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Swimmers jump into Lake Meridian this week in Kent to beat the heat.

Tips for safely beating the heat in Kent

The National Weather Service has announced an excessive heat watch in Kent for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures that will rise into the low to mid 90s.

  • Aug 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Swimmers jump into Lake Meridian this week in Kent to beat the heat.
Michael Anthony Martin.

Convicted teen rapist accused of child molestation at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

King County prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Kent man, a registered sex offender and convicted rapist, with first-degree child molestation after he allegedly had sexual contact in July with a 9-year-old girl swimming at Lake Meridian Park.

Michael Anthony Martin.

Romance Writers Showcase set for Kent Commons

Close2 The Heart Designs presents a meet-and-greet showcase of bestselling romance authors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Kent Commons, Crystal Mountain Hall, 525 4th Ave. N.

  • Aug 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Students from Kent area graduate from SPU

The following local students from the Kent area recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University.

  • Aug 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Volunteer ESL tutors needed in Kent

Want to make a critical difference in someone's life? Help international adults learn to speak, read, and write English. Kent area volunteer tutors are urgently needed to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).

  • Aug 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

Scenic Hill Elementary students plan fundraiser for Kent teacher Aug. 16

Anyone who goes to the city of Kent summer concert Thursday evening, Aug. 16 at Lake Meridian Park might want to stop by a new concession stand.

Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Ruling expected Aug. 20 on whether accused Kent rapist to be tried as an adult

A judge is expected to rule Monday whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday

Kent’s final Wednesday Picnic Performances for kids Aug. 15

The final Wednesday Picnic Performances Especially for Kids in Kent is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Town Square Plaza.

The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday
Kent Police Blotter.

Arrested woman tells Kent officer she left stripper job for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman at a Kent hotel for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer reportedly responded to an ad that offered "full services" on the website www.backpage.com.

Kent Police Blotter.
Find out about finding lost cats at a seminar Wednesday

Lost Cat Behavior seminar Wednesday in Kent

Cat lovers might want to attend a free Lost Cat Behavior seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent, 21615 64th Ave. S.

  • Aug 13, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Find out about finding lost cats at a seminar Wednesday
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Court hearing starts Monday for Kent boy accused of rapes

A hearing started Monday before Judge Barbara Mack in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
Members of the Pierce County Drum and Pipe Corp escort a Kent Fire Department honor guard contingent and Colton Hauer Thursday

Golf tournament raises money for Kent Fire Department program

The Kent Fire Department hosted its first Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (FDCARES) charity golf tournament on Thursday, Aug. 9 at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent.

  • Aug 10, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Members of the Pierce County Drum and Pipe Corp escort a Kent Fire Department honor guard contingent and Colton Hauer Thursday
The state Department of Transportation will install a culvert similar to this one Aug. 10-13 and close Highway 167 near South 180th Street.

State to close Highway 167 between Kent-Renton Aug. 10-13

Kent drivers should prepare for a complete closure of Highway 167 in both directions Aug. 10-13 between South 180th Street and Interstate 405.

The state Department of Transportation will install a culvert similar to this one Aug. 10-13 and close Highway 167 near South 180th Street.
Brian Anderson

Emergency Feeding Program now serving the area

A resource for the hungry will now be centered in South King County. The Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle, King County is now operating their main warehouse out of the former Greenfresh Market building in Renton.

  • Aug 10, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Brian Anderson
Players in the 11-12-year-old age group break away while trying to avoid sliding cones that test their agility during the Seattle Thunderbirds’ fourth annual Hockey School at the ShoWare Center. T-Bird coaches and players led on- and off-ice training and instruction throughout the week.

T-Birds put school on ice for kids

Hockey stars of tomorrow hit the ice for an instructional summer hockey camp at the ShoWare Center this week.

Players in the 11-12-year-old age group break away while trying to avoid sliding cones that test their agility during the Seattle Thunderbirds’ fourth annual Hockey School at the ShoWare Center. T-Bird coaches and players led on- and off-ice training and instruction throughout the week.
Evan Lysacek

Olympic champion Evan Lysacek to return to skating in Kent

Let the hype begin about ice skater Evan Lysacek coming to Kent.

Evan Lysacek
Keeping the family business going: Jack “Zab” Zaborac

A family tradition: Zaboracs celebrate 50 years of operating Kent Bowl

Jack Zaborac doesn't necessarily consider it retirement, but the patriarch of Kent's long-standing bowling family is stepping aside.

Keeping the family business going: Jack “Zab” Zaborac
Marci Goebel

Kent soccer team on a goodwill mission to Norway

A grinning Connor Troutner beamed with anticipation. It's not every day you get a chance to explore a Scandinavian country and play on a foreign field – just for kicks.

Marci Goebel

District provides free Child Find screenings | School briefs

The Kent School District offers free Child Find screenings for children ages 3-5 who may have a disability.

  • Aug 8, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Marques Weekly

Kentridge graduate Marques Weekly drowns in Lake Tapps

Marques Weekly touched a lot of lives with his participation in football, track and field and drama at Kentridge High School.

Marques Weekly