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Kent Police officer fires shots at vehicle that attempts to run him over

A Kent Police officer fired shots at the driver of a stolen vehicle that reportedly tried to run him over at about 11:52 p.m. Thursday in the 19400 block of the East Valley Highway.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp due back in court Nov. 20

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp is scheduled to return to court Nov. 20 as he faces seven counts of first-degree theft for reportedly stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp.

Kentridge High teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime

A Kentridge High School teacher pleaded not guilty on Thursday in King County Superior Court in Seattle to a charge of attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor.

Washington teamsters will honor strike if grocery workers walk out

The Tukwila-based Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28, which represents more than 50,000 members across Washington, Alaska and Northern Idaho, says it will honor a grocery worker strike if one occurs.

Kent officials still pursuing action against sex offender homes

A dispute continues between the city of Kent and at least one operator of group homes that house sex offenders.

Kent students find a way to recover in school

Eduardo Torres was a good student for much of his academic career. But when his grandmother died during his sophomore year at Kent-Meridian High School, his grades plummeted.

Children from the Kent Youth and Family Services line up outside the ShoWare Center to get a look at Carole and Patty

Circus comes to town

The circus returns this week to Kent's ShoWare Center. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Fully Charged – Gold Edition, a high-speed connection to electrifying performers from around the world.

  • Oct 3, 2013
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Children from the Kent Youth and Family Services line up outside the ShoWare Center to get a look at Carole and Patty

District’s energy conservation saves more than $1 million in 19 months

The Kent School District has achieved $1.3 million in cost savings in 19 months since forming a strategic alliance with Cenergistic, a national energy conservation company.

  • Oct 3, 2013
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Firefighters put out Kent house fire

Kent firefighters extinguished a house fire Wednesday afternoon in the 13000 block of Southeast 282nd Way.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober responds to allegations by opponent’s wife

The Kent City Council race between Bailey Stober and Ken Sharp continues to heat up.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober.

Kent School District seniors selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Two Kent School District seniors have been selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

  • Oct 2, 2013
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Kent’s Frager Farm Stand owner shoots, kills man found inside business

The 64-year-old owner of Frager Farm Stand in unincorporated Kent shot and killed a man early Wednesday morning after he found the man inside his business office.

Americans shut out T-Birds | WHL

Eric Comrie made 30 saves and Brian Williams had a hat trick Tuesday night to lead the Tri-City Americans to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the Toyota Center in Kennweick.

  • Oct 2, 2013
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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer breaks up illegal street racing group | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer broke up a gathering of about 20 to 30 vehicles whose drivers showed up in the North Kent industrial area for illegal street racing.

Kent Police Blotter.
Residents must register by Oct. 7 to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

King County voter registration deadline is Oct. 7

King County residents must register by Monday, Oct. 7 to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

  • Oct 1, 2013
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Residents must register by Oct. 7 to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

Kent Fire Department offers fall, winter safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority offers several tips with the change of weather as people turn on furnaces, use fireplaces and wood stoves and endure power outages.

  • Oct 1, 2013
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William Phillips enters a not guilty plea to murder in March 2011.

Trial date pushed to Oct. 14 in Kent for man accused of Frankel’s murder

The trial date has been continued Oct. 14 for the Portland man accused of the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillips enters a not guilty plea to murder in March 2011.

King County leaders urge floodplain residents to guard against complacency

Bucking its oft-flooded history, King County has recorded fairly mild flood seasons the last two years. But one of the region’s wettest Septembers, including a weekend of record-setting rain, is prompting a warning to floodplain residents to guard against complacency.

  • Sep 30, 2013
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State agencies to recommend medical marijuana legislation

The three state agencies responsible for drafting recommendations to the Legislature on medical marijuana published their timeline Monday and announced a process for the public to provide written comment.

  • Sep 30, 2013
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Ford Seattle region employees re-packed more than 4

Ford employee volunteers pack 4,400 pounds of pasta at Northwest Harvest in Kent

Ford Seattle region employees recently volunteered to re-pack more than 4,400 pounds of donated macaroni pasta at Northwest Harvest's Kent warehouse. The packed pasta will help serve 3,385 meals to Northwest families in need.

  • Sep 30, 2013
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Ford Seattle region employees re-packed more than 4