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Plans moving ahead to open charter school

Adel Sefrioui is hoping to open a new public charter school in Kent.

Elizabeth Albertson

Kent to honor outgoing City Councilmembers Albertson, Perry

Kent City Councilmembers Elizabeth Albertson and Jamie Perry will be celebrated at a farewell reception prior to their last council meeting.

Elizabeth Albertson
Elizabeth Albertson.

Democrats nominate Kent’s Elizabeth Albertson for state House seat

The 33rd Legislative District Democrats nominated Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson Tuesday night to fill the state House seat being vacated by State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Kent Frager Farm Stand shooting remains under investigation

The shooting death of an alleged burglar by a Kent property owner on Oct. 2 remains under investigation by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Severe weather shelter to open in Kent tonight

In response to predicted cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter tonight at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S.

  • Dec 4, 2013
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Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Kent Fire Department rescues injured worker at apartment complex under construction

Kent firefighters used their aerial ladder truck and a rescue basket to remove a construction worker injured while working on the roof of the The Platform Apartments under construction at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North.

Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Standard and Poor’s upgrades city of Kent’s credit rating

Standard and Poor’s upgraded the city of Kent's credit rating from A+ with a negative outlook to AA- with a stable outlook, because of the city’s improved financial standing.

Man robs Kent bank

A man wearing a dark-colored beanie cap robbed a bank on Kent's East Hill at about 5:28 p.m. Nov. 27.

Dr. Lisa Skari

HCC vice president named Regional Communicator of the Year

Highline Community College's Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Dr. Lisa Skari, was recently named the 2013 District 7 Communicator of the Year by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR).

  • Dec 2, 2013
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Dr. Lisa Skari

Kent Fire: Be ready for icy/snowy roads; temperatures to drop

This week's drop in temperature is a reminder to everyone to take precautions both at home and while traveling.

  • Dec 2, 2013
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T-Birds stop Chiefs, extend win streak to 4 games | WHL

Five different players had two or more points Sunday night in the Seattle Thunderbirds' 5-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

  • Dec 2, 2013
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Kent Fire extinguished an apartment fire while Kent Police handcuffed and arrested the barricaded occupant.

Kent Fire extinguishes apartment fire; barricaded occupant arrested

A man is in custody after attempting to barricade himself in his burning apartment in the 24000 block of 110 Place Southeast shortly before noon today, the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reported.

  • Dec 1, 2013
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Kent Fire extinguished an apartment fire while Kent Police handcuffed and arrested the barricaded occupant.
Seattle's Justin Hickman

T-Birds surge past Royals, 6-3 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two goals in the first 2:49 of the game Saturday night at the ShoWare Center against the Victoria Royals and never looked back, skating to a 6-3 victory.

  • Dec 1, 2013
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Seattle's Justin Hickman
Sally Goodgion sits with the binder that holds memories of all her visiting students. The binder holds more than 40 sets of photographs

A heart, home for others: For 26 years, Kent woman has been a warm host for foreign exchange students

Kent resident Sally Goodgion has a rather large "extended family." More than 50 people, to be precise, from all parts of the globe.

Sally Goodgion sits with the binder that holds memories of all her visiting students. The binder holds more than 40 sets of photographs
The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov

Thunderbirds cut down Blades, 6-2 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Saskatoon Blades 6-2 Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 30, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov

Suspicious items found in Kent apartment; tenant jailed

The Kent Police Department responded to a report of suspicious items in the apartment of an evicted tenant in the 1200 block of Weiland Street early Wednesday afternoon.

  • Nov 28, 2013
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Dawn Walsh

Local woman shares a chapter of her life as ‘An MP in Cold War Berlin’

As a U.S. Army military police officer stationed in Berlin, Germany, Dawn Walsh experienced a part of world history.

Dawn Walsh
Santa Claus comes to Kent Station starting Saturday

Santa Claus coming to Kent

Santa Claus arrives at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Santa Claus comes to Kent Station starting Saturday
Green River Community College students and officials break ground at a ceremony to launch the construction of the school's new Student Life Center

Green River breaks ground on new Student Life Center

Members of Green River Community College Student Life broke ground at the campus site for the new Student Life Center Nov. 21.

Green River Community College students and officials break ground at a ceremony to launch the construction of the school's new Student Life Center
Sissi Longthorpe with her granddaughter

A celebration for Sissi: feeling young at 90

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Sissi Longthorpe's 90th birthday last Saturday afternoon at Golden Steer Steak 'n Rib House.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Sissi Longthorpe with her granddaughter