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Kent developer plans to build 21 homes on East Hill

A Kent developer received city approval to build 21 homes in the 11500 block of Southeast 240th Street on the East Hill.

  • Oct 10, 2014
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This rendering shows a proposal of the apartments Tarragon plans to build next year at Kent Station

Construction to start next year on Kent Station Apartments

Seattle developer Tarragon plans to start construction in January on a 154-unit apartment complex at the Kent Station shopping center.

This rendering shows a proposal of the apartments Tarragon plans to build next year at Kent Station
John Keawe

Kent-area community calendar | Oct. 8

Tacoma Fall RV Show: Oct. 9-12, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D St. Show hours: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • Oct 9, 2014
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Teresa Allen

K-M kitchen crew, a job well done

Trillium Employment Services, a nonprofit agency based in Auburn, recognized Teresa Allen for her work with developmentally disabled students in the Kent-Meridian High School cafeteria.

Teresa Allen

Kent City Council votes to ban recreational marijuana businesses

The Kent City Council voted 5-2 to keep all recreational marijuana businesses out of town.

Washington Aerospace Scholars program deadlines approaching

Washington Aerospace Scholars is a distance-learning and summer residency program for high school juniors that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, and encourages students to consider careers in these fields.

  • Oct 9, 2014
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Study: district chief’s work not related to student achievement

A recent study suggests that superintendents might not be as crucial to school districts as previously assumed.

Modern cities need good police departments

I spent 42 years in law enforcement; 15 of those years were as your police chief in Kent.

  • Oct 8, 2014
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Chris Barringer

Educational forum set for Kent Library is Saturday

The League of Education Voters and Excel Public Charter Schools co-host a free educational event, "In pursuit of educational equity," Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kent Public Library, 212 2nd Ave. N.

  • Oct 8, 2014
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Chris Barringer

Kent massage student honored

Kent massage student honored Ronda Knebel of Kent has been honored with an academic achievement award from Massage Envy Spa Washington for her accomplishments as a massage student at Cortiva Institute – Federal Way.

  • Oct 8, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent to and from the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Catch Sounder train in Kent to Seahawks game on Sunday

Seattle Seahawks fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit's Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:25 p.m. game this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

  • Oct 8, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent to and from the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Kent City Council committee approves big jump in garbage taxes

The city of Kent's garbage taxes on residents and businesses will jump to 18.3 percent from 7.8 percent under a proposal approved by a City Council committee.

More than 500,000 Washington AT&T Mobility customers may be entitled to restitution

Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a $105 million agreement with AT&T Mobility LLC under which the company agreed to stop allowing unauthorized third-party service charges to be placed on subscribers’ telephone bills.

  • Oct 8, 2014
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Work on Kent traffic calming projects to finally get going

Three Kent neighborhood traffic calming projects are expected to finally get going this fall after problems with city contractors to do the work.

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Kent’s Allegro Performing Arts Academy takes 2 Industry Dance Awards

Kent's Allegro Performing Arts Academy recently took home a pair of Industry Dance Awards, one of only two dance studios in the country to capture two categories.

  • Oct 6, 2014
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At the Industry Dance Awards ceremony were
The scholarship program recognizes one male and one female graduating senior for excellence

WIAA presents third annual Smart Choices Scholarship opportunity

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires have announced the third annual Smart Choices College Scholarship.

  • Oct 6, 2014
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The scholarship program recognizes one male and one female graduating senior for excellence

Green Kent Day is Oct. 25; Kent among 5 cities celebrating restoration

Volunteers are invited to join the Green Kent Partnership (GKP) Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a morning of restoration work and community camaraderie in celebration of the third annual Green Kent Day.

  • Oct 6, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Sept. 29 to Oct. 5

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

  • Oct 6, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
Kelowna's Carter Rigby fires a shot in the Rockets' 6-4 win against the Thunderbirds on ShoWare Center ice Saturday night.

Unbeaten Rockets burn Thunderbirds, 6-4 | WHL

The Kelowna Rockets beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-4 Saturday night in Western Hockey League play at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 5, 2014
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Kelowna's Carter Rigby fires a shot in the Rockets' 6-4 win against the Thunderbirds on ShoWare Center ice Saturday night.
City officials and family members help unveil the Hogan Park archway sign in honor of former mayor Isabel Hogan

Russell Road Sports Complex officially renamed in honor of Kent’s first female mayor

The Russell Road Sports Complex officially was renamed Hogan Park at Russell Road on Saturday in honor of former mayor Isabel Hogan who was a champion of parks, recreation and the arts while in office.

  • Oct 4, 2014
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City officials and family members help unveil the Hogan Park archway sign in honor of former mayor Isabel Hogan