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Kent woman pleads not guilty to stabbing death of husband

A 45-year-old Kent woman pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of her husband in a car's backseat as a relative drove them through Kent.

Cultural celebration in Kent Saturday

The Kent International Festival is occurring this Saturday for the fourth year as part of the city's Sister Cities Association.

Rick Shafer and Jack Kay award Scott Schreiber the First Place People's Choice award

Kent youth write hundreds of letters to troops overseas

Youth ranging in ages from 5 to 14 wrote 529 letters to troops stationed overseas as part of the Torklift Central Stuff the RV fund-raiser.

Rick Shafer and Jack Kay award Scott Schreiber the First Place People's Choice award
Dealers will display stamps

Postcard, stamp show in Kent June 23-24

Nearly 20 dealers from the Pacific Northwest, California and Utah will display close to one million old postcards, paper products and ephemera June 23-24 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Jun 11, 2012
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Dealers will display stamps
Lifeguards return June 16 to Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Lifeguards to staff Lake Meridian Park in Kent starting June 16

Lifeguards return to Lake Meridian Park in Kent on Saturday, June 16. Maybe the sun will return as well.

  • Jun 8, 2012
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Lifeguards return June 16 to Lake Meridian Park in Kent.
A rock thrown Thursday

Thrown rock in Kent smashes Sheriff’s Office deputy’s windshield; second car also hit | Update

Someone threw a rock in Kent that smashed the windshield of a patrol car driven by a K-9 unity deputy with the King County Sheriff's Office.

A rock thrown Thursday
Regional Animal Services of King County is seeking homes for a number of Chihuahuas. The dogs are available for adoption at the animal shelter in Kent.

Regional Animal Services in Kent seeks homes for Chihuahuas

Regional Animal Services of King County and the Seattle Animal Shelter are teaming up to find homes for a number of Chihuahuas.

Regional Animal Services of King County is seeking homes for a number of Chihuahuas. The dogs are available for adoption at the animal shelter in Kent.

Scenic Hill to host Carnival University | School briefs

Scenic Hill Elementary staff hosts Carnival University – an afternoon of food, fun and entertainment 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the School, 26025 Woodland Way S..

  • Jun 8, 2012
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Ernie Rideout

Retired Kent firefighter Ernie Rideout dies from cancer

Retired Kent firefighter Ernie Rideout died Wednesday, June 6 from cancer. He was 57.

Ernie Rideout

Kent Parks Resident Camp at Waskowitz to host meetings

Organizers of the Kent Parks Resident Camp at Waskowitz will host a pair of parent/camper informational meetings – June 13 and July 11 – from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kent Commons, 525 4th Avenue N.

  • Jun 7, 2012
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Report: Kent crime rate down

The crime rate in Kent decreased by 16 percent from 2010 to 2011, according to the latest numbers from Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

  • Jun 7, 2012
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Linda Mentzel joined her mother

Kent Relay For Life shines at French Field

Linda Mentzel was determined to be there for her mom – in celebration.

Linda Mentzel joined her mother
Jacqueline Ablao

Kentridge dancer makes it as a Sea Gal

Jacqueline Ablao dances to express herself. "I dance when I am having a rough week or have something to say and am not sure how to get it out," said Ablao, a senior at Kentridge High School. "It takes my mind off of everything and allows me to just be me in that moment."

Jacqueline Ablao
Residents brought more than 1

Kent residents bring more than 1,000 vehicle loads to recycling event

Residents brought a total of 1,089 vehicle loads of recyclable material to the city of Kent Recycling Event June 2 at the Kent Phoenix Academy.

  • Jun 7, 2012
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Residents brought more than 1
The city of Kent has a new arts funding program called Give Me Culture.

Kent offers funding for arts and culture projects

Arts and culture projects by individuals, organizations and community groups are eligible for funds from a new city of Kent program.

The city of Kent has a new arts funding program called Give Me Culture.
Protestors line up outside Kent City Hall Tuesday night against a proposed ban on medical marijuana collective gardens. The City Council voted 4-3 later Tuesday to approve the ordinance that bans the collective gardens

Kent City Council votes to ban medical marijuana collective gardens | Update

The Kent City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to ban medical marijuana collective gardens.

Protestors line up outside Kent City Hall Tuesday night against a proposed ban on medical marijuana collective gardens. The City Council voted 4-3 later Tuesday to approve the ordinance that bans the collective gardens

Pasco bans medical marijuana gardens; is Kent next?

The city of Pasco beat Kent to the punch by at least one day when the Pasco City Council voted 5-2 on Monday to ban medical marijuana collective gardens.

Kent4Health offers organized outdoor walks each Wednesday throughout the summer in Kent.

Kent offers organized, outdoor walks all summer

Want to get outside this summer and enjoy a few organized two-mile trail walks in Kent?

Kent4Health offers organized outdoor walks each Wednesday throughout the summer in Kent.
The premiere of the short film exploring “What is hunger?” took place at the University of Washington on May 20. From left: Victoria Foster

Kent youth to screen short films about hunger

Two short films by Kent youth exploring the question, "What is hunger?" will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at East Wing Auditorium, Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St.

  • Jun 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The premiere of the short film exploring “What is hunger?” took place at the University of Washington on May 20. From left: Victoria Foster

Scenic Hill to host Carnival University

Scenic Hill Elementary staff are hosting an afternoon of college bound food, fun and entertainment June 9.

  • Jun 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service