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Federal Way man sentenced to 21 years in prison for Kent bus shooting

A 23-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced to 21 years, six months in jail for an April 2011 shooting on a Metro bus in Kent that injured a SeaTac man.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Kent Councilwoman says city should ‘eliminate the CAO’

Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson let loose with a bombshell as to where the city should cut its budget.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Neighbors of West Hill Council residents asked to meet, vote on traffic calming solutions

The City of Kent Transportation office urges Neighbors of West Hill Council residents to attend an important meeting Nov. 8 regarding traffic calming solutions in the area of 42nd Avenue South, on West Hill.

  • Oct 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Susan Conn

200 cats adopted in Kent; Regional Animal Services extends adoption waiver

Pearl, a 4-year-old cat, became the 200th feline adopted from the King County Pet Adoption Center this month in Kent.

  • Oct 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Susan Conn

Gunshot seriously injures Kent man

A 24-year-old Kent man was shot and injured Oct. 25 in downtown Kent.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for assaulting ex-girlfriend as she holds baby | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly grabbed his former girlfriend's arm and twisted it behind her back as she held their 11-month-old baby in the other arm.

Kent Police Blotter.

Des Moines man shot, injured during home invasion robbery

Des Moines Police are looking for two men in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred west of Kent.

Kent fire officials recommend changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks go back

Clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 and the Kent Fire Department recommends that it's a good time to change smoke alarm batteries.

  • Oct 30, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
City of Kent residents are asked by city officials to help clear leaves from storm drains to help prevent street flooding.

Kent seeks public’s help to clear storm drains

The city of Kent wants residents to help clear storm drains of leaves as forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds could pose drainage problems.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
City of Kent residents are asked by city officials to help clear leaves from storm drains to help prevent street flooding.
The Kent Holiday Craft Market is Nov. 2-3 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Kent Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 2-3

The city of Kent will host the largest creative gift boutique in all the state’s senior centers when the 26th annual Holiday Craft Market opens its doors Nov. 2-3.

The Kent Holiday Craft Market is Nov. 2-3 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs looks to pass in front of Kamloops defenseman Sam Grist.

Blazers upend T-Birds in OT, 4-3

Colin Smith scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Kamloops Blazers a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds Sunday night at ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs looks to pass in front of Kamloops defenseman Sam Grist.
William Phillip faces a Jan. 7 trial date for the murder of Seth Frankel in 2010.

Phillip’s murder trial continued again in death of Kent city employee

The murder trial has been continued again for the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillip faces a Jan. 7 trial date for the murder of Seth Frankel in 2010.
Halloween events for children are scheduled in Kent and Des Moines on Wednesday evening.

Halloween events for kids in Kent, Des Moines

Halloween events are planned in Kent and Des Moines for families and their children on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Halloween events for children are scheduled in Kent and Des Moines on Wednesday evening.

Myles, Honey propel T-Birds past Silvertips

Seattle goalie Justin Myles made 27 saves and Connor Honey scored two goals Saturday night to help lead the Thunderbirds to a 3-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips at Comcast Arena.

  • Oct 28, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
T-Birds goalie Brandon Glover stops a shot by the Americans' Brian Williams. Glover was sensational Friday night

Glover makes the stops as T-Birds prevail, 3-1

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Brandon Glover made 44 saves Friday night at the ShoWare Center to help lead the T-Birds to a 3-1 victory over the Tri-City Americans.

  • Oct 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
T-Birds goalie Brandon Glover stops a shot by the Americans' Brian Williams. Glover was sensational Friday night

Soroptimists, partners present Coat and Warm Clothing Drive

The Soroptimist International of Kent is holding its annual Coat and Warm Clothing Drive through Nov. 30.

  • Oct 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent lost $634

Financial losses growing at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The financial losses continue to mount for Kent's ShoWare Center as city leaders look to find ways to boost revenue at the nearly 4-year-old arena.

The city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent lost $634

Renovations, new name for Kent senior housing apartment complex

A renovation of a Kent senior housing apartment complex also has resulted in a new name for the 378 units.

Volunteers and Green Kent Stewards are responsible for a number of restoration projects like this one at Lake Fenwick Park.

Volunteer force to usher in inaugural Green Kent Day

Saturday marks the inaugural Green Kent Day, a city-wide event to celebrate the success of an effort to restore and steward the city's forested parklands and green spaces.

Volunteers and Green Kent Stewards are responsible for a number of restoration projects like this one at Lake Fenwick Park.

Friends rally to help Kent woman recover from theft

Things are looking up for Heather Trusty, after having her laptop and belongings stolen, which contained tons of pictures and images of the Kent Storm Special Olympics team.