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Senior Services recently introduced the new van service for seniors 55 years of age and older and people with disabilities of all ages.

Hyde Shuttles seek volunteer drivers through campaign

The Hyde Shuttles provide valuable transportation for local seniors and folks with disabilities throughout King County, and the program is in great need of volunteer shuttle drivers near Kent.

  • Nov 26, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Senior Services recently introduced the new van service for seniors 55 years of age and older and people with disabilities of all ages.
The city of Kent plans to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail to make a loop trail.

Kent wants public input about Valley Loop Trail

Efforts to create a unique loop trail experience in Kent continue as city parks planners have identified five potential loop routes using the Green River and Interurban Trails.

  • Nov 26, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent plans to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail to make a loop trail.
Sound Publishing's regional press center in Everett will be busy preparing and delivering 42 local publications filled with holiday inserts.

Sound Publishing is ready for its biggest Black Friday ever | VIDEO

Sound Publishing is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving and Black Friday week, delivering 10 million holiday savings inserts to readers in the greater Puget Sound area.

  • Nov 26, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sound Publishing's regional press center in Everett will be busy preparing and delivering 42 local publications filled with holiday inserts.
Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department offers holiday safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips to help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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Kent Fire Department.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for assaulting stepdaughter over cellphone dispute | Police Blotter

A Kent man, who called 911 to report his stepdaughter had slapped him during a dispute, ended up going to jail for investigation of fourth-degree assault when he tried to push the woman out of his house.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent School Board awarded distinguished honor

The Kent School Board was named a board of Distinction for the Third Consecutive Year

  • Nov 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 17-23

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

  • Nov 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent firefighters extinguish Covington house fire

Kent firefighters responded to a Covington house fire that displaced a family of six at about 9 p.m. Sunday night in the 26400 block of 183rd Avenue Southeast.

  • Nov 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Donation barrels will be located at both Dog Spaw 2 Hour Groom's salons: 23914 SE Kent Kangley Road

Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms organizes Holiday Pet Food Drive

Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms host its inaugural Holiday Pet Food Drive. All donations received benefit the Seattle Humane Society's senior/low income program.

  • Nov 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Donation barrels will be located at both Dog Spaw 2 Hour Groom's salons: 23914 SE Kent Kangley Road
The Winterhawks’ Nicolas Petan

T-Birds outlast Winterhawks in overtime, 5-4 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks at the ShoWare Center Saturday night, winning 5-4 in overtime. The win gives Seattle six points in their last five games and puts their record to 13-9-1-3. The overtime loss drops Portland to 18-5-2-1.

  • Nov 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Winterhawks’ Nicolas Petan
Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas.

Kent School District’s Vargas named state Superintendent of the Year

Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas of the Kent School District (KSD) was named Friday the 2014 Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA).

  • Nov 22, 2013
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Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas.

Kent City Council adopts downtown zoning plan to bring in more residents, businesses

The Kent City Council approved a downtown development plan designed to bring in more residents and businesses over the next decade.

King County offers text message service for health insurance information

King County residents can text King + a ZIP code to 468311 and Public Health – Seattle & King County's new text messaging program will send information about upcoming health insurance enrollment events customized to that ZIP code.

  • Nov 22, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The memorial walk: Visitors to Teagan McGinnis’s memorial service pass by objects from his childhood and time in school

Saying goodbye to a teen who had a zest for life

A gray, overcast sky and soft rainfall set the mood last Friday, Nov. 15 for the memorial service of an American teenager.

The memorial walk: Visitors to Teagan McGinnis’s memorial service pass by objects from his childhood and time in school

Soroptimists of Kent organize Coat and Warm Clothing Drive

The Soroptimist International of Kent is holding its annual Coat and Warm Clothing Drive through Dec. 6 to benefit homeless students and families identified by the Kent School District.

  • Nov 22, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Karen Keiser

Sens. Keiser, Orwall schedule telephone town hall for 33rd District

Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent) and Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) host a telephone town hall for 33rd Legislative District residents from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3.

  • Nov 21, 2013
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Sen. Karen Keiser
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.

Kent looks for new steps to stop illegal street racing

The city of Kent's going to try to find new methods to stop illegal street racing.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.
Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.

Kent City Council approves recreational marijuana ban

The Kent City Council told businessman Chris Kealy to take his potential 102 jobs and shove them.

Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.
Ranjit Teji

Photo of the Week: Good times | SLIDESHOW

The Kent community came together for the Hindu Diwali celebration at the Golden Indian Curry House in Kent last Saturday night.

  • Nov 20, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Ranjit Teji

State receives 585 marijuana business license applications

The Washington State Department of Revenue announced it has received 585 completed applications submitted online for marijuana business licenses since Monday, Nov. 18.

  • Nov 20, 2013
  • BY Wire Service