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Woman charged with pimping teen girls in Kent

A 20-year-old Seattle woman is scheduled to be arraigned July 1 in King County Superior Court on charges for allegedly setting up two juvenile girls to work as prostitutes in Kent.

Ex-Kentwood High student pleads not guilty to school bomb threat

A former Kentwood High student pleaded not guilty Thursday in King County Superior Court to the charge of making threats to bomb or injure property in March at the Covington school.

The State Fire Marshal's Office reminds people about the dangers of fireworks if used improperly.

State Fire Marshal’s Office reports 354 injuries last year from fireworks

A total of 354 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2012 by fire departments and hospitals.

  • Jun 21, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The State Fire Marshal's Office reminds people about the dangers of fireworks if used improperly.
Brenda Campbell

Kent-based company criticizes city’s B&O tax

A local recreational vehicle company has a load of complaints with the city of Kent's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

Brenda Campbell

Berrios to kick off campaign for City Council June 24

The People for Jim Berrios for Kent City Council will host a campaign kickoff party from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the Golden Steer Steak n' Rib House on the East Hill.

Show of color: Japanese dance and fashion are part of the Kent International Festival.

Kent International Festival unfolds this weekend

The fifth annual Kent International Festival – a celebration of multi-cultural music, entertainment, music, food and art – comes to life at the Kent Town Square Plaza this weekend.

  • Jun 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Show of color: Japanese dance and fashion are part of the Kent International Festival.
Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.

Kent Police part of statewide crackdown on DUI drivers over next two weeks

Graduation parties, end of the school year, Fourth of July, weddings, nice weather, barbecues and vacations mark the summer season. What many don’t realize is that summer, or the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, have been labeled “The 100 Deadliest Days” on roads.

Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.
Sunrise Elementary students display carseat blankets they knitted for the Pediatric Care Center in Kent. From back row from left: staff members Sharon Orlowski

Sunrise students knit for baby care center

Students from Sunrise Elementary School recently knitted carseat blankets for the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent – a one-of-a-kind, model program that provides specialized, 24-hour care for drug-exposed and medically fragile newborns.

  • Jun 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sunrise Elementary students display carseat blankets they knitted for the Pediatric Care Center in Kent. From back row from left: staff members Sharon Orlowski
Amy Abrams

Northwood’s Abrams to be named Regional Teacher of the Year

Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) has selected Amy Abrams as the 2014 Kent Teacher of the Year.

  • Jun 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Amy Abrams

Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking to hold meeting

The Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking has its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at the Kent Senior Center, Room 206.

  • Jun 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Blotter.

Drivers hit speeds of more than 105 mph in Kent along South 277th Street | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited two men for investigation of reckless driving after they hits speeds of more than 105 mph during a road rage incident along South 277th Street.

Kent Police Blotter.

Decision upheld: Pacific Raceways must be quiet on Mondays and Tuesdays

A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has substantially upheld a decision by the King County Hearing Examiner on the hours of permissible operation for Pacific Raceways.

  • Jun 18, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Station throws free school’s out party June 20

Families are invited to a free School's out at Kent Station (SOAKS) event from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jun 17, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Tommie Lamb

Kent celebrates Juneteenth ‘Launching a Legacy’

Organizers with the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) presented the second annual celebration, "Launching a Legacy", at the Kent Senior Center on Saturday,

Tommie Lamb

King County flood hazard management plan update continues; July 9 public meeting set

With stakeholder guidance gathered from a series of public meetings, King County and the King County Flood Control District are moving forward with the update of its floodplain management plan.

  • Jun 16, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Zoheb (left) and Zohra McBride rake a giant pile of leaves

Turnkey Park gets KaBOOM! makeover

More than 200 volunteers rolled up their sleeves last Friday to help build a new, kid-designed playground at Turnkey Park.

Zoheb (left) and Zohra McBride rake a giant pile of leaves

Woman rescued on Green River in Kent

A woman was rescued off the Green River on Saturday by Kent Fire Department firefighters after she and her air mattress began floating down the river from where she was enjoying the day with her family.

  • Jun 16, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent schools show mixed results in state’s Achievement Index rankings

Utilizing an idea endorsed by leaders of both political parties, Washington Policy Center (WPC) has published letter grades for Washington state public schools.

  • Jun 14, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Prudential Northwest Realty offers Veterans Sell Real Estate Program

Prudential Northwest Realty is launching a new Veterans Sell Real Estate Program on Flag Day, June 14 to help military veterans become real estate brokers.

  • Jun 14, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

City of Kent seeks clarity on new marijuana rules

Kent city officials are trying to determine how to handle the new recreational marijuana rules under consideration by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) that could bring marijuana retailers and growers to Kent.