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South County Cats’ sixth annual CAToberfest is Oct. 12.

South County Cats’ 6th annual CAToberfest set for Oct. 12

South County Cats' sixth annual CAToberfest – A Celebration of Cats, is Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley.

  • Sep 25, 2013
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South County Cats’ sixth annual CAToberfest is Oct. 12.
King County crews are constructing a sewer pipeline in Kent along Southeast 264th Street.

Sewer pipeline construction continues on Kent’s East Hill

King County contractors continue to install the Kent East Hill Diversion pipeline underneath Southeast 264th Street.

  • Sep 25, 2013
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King County crews are constructing a sewer pipeline in Kent along Southeast 264th Street.
Kato was released today from a veterinary clinic and is doing well

Man stabs Kent Police dog

A man stabbed and injured a Kent Police dog during an assistance response to a Des Moines Police assault case.

Kato was released today from a veterinary clinic and is doing well

Kentridge High teacher faces sex crime charge

A Kentridge High School teacher faces a criminal charge after he allegedly agreed to meet and pay a 15-year-old girl for sex that he had met through a website advertisement.

Woman flees vehicle in Kent after crashing into pole

Kent Police are looking for a woman who fled from her vehicle after she crashed into a pole early Sunday morning at the intersection of Pacific Highway South and South 272nd Street.

A jury convicted Shacon Barbee for his work as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.

Jury convicts man of pimping in Kent

A 34-year-old man faces a prison sentence of 20 to 26 years after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of promoting prostitution and other charges for his work as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.

A jury convicted Shacon Barbee for his work as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer fires Taser at shirtless man who tries to punch him | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer fired a Taser at a shirtless man after he reportedly tried to punch the officer during an incident at the McDonald's lobby, 1236 W. Meeker St., where a woman had run to escape the man.

Kent Police Blotter.

Know disaster before it arrives: Public meeting set in Kent for hazard reduction plan

The King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Partnership invites King County residents to participate in a public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25, where the results of the county's most recent disaster analysis will be displayed and discussed.

  • Sep 23, 2013
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King County to host budget meeting in Kent Oct. 8

Residents can have a chance to talk about the proposed 2014 King County budget during a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Kent.

  • Sep 23, 2013
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Roberts Lipsbergs celebrates as the T-Birds took down rival Portland on opening night. Lipsbergs had two goals in a 4-3 shootout win Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

T-Birds outlast Winterhawks in shootout on opening night | WHL

Roberts Lipsbergs had two goals and Branden Troock scored the shootout winning goal to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 shootout win over the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Sep 22, 2013
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Roberts Lipsbergs celebrates as the T-Birds took down rival Portland on opening night. Lipsbergs had two goals in a 4-3 shootout win Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

King County offers disaster preparedness meeting in Kent Sept. 25

Find out about preparing for a natural disaster from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 20, 2013
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King County offers fall safety prevention program for seniors

With over 20,000 admissions every year, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in Washington state, and seniors account for over two-thirds of the cases.

  • Sep 20, 2013
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A fully loaded coal train near Bellingham on the way to the Westshore Terminal at Point Roberts

State to study coal train impact on Kent

The state Department of Ecology (DOE) will study the impact of coal trains on Kent and other cities as part of its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be released in 2014 or later in connection with the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal near Bellingham to ship coal to China.

A fully loaded coal train near Bellingham on the way to the Westshore Terminal at Point Roberts

Kent City Council debates controversial North Park downtown rezone

Kent City Council members focused on a controversial rezone in North Park near the ShoWare Center during a Tuesday workshop discussion about a new downtown development plan.

Sen. Patty Murray

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray releases statement on House food assistance program cuts

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.,) released the following statement Thursday after the House approved a Republican plan to cut food assistance programs for struggling American families by almost $40 billion over the next 10 years:

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Sen. Patty Murray
Chris Stevens

Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts Roostertails & Ales

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its second annual Roostertails & Ales, an Oktoberfest beer tasting, food and music event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Chris Stevens
Mathew Barzal skates at a recent Seattle Thunderbirds practice. He scored 103 points last season

Top draft pick Barzal to make his T-Birds debut Saturday | WHL hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds knew exactly where to spend their No. 1 draft pick for the coming Western Hockey League season: a 16-year-old from Canada named Mathew Barzal.

Mathew Barzal skates at a recent Seattle Thunderbirds practice. He scored 103 points last season

Three Kent candidate forums set for October

October is a busy month for those running for public office. Kent has scheduled three candidate forum/debates for residents to attend.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Alvord T. Bridge

Photo of the Week: Bridge to nowhere

King County began to take down the Alvord T. Bridge in Kent this week. Demolition of the bridge and paving of the turn-around are expected to be complete by mid-October.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Alvord T. Bridge
Find out about the the Pasado's Spay Station during an open house Sept. 26 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

Pasado’s Spay Station Open House in Kent on Sept. 26

Residents can learn about the Pasado's Spay Station during an Open House at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Regional Animal Services of King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave S., in Kent.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Find out about the the Pasado's Spay Station during an open house Sept. 26 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.