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Kent City Council committee leaves North Park out of downtown rezone plan

A Kent City Council committee agreed with residents that the city's proposed downtown development plan should leave North Park alone.

Kent Recycling Event draws 1,068 carloads

People brought 1,068 carloads for 102 tons of material at Saturday’s city of Kent Recycling Event at Russell Road Park.

  • Oct 23, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
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Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance announces new chairman

Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance, a nonprofit aerospace organization dedicated to promoting the growth and success of the aerospace industry in the Northwest, announced JC Hall has been elected chairman of PNAA's board of directors.

  • Oct 23, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
JC Hall
The city of Kent might hire more police officers next year because of its positive budget outlook.

City of Kent builds up cash reserves; might hire more police

The city of Kent's building up cash reserves and paying down debt this year because of new taxes as well as increased taxes and permit fees.

The city of Kent might hire more police officers next year because of its positive budget outlook.

Kent Arts Commission seeks volunteer commissioners

The city of Kent Arts Commission is seeking volunteer members (adult and youth) to advise city staff and assist in bringing high quality arts and cultural experiences to residents.

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State Patrol plans pre-Halloween emphasis patrol Oct. 23-26 in King County

The Washington State Patrol will conduct a pre-Halloween emphasis patrol through the “King County Metro Zone” Oct. 23-26.

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Grocery store workers reach tentative agreement with four major chains; strike averted

Grocery workers in the Puget Sound area reached a tentative agreement Monday in contract negotiations with four major chains, just two hours before a scheduled strike.

A Kent teen died after his Acura collided with a King County Sheriff's Office car Sunday at the intersection of South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South.

Kent teen dies from injuries in car crash with Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle

A 17-year-old Kent boy died from injuries suffered when his car collided early Sunday morning with a King County Sheriff's Office patrol car in Kent.

A Kent teen died after his Acura collided with a King County Sheriff's Office car Sunday at the intersection of South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South.
David S. Engle.

Ex-Kent attorney, youth baseball coach gets 25 years in prison for child porn offenses

A former Kent family law attorney and South King County youth baseball coach received a 25-year prison sentence Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for production, receipt and possession of child pornography.

David S. Engle.

Emergency responders plan drill next week at King County International Airport

Beginning next week, emergency responders and aviation officials from South King County will be conducting a series of mass casualty incident (MCI) drills at the King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field, 7277 Perimeter Road S. in Seattle.

  • Oct 21, 2013
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Grocery store workers to strike Monday evening unless contract settlement reached

Grocery store workers plan to strike at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at Fred Meyer, Safeway, QFC and Albertsons locations in the Puget Sound area unless a last-minute contract settlement is reached.

Six players score as Thunderbirds down Broncos | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds got goals from six different players Saturday night to skate to a 6-3 victory over the Swift Current Broncos at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 20, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Riley Sheen eyes the suspended puck during Friday night's WHL game against Prince George.

T-Birds drop first game on ShoWare ice | WHL

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-4 in a shootout in a game filled to the brim with shots, chances, and offensive hockey.

  • Oct 19, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Riley Sheen eyes the suspended puck during Friday night's WHL game against Prince George.

Kent’s number of home sales drop but prices up

The number of Kent home sales in September dropped 7.4 percent from the same month a year ago but prices were up 22.1 percent.

Man pleads not guilty to burglarizing Kent fruit stand; shooting death investigation continues

A 21-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to second-degree burglary in connection with a break-in Oct. 2 at the Frager Farm Stand in Kent that resulted in the property owner shooting to death a second burglary suspect.

Pediatric Cancer Research Doll Tea Party is Sunday

The Pediatric Cancer Research Doll Tea Party is from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Seattle Children's Kent Bargain Boutique, 215 W. Meeker St, Kent.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Experience Kent glows at ShoWare

The Kent Chamber of Commerce's annual Experience Kent – a free family event – returned to the ShoWare Center on Thursday.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Kent woman wins Show Stopper award at Ms. Veteran America event

Kent's Sara Sharp won the Show Stopper award at the Ms. Veteran America competition.

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Greater Kent Historical Society presents The Life of Christopher Columbus

The Greater Kent Historical Society presents The Life of Christopher Columbus on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 East Smith St.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Quota International of Kent Valley’s annual dinner auction set for Nov. 1

Quota International of Kent Valley presents its annual dinner auction – Holiday Magic – from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Oct 17, 2013
  • BY Wire Service