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Find out about potential light rail routes to Kent and Federal Way at a Sound Transit open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday

Sound Transit to host light rail open house July 31 about Kent extension

Sound Transit will have an open house on Thursday, July 31 about extending light rail to Kent/Des Moines by 2023 with plans to reach Federal Way when more funding is secured.

Find out about potential light rail routes to Kent and Federal Way at a Sound Transit open house from 3-6 p.m. Thursday
Roads could get wet and slick if rain hits on Wednesday in Kent as predicted.

Rain could make Kent roads slick Wednesday

Kent drivers could experience slick roads on Wednesday if rain finally strikes the area as predicted.

  • Jul 22, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Roads could get wet and slick if rain hits on Wednesday in Kent as predicted.

Kent Police investigate West Hill killing of woman; suspect turns himself in

Kent Police are investigating an apparent domestic violence killing on the West Hill of a 39-year-old woman found dead in her car at a Park & Ride lot on Military Road South.

Kent officers involved in shooting treated and released at hospital; victim identified

The four Kent Police officers injured in Sunday's shooting and explosion along 86th Avenue South each were treated and released later on Sunday at Valley Medical Center in Renton.

Kent Old Timers 25th reunion on Aug. 10

The annual Kent Old Timers Greater Community Reunion will run from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

The King County Council approved some Metro Transit service cuts on Monday but delayed other cuts.

King County Council approves Metro Transit service reductions compromise

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved on Monday a compromise plan to move forward with certain bus service reductions for Metro.

  • Jul 21, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The King County Council approved some Metro Transit service cuts on Monday but delayed other cuts.
Kent author Greg Michaels won a Pacific Northwest Writers Association award for his book 'The Secrets of Casanova.'

Kent author wins PNWA’s Nancy Pearl Award for ‘The Secrets of Casanova’

Kent author Greg Michaels won the 2014 Nancy Pearl Award for Best Traditional Book for "The Secrets of Casanova."

  • Jul 21, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent author Greg Michaels won a Pacific Northwest Writers Association award for his book 'The Secrets of Casanova.'

Suspected bomb on Metro bus in Kent turns out to be fake left from training exercise

Life is returning back to normal Monday on Kent's East Hill after the suspected bomb on a Metro Transit bus turned out to be a training device.

Moody’s predicts slow marijuana sales in state but little impact to credit rating

Moody’s Investors Service says legalized recreational marijuana sales in the state of Washington could fall well short of projections in their first year.

Gunfire between Kent Police and a suspect on Sunday punctured a propane tank at Signature Landscaping Services

Suspect killed, 4 police officers hurt in shootout, explosion

A suspect was killed and four Kent Police officers were injured in a Sunday afternoon shootout and explosion, authorities said.

Gunfire between Kent Police and a suspect on Sunday punctured a propane tank at Signature Landscaping Services

Kent Evening Toast Masters hosts open house is July 29

Kent Evening Toast Masters hosts an open house on Tuesday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St.

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Woman charged with attempted murder for shooting Kent man | Update

A 24-year-old Tacoma woman has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after she allegedly shot a Kent man in the face on Tuesday just outside of a Panther Lake Starbucks.

Kent could get $350,000 per year from retail marijuana sales taxes

The city of Kent could get an estimated $350,000 per year in sales tax revenue if it allowed three recreational marijuana stores to operate.

Kent seeks applicants to serve on new Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Kent leaders hope a new volunteer panel will provide a formal platform for input about the strategic planning efforts that influence Kent’s parks and recreation system.

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Woman reportedly claims she shot Kent man because he raped her

The Tacoma woman who allegedly shot and injured a Kent man Tuesday outside a Panther Lake Starbucks reportedly told her mother she shot the man because he had raped her.

Man sentenced for scamming Kent, other homeowners on improvement projects

A 44-year-old Seattle man received a 30-day jail sentence for scamming homeowners, including a Kent resident, who paid him thousands of dollars for home improvement projects that he never finished.

The city of Kent might sell its Riverbend par 3 golf course to a developer to get rid of golf course debt and pay for improvements to the 18-hole course.

Public hearing for Kent’s par 3 property rezone on July 28

Residents can tee up their comments and let the city of Kent know what they think of the proposal to rezone the Riverbend Golf Complex par 3 course property in order to sell it to a developer.

The city of Kent might sell its Riverbend par 3 golf course to a developer to get rid of golf course debt and pay for improvements to the 18-hole course.
Show of solidarity: Kent Rotary Club members and guests had their heads shaven to support fellow Rotarian

Bold, bald, unified: Rotary Club joins fight against cancer

Members of the Rotary Club of Kent demonstrated Tuesday their support for one of their own.

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Show of solidarity: Kent Rotary Club members and guests had their heads shaven to support fellow Rotarian
Kent Police are looking for this man

Kent Police seek public help with identifying robbery suspect

Kent Police Detectives are looking for a man suspected in a strong arm robbery July 7.

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police are looking for this man
Author Sue Brockett has teamed up with illustrator Mike LaFond to create The Friendly Bus Series.

From a tune to a tale: author connects with kids

It began as a jingle and wound up being the impetus for a children's Christian book series.

Author Sue Brockett has teamed up with illustrator Mike LaFond to create The Friendly Bus Series.