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Sound Transit's Long-Range Plan will be updated again to reflect public priorities and take into account land use plans and growth projections.

Sound Transit seeks input on long-range expansion options for regional transit

Where should regional high-capacity transit services go next following the completion of currently funded projects in 2023? Starting today, community members can help shape the regional transit system's future by participating in Sound Transit's Long-Range Plan update.

  • Nov 2, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sound Transit's Long-Range Plan will be updated again to reflect public priorities and take into account land use plans and growth projections.
Chatelaine dancers perform Oct. 25 at French Field

Kentridge’s Chatelaines continue tradition of excellence

Hard work and consistency can pay off, especially after 30 years of dedication to excellence in a program.

Chatelaine dancers perform Oct. 25 at French Field

Winterhawks trip T-Birds, 5-2 | WHL

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Nov 2, 2013
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Scouts to celebrate A Century of Honor

In commemoration of its 100-year affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents A Century of Honor at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the church's Kent Stake Center, 12817 SE 256th St., Kent.

  • Nov 1, 2013
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Kent-Meridian to host bilingual workshop for Latino students

A ¡La Chispa! Regional Workshop is set for Kent-Meridian High School from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent.

  • Nov 1, 2013
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Kent shuts down illegal sex offender group homes; one still operating

All but one of the 11 group homes in Kent illegally housing more than 65 sex offenders have been brought into compliance after operators were notified they were violating city regulations.

  • Nov 1, 2013
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Man charged with June murder of Kent woman

King County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old Burien man with first-degree murder in connection with the June beating death of a woman by he and two other men during a robbery at her Kent apartment.

Immigrants from as close as Canada and as far as India raise their right hands to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

Photo of Week: First words for citizens

Immigrants from as close as Canada and as far as India raise their right hands to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

  • Nov 1, 2013
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Immigrants from as close as Canada and as far as India raise their right hands to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
Tahoma National Cemetery celebrates its 16th Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony on Nov. 11.

Tahoma National Cemetery to host Veterans Day Remembrance on Nov. 11

Tahoma National Cemetery celebrates its 16th Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11.

  • Nov 1, 2013
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Tahoma National Cemetery celebrates its 16th Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony on Nov. 11.
Sunrise Elementary students run around the school building as part of coach Ryan Kaufman’s improvisation to the unexpectedly high number of signups for his club.

Kent teacher makes running fun at Sunrise Elementary

When Ryan Kaufman proposed the idea of a running club this fall at Sunrise Elementary School he was expecting 40 or 50 runners. He got 140 signups.

Sunrise Elementary students run around the school building as part of coach Ryan Kaufman’s improvisation to the unexpectedly high number of signups for his club.
Kent Police collected more than 210 pounds of medication Oct. 26 during national Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Kent Police collect more than 210 pounds of prescription medication

People dropped off more than 210 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication to the Kent Police Department during Prescription Drug Take Back Day last Saturday, Oct. 26.

Kent Police collected more than 210 pounds of medication Oct. 26 during national Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Kent Kmart bogus bomb threat call similar to nationwide incidents

Someone called in a bogus bomb threat Thursday to the Kent Kmart similar to other threats across the nation over the last couple of months.

Grocery store workers approve new contract

Grocery store workers across Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Kitsap counties voted by an overwhelming majority Tuesday and Wednesday to pass a new contract.

  • Oct 31, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Support Clark for mayor

These are troubled times politically, and you may be thinking, "Who can I trust?" I urge you to consider a vote for Tim Clark for mayor.

  • Oct 31, 2013
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Tyler Phillips has designed a projector light show at his Kent home.

Kent teen to put on a light show for Halloween

Kent-Meridian freshman Tyler Phillips is showing off a projector light show he has rigged up to display in front of his house on Halloween and through the weekend.

Tyler Phillips has designed a projector light show at his Kent home.
Fans attend the Seattle Thunderbirds 2013-14 home opener on Sept. 21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center lowers losses compared to 2012

Kent's city-owned ShoWare Center continues to lose money but the losses so far this year are lower than 2012.

Fans attend the Seattle Thunderbirds 2013-14 home opener on Sept. 21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Third annual Dancing With The Stars Kent is a striking success

The Kent Parks Foundation and Arthur Murray Dance Studios hosted the third annual Dancing With The Stars Kent last Saturday to a near capacity crowd at Green River Community College.

  • Oct 31, 2013
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Zombie Walk is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Beware: zombies coming to Kent

Zombies will invade Kent this weekend. The Kent Downtown Partnership presents a Zombie Walk from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

  • Oct 30, 2013
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Zombie Walk is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent Police set community meeting for Nov. 14

Kent Police will host a community meeting from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Kent Elementary School, 24700 64th Ave. S.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.
The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore

T-Birds battle past Wheat Kings | WHL

The line of Erik Benoit, Sam McKechnie and Seth Swenson each had a goal Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-2 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 30, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore