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Dinner to help raise money for new Kent Shop with a Cop program

Residents can help support a new Shop with a Cop program in Kent by attending a fundraising dinner from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave S.

Landmarks group to consider Kent’s Mill Creek neighborhood historic status

After several years of action, advocacy, historic house research, tours and more, Kent’s Mill Creek Neighborhood Council is set to make its case for landmark designation for a portion of the historic Mill Creek neighborhood.

  • Nov 7, 2014
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Washington’s child sex trafficking laws among strongest in nation

The state of Washington’s laws pertaining to child sex trafficking were named some of the strongest in the nation, according to a new study by Washington, D.C.-based Shared Hope International.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Winds could hit 20-35 mph in Kent Thursday afternoon

South winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts possibly near 50 mph could hit Kent on Thursday afternoon.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch a train in Kent to Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Seahawks fans can catch train in Kent to Sunday’s game

Seattle Seahawks fans can bypass weekend gridlock by taking Sound Transit's Sounder event trains to the Seahawks 1:25 p.m. game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 9.

  • Nov 6, 2014
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Seahawks fans can catch a train in Kent to Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
SMG will continue to operate the ShoWare Center for as many as 10 more years.

Kent’s ShoWare Center operator gets contract extension

The Kent City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night to approve a contract extension with Philadelphia-based SMG to market and operate the city-owned ShoWare Center.

SMG will continue to operate the ShoWare Center for as many as 10 more years.
The city-owned ShoWare Center has lost money each year since it opened in 2009.

Operating losses growing at Kent’s ShoWare Center

It appears Kent's ShoWare Center could be on a record-setting pace for operating losses this year.

The city-owned ShoWare Center has lost money each year since it opened in 2009.
Garbage customers in Kent will pay more next year after the Kent City Council increased the solid waste tax to help pay for street repairs.

Kent City Council approves garbage tax hike

Garbage taxes will go up next year in Kent to help pay for residential street repairs.

Garbage customers in Kent will pay more next year after the Kent City Council increased the solid waste tax to help pay for street repairs.
The American Legion as World War I Doughboys march in last year's Veterans Day Parade in Auburn. The parade returns Saturday.

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 5

Remembrance Ceremony and Lighting of the Flame: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Nov. 8, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass the ceremony.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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The American Legion as World War I Doughboys march in last year's Veterans Day Parade in Auburn. The parade returns Saturday.
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp battles for the puck in front of Rebels goalie Rylan Toth.

T-Birds down Rebels in shootout | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Red Deer Rebels 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday night, getting the win before heading out on a 17-day Eastern Conference road trip.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp battles for the puck in front of Rebels goalie Rylan Toth.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas thanks supporters of the police bond measure for their help during a gathering Tuesday night at Mexico Lindo restaurant.

Bond measure for new Kent Police headquarters coming up short

Kent voters appear to be failing to give the necessary 60 percent bond measure approval to build a new police headquarters.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas thanks supporters of the police bond measure for their help during a gathering Tuesday night at Mexico Lindo restaurant.

Kent-area Election 2014 Results Chart

Results of the general election, Kent-area measures and races and state measures.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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Safety tips for when the power goes out | Kent Fire Department RFA

November begins a string of four or five months of windy, stormy weather. During this time, power outages are common throughout the Puget Sound area.

  • Nov 4, 2014
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Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex spends more than $100

Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex needs $400,000 for new irrigation well

The Kent City Council will consider whether to spend $400,000 next year for a new irrigation well at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex spends more than $100

Kent lunch fundraiser to help homeless

Help support local struggling families by attending a lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Golden Steer Steak 'n Rib House, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.

  • Nov 3, 2014
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Kent man faces child porn charges in federal court

A 57-year-old Kent man faces federal charges of two counts of possession of child pornography for allegedly videotaping a young girl in a bathroom at his home.

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Oct. 26-Nov. 1

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

  • Nov 3, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles the Giants' Jackson Houck during WHL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Giants blank Thunderbirds, 1-0 | WHL

The Vancouver Giants defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds, coming away with a 1-0 victory in their first trip to the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

  • Nov 2, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles the Giants' Jackson Houck during WHL action at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

Five Kent-area schools are Schools of Distinction award winners

Covington, Jenkins Creek and Martin Sortun elementaries, Kent Mountain View Academy and Mattson Middle School were named 2014 Schools of Distinction award winners.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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The field competes in the Costume Halloween Fun Run at Kent Station.

Fun and run at Kent Station | SLIDESHOW

Road Runner Sports of Kent sponsored the Costume Halloween Fun Run Wednesday.

  • Oct 31, 2014
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The field competes in the Costume Halloween Fun Run at Kent Station.