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Salamata Sylla

Kent African hair braider sues state to remain open and free of harassment

Salamata Sylla sat in her Kent business hopeful that a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the state Department of Licensing (DOL) helps keep her African hair braiding shop open.

Salamata Sylla

Church seeks help in honoring its past

As Kent Lutheran Church prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary this fall, a search is under way for extended members of the founding families so they can be property recognized during the festivities.

  • Jun 23, 2014
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All three Rainier Youth Choirs performed the Zambian song

Rainier Youth Choirs wrap up season, prep for New Orleans Tour

The Rainier Youth Choirs' wrapped up with their season with the Time and Travel concert, a family picnic and recognition ceremony, and preparations to attend the Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans.

  • Jun 23, 2014
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All three Rainier Youth Choirs performed the Zambian song
Firefighters work to douse a fire that severely damaged a condo unit in Kent on Saturday. No one was injured in the fire.

Firefighters put out condo fire; no one injured

No one was injured in a condo fire Saturday afternoon in the 1800 block of Maple Lane, Kent.

  • Jun 22, 2014
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Firefighters work to douse a fire that severely damaged a condo unit in Kent on Saturday. No one was injured in the fire.
The event is free and open to the public.

Kent Police present Bike Bonanza on June 28

Kent Police Department Bike Bonanza, featuring a bike adventure course and safety information, runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 in the ShoWare Center parking lot, 625 W. James St.

  • Jun 20, 2014
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The event is free and open to the public.

Kent Senior Activity Center, Stafford Suites host Summer Sock Hop

The Stafford Suites Active Life Program is co-hosting a Rock 'n Roll Summer Sock Hop at the Kent Senior Activity Center's Social Hall on Tuesday, July 15.

  • Jun 20, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces a Sept. 26 sentencing date for stealing nearly $300

Sentencing date rescheduled for ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp on theft charges

A King County Superior Court judge agreed to give ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp more time to come up with restitution before he is sentenced for first-degree theft charges from his 93-year-old mother.

Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces a Sept. 26 sentencing date for stealing nearly $300

Better Business Bureau reports IRS impersonators increasing robocalls

Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington has received several reports of IRS impersonators.

Dr. Robert Haeger helped bring a confident smile to Bianka Anderson.

Haeger Orthodontics donates braces to youth

Haeger Orthodontics is giving smiles back to teens.

  • Jun 19, 2014
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Dr. Robert Haeger helped bring a confident smile to Bianka Anderson.
Amy Nguyen

Kent-area students receive awards | School briefs

Kentridge High School's Amy Nguyen and Kent-Meridian's Kendra Nelson are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation's annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards.

  • Jun 19, 2014
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Amy Nguyen
A sea of  graduates

Off to the ‘real world’ | Class of ’14 | SLIDESHOW

Kent School District graduates and their families filled the corridors, seats and plaza at the ShoWare Center last Saturday for high school commencement ceremonies.

A sea of  graduates
Gwen Allen-Carston

KBAC prepares for Juneteenth celebration in the park

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

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Gwen Allen-Carston
Volunteers from the the Church of God spent March 23 cleaning up Kent’s Central Avenue. Eighty-three volunteers began their work at the intersection of James Street and Central Avenue at noon

Kent stop us: Church members return to clean up streets

The World Mission Society Church of God in South Seattle won't stop until Kent is entirely litter free.

  • Jun 19, 2014
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Volunteers from the the Church of God spent March 23 cleaning up Kent’s Central Avenue. Eighty-three volunteers began their work at the intersection of James Street and Central Avenue at noon

Let voters decide the fate of Par 3 course

My neighbors and I are not in agreement with the apparent decision to sell the Kent (Riverbend) par 3 golf property.

  • Jun 18, 2014
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Union files grievance over conditions at Mill Creek Middle School

The Kent Education Association has filed a formal grievance against Mill Creek Middle school over dangerous disciplinary conditions at the school that have affected students and staff.

Suzanne and Jim Berrios

Golden Steer restaurant to celebrate golden anniversary

The restaurant business can be consuming and challenging, but it also can be fulfilling and rewarding.

Suzanne and Jim Berrios

Washington Traffic Safety Commission to launch ‘Drive High, Get a DUI’ campaign

With marijuana retail stores slated to open in early July, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is launching a campaign to remind those planning on patronizing the new businesses that driving high is illegal.

  • Jun 18, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent must rezone the Riverbend par 3 course it wants to sell in order for a developer to construct a mixed-use project such as condos or a hotel and retail shops.

Kent’s Land Use board considers rezoning par 3 golf course

Jack Ottini remembers when corn and strawberry fields filled the land where the city of Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex par 3 golf course sits next to the Green River.

The city of Kent must rezone the Riverbend par 3 course it wants to sell in order for a developer to construct a mixed-use project such as condos or a hotel and retail shops.
The Kent Fire Department offers tips to avoid dangerous fires at barbecues.

Kent Fire Department offers barbecue safety tips

This weekend temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s and Saturday is the Summer Solstice – meaning it is the start of summer and the longest day of the year.

  • Jun 17, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department offers tips to avoid dangerous fires at barbecues.

Kent School District to serve up free summer lunches for children

Kent School District (KSD) Nutrition Services is sponsoring free summer lunches for all children ages 18 and under, starting the week of June 23 and running through Aug. 14.

  • Jun 16, 2014
  • BY Wire Service