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The Blue Team

Cook-off in Kent: Teams put to the test in Arbor Village challenge

Cooking for an average of 130 residents each day is a challenge for Mark Anthony Eleccion, but preparing a winning meal combination under the spotlight of a time-crunched contest is something entirely different.

The Blue Team

iGrad program to add students

A successful term at the Kent School District's iGrad program has drawn more struggling students to the school. iGrad principal Carol Cleveland expects to add more than 200 students to the program in the fall.

A moon shines over Kent on a pleasant summer night.

Photo of the Week: Moon in bloom over Kent

A full moon rises over a farm facility off Kent's Central Avenue on a warm Tuesday night. The next full moon will appear on Sept. 19.

  • Aug 22, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
A moon shines over Kent on a pleasant summer night.

Kent notifies sex offender group home operators they must shut down or face fines

The Kent City Attorney's office on Monday notified operators of 10 group homes, and the homes' property owners, they must comply with the city code pertaining to group housing of sex offenders.

  • Aug 22, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent couple arrested, charged with child abuse

Kent Police have arrested a Kent couple and charged them with child abuse after they allegedly neglected and starved their 2-month-old baby.

Kent man pleads guilty to importing, selling more than $500,000 in counterfeit luxury vehicle parts, accessories

A Kent man who sold more than $500,000 in counterfeit luxury vehicle parts and accessories pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to trafficking in counterfeit goods, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

  • Aug 21, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Mayor Suzette Cooke

Kent honors Master Gardener volunteers for maintaining heritage gardens, grounds

The city of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services honored Master Gardener volunteers Ed LaCrosse and Wayne Dinkelman for 15 years of service during an open house Saturday at the Neely-Soames Historic Homestead.

  • Aug 21, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Mayor Suzette Cooke
On the go: The Kent School District’s mobile free lunch program serves thousands of children each summer.

Kent’s free lunch program continues to serve many children in need

They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, and while the phrase is pretty true for adults, children throughout Kent have lined up each day this summer to get a free meal.

On the go: The Kent School District’s mobile free lunch program serves thousands of children each summer.
Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms' packing and shipping area of the new milk plant. Employees and visitors alike commented on the spaciousness of the plant compared to the original farm.

New spot, more room for Smith’s operations

Smith Brothers Farms' new milk plant at 26401 79th Ave., Kent, was running at high capacity when small groups of visitors were offered the first glimpses inside of it on Tuesday.

Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms' packing and shipping area of the new milk plant. Employees and visitors alike commented on the spaciousness of the plant compared to the original farm.
The proposed Valley Loop Trail.

City seeks ideas for Valley Loop Trail

The city of Kent is still seeking public comment on its proposed link for the Green River and Interurban Trails.

The proposed Valley Loop Trail.
The Sept. 7 walk helps the littlest victims of drug abuse … one step at a time.

Register for Kent’s first annual Walk for the Babies

The inaugural Walk for the Babies – a benefit for Kent's Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) – is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Three Friends Fishing Hole Park, 19970 Russell Road, Kent.

  • Aug 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Sept. 7 walk helps the littlest victims of drug abuse … one step at a time.
A 1965 GT Fastback Mustang caught the eye of many onlookers.

Ford fans catch the classic lineup at Bowen Scarff | SLIDESHOW

Ford fans flocked to the Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln's 26th annual Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup on Saturday.

  • Aug 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
A 1965 GT Fastback Mustang caught the eye of many onlookers.

Kent Sunrise Rotary to present third annual Oktoberfest

The Kent Sunrise Rotary is gearing up for its third annual Oktoberfest set for Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon until 8 p.m., under the tents at the Red Barn, 206 Railroad Ave. N. in downtown Kent.

  • Aug 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Story of homeless children to be shared at Lifetree Café

The impact of homelessness on children will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2.

  • Aug 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Photo contest launched for future Kent Valley Loop Trail

Trail users have been responding enthusiastically to an online survey – www.kentvalleylooptrail.com – for the proposed Kent Valley Loop Trail, a paved multi-use loop capitalizing on the intersection of both trails at Foster Park at south end of the city.

  • Aug 18, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Blotter.

Officers arrest woman in Kent for prostitution loitering | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering along Pacific Highway South on the West Hill. The woman told police she was working the area in hopes of making money to buy heroin.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent Police part of DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Kent Police will join other agencies throughout King County for DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.
Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors file theft charges against Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors charged Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp on Thursday with seven counts of first-degree theft in connection with allegedly taking $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp
Bruce Florsheim

Kent-area students earn BECU scholarships | School briefs

As part of BECU's commitment to education and assisting outstanding students, the BECU Foundation recently awarded 50 BECU student-members – including Kentridge High School's Camille Senn, Kentwood's Kathryn Nielsen and Kent's Emily Francis of Bellevue College – with $2,500 scholarships toward their college education.

  • Aug 15, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Bruce Florsheim
Kentwood students Zachary Nawar and Evan Brossard show off their game

Kentwood computer science game project attracts national attention

Two Kentwood High School student’s computer science projects landed national attention when Microsoft selected them centerpieces at its Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston.

Kentwood students Zachary Nawar and Evan Brossard show off their game