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Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.

Heat is on in Kent! Temperature could hit 92 Tuesday

The summer heat is hitting Kent this weekend and through Tuesday, July 2.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host more than 500 University of Phoenix graduates June 29

More than 500 graduates from the University of Phoenix Western Washington campus will attend a commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 28, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Meeker Street bridge in Kent needs $1 million paint job

Kent's heavily used Meeker Street bridge isn't falling down but it needs a paint job. The work would cost an estimated $1 million.

Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Beware of river, lake dangers during hot weather this weekend

With hot weather expected for the weekend, King County officials issued a media release Thursday urging recreational river and lake users to be extremely careful if heading out on the water.

Kent drive-through coffee stand triggers Everett prostitution sting

An investigation into lewd conduct at a Kent drive-through coffee stand led to an Everett Police prostitution sting Tuesday of latte stands in Snohomish County.

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Kent’s Daniel Elementary wins national math contest

MIND Research Institute wanted to know how students were succeeding at their interactive game for “ST Math,” and they invited schools to submit photos demonstrating students’ success.

  • Jun 27, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
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Kent schools receive federal funding for fruit, vegetable program

Seven elementary schools in the Kent School District (KSD) recently were awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

  • Jun 27, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Shenaya Birel (left) and Shannon Parmley will visit Norway as part of Kent's Sister Cities program.

Kent, Auburn Sister Cities groups help teens explore the world

The Kent and Auburn Sister Cities Associations are hosting another group of teens ready to explore the world.

  • Jun 27, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Shenaya Birel (left) and Shannon Parmley will visit Norway as part of Kent's Sister Cities program.
Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Celebrate Fourth of July in Kent at Lake Meridian Park

The city of Kent is throwing its 15th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park.

Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Three candidates chase Kent School Board seat | Election 2013

Three candidates are running to replace Tim Clark for Position No. 5 on the Kent School Board.

Kentridge, Kentwood players earn All-State baseball honors

Kentwood High catcher Reese McGuire and Kentridge pitcher Jeremy Rabauliman each were chosen to the 2013 Class 4A All-State first team by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association.

  • Jun 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

King County Councilmember Patterson awards van to Refugee Women’s Alliance

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Julia Patterson has provided an eight-passenger van to Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA), a non-profit organization that assists refugees and immigrants living in King and Snohomish Counties.

  • Jun 25, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Fireworks stands can open Friday

Kent Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips; legal reminders

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reminds residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, is also a day of potential injuries and fires.

Fireworks stands can open Friday
Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses

Boeing, Boeing, gone: Crews demolish sold Kent office buildings

Crews are demolishing sold Boeing office buildings in Kent along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses, one 318,000 square feet and the other 120,000 square feet.

Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses
Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday

Kent International Festival 2013 | Slide show

The city of Kent held its annual Kent International Festival on Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza.

Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday
Kent Little League won the District 10 title for players ages 9-10 to earn a trip to the state tournament July 13-21 in Oak Harbor.

Kent Little League wins ages 9-10 District 10 tournament; advances to state

Kent Little League's ages 9-10 All-Stars won the District 10 tournament in Federal Way earlier this month to earn a berth in the state tournament that runs July 13-21 in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island.

  • Jun 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Little League won the District 10 title for players ages 9-10 to earn a trip to the state tournament July 13-21 in Oak Harbor.

Kent schools offer free summer lunch program for children

The Kent School District sponsors free summer lunches for children ages 18 and under during the months of June, July, and August.

  • Jun 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday

Fountains of fun in Kent

Kids enjoy a sunny warm Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent.

Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday
H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

H&E Equipment Services expands to Kent

A Louisiana-based national rental equipment company celebrated the grand opening last week of its first Washington store right here in Kent.

H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

Kent School District expands foreign language electives

Gone are the days where French, German, and Spanish are the only foreign language electives in the Kent School District.

  • Jun 24, 2013
  • BY Wire Service