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Kent man charged with assaulting his twin babies

King County prosecutors charged a 24-year-old Kent man Tuesday with two counts of second-degree assault of a child for allegedly inflicting substantial bodily harm upon his 7-week-old twins.

Kent-area Results Chart | Election 2012

Here are the 2012 Election results for Kent-area measures and races as compiled through Wednesday by King County Elections.

Pats turn back T-Birds, 5-2

The Regina Pats defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Wednesday night at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.

  • Nov 8, 2012
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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent woman punches husband, threatens him with clock cord | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly punched her husband in the face and threatened to hit him with a loop whip formed from an alarm clock cord.

Kent Police Blotter.

T-Birds sign goalie to WHL contract

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has signed goalie Logan Flodell to a standard WHL contract and education agreement.

  • Nov 7, 2012
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Liquor Control Board issues statement about implementing marijuana initiative

The Washington State Liquor Control Board issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the apparent passage of Initiative 502 to legalize marijuana.

A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Kent woman tells police she didn’t know her car hit girl bicyclist

The driver of a car who reportedly struck and injured a 12-year-old Kent girl as she rode her bicycle the morning of Nov. 1 to Mill Creek Middle School told police she didn't realize she had hit a bicyclist.

A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Wheat Kings drop Thunderbirds, 5-3

The Brandon Wheat Kings defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-3 Tuesday night at Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

  • Nov 7, 2012
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Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson and Mark Prothero discuss results of Kent's Proposition 1 Tuesday night during an Election 2012 gathering at the Long Dog Tavern.

Kent voters rejecting property tax increase to pay for streets, parks | Election 2012

Kent voters appear to be rejecting a property tax increase to help pay for street and park repairs.

Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson and Mark Prothero discuss results of Kent's Proposition 1 Tuesday night during an Election 2012 gathering at the Long Dog Tavern.
The Curran Law Firm in Kent displays paper turkeys as part of the Turkey Challenge fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

Kent businesses continue Turkey Challenge to raise money, food for families

Four weeks into the second annual Kent Turkey Challenge, more than $11,500 and 830 cans of food has been raised to help create a memorable Thanksgiving for local Kent families.

The Curran Law Firm in Kent displays paper turkeys as part of the Turkey Challenge fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

Former Kent attorney faces child porn charge; also involved in youth baseball

A family law attorney who previously practiced in Kent was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with receipt and possession of child pornography.

The Nissan Leaf is one of several electric cars available for purchase.

State ranks third nationally for customers who buy electric vehicles

Car buyers in the state of Washington rank among America’s top consumers of hybrid and electric vehicles, reports Edmunds.com, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based automotive information research firm.

The Nissan Leaf is one of several electric cars available for purchase.

T-Birds broadcast to be heard on KJAQ 96.5 FM HD-3

Due to general election coverage, the Seattle Thunderbirds radio broadcast of tonight's game against the Brandon Wheat Kings can be heard starting at 5 p.m. on KJAQ 96.5FM HD-3.

  • Nov 6, 2012
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The city of Kent would pay for street and park repairs if voters on Tuesday pass Proposition 1 to increase property taxes with a six-year levy lid lift.

Kent voters to decide whether property tax increase should pay for parks, streets

Voters in Kent will decide on Tuesday's ballot whether to approve a property tax increase to pay for park and street repairs.

  • Nov 5, 2012
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The city of Kent would pay for street and park repairs if voters on Tuesday pass Proposition 1 to increase property taxes with a six-year levy lid lift.
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Feds announce in Kent large gun, drug bust in South King County

Federal agents and South King County police agencies arrested 33 people as well as seized 28 guns and nearly $1 million worth of drugs during a three-month crackdown in Kent, Renton, Tukwila, Federal Way and other cities.

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Kent's city jail might be a source of new revenue by contracting out more space

Consultant says Kent could provide regional services to other cities

As the sixth largest city in the state, Kent might want to become a regional provider of services to smaller, neighboring cities to help solve budget shortfalls, according to a consultant's preliminary report.

Kent's city jail might be a source of new revenue by contracting out more space
Kent residents can pile up extra garbage and yard waste during Curbside Cleanup Week Nov. 12-16.

Kent Curbside Cleanup Week is Nov. 12-16

Kent residents can put out extra garbage and yard waste for no extra charge during the week of Nov. 12-16.

  • Nov 5, 2012
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Kent residents can pile up extra garbage and yard waste during Curbside Cleanup Week Nov. 12-16.

T-Birds rally to crack Moose Jaw in shootout

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from a two-goal deficit in the second period and a one-goal deficit in the third period Saturday night to secure a 4-3 shootout win over the Moose Jaw Warriors at Mosaic Place.

  • Nov 4, 2012
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T-Birds open East swing with 4-3 loss to Swift Current

Graham Black scored two goals to help lead the Swift Current Broncos to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday night at the Credit Union iPlex in Swift Current.

  • Nov 3, 2012
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Sound Transit has started preliminary plans to extend light rail through Kent on the West Hill by 2023.

Sound Transit starts light rail plans for Kent

The preliminary plans are under way to extend light rail across Kent's West Hill by 2023.

Sound Transit has started preliminary plans to extend light rail through Kent on the West Hill by 2023.