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Kent district students sweep awards at state science fair

A record-breaking 45 students from the Kent School District were among the 560 competing at the 55th annual Washington State Science and Engineering Fair on March 30-31 at Bremerton High School.

  • May 7, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Fire Department offers outdoor grilling safety tips

As the spring weather slowly begins to change to warmer and sunnier skies, more and more people will bring out gas and charcoal grills to cook on.

  • May 7, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent’s Willow’s Place plans fundraiser May 10 to help feed hungry

A breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, May 10 in Kent will help support Willow's Place, which feeds and provides basic needs to families and individuals at the New Beginnings Church.

Missy Raines and the New Hip will perform bluegrass

Kent announces Summer Concert Series lineup

Hot Latin rhythms, Gypsy jazz, extraordinary juggling, soulful reggae and more are part of the city of Kent's Summer Concert Series this year.

Missy Raines and the New Hip will perform bluegrass

12th annual National Trails Day in Kent set for May 19

May 19 will mark the 12th year volunteers have participated in building and maintaining Kent's 26.2 miles of trails.

  • May 7, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Officials reveal the Skate America banner Friday

Figure skating insider helps Kent land 2012 Skate America

Kent's ShoWare Center primarily landed the Skate America international figure skating competition because of a U.S. Figure Skating insider who produced a skating event in January at the arena.

Officials reveal the Skate America banner Friday

Seattle teen pleads not guilty to assault in Kent shooting

A 16-year-old Seattle boy pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault Thursday in King County Superior Court in connection with a Kent shooting April 14 that wounded a 19-year-old man.

Kent's ShoWare Center will host the 2012 Skate America international figure skating competition Oct. 19-21.

Kent’s ShoWare Center snags international figure skating competition

Kent will host the 2012 Skate America international competition that will feature 52 world-class figure skaters in men's, ladies, pairs and ice dancing.

Kent's ShoWare Center will host the 2012 Skate America international figure skating competition Oct. 19-21.

Seattle Thunderbirds select 10 players in WHL Bantam Draft | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds selected 10 players Thursday in the 2012 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Calgary, Alberta, including center Mathew Barzal as the first overall pick.

  • May 3, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain received the Mary Haviland Science Teacher of the Year Award from the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.

Meridian Middle School teacher wins award

Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain tries to teach her students to think like scientists.

Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain received the Mary Haviland Science Teacher of the Year Award from the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.

Riverbend’s special evening to benefit autism support group

Riverbend Golf Course hosts its inaugural Autism Awareness Evening Saturday at the complex's restaurant, 2019 W.Meeker St., Kent.

  • May 3, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent city hearing examiner approved work on two more Green River levees similar to this repair work a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent hearing examiner approves two Green River levee projects

The city of Kent land use hearing examiner approved two Green River levee projects proposed by the city Public Works Department.

The Kent city hearing examiner approved work on two more Green River levees similar to this repair work a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.

King County awards grants to three Kent environmental projects

The efforts of three groups to remove invasive weeds and restore salmon habit in Kent were bolstered after being awarded funds from King County’s “Wild Places in City Spaces” program.

  • May 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police plan extra DUI patrols on Saturday

Kent Police plan extra DUI patrols Cinco de Mayo weekend

Extra DUI patrols will be out in Kent and across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties this Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Kent Police plan extra DUI patrols on Saturday
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent boyfriend, girlfriend attack man’s former lover | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man and his current girlfriend for investigation of assault after they reportedly attacked the man's former girlfriend at a condo all three shared.

Kent Police Blotter.
Officials will reveal details Friday

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host international sporting event in fall; announcement May 4

Gov. Christine Gregoire, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and an Olympic and World medalist will reveal the details Friday, May 4 about a major international sporting event coming this fall to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Officials will reveal details Friday

Kent Downtown Partnership to host event

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) is hosting their annual Downtown Kent Clean-Up Day on May 19.

  • May 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge High School students Caelan Creaser and Josh Baccetti are the main characters in the school's production of 'Legally Blonde the Musical.'

Kentridge students to host musical

Participating in the musical, "Legally Blonde" has taught a few Kentridge High School students about themselves.

Kentridge High School students Caelan Creaser and Josh Baccetti are the main characters in the school's production of 'Legally Blonde the Musical.'
Kent's ShoWare Center might start charging for parking to raise more revenue for the city-owned arena.

Paid parking could be coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Paid parking might replace free parking at Kent's ShoWare Center in an effort to raise additional revenue at the money-losing arena.

Kent's ShoWare Center might start charging for parking to raise more revenue for the city-owned arena.
The KMPS Chihuahua Race is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday

Chihuahua Race at Kent Station May 3

The Chihuahuas are coming to Kent Station to race starting at 11 a.m. May 3.

  • Apr 30, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The KMPS Chihuahua Race is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday