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Kent students learn new moves in basic ballet | SLIDESHOW

Students at Emerald Park Elementary discovered the art, expression and athleticism of ballet last week.

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Public invited to Block Watch 101 class on April 2

The Kent Police Community Education Unit and Neighborhood Response Team invites the public to attend a Block Watch 101 class on Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S.

  • Mar 26, 2014
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Kent man nominated for Seattle CityClub award

Every March the Seattle CityClub accepts nominations for its Jefferson Awards, which honor "unsung heroes" in communities around the state.

  • Mar 26, 2014
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Kentlake student Shelby Greget throws up hand signs during a performance at We Day Seattle

We Day inspires Kent students

Kent School District students joined 15,000 other young adults at We Day Seattle at KeyArena last Friday.

Kentlake student Shelby Greget throws up hand signs during a performance at We Day Seattle
A multiple vehicle crash has blocked southbound Interstate 5 Tuesday afternoon just south of Kent Des Moines Road in Kent.

Crashes block I-5 southbound Tuesday in Kent | Update

Eighteen vehicles involved in five separate collisions along Interstate 5 southbound in Kent caused four of the five southbound lanes to be blocked for about an hour Tuesday afternoon.

A multiple vehicle crash has blocked southbound Interstate 5 Tuesday afternoon just south of Kent Des Moines Road in Kent.

Hosts needed for youth leaders from around the world

The World Affairs Council is seeking globally minded families and individuals in the greater Seattle area to provide a home stay this summer for one or two weeks for Youth Leaders from Iraq, Mexico, China, the Middle East and North Africa.

  • Mar 26, 2014
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Kent officer finds numerous violations beyond defective brake light | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer pulled over a Toyota pickup for a defective rear brake light and soon found out the driver was missing much more than a light as he had no valid operator's license, no registration and no proof of insurance.

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Scott Eansor celebrates one of his two goals in the Thunderbirds'  Game 3 win against the Silvertips.

T-Birds stop ‘Tips in OT, take commanding 3-0 series lead | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series.

  • Mar 26, 2014
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Scott Eansor celebrates one of his two goals in the Thunderbirds'  Game 3 win against the Silvertips.
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King County Council honors Kentridge’s Tran for her perfection

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday recognized Tracy Tran of Kentridge High School for recording a perfect score on her advanced placement calculus test. Her perfect score is one of only eight in the world.

  • Mar 26, 2014
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A Sounder train arrives in downtown Kent.

Kent Fire Department issues safety tips about trains and pedestrians

All too frequently stories in the paper or on the news are about a pedestrian who has been struck by a train and killed or seriously injured. And then we ask ourselves, how can that happen?

  • Mar 25, 2014
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A Sounder train arrives in downtown Kent.
Taran Kozun makes one of his 26 saves in Seattle's 3-1 victory over Everett on Sunday to give the Thunderbirds a 2-0 series lead

T-Birds’ Kozun wins third Goaltender of the Week honor

The Seattle Thunderbirds' Taran Kozun is the Vaughn Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the first week of playoff action ending March 23.

  • Mar 25, 2014
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Taran Kozun makes one of his 26 saves in Seattle's 3-1 victory over Everett on Sunday to give the Thunderbirds a 2-0 series lead

Developer plans to build 30 homes in Kent; public hearing set

A public hearing about a proposal to build 30 single-family homes in the 24400 block of 98th Avenue South is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Kent City Hall. 220 Fourth Ave. S.

GRCC President Eileen Ely cheers after she uses a backhoe to break ground for the new trades building. Construction will begin soon on the building and is expected to be completed in 2015.

Green River building a future with new complex

Green River Community College's industrial technology buildings are slightly deficient after 50 years.

GRCC President Eileen Ely cheers after she uses a backhoe to break ground for the new trades building. Construction will begin soon on the building and is expected to be completed in 2015.
Ken Sharp

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp due in court April 2

Ex-Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp had a court hearing on his first-degree theft charges continued to April 2.

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The event raise funds and awareness for Kent Youth and Family Services.

Join the Jeans to Work benefit for KYFS

This year, gather your workplace and participate in the third annual Jeans to Work for KYFS on April 4.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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The event raise funds and awareness for Kent Youth and Family Services.
A total of 83 volunteers turned out to clean up Kent's Central Avenue on Sunday. The Kent project was part of the 2405th Worldwide Environmental Cleanup Campaign of the World Mission Society Church of God.

Volunteers celebrate successful Central Avenue cleanup campaign

A festive chant greeted a parade of passing motorists as they honked in support of 83 volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God on Sunday afternoon.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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A total of 83 volunteers turned out to clean up Kent's Central Avenue on Sunday. The Kent project was part of the 2405th Worldwide Environmental Cleanup Campaign of the World Mission Society Church of God.

Fire burns downtown Kent shed

Fire destroyed a shed at an abandoned downtown Kent home Sunday evening near East Willis Street and Railroad Avenue South.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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Kent-area students participate in Phase One of Washington Aerospace Scholars program

Kent-area high school students recently completed Phase One of the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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The WAS program
The Thunderbirds' Russell Maxwell

Thunderbirds stop Silvertips, take 2-0 series lead | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 3-1 on Sunday night at Comcast Arena to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Hockey League playoff series.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Russell Maxwell
The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov delivers a pass during Game 1 action at the ShoWare Center.

T-Birds grind out Game 1 victory | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Everett Silvertips 2-1 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Hockey League playoff series.

  • Mar 23, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov delivers a pass during Game 1 action at the ShoWare Center.