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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
  • BY Wire Service
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
Shea Theodore and the T-Birds will make three appearances on Root Sports' Friday Night Ice slate this season

T-Birds to appear three times on Root Sports’ ‘Friday Night Ice’

The Seattle Thunderbirds will have three games broadcast live on Root Sports' "Friday Night Ice" this season.

  • Jan 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Shea Theodore and the T-Birds will make three appearances on Root Sports' Friday Night Ice slate this season
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman kicks door, breaks window after Kent man refuses to let her in house to use bathroom

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she allegedly kicked a screen door and broke a window at a home after a man refused to let her inside to use the bathroom.

Kent Police Blotter.

Number of Kent marijuana business applicants grows to 60

The list of Kent applicants to the state for recreational marijuana business licenses keeps on growing.

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.

Seahawks’ fans from Kent can take special Sounder train to playoff game

Fans can take Sounder trains to one of the biggest Seattle Seahawks games this season.

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Dec. 29-Jan. 4

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

  • Jan 7, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent man charged with stealing $8,500 cash from woman he met online

A 24-year-old Kent man allegedly set up a Bellevue woman he met through an online dating service to steal $8,500 in cash from her for a trip to Las Vegas and a move to Florida.

Barbershop Talks set for the Kent Commons on Jan. 18

The Good Pharaohs in partnership with the Kent Black Action Commission present Barbershop Talks, a men's conference featuring live razor haircuts and shaves from actual barbers in greater Seattle, from 3-7 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Danny Vernon as Elvis

Elvis in the building March 6

Kent Elvis at The Place, featuring snacks, workshops and a Danny Vernon dinner concert, runs 5 to 8 p.m. March 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Danny Vernon as Elvis

Sixth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is Jan. 20; volunteers needed

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday, is Monday, Jan. 20. With schools, city of Kent offices and many businesses closed, Kent Parks is inviting students, scouts, families and others to join the celebration through community service.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Ex-Kentridge High teacher faces court hearing on sex crime charge

A former Kentridge High School teacher faces a King County Superior Court hearing Feb. 4 in Kent on a charge of attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor.