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Shooting injures Kent man at apartment complex

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered a serious gunshot wound to his body during a dispute at about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Waterford at the Lakes Apartments, 23400 61st Ave. S., in the Kent Valley.

Doug and Carol Shultes

Kent couple returns to Space Needle to celebrate 50th anniversary of engagement

Few couples can top the experience Doug and Carol Shultes had Sunday at the Space Needle.

Doug and Carol Shultes
The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Riverbend in Kent to lease new golf carts

New golf carts are on the way to the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent.

The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent man charged with vehicular homicide has court hearing continued

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Nov. 7 in connection with the death of Kent motorcyclist Aug. 22 in the Panther Lake area.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Schedule for Skate America in Kent Oct. 19-21 at ShoWare Center

Here is the Skate America ice skating competition schedule for Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, a part of the 2012 International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent launches online tool to speed up city permit process

Obtaining a plumbing, mechanical or re-roof permit is simpler and faster since the city of Kent launched a online system that allows customers to apply and pay for the permits.

Neighbors of West Hill Council to hold general meeting Wednesday

The Neighbors of West Hill Council general meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Community Church Fellowship Hall, 3807 Reith Road, Kent.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Public forum on Kent’s homlessness is set for Saturday

Beyond the Band Aid, Solutions for Homelessness in Kent – a forum to address a growing problem in Kent – runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons, Green River Room, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Kent Fire Department offers indoor heating safety tips

Now that fall is officially here it is time to start considering the health and safety of using furnaces or other types of indoor heating.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Correction: No Kent public hearing about property tax measure

There is no public hearing before the Kent City Council about the Proposition 1 property tax levy lid lift measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.

East Hill Partnership, Chamber plan Nov. 3 Adopt-A-Street cleanup

The East Hill Partnership – in conjunction with the Kent Chamber of Commerce – has organized an Adopt-A-Street cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 3.

  • Oct 14, 2012
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CWU Wildcat Caravan rolls into Kent

A group of Central Washington University faculty and staff leaders will visit Kent on Wednesday.

  • Oct 14, 2012
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T-Birds take down Giants, 6-4

Brendan Rouse had two goals and an assists to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-4 victory over the Vancouver Giants at the Pacific Coliseum on Friday night.

  • Oct 14, 2012
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King County Sheriff to hire 14 more deputies

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan announced today that he will hire 14 more deputies in the coming months to increase public safety for King County residents.

  • Oct 12, 2012
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Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent businesses, ShoWare hope Skate America has big impact

Downtown businesses, Kent Station and the ShoWare Center each hope to capitalize on the anticipated large crowds Hilton HHonors Skate America brings to the city.

Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Participants

MultiCare is title sponsor of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

A Kent tradition, the popular Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk, returns Dec. 8, with the MultiCare Health System serving as the title sponsor.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Participants
Cristina Cielo

Lunch is on us: Rotary Club of Kent serves seniors

Rotary Club of Kent provided a pasta lunch for 100 guests at the Kent Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, an annual gesture by the active community service organization.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Cristina Cielo

Covington makes call to artists

The Covington Arts Commission seeks artists of all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography and mixed media, to exhibit their work at the Covington City Hall Art Gallery during the 2013 season.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Jeff Thungc

Kent schools capture international acclaim for video works

Three Kent schools have been recognized in the International Student Media Festival for student-created video projects.

Jeff Thungc
Mark Hohn stands behind his beehives at his Kent home. Recently bees from his hives were infected by flies that turned them into ‘zombie bees.’

Kent man creates buzz with discovery of ‘zombie bees’

After being the most recent man to report "zombie bee" sightings in Washington state, Kent's Mark Hohn has received a slew of attention from throughout the world.

Mark Hohn stands behind his beehives at his Kent home. Recently bees from his hives were infected by flies that turned them into ‘zombie bees.’