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Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 13 graduation ceremonies June 8-18

The ShoWare Center in Kent will host 13 graduations over the next couple of weeks.

Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kent resident Chris Rumble

Kent’s video inspires the sick to be stronger

In early May, children with bald heads and big smiles danced in Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Hematology Oncology floor.

Kent resident Chris Rumble
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman jumps on car’s hood in Kent chasing mother, son | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after she reportedly jumped on the hood of a car and cracked the windshield with her fists.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent’s Park Orchard Elementary to host Community Art Celebration June 1

Park Orchard Elementary School in Kent will host a Community Art Celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 in the school's gym, 11010 S.E. 232nd St.

  • May 29, 2012
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This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Green River project in Kent to improve salmon habitat, flood protection

The city of Kent and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have begun construction of a side channel at Riverview Park in Kent to restore salmon habitat and reduce potential flooding on the Green River.

This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Highline invites community to join 50th anniversary celebration

Highline Community College celebrates 50 years, and is culminating its golden anniversary celebrations with a free concert for the campus and community from 6-8 p.m. June 11.

  • May 29, 2012
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Three fires strike Kent over holiday weekend

Kent firefighters responded to two apartment fires and a house fire over Memorial Day weekend.

Recycling event this weekend in Kent

The City of Kent is hosting a recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at the Kent Phoenix Academy parking lot.

  • May 29, 2012
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Kent Police investigating fatal knife assault

Kent Police are investigating an early Friday evening stabbing. The assault, which left a 42-year-old Kent man dead, is thought to have occurred inside a vehicle while the victim and his assailant were driving through the Kent area.

  • May 26, 2012
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Bidders put up $325

Two Kent liquor stores go for higher price second time around

Two Kent liquor stores went for a lot higher price during the second round of bids.

Bidders put up $325

FEMA denies $31 million reimbursement to King County for Green River levee work to combat flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied King County's request for a $31 million reimbursement for levee and other costs associated with the Howard Hanson Dam flood threat along the Green River.

  • May 25, 2012
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Kent School Board seeks applicants for vacant board position

The Kent School District is taking applications from anyone interested in replacing Bill Boyce for the District No. 4 position on the Kent School Board.

Sunrise Elementary students and staff recently received an award for their recycling efforts.

Kent’s Sunrise Elementary takes second in national recycling contest

Sunrise Elementary recently finished second in Today USAgain's annual Earth Month Contest.

  • May 25, 2012
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Sunrise Elementary students and staff recently received an award for their recycling efforts.

Torklift Central RV hosts Classic Car and Motorcycle Show on June 2

Torklift Central RV hosts a classic car event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 during its open house at 917 Central Ave. S.

  • May 25, 2012
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Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.

H.D. Hotspurs closes in Kent; Goodwill Outlet store might be moving in

The closure of H.D. Hotspurs after 32 years as a popular Kent restaurant and nightclub is just one of several changes going on next to Kmart in the Washington Avenue strip mall.

Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.
Kaylee Lynn Pederson will vie for the Miss Teen Seattle title June 17 at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma.

Kent girls to compete in Seattle Pageant

A pair of Kent girls – 15-year-old Kaylee Lynn Pederson and 8-year-old Angela Becerra (pictured below) – recently were selected to participate in next month's Seattle Pageant.

  • May 24, 2012
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Kaylee Lynn Pederson will vie for the Miss Teen Seattle title June 17 at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma.
Gavin Thurston

Kids enjoy a day at the Old Fishing Hole Park

About 170 boys and girls ages 14 and younger joined their families for a free fishing event last Saturday at Kent's trout-stocked Old Fishing Hole Park along the Green River.

  • May 24, 2012
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Gavin Thurston

Kent man pleads not guilty to shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree animal cruelty for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

The Valley Joey's rugby club celebrate becoming the Washington U19 boy's state champions.

Kent Rugby team wins at state

For the first time in 25 years, the Valley Joey's rugby club became the Washington U19 boy's state champions.

  • May 24, 2012
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The Valley Joey's rugby club celebrate becoming the Washington U19 boy's state champions.

City of Kent to host infrastructure meeting

The Kent City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Infrastructure will meet to discuss infrastructure needs and funding options June 4.

  • May 24, 2012
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