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King County health officials say shellfish infections running double summer average

A saltwater bacteria has sickened more than twice the number of people in King County this summer than typically is reported during this period – leading health officials to warn of the dangers of eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

Farrington Court in Kent will host garden expert Cisco Morris on Sept. 7.

Garden expert Ciscoe Morris coming to Kent

Garden expert Ciscoe Morris will host a "Garden with Ciscoe at Farrington Court" in Kent at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.

  • Aug 15, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Farrington Court in Kent will host garden expert Cisco Morris on Sept. 7.
Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.

Downtown Kent apartments to feature rooftop deck; open in September 2014

The apartment complex under construction in downtown Kent is expected to feature a rooftop deck with a bar, barbecue pits and a workout facility when it opens in September 2014.

Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.
Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.

Stober declares victory over Phillips for 2nd in Kent City Council race led by Sharp | Election 2013 update

While Ken Sharp has won the Kent City Council primary race, Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips in a close race for second.

Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.
Shacon Barbee goes on trial Wednesday for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

Kent pimp’s trial expected to start Wednesday

Opening statements are set for Wednesday in Kent for the trial of a man who allegedly made nearly $200,000 as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.

Shacon Barbee goes on trial Wednesday for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

State liquor board staff recommends re-filing proposed recreational marijuana rules

Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) staff will recommend the board re-file the rules necessary to implement Initiative 502 to allow time to consider recent input on the sale and production of recreational marijuana.

The Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Kent won several national awards in dance competitions this summer.

Kent’s Allegro dancers earn national awards

Kent's Allegro Performing Arts Academy racked up a number of awards this summer at competitions.

  • Aug 13, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Kent won several national awards in dance competitions this summer.

SR 167 ramp to I-405 in Renton closed Monday night

Contractor crews tasked with replacing a 30-year-old corroded utility pipe need one more night to complete the work. They will close the northbound State Route 167 on-ramp to northbound I-405 from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.

  • Aug 12, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Family and friends paid tribute to the late Chase Stancil with a vigil last Friday night. Flowers and  momentos are placed by one of Stancil's motorcycles.

A life taken too soon: Community mourns loss of Kent boy

His name was Chase – fitting for a fun-loving, adventurous boy who enjoyed racing. Aboard a powerful, swift motorcycle, Chase Stancil was comfortable and competitive. He challenged many trails, honed his skills and eventually found his way to the local dirt track. He raced against kids his own age, even those older, more experienced behind the handlebars.

Family and friends paid tribute to the late Chase Stancil with a vigil last Friday night. Flowers and  momentos are placed by one of Stancil's motorcycles.
Champion’s form: Seattle’s Jennifer Hamann throws a punch during a workout with young fighters at the Kent’s East Hill Boxing Club last week. Hamann’s visit to the local gym was an opportunity to give back to the boxing community.

Connecting with community: Boxing champ shares her skills, time with Kent club

Kent's East Hill Boxing Club got some high-end learning when Jennifer Hamann, Team USA's women's boxing champion, recently dropped by the gym.

Champion’s form: Seattle’s Jennifer Hamann throws a punch during a workout with young fighters at the Kent’s East Hill Boxing Club last week. Hamann’s visit to the local gym was an opportunity to give back to the boxing community.

KBAC to honor MLK’s historic ‘March’ with Aug. 25 program

Kent Black Action Commission has announced Our Place in the March, a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's historic March on Washington, D.C.

  • Aug 12, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
This suspect wanted in a bold attack against a victim has distinguished characteristics.

Kent Police seek the public’s help in identifying perpetrator

Kent Police are investigating a sexual assault, which occurred on Aug. 6, just after 1 p.m. at a Kent East Hill apartment complex.

  • Aug 12, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
This suspect wanted in a bold attack against a victim has distinguished characteristics.
Susan Tostenrude adds a bouquet of flowers to a memorial honoring the late Chase Stancil at Kentridge High School on Friday evening. Family

Kent boy dies after dirt bike crash at Pacific Raceways

A 16-year-old Kent boy and Kentridge High School student died after he crashed his dirt bike at the Pacific Raceways' motocross track and was run over by another biker.

Susan Tostenrude adds a bouquet of flowers to a memorial honoring the late Chase Stancil at Kentridge High School on Friday evening. Family

Kent Youth & Family Services Head Start & ECEAP Preschool programs accepting applications

Kent Youth & Family Services Head Start & ECEAP Preschool programs are accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year.

  • Aug 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Duel: Ricky Caates is Piggy Pirate

Theater Simple brings ‘Owl and Pussycat’ to Kent

Theater Simple brings its interactive production of "The Adventures of Owl and Pussycat" to the Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park in Kent at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11.

  • Aug 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Duel: Ricky Caates is Piggy Pirate

Elliott maintains lead in race for school board

Longtime Kent resident Bruce Elliott continues to hold a commanding lead over Maya Vengadasalam and Carmen Goers in the race for a spot on the Kent School Board.

  • Aug 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is in a race against challenger Tim Clark on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to be mayor for the next four years.

Kent mayoral race heats up during Clark, Cooke debate | Election 2013

Challenger Tim Clark made it loud and clear during the first mayoral debate that he believes he would be a better team leader than incumbent Suzette Cooke when it comes to working with the Kent City Council.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is in a race against challenger Tim Clark on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to be mayor for the next four years.
Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak.

Kent Police officer helps save woman’s life

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak will receive a life-saving medal next month from Chief Ken Thomas after Kluzak's recent efforts to help save the life of a 73-year-old woman who had no pulse.

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak.

Kent city officials seek voluntary compliance from sex offender group homes

Kent city officials have not yet sent out any notices of violation of city code to group homes housing sex offenders.

Kent School District unveils foreign language accreditation program

The Kent School District has begun implementing a language accreditation program in an effort to recognize its multilingual students' innate talents.