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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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John Keawe
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
  • BY Wire Service
Seahawks fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent to and from the game against the Dallas Cowboys.