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Ken Sharp

Court date continued again for Kent City Councilman Sharp

Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp had his latest court date for first-degree theft charges continued to Feb. 19.

Ken Sharp
Dave Upthegrove

Upthegrove appointed to Sound Transit Board

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously appointed County Councilman Dave Upthegrove on Monday to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.

Dave Upthegrove

Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatally stabbing ex-girlfriend

Scottye Miller, 31, was sentenced Friday afternoon to an exceptional sentence of 50 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in her Auburn apartment in 2012.

  • Jan 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Jan. 5-11

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

  • Jan 13, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Prospective Kent marijuana business owners speak before City Council

The Kent City Council and two prospective Kent recreational marijuana business owners participated in a spirited debate in connection with the city's ban against such businesses.

Firefighters douse kitchen fire in Covington

Unattended cooking caused a kitchen fire in the 24700 block of 184 Place Southeast at 3:36 p.m. Saturday, the Kent Fire Department reported.

  • Jan 12, 2014
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Roberts Lipsbergs and Sam McKechnie celebrate a goal in the Thunderbirds' win over the Chiefs.

T-Birds down Chiefs in OT for third straight win | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds skated past the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 in overtime Saturday night at the ShoWare Center for their third straight win, improving to 25-14-2-3 on the WHL season.

  • Jan 12, 2014
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Roberts Lipsbergs and Sam McKechnie celebrate a goal in the Thunderbirds' win over the Chiefs.
Reporter staff show their Seahawks pride on Blue Friday.

Reporter staff support the Hawks on Blue Friday

Employees of the Kent Reporter, Auburn Reporter and Renton Reporter show their support for the Seahawks on Blue Friday outside of the company's Kent office. Go Hawks!

  • Jan 10, 2014
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Reporter staff show their Seahawks pride on Blue Friday.
Kent Police were part of a countywide DUI crackdown.

Officers make 656 DUI arrests during crackdown in King County

Law enforcement officers in King County arrested 656 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) during a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1.

Kent Police were part of a countywide DUI crackdown.

United Way free tax sites open in Kent and King County on Jan. 14

United Way of King County offers free tax preparation at 19 locations in King County, including Kent, with sites opening on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

  • Jan 10, 2014
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Mike Buckingham died Jan. 2 from his battle with cancer. He was an active participant in Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving.

Mike Buckingham dies from cancer; longtime Kent Fire, Kent Police supporter

The Kent Fire Department posted the following notice on its Facebook page about the death of Mike Buckingham, 61, of Enumclaw, who spent years with the Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving:

Mike Buckingham died Jan. 2 from his battle with cancer. He was an active participant in Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke takes her oath of office Tuesday

Kent Mayor Cooke seeks new chief administrative officer; says third term will be her last

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke said she will begin a search for a new chief administrative officer (CAO).

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke takes her oath of office Tuesday
Green River Community College students

GRCC programs help students get a new start at education

When Angela "Spunky" Robinson's mother and uncle died in 2000, she couldn't remain in her home state of South Carolina and left on a cross country trip, arriving in Federal Way in 2007.

Green River Community College students
Kent teens can participate in a cultural exchange program with Yangzhou

Kent Sister City group seeks teens for cultural exchange with China

The Kent-Yangzhou Sister City Committee is offering greater Kent area teens the opportunity to participate in its annual Youth Ambassador cultural exchange program with Yangzhou, China.

  • Jan 9, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent teens can participate in a cultural exchange program with Yangzhou

Voter registration deadlines approaching for special election

Be sure you're ready to vote in the Feb. 11 special election by updating your voter registration if you've changed your name or address. If you're not yet registered to vote, now is a good time.

  • Jan 9, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins.

Kent Councilman Higgins elected to Sound City Association board

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins has been elected to the 2014 Board of Directors of the Sound City Association (SCA), which represents 36 cities in King County and provides a regional voice for nearly one million people.

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins.
Ken Sharp

Sharp takes Kent City Council seat with theft charges looming

Ken Sharp took an oath of office Tuesday night to begin his four-year term on the Kent City Council under the shadow of facing seven counts of first-degree theft charges.

Ken Sharp
Dana Ralph will serve as Kent City Council president the next two years.

Dana Ralph chosen as new Kent City Council president

The Kent City Council unanimously voted for its new council president Tuesday at its first meeting of the new year.

  • Jan 8, 2014
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Dana Ralph will serve as Kent City Council president the next two years.

Kent School District presents Tech Expo at ShoWare Center on Jan. 14

The Kent School District presents its annual Tech Expo from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Jan 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell

Murray, Cantwell show their Seahawks support in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., showed their Seahawks' spirit when they waved a 12th Man flag Wednesday in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

  • Jan 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell