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Firefighters mop up a house fire in the 14300 block of Southeast 262 Street on Sunday evening.

Kent house fire displaces 2 people

Two people are staying with family following a house fire in the 14300 block of Southeast 262 Street on Sunday evening.

  • Jul 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Firefighters mop up a house fire in the 14300 block of Southeast 262 Street on Sunday evening.
The city of Kent proposes to install traffic circles along Southeast 223rd Drive similar to these installed in 2010 at the intersection of Jason Avenue and Temperance Street to slow vehicles.

Kent neighbors find city’s traffic calming program a slow go

Neighbors are frustrated with the city of Kent's slow and calm action to combat fast and furious cars along a residential street.

The city of Kent proposes to install traffic circles along Southeast 223rd Drive similar to these installed in 2010 at the intersection of Jason Avenue and Temperance Street to slow vehicles.
The King County Sheriff's Office uses this helicopter for searches and other incidents.

King County Air Support Unit of Sheriff’s Office on Twitter

If you hear a helicopter flying unexpectedly in your neighborhood, it could be from the King County Sheriff's Office.

The King County Sheriff's Office uses this helicopter for searches and other incidents.
Kelvin Crenshaw

Man gets 14-year prison sentence for dealing cocaine in Kent Valley

A judge sentenced a repeat felon from Tacoma, who had been out of prison fewer than six months when he returned to drug dealing, to 14 years in prison in connection with a federal undercover sting last year in the Kent Valley.

Kelvin Crenshaw

Expect Kent traffic delays along West James Street July 29-30

Drivers can expect traffic delays Monday and Tuesday July 29-30 in Kent along westbound West James Street from Washington Avenue North to 64th Avenue as crews grind the road the first day and pave it the next day.

Green River Community College reaccredited for 7 years

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) reaccredited Green River Community College, with campuses in Auburn and Kent, for seven years.

  • Jul 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

City planning board still undecided on downtown zoning

Some progress was made on Kent's downtown strategic plan Monday night at a city Land Use and Planning Board meeting, with key voices in favor of and against rezoning specific areas downtown.

Thomas Pham

Kent’s Pham receives scholarship to study in Turkey for a year | School briefs

The U.S. Department of State has awarded Thomas Pham, a Kentwood High School student, one of 65 scholarships to study abroad on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program.

  • Jul 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Thomas Pham
Firefighters extinguished about a one-acre brush fire Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.

Firefighters put out brush fire near Kent

Firefighters from three fire departments contained a brush fire at about 4:41 p.m. Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.

Firefighters extinguished about a one-acre brush fire Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.
Kent’s Salma Ramadan practices her suturing technique on a pig’s foot during the annual MultiCare Nurse Camp. Graham Barr

MultiCare Nurse Camp offers hands-on lessons in health care

Surgery is difficult duty. That's what Salma Ramadan concluded after getting the feel of the operating room at Tacoma General Hospital last Friday.

Kent’s Salma Ramadan practices her suturing technique on a pig’s foot during the annual MultiCare Nurse Camp. Graham Barr

State Patrol reminds adults to not leave kids in sun-heated vehicles

As the hottest month of the year approaches, the Washington State Patrol is urging adults to never leave a young child alone in a vehicle - especially in the sun.

  • Jul 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

City of Kent plans minor changes to B&O tax

Kent city officials plan to make a number of minor changes next year in the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax, including the exemption of homeowners associations that are now required to pay the tax on gross receipts of its dues.

Check out the Pet Adoption Event on Saturday

Pet Adoption Event at Kent Station July 27

More than 20 animal rescue agencies are expected to be at Kent Station's Pet Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27.

  • Jul 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Check out the Pet Adoption Event on Saturday

Kent School District, other county districts, schools receive conservation awards

King County Green School Program participants have earned prestigious national and state honors for their recycling and resource conservation efforts.

  • Jul 23, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department.

Kent Fire Department updates available on Facebook, Twitter

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority now has Facebook and Twitter accounts.

  • Jul 23, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department.
Elton Gatewood.

City of Kent to host Neighborhood District Summit on Aug. 1

There is power in neighborhood organizing. That’s the concept behind the Neighborhood District Summit, sponsored by the city of Kent Neighborhood Program.

Elton Gatewood.
Kent Police Blotter.

Man busted for illegal street racing in Kent | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he reportedly participated in illegal street racing in the North Kent area.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent city officials want to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail on the north end of the city near South 196th Street.

City begins planning for 12-mile Kent Valley Loop Trail

The city of Kent is working on a plan to connect the Green River and Interurban Trails at the north end of the city near South 196th Street, creating a loop trail experience and making the town a regional biking and recreation destination.

Kent city officials want to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail on the north end of the city near South 196th Street.
A Washington assistance team

Three Kent Fire Department members assist with Arizona firefighter funeral services

Three members of the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority were deployed earlier this month to Arizona to assist in the honoring and funeral services of the 19 hotshot firefighters who died June 30 in an Arizona wild fire.

A Washington assistance team
American Idol stars

‘Idol’ stars come out in Kent | SLIDESHOW

The Heimen family came far to be near their favorite American Idol. The foursome from Surrey, British Columbia, made the drive down Interstate 5 to be among the first in line outside the ShoWare Center early Friday evening.

American Idol stars