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Woman tells Kent officer to arrest her so she can eat, shower at jail | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of second-degree criminal trespass after an officer found her sleeping in an open shed downtown in the 400 block of Railroad Avenue South.

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Sally Jewell

Obama nominates Kent-based REI’s Jewell to be Secretary of the Interior

President Obama has nominated Sally Jewell, CEO and president of Kent-based REI, to be the nation's Secretary of the Interior.

Sally Jewell
Madi Gingrich

Show of heart: Kentridge dancers perform

Kentridge dancers kicked it up during the school's Dance for Heart benefit program at the Kentridge Performing Arts Center last Friday.

  • Feb 6, 2013
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Madi Gingrich

Kent-Meridian students plan dance, create community

The invitation read, "You're invited! Bring the family!" Days later, everyone received a phone call reminding them to come. The decorations were made, and the cupcakes were frosted.

Sen. Joe Fain

Sen. Fain looks for remedies in school funding

Horizon Elementary School's PTA welcomed state Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) to its January board meeting to discuss education and education funding.

  • Feb 6, 2013
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Sen. Joe Fain
Capt. Rick Cox of the Kent Fire Department tackles the the StairMaster at Kent Station in preparation for the March 10 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb.

Kent firefighters train, collect money for major climb

Capt. Rick Cox stepped off the StairMaster, removed his oxygen mask and helmet and collected his breath.

Capt. Rick Cox of the Kent Fire Department tackles the the StairMaster at Kent Station in preparation for the March 10 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb.
Naseem Tirhi with Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent) on the Senate floor.

Sen. Keiser sponsors page in Olympia

Last week, Thomas Jefferson High School sophomore participated in the Senate Page Program in Olympia. Sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, the two were able to have lunch one day, and discuss the week's Senate activities.

  • Feb 6, 2013
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Naseem Tirhi with Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent) on the Senate floor.

Kent Phoenix Academy health clinic available to K-M students

The health clinic at Kent Phoenix Academy (KPA) is now available to students at Kent-Meridian high school.

Stefano Langone will release his newest single 'Yes to Love' digitally on Feb. 12th.

Stefano Langone to release new single in time for Valentine’s Day

Kent's Stefano Langone will be officially releasing his new single "Yes to Love" digitally on Feb. 12th.

Stefano Langone will release his newest single 'Yes to Love' digitally on Feb. 12th.
Fans flocked to the ShoWare Center for a Backstreet Boys concert in 2010 but the city-owned arena struggles to attract enough high-drawing concerts to make money.

Kent’s ShoWare Center revenue losses break $2 million since 2009 opening

Kent's ShoWare Center suffered a record-setting loss of $706,432 in 2012 as arena operators scramble to find ways to boost revenue in 2013.

Fans flocked to the ShoWare Center for a Backstreet Boys concert in 2010 but the city-owned arena struggles to attract enough high-drawing concerts to make money.
Highline President Jack Bermingham

Highline named finalist for national award

Highline Community College was selected by the Community College Futures Assembly as a 2013 finalist for the 19th annual Bellwether Awards.

  • Feb 5, 2013
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Highline President Jack Bermingham

Kent students receive free dental services

As part of National Dental Health Month, Seattle-King County Public Health offered free dental sealants to second-grade students at Meadow Ridge Elementary last week. Fairwood Dental Center is offering a free exam, X-ray, teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment to all children age 14 and younger on Feb. 18.

  • Feb 5, 2013
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Kent Police to host community meeting at City Hall

The Kent Police Department invites the community to an informational meeting Feb. 20. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Kent City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Feb 5, 2013
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Kent interfaith community offers seminar about combating violence Feb. 9

Representatives from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish community will participate in a Roles of Religions in Combating Violence in the Community interfaith seminar on Saturday, Feb. 9 in Kent.

Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent’s Keiser calls state Senate worker comp bills ‘bad news’

State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, called two worker compensation bills "bad news" after the new Republican majority passed both bills Monday in Olympia on a 25-24 caucus-line vote.

  • Feb 4, 2013
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Sen. Karen Keiser
This project stretches more than three northbound miles from Military Road South to South 260th Street. In the area crews ultimately will replace concrete

Northbound I-5 lane closures in Kent begin Monday night

Contractor crews begin construction work on northbound Interstate 5 in Kent between South 308th and South 260th streets. Crews will close lanes to shave up to three-quarters of an inch off all lanes of I-5.

  • Feb 4, 2013
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This project stretches more than three northbound miles from Military Road South to South 260th Street. In the area crews ultimately will replace concrete
From left: Heidi Mauer

Kent Sunrise Rotary recognizes students, staff at Cedar Heights Middle School

Kent Sunrise Rotary recently honored students and staff at Cedar Heights Middle School.

  • Feb 4, 2013
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From left: Heidi Mauer

Volunteers wanted to help restore Kent’s Springwood Park March 3

Volunteers are wanted to help fellow neighbors and community members restore Kent's Springwood Park at Southeast 274th Street and 128th Place Southeast.

  • Feb 4, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police determine child abduction report untrue

An apparent dispute Monday in Kent between two babysitters led to an initial report of a child abduction but Kent Police say the child is safe.

Kent’s Community Garden P-Patch pre-registration begins soon

Kent's downtown Community Garden P-patch season runs April 1 through Oct. 27 in its regular location on the corner of James Street and 64th Avenue South.

  • Feb 4, 2013
  • BY Wire Service