food donations for the hungry.

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Northwest Harvest staff and volunteers enjoyed pleasant temperatures and excited fans around the gates and in the stadium last Sunday for the annual Seahawks Tackle Hunger event
The Chiefs' Jason Fram upends the Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp in front of Spokane goalie Garret Hughson during WHL play Tuesday night.

Chiefs outlast Thunderbirds in shootout | WHL

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds on Tuesday night, winning 3-2 in a shootout at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Chiefs' Jason Fram upends the Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp in front of Spokane goalie Garret Hughson during WHL play Tuesday night.

State Supreme Court to review city of Kent medical marijuana case

The ongoing battle between the city of Kent and medical marijuana supporters reached a new high with the state Supreme Court's decision to review a lawsuit against the city.

New Connections of South King County sets fundraising dinner for Oct. 24 in Kent

New Connections of South King County will hold a dinner fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at The Golden Steer Steak N’ Rib House, 23826 104th Ave S.E., in Kent.

  • Oct 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
King County Elections will mail ballots Oct. 15 for the Nov. 4 general election.

King County Elections to mail ballots Oct. 15

King County Elections will mail ballots Wednesday, Oct. 15 to nearly 1.2 million registered voters for the Nov. 4 general election.

  • Oct 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
King County Elections will mail ballots Oct. 15 for the Nov. 4 general election.
Kent Police Blotter.

Two men beat up man at Kent Shell station after he accuses them of littering | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of second-degree assault after they reportedly beat up a man who asked them not to litter after they threw beer cans into a Shell service station parking lot.

Kent Police Blotter.
Scott Allan

T-Birds pick up defenseman in trade | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds have acquired defenseman Scott Allan from the Medicine Hat Tigers for a fifth-round selection in the 2016 Bantam Draft, general manager Russ Farwell announced today.

  • Oct 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Scott Allan
Overpopulation is a serious issue at animal shelters around the nation. Spaying or neutering your pet helps reduce the number of homeless animals.

Fix your kitty for free on National Feral Cat Day

Regional Animal Services, Pasado's Safe Haven, and Community Cat Coalition team up to offer no-cost spaying and neutering on Thursday, Oct. 16.

  • Oct 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Overpopulation is a serious issue at animal shelters around the nation. Spaying or neutering your pet helps reduce the number of homeless animals.
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Oct. 6-11

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

  • Oct 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
The Voters’ Pamphlet

General election Voters’ Pamphlet going out this week

Are you ready to vote in the general election this fall? Make sure to first check your mail for one of the most useful educational tools you can have before you fill out your ballot.

  • Oct 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Voters’ Pamphlet

Kent presents craft bazaar Dec. 5-6

The city of Kent presents a two-day craft bazaar Dec. 5-6 at the Kent Commons Community Center, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Oct 12, 2014
  • BY Wire Service