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Candidate filing in King County begins May 12 for 2014 elections

Candidates interested in filing for any of the 95 positions, including numerous Legislature seats, open for election in King County this year may file online or in person May 12-16.

  • May 8, 2014
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Kent-area high schools host first annual K-Day: Leave Your Legacy

Kent School District high schools have united to sponsor K-Day: Leave Your Legacy, an event open to the community on Monday.

  • May 8, 2014
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Kate Khazoyan

Two National Merit Scholars chosen from Kent School District

Kent-Meridian High School senior Kate Khazoyan and Kentridge senior Tracy Tran have won National Merit Scholarships, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this week.

  • May 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kate Khazoyan
Ken Sharp

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp faces May 28 court date for theft charges

Former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp faces a King County Superior Court hearing May 27 for first-degree theft charges.

Ken Sharp

Ex-Kentridge High teacher faces May 20 court hearing for sex crime

A court hearing has been continued again for a former Kentridge High School teacher charged with attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor.

Dr. Paul Phillips examines Aiko Nguyen’s teeth on the SmileMobile mobile dental office at Kent Elementary School on Monday.

Treatment on the go: SmileMobile visits Kent

The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile, which travels the state offering examination to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, was in Kent this week.

  • May 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Dr. Paul Phillips examines Aiko Nguyen’s teeth on the SmileMobile mobile dental office at Kent Elementary School on Monday.
Mark Prothero

Community to celebrate Prothero’s life on Saturday

Community to honor ProtheroA celebration of Mark Prothero's life is Saturday at the Kentwood High School Commons, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington. The open house is from 1 to 5 p.m.

  • May 7, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Mark Prothero
The Kent Valley Ice Centre might have new owners later this year. The facility offers public skating as well as youth hockey.

Kent Valley Ice Centre might get new owner

Kirkland-based Sno-King Ice Arenas could become the new owner of the Kent Valley Ice Centre, which serves numerous youth hockey players and offers recreational skating.

The Kent Valley Ice Centre might have new owners later this year. The facility offers public skating as well as youth hockey.

Kent Parks offers Summer Resident Camp at Waskowitz

Organizers of the Kent Parks Summer Resident Camp at Waskowitz host parent/camper informational meetings – May 14, June 11 and July 9 – from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Kent Commons, 525 4th Avenue N.

  • May 6, 2014
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Kent Fire Department neutralizes jug of acid found in QFC parking lot

The hazardous materials team from the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority used baking soda to neutralize acid in a milk jug that created a vapor cloud at about 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in the QFC store parking lot on the East Hill.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer shoots fleeing bicyclist with Taser | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer shot a fleeing bicyclist with a Taser dart after the man refused to stop during a pursuit.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report April 27 to May 3

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

  • May 5, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Liquor control board issues Kent lottery results for marijuana retail outlets

Kent's first recreational marijuana retail outlets could open someday at two locations along Central Avenue South and another site on South 228th Street.

Students from several school groups listen to a National Guard staff sergeant explain the M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

Hands-on learning with the Washington National Guard | SLIDESHOW

Students from several school districts, including Kent and Federal Way, toured the Kent National Guard Armory on Monday as part of the 1/303 Cavalry Regiment's open house.

Students from several school groups listen to a National Guard staff sergeant explain the M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Song and dance from the Pacific Islands were part of last year's Kent International Festival.

Opportunities available at the Kent International Festival

Are you ready to earn money for your club or association this year? Are you ready to get involved with your community? Then now's the time to get on board with the Kent International Festival.

  • May 2, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Song and dance from the Pacific Islands were part of last year's Kent International Festival.

School board agrees with public on recommended program restorations

The recently passed four-year levy allows the Kent School District School Board an opportunity to restore some programs lost during past budget reductions.

  • May 1, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Students go to work

Community beautifies West Hill park | SLIDESHOW

City of Kent Parks sponsored a community volunteer effort by celebrating Arbor Day at West Fenwick Park on the West Hill last Saturday.

  • May 1, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Students go to work

Parents, teachers raise concerns about disruptive students in classrooms

More than 100 concerned parents and teachers crammed into the Kent School District's bi-monthly meeting April 23 to express their frustration at the district's lack of a solutions for disruptive students in elementary school classrooms.

Mill Creek Middle School students

Mill Creek students design a winning, futuristic high school

A team of Mill Creek Middle School students wasn't expecting to go very far when it started planning a futuristic high school for a major design competition.

Mill Creek Middle School students

Tarragon might add apartment complex to Kent Station

Seattle developer Tarragon might build a four-story apartment complex at Kent Station.