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Federal shutdown could interrupt King County nutritional services for women, children

Advance layoff notices were sent Wednesday to 82 King County employees who provide essential nutrition services for Women, Infants and Children, as a consequence of the continuing federal shutdown.

  • Oct 10, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
New asphalt along South 212th Street from 84th Avenue South to State Route 167 is one of the city of Kent staff recommendations for 2014 repair projects paid for by the city's B&O tax.

Kent City Council considers 2014 street projects from B&O tax revenue

The Kent City Council leans toward spending business and occupation (B&O) tax revenue in 2014 to fix up a bunch of street repairs rather than one large, expensive street project.

New asphalt along South 212th Street from 84th Avenue South to State Route 167 is one of the city of Kent staff recommendations for 2014 repair projects paid for by the city's B&O tax.
Devin Topps was shot and killed in Oct. 31

Trial date pushed to Oct. 23 for man accused of killing Devin Topps

The trial date for the 23-year-old man accused of killing Devin Topps in 2010 in Kent has been continued to Oct. 23.

Devin Topps was shot and killed in Oct. 31
Sara Sharp

Kent woman finalist for Ms. Veteran America

A Kent woman is among the 20 finalists for Ms. Veteran America.

Sara Sharp

United Way of King County needs volunteers

United Way of King County leads renewed effort to connect people with rewarding volunteer opportunities that strengthen their communities

  • Oct 7, 2013
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Kent’s large number of uninsured health care residents become target for enrollment

Kent's become a target by Public Health - Seattle & King County to get people to sign up for affordable health insurance because an estimated 16,869 people in the city are uninsured.

One of the dogs that found a home during Saturday's open house at the King County Pet Adoption Center.

Regional Animal Services opens doors and hearts for adoptable pets

More than a dozen pets found new homes during this weekend's open house at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

  • Oct 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
One of the dogs that found a home during Saturday's open house at the King County Pet Adoption Center.

Seattle Thunderbirds win third straight game | WHL

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds got goals from four players Sunday evening to defeat the Kootenay Ice 4-3 at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook, British Columbia.

  • Oct 7, 2013
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The city of Kent offers a fall recycling event for residents Saturday

Fall recycling event Oct. 19 in Kent

Kent's annual Fall Recycling Collection Event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Russell Rd. Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Oct 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent offers a fall recycling event for residents Saturday

In memory of Stacey: Kent school dedicates climbing wall to teacher

Kent's Scenic Hill Elementary School last Friday dedicated a climbing wall in memory of teacher Stacy Ankerfelt, the Auburn woman who was killed by an impaired driver last year.

  • Oct 6, 2013
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T-Birds blow past Hurricanes | WHL

Roberts Lipsbergs had a hat trick and Alexander Delnov had two goals to pace the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-2 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes Saturday night at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge.

  • Oct 6, 2013
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T-Birds cage Tigers in OT | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from two two-goal deficits, scored on a penalty shot with 29 seconds left to tie the game and then scored in overtime Friday night for a 5-4 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers at the Medicine Hat Arena.

  • Oct 6, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
A Tesla Model S catches fire Tuesday

Kent hot spot for Tesla electric car fire news

The city of Kent became the hot spot for national news this week because of the first Tesla electric car fire.

A Tesla Model S catches fire Tuesday

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