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City parks planner Brian Levenhagen stands on the new synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields on the East Hill. The city spent $1.8 million to replace the old turf. The city of Kent will dedicate the new multi-use turf fields at Wilson Playfields during an official reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday

Kent-area community calendar | Aug. 27

Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 27, Town Square Plaza Park, corner of Second and Smith.

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
City parks planner Brian Levenhagen stands on the new synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields on the East Hill. The city spent $1.8 million to replace the old turf. The city of Kent will dedicate the new multi-use turf fields at Wilson Playfields during an official reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday
Fiery omen: A smoke plume

Near the front lines: getting a close look at firefighting

Through a series of interesting circumstances I found myself sitting in a military Humvee-ambulance on the black zone of the Carlton Complex Fire.

Fiery omen: A smoke plume
Leora Schwitters

Rainier Youth Choirs founder recognized; new singers sought

Leora Schwitters, artistic director and founder of Rainier Youth Choirs, recently was presented the Washington American Choral Directors Association (WA-ACDA) Leadership and Service Award for 2014.

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Leora Schwitters
The Sparkle Effect supports schools in efforts to implement cheer squads for students with disabilities to participate with typically developing peers.

The Sparkle Effect creates opportunities for differently-abled cheerleaders

The Kent School District has a cheer squad that includes students with disabilities.

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Sparkle Effect supports schools in efforts to implement cheer squads for students with disabilities to participate with typically developing peers.
Motorists are asked to be cautious as children return to area schools this week.

Back to school means being more aware

This week will see many kids in the state return to school. The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks everyone to do what they can to keep our children safe.

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Motorists are asked to be cautious as children return to area schools this week.

Couple sentenced for killing Kent woman

Two parties responsible for the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman, who was found in the trunk of her burned car near Black Diamond, have been sentenced to prison.

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Unusual odor forces hotel evacuation

A six-story SeaTac hotel in the 18400 block of International Boulevard was evacuated Monday afternoon after employees and guests complained of a "chemical" odor on the fourth floor, which caused respiratory distress and coughing.

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
A memorial emerges for David Christianson

Police continue investigation into deadly shooting at Kent gas station

Employees stood shocked, subdued in front of a Kent Shell gas station early Friday morning. They paused in silence, glancing at a flower- and photo-embraced memorial for 52-year-old David Christianson and 20-year-old Carlos Gonzalez, the two men killed in Wednesday's shooting.

A memorial emerges for David Christianson
Proceeds from the Kent Friends of the Library's book sale support programming.

Kent Friends of the Library presents book sale Sept. 12-14

Kent Friends of the Library holds its annual book sale Sept. 12-14 at the regional library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent.

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Proceeds from the Kent Friends of the Library's book sale support programming.
Lauren Baumann

Seattle Impact FC announces co-captains for dance team

Lauren Baumann and Elizabeth Buslon have been named co-captains of the Seattle Impact FC's dance team, Ladies with Impact.

  • Aug 22, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Lauren Baumann

Couple disputes incident that led to Kent Police shootout, death

Tim Blake and Nichon Greene say what they saw at a hotel parking lot prior to the July 20 shooting death of a man by five officers doesn't match up with what Kent Police reported.

Kent Police arrested a Burien man for shooting two Shell store employees on Wednesday at the corner of South 212th Street and 64th Avenue South.

Burien man claims he shot to death Shell employees because of ‘disrespect’

A Burien man, whom Kent Police arrested for investigation of killing two men at a Kent Shell service station, reportedly claims he fired the shots because of "disrespect."

Kent Police arrested a Burien man for shooting two Shell store employees on Wednesday at the corner of South 212th Street and 64th Avenue South.
Renton's Mike Dire shows off his restored and customized 1928 Model A Ford pickup at the 27th annual All Ford and Mustang Roundup Car Show at Bowen Scarff Ford-Lincoln in Kent last Saturday.

Bowen Scarff’s car show sparkles for enthusiasts, charity | SLIDESHOW

It was paradise for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lovers.

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Renton's Mike Dire shows off his restored and customized 1928 Model A Ford pickup at the 27th annual All Ford and Mustang Roundup Car Show at Bowen Scarff Ford-Lincoln in Kent last Saturday.

School officials explore the possibility of renaming Kent-Meridian

Kent-Meridian staff are exploring the idea of renaming the flagship high school with a modifier: international.

Kent Police investigate the Wednesday morning shooting that resulted in the death of two Shell store employees.

Kent Police arrest man in connection with Shell station shooting deaths

Kent Police arrested a 29-year-old man Wednesday night in connection with the shooting death of two men early in the morning in the Shell service station parking lot at South 212th Street and 64th Avenue South.

Kent Police investigate the Wednesday morning shooting that resulted in the death of two Shell store employees.

Booting tenants is not right

Re: "Kent couple loses apartment eviction battle; must move" (Kent Reporter, Aug. 15). When I read this article I wanted to call the tenants and give them free advice.

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Ed LaCrosse and volunteers help maintain the grounds

Community celebrates Experience Historical Kent Day | SLIDESHOW

History came to life in the greater Kent community last weekend. Such an opportunity brought a smile to Ed LaCrosse.

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Ed LaCrosse and volunteers help maintain the grounds
Two men were shot to death at about 8:40 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of the Shell gas station on South 212th Street.

Kent Police detain two men in connection with South 212th shooting deaths | Update

Kent Police, as of late Wednesday afternoon, had detained two men and impounded two vehicles, in connection with a shooting that killed two men at about 8:40 a.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at the southwest corner of South 212th Street and 64th Avenue South.

Two men were shot to death at about 8:40 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of the Shell gas station on South 212th Street.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers bust Oregon man for street racing | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested an Oregon man for investigation of racing after breaking up an estimated 50 vehicles gathered to speed up and down 54th Avenue South in one-on-one drag races.

Kent Police Blotter.
Emilie Lorraine Zangara

Kent Police locate missing, vulnerable woman who is no longer in danger | Update

A missing and vulnerable 38-year-old mentally delayed woman has been found and is no longer considered endangered

  • Aug 19, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Emilie Lorraine Zangara