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Prosecutors charge Kent man, 61, with molestation of 4-year-old girl

King County prosecutors have charged a 61-year-old Kent man with first-degree child molestation for allegedly touching a 4-year-old girl for sexual gratification.

Award-winning Michael Kaeshammer brings his high-energy piano show of classic and original jazz and boogie woogie music to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center on Friday. See the entertainment listings for more details.

Kent-area community calendar | Sept. 24

Third annual Roostertails and Ales: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27, Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum,5917 S. 196th St., Kent. Beer tasting and Oktoberfest event.

  • Sep 24, 2014
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Award-winning Michael Kaeshammer brings his high-energy piano show of classic and original jazz and boogie woogie music to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center on Friday. See the entertainment listings for more details.

Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent strip mall

Fire crews put out a fire early Wednesday at a strip mall on Kent’s East Hill in the 10600 block of Southeast 240th Street.

Highline College named as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream

Achieving the Dream announced today the recertification of Highline College as an Achieving the Dream Leader College, a national designation awarded to community colleges that commit to improving student success and closing achievement gaps.

  • Sep 24, 2014
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Ken Sharp

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp’s sentencing date continued to Oct. 3

Former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces an Oct. 3 sentencing date on first-degree theft charges after a King County Superior Court judge agreed to continue the court date from Sept. 26.

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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest two gang members in Fred Meyer parking lot | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two men with gang ties, each on warrants, and one for investigation of making a false statement, after spotting the men sitting at separate times in a vehicle in the Fred Meyer parking lot, 10201 S.E. 240th St.

Kent Police Blotter.
The King County Flood Control District oversees Green River levee repairs and plans to initiate a system-wide program.

King County sets public meetings in Auburn, Kent on Green River flood risk reduction work

The King County Flood Control District will host public meetings later this month in Kent and Auburn where a variety of flood protection solutions will be discussed for the lower Green River Valley that satisfy the multiple and often competing federal mandates and legal requirements that apply to levee systems.

The King County Flood Control District oversees Green River levee repairs and plans to initiate a system-wide program.
Local kids sing during the Rainier Youth Choir's Summer Choir Camp Pajama Day.

Rainier Youth Choirs second and third grade orientation today

Second- and third-graders interested in joining Rainier Youth Choirs are invited to attend an orientation with their parents/guardians to learn about a new choir, called Vocina, at 5:30 p.m. today.

  • Sep 22, 2014
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Local kids sing during the Rainier Youth Choir's Summer Choir Camp Pajama Day.

Kent Police arrest 27-year-old man for stabbing at north Kent business

Kent Police arrested a 27-year-old man for investigation of second-degree assault in connection with the stabbing of a co-worker at a north Kent business.

Annual ‘ReLeaf’ event focuses on Kent’s Clark Lake Park

A portion of Clark Lake Park's 130 acres will receive some volunteer attention on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the annual "ReLeaf" event from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.

  • Sep 22, 2014
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Sept. 15-21

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

  • Sep 22, 2014
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
The Kent City Council might raise solid waste utility taxes on customers to help pay for street repairs.

Kent garbage taxes could go up to pay for street repairs

Residents and businesses would pay higher solid waste taxes to help cover street repair costs under a city of Kent proposal.

The Kent City Council might raise solid waste utility taxes on customers to help pay for street repairs.
Proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.

CAToberfest returns Oct. 11

The seventh annual CAToberfest – a celebration of cats – comes to the Maple Valley Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.

  • Sep 21, 2014
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Proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.
The Thunderbirds' Mathew Barzal battles the Silvertips' Cole MacDonald during WHL action Saturday night.

T-Birds stumble to ‘Tips in home opener | WHL

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday night, coming away with a shutout in the 1-0 victory.

  • Sep 21, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Mathew Barzal battles the Silvertips' Cole MacDonald during WHL action Saturday night.

King County developing a Youth Action Plan, and needs your input

Last year, the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously passed legislation calling for the development of a Youth Action Plan that will set the county's priorities for serving its young people, from infants through adults.

  • Sep 21, 2014
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The Greater Kent Historical Society and Kent Museum celebrate the 150th anniversary of the telegraph.

Area historical partners celebrate 150th anniversary of the telegraph

The Greater Kent Historical Society, Kent Museum and historical partners celebrate the 150th anniversary of the telegraph with a series of free programs.

  • Sep 20, 2014
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The Greater Kent Historical Society and Kent Museum celebrate the 150th anniversary of the telegraph.

T-Birds top Winterhawks in season opener | WHL

The line of Ryan Gropp, Mathew Barzal and Keegan Kolesar combined for six points Friday night at the Moda Center in Portland to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks.

  • Sep 20, 2014
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Ex-Kentridge High teacher receives 16 months in jail for sex crimes

A King County Superior Court judge sentenced a former Kentridge High School teacher on Friday to 16 months in jail and 24 months of community supervision for sex crimes with a minor.

The Washington State Patrol.

Two Kent men become Washington State Patrol troopers

Two Kent men were among the 39 Washington State Patrol troopers sworn in on Wednesday in Olympia.

The Washington State Patrol.
Gwen Allen-Carston

KBAC asks for Kent City Councilman’s Thomas resignation over Ferguson shooting comments

The Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) called for the resignation of City Councilman Les Thomas at Tuesday night's council meeting because of comments he made last month about the Ferguson, Missouri shooting death of Michael Brown by a police officer.

Gwen Allen-Carston