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The volunteer crew from Powell Custom Homes and Renovations built a new wheelchair ramp for Steven Wangsness of Kent.

Kent man, woman receive free wheelchair ramps

Steven Wangsness can now get in and out of his home. Double-amputee Alicia Hernandez can now enter and leave her home without the assistance of a family member.

  • May 24, 2012
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The volunteer crew from Powell Custom Homes and Renovations built a new wheelchair ramp for Steven Wangsness of Kent.

Union pleased as Hytek-Machinists talks go to mediation

Management at Hytek Finishes has reversed its earlier opposition to asking federal mediators for help in resolving contentious contract talks with the Machinists Union.

  • May 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Joe Fain

Sen. Fain attends firefighter and emergency response training simulation

Sen. Joe Fain, who represents Kent, attended Fire Ops 101, a training simulation designed to mirror a day in the life of a firefighter.

  • May 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Joe Fain
Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce to resign from Kent School Board

Bill Boyce announced his resignation Wednesday night from the Kent School Board in order to focus on his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.

Kentridge hosts benefit yard sale Saturday

Kentridge High School hosts a Relay for Life Yard Sale from noon to 3 p.m. in the school parking lot, 12430 SE 208th St?

  • May 24, 2012
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Kent worker Jerry Wooliver

Kent worker reunites with long-lost sisters

Auburn resident Jerry Wooliver no longer feels alone.

Kent worker Jerry Wooliver
File photo of Kent Police.

Task force arrests 23 gang members, affiliates in South King County

Twenty-three gang members and their affiliates were arrested in Kent, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and Des Moines as part of a multi-agency crackdown.

File photo of Kent Police.

Volunteers help clean up downtown Kent

More than 60 people participated in the Kent Downtown Partnership Clean-Up Day of downtown.

  • May 23, 2012
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The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

State to phase out liquor store closures next week in Kent, elsewhere

Two of the four Kent state liquor stores will close May 29 in preparation for the first day of private liquor sales on June 1.

The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

Prosecutors charge Auburn man for punching boy at Kent theater

A 21-year-old Auburn man was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting a 10-year-old boy in the face during an altercation at a Kent movie theater.

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

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing set 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 has been rescheduled to June 18.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in November in connection with the crimes.
Workers at the Davis Wire mill picket in front of the Kent plant on 80th Avenue South on Monday.

Kent wire mill strikes over layoffs, alleged labor law violations

Workers at the Davis Wire mill in Kent went on strike early Monday morning in response to mass layoffs and other alleged unlawful actions by the company, Teamsters claim.

  • May 21, 2012
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Workers at the Davis Wire mill picket in front of the Kent plant on 80th Avenue South on Monday.

Candidates file for state Legislature, Congress | Election 2012

Kent residents will have several candidates to choose from in the 2012 state Legislature and Congressional races that cover parts of the city.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Four reigning U.S. champions to compete in 2012 Skate America in Kent

Four reigning U.S. figure skating champions are expected to compete in the 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent resident puts on event to view solar eclipse

A Kent resident wants the community to be able to see the solar eclipse June 5.

  • May 21, 2012
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Kent's Green River Natural Resources Area covers 304 acres.

Green Kent Steward secures grant to build wildlife habitat

King County officials notified Green Kent Steward volunteer Amy Schillinger that she secured a $2,400 grant through the “Wild Spaces in City Places” program for a project to increase wildlife snags at Kent’s Green River Natural Resources Area.

  • May 18, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's Green River Natural Resources Area covers 304 acres.
Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan purchases Desert Sun tanning salons; including Kent, Auburn locations

Seattle Sun Tan announced Friday the acquisition of the Desert Sun Tanning Salons franchise system, including two locations in Auburn and one in Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Kent Police fail to find warrant suspect after eight-hour standoff | Update

Kent Police continue to follow leads in their efforts to locate Blake B. Bellecourt, 26, of Kent, who eluded officers after an eight-hour Friday morning standoff at a West Auburn home.

University of Phoenix hosts ceremony in Kent

The University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus is hosting a graduation ceremony at Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kentlake’s sign language students put on show

The public is invited to attend a show featuring Kentlake High School Students this June.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service