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People celebrate at Kent's Oktoberfest last year. The event returns from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in downtown Kent.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Kent on Sept. 22

Returning veterans from the Kent community can share in the proceeds from the Kent Sunrise Rotary's second annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 22 at the Red Barn on Railroad Avenue across from Kaibara Park downtown.

  • Sep 20, 2012
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People celebrate at Kent's Oktoberfest last year. The event returns from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in downtown Kent.

Kent man’s work awarded in International Exhibition of Photography at Puyallup Fair

Kent's John May earned honors in the Northwest International Exhibition of Photography at the Puyallup Fair.

  • Sep 20, 2012
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King County to hold budget public hearing in Kent

The King County Council Budget Committee will hold public hearings on the 2013 budget in Kent, Bellevue and Seattle.

  • Sep 19, 2012
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Kent Police join search for armed robbers

Kent Police detectives are working with investigators from other South King County police agencies to identify and capture a pair of bandits responsible for as many as five armed robberies in the last week.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

Moody’s downgrades Kent’s bond rating again

The city of Kent's struggle to keep revenues above expenses took another hit as Moody's Investors Services downgraded the city's bond rating for the second time this year.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.
Kent needs volunteers on Sept. 29 to help at Park Orchard Park as part of National Public Lands Day.

Kent seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day Sept. 29

Volunteers are wanted to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 by helping to restore Park Orchard Park in the Panther Lake area of Kent.

Kent needs volunteers on Sept. 29 to help at Park Orchard Park as part of National Public Lands Day.
The city of Kent is seeking vendors to serve concessions at Arbor Heights 360 Park and other parks starting in 2013.

Kent seeks concessionaires for parks, recreation facilities

The city of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites organizations, agencies, non-profit groups or profit groups to submit proposals to provide food and beverage service for various park facilities in Kent.

The city of Kent is seeking vendors to serve concessions at Arbor Heights 360 Park and other parks starting in 2013.
Ruby Staninger

Senior Wellness Day in Kent on Sept. 20

Senior citizens are invited to participate blood pressure and blood sugar checks as part of Senior Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smkith St.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Ruby Staninger

Kent Parks Foundation, Arthur Murray host Dancing With The Stars Kent!

The Kent Parks Foundation and Arthur Murray Dance Studios are hosting Dancing With The Stars Kent! on Oct. 20 in the Lindbloom Center at Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Legislative candidates to participate in Kent forum Sept. 19

Candidates for the State Legislature from the 30th, 31st, 33rd and 47th districts will participate in a forum from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Richard Dean will perform Oct. 4 at Jazz at the Place at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Kent 50 Plus Program to launch new events for baby boomers

The Kent 50 Plus Program, which has hosted numerous summer community events including retirement, investment and housing fairs, boomer blasts and the nationally acclaimed Jazz and Art Showcase, is launching a new food, fun and entertainment program in a familiar but newly branded venue to be known as Kent Place.

Richard Dean will perform Oct. 4 at Jazz at the Place at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Chinese language immersion, cultural experience day camp set for Kent Commons

A Chinese Language immersion and Chinese cultural experience day camp is available to all kindergarten-to-sixth-grade students on Sept. 22 at Kent Commons.

  • Sep 17, 2012
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Puget Sound Energy is sending information tips with bills about how to identify natural gas leaks.

PSE offers tips about identifying natural gas leaks

The Puget Sound Energy bills now reaching more than 1.5 million homes and businesses through October include a scratch and sniff pamphlet to remind customers of the odorant used to help identify natural gas leaks.

  • Sep 17, 2012
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Puget Sound Energy is sending information tips with bills about how to identify natural gas leaks.
Shacon Barbee.

Kent trial date for alleged pimp continued to March 2013

A man who allegedly made at least $192,000 as a pimp in Kent and Seattle had been scheduled to go to trial Sept. 18.

Shacon Barbee.

Puget Sound Regional Council recommends transportation funding for Kent

The Puget Sound Regional Council is recommending $4.4 million in funding for projects serving Kent, part of more than $440 million in federal funds proposed by PSRC to improve transportation around the region.

  • Sep 14, 2012
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Kent keeping close tabs on sex offenders

One man and a more than $68,000 grant help keep track of the 324 registered sex offenders living in Kent.

Kent Pride held its inaugural rally on Sept. 9

Picture of the Week: Show of pride

Mayor Suzette Cooke introduces her mom, Virginia Allen, left, to Wade “Mama Moan Alot” Schwartz during the inaugural Kent Pride 2012 rally at Burlington Green Park last Sunday.

  • Sep 14, 2012
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Kent Pride held its inaugural rally on Sept. 9

Health Tour brings free health tests to Kent, Renton

The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with the National Urban League visit Kent and Renton this week providing health tests, education and consulting services for free.

  • Sep 13, 2012
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Freedom Walk is Saturday in SeaTac

The Freedom Walk, a benefit for the Genesis Project, is Saturday in SeaTac. Sign-in and registration begin at 10 a.m. at The Corridor, 2819 S. 208th St., SeaTac.

  • Sep 13, 2012
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Bright Horizons celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record in Kent

Jumpstart's Read for the Record, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, comes to Kent's Bright Horizons at Centerpoint on Oct. 4.

  • Sep 13, 2012
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