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Men try their luck at the Lake Meridian Park fishing dock. Kent city officials hope to replace the dock with state and federal grant money.

City of Kent seeks $1 million in grants to replace Lake Meridian Park dock

Kent city officials are trying to obtain $1 million in federal and state grants to help pay to replace the deteriorating swimming and fishing dock at the popular Lake Meridian Park.

Men try their luck at the Lake Meridian Park fishing dock. Kent city officials hope to replace the dock with state and federal grant money.
Check out the Kent Downtown Partnership annual auction on June 6 at the ShoWare Center.

Kent Downtown Partnership to host annual dinner/auction on June 6

The annual dinner/auction for the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) is from 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 6 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Jun 3, 2014
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Check out the Kent Downtown Partnership annual auction on June 6 at the ShoWare Center.
Ken Sharp could face up to 43 months in prison for stealing nearly $300

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp pleads guilty to stealing money from his 93-year-old mother

Former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother nearly one year after Federal Way Police arrested him for investigation of first-degree theft.

Ken Sharp could face up to 43 months in prison for stealing nearly $300
Bring items to the Kent summer recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday

Kent recycling event on June 7

Bring items to the Kent Summer Recycling Event on Saturday, June 7.

  • Jun 3, 2014
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Bring items to the Kent summer recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday

Kent man seriously injured after being hit by vehicle on S.E. 272nd Street

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Friday evening in the 15200 block of Southeast 272nd Street, also known as Kent Kangley Road.

D-Day commemoration flight over Kent is Friday

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Historic Flight Foundation is flying an extremely rare four-plane formation of vintage World War II P-51 Mustangs over Seattle, Kent, Bellevue and more than 30 participating cities on Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m

  • Jun 2, 2014
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A simulated vehicle crash from a previous Gift of Life presentation.

Gift of Life presentation set for Kentwood on Tuesday

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority invites the public to observe a Gift of Life presentation at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Kentwood High School, 25800 164 Ave. SE, Covington.

  • Jun 2, 2014
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A simulated vehicle crash from a previous Gift of Life presentation.

KBAC presents third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 21

The Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) presents the third annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 21, at the Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St, Kent.

  • Jun 2, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report May 25-31

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

  • Jun 2, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Waste facility in Kent settles $180,000 fine

Burlington Environmental LLC has paid $45,000 to the state Department of Ecology as part of an agreement to settle a $180,000 penalty issued in September 2013 for improper dangerous waste management at its facility in Kent.

  • Jun 2, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Police will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday

Kent Police to host community awareness meeting Thursday

The Kent Police Department will host a community awareness meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 on the West Hill at Totem Middle School, 26630 40th Ave S.

The Kent Police will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday
Kent Police display heroin and pistols seized during and after a May 22 arrest in Kent.

Kent Police seize 9 pounds of heroin after drug bust

Kent Police seized nine pounds of heroin worth an estimated street value of $450,000 after detectives arrested a Kent man for reportedly selling the drug to an undercover officer.

Kent Police display heroin and pistols seized during and after a May 22 arrest in Kent.

City of Kent projects slight increase in tax revenue for next 2 years

Kent city financial staff project revenues from taxes and fees to continue to slowly trend up the next two years.

Rainier Youth Choirs’ Bella Voce Choir performed at the State Capitol on March 8.

Rainier Youth Choirs welcomes Martin, offers new choir

Rainier Youth Choirs has introduced Karen Martin as director of its new choir.

  • May 30, 2014
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Rainier Youth Choirs’ Bella Voce Choir performed at the State Capitol on March 8.
PetHub has partnered with Regional Animal Services of King County to help pet owners easily obtain a license for their pets.

Last chance to ‘get digital’ with King County pet licenses

Time is running out for cat and dog owners who want to be on the cutting edge of pet licensing and identification technology.

  • May 29, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
PetHub has partnered with Regional Animal Services of King County to help pet owners easily obtain a license for their pets.
In observance of Memorial Day

Photo of the Week: Day to honor, remember

In observance of Memorial Day, local cemeteries, like Hillcrest Burial Park, displayed flags over graves as the public came out to pay respects to family and friends.

  • May 29, 2014
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In observance of Memorial Day

iGrad principal encourages community input to help quell fighting and bullying

Carol Cleveland has seen her share of problems at schools.

A panel of experts discusses the problems of alcohol and drugs to a small audience last week.

Seminar tackles problems with alcohol, drugs

A discussion about drugs and alcohol can be a difficult discussion between parents and their children.

A panel of experts discusses the problems of alcohol and drugs to a small audience last week.

Kent students chosen Benedictine Scholars at Saint Martin’s University

Kent's Nicolle Saucedo and Katherine Rieger are among 10 incoming Saint Martin's University freshman who have been selected to serve as part of the third cohort of Benedictine Scholars.

  • May 29, 2014
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Volunteers are needed June 7 to help build a trail at the Old Fishing Hole park along Frager Road.

Kent seeks volunteers to build trail at Old Fishing Hole

Volunteers are needed to help create a new trail in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole park, 24945 Frager Road S.

  • May 29, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Volunteers are needed June 7 to help build a trail at the Old Fishing Hole park along Frager Road.