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Kent city officials voice concerns about state’s cleanup plan for Landsburg Mine hazardous waste site

Kent city officials continue to be concerned about how the state Department of Ecology (DOE) plans to handle hazardous waste in a trench above an old coal mine.

Kent seeks volunteers for citywide litter cleanup on May 17

Several organizations will Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent during a citywide event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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King County, Seattle receive $22 million in federal homeless assistance grants

Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $22.7 million have been awarded to the city of Seattle and King County for 2014-2015, making it possible to continue a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum presents season preview Saturday

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its second annual H1 unlimited series season preview program on April 19.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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Phil Lampman

Highline Community College wins top diversity award

Highline Community College was awarded a prestigious Award of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges on Monday for increasing diversity and social equity on campus.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report April 6-12

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

  • Apr 14, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent apartment fire displaces mother, three children

A first-floor Kent apartment fire Monday morning displaced a mother and her three children in the 1600 block of West Smith Street.

Kent public hearing Tuesday about marijuana businesses ban

Tell the Kent City Council what you think about the city's ban against marijuana businesses during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.

Jury convicts Phillip for murder of city of Kent employee Frankel; victim’s father reacts to verdict

A jury on Friday convicted William L. Phillip Jr. of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, an Auburn resident and city of Kent employee.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.

Kent tax preparer indicted for wire fraud, false claims, aggravated identity theft

A Kent tax preparer was arrested Friday morning, following his indictment for a tax fraud scheme in which he falsely claimed tax refunds while victimizing his clients, U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced.

  • Apr 11, 2014
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Kent Phoenix Academy Principal Merrilee Lyle hugs  2013 graduate Brennon Potts at commencement.

Communities In Schools of Kent hosts Breakfast For The Kids on May 22 | VIDEO

Communities In Schools of Kent host its annual fundraising event, Breakfast For The Kids, on May 22 from 7:30 to 9 in the Kent Phoenix Academy gymnasium, 11000 SE 264th St.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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Kent Phoenix Academy Principal Merrilee Lyle hugs  2013 graduate Brennon Potts at commencement.
The Watoto Children's Choir dance to vibrant

African choir entertains, spreads message of hope | SLIDESHOW

With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm – the globally acclaimed Watoto Children's Choir performed at Kent's First Christian Church on Saturday evening.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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The Watoto Children's Choir dance to vibrant
Mack Basil

Kent-area community calendar | April 10

Kent-area listings for benefits, library programming, entertainment and other topics.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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Jeremy Tran

Kent student earns prestigious science scholarship | School briefs

Kent's Jeremy Tran, a chemistry and biochemistry double major at the University of Washington, is a Barry Goldwater Scholar.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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The city of Kent will replace the synthetic turf this summer at the popular Wilson Playfields on the East Hill.

City of Kent to install new $1.7 million turf at Wilson Playfields

The city of Kent this summer will install $1.7 million worth of new synthetic turf on the popular Wilson Playfields baseball, softball and soccer complex.

The city of Kent will replace the synthetic turf this summer at the popular Wilson Playfields on the East Hill.

School board seeks public input about options for program restoration

If you want to have input into how the Kent School District will spend your tax dollars, now is the time.

Sounder trains will run to select Seattle Mariners games this season

Catch Sounder train in Kent to Mariners game on Sunday

Seattle Mariners fans can take Sound Transit's popular game day Sounder trains, which stop in Kent, to select games this season, starting with the game against the Oakland Athletics at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday at Safeco Field.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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Sounder trains will run to select Seattle Mariners games this season

State recognizes Kent as a Tree City USA

The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Kent and 83 other cities in Washington on Wednesday that have been chosen as a Tree City USA.

  • Apr 9, 2014
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Man falls through Kent roof looking for place to sleep | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of malicious mischief after he fell through the roof of a house onto a porch.

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Kent City Council committee approves neighborhood traffic calming funds

A Kent City Council committee unanimously approved funding on Monday for three neighborhood traffic calming programs.