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Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner and Auction set for June 23

The Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its 19th annual Dinner and Auction from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, June 23 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Jun 15, 2012
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Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.

Finding a furry friend for Rosalie: Kent family fundraises for service dog

After years of searching, the Jewett parents finally feel they have diagnosed their daughter.

Rosalie Jewett is a happy and active 10-year-old girl who suffers from seizures. Her family hopes to raise enough money to buy a service dog to be by her side.
Shea Theodore

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore invited to Canada’s U-18 tryouts

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore has been invited to attend Canada's Summer Under-18 Team selection camp, Aug. 3-6 at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto.

  • Jun 14, 2012
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Shea Theodore

Kent Police to host breakfast fundraiser June 16 for special needs child

Help the Kent Police raise money for a special needs child at a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at Applebee's, 25442 104th Ave. S., on the East Hill.

  • Jun 14, 2012
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Police cite 840 for seatbelt violations in three-county crackdown

Law enforcement agencies in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties issued 840 seatbelt violations during the 10th annual Click It or Ticket campaign.

King County program honors Kent schools for conservation

Eleven schools in the Kent School District were given recognition by King County for their successful conservation practices from the county’s Green Schools Program.

  • Jun 14, 2012
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Mill Creek Middle School students and adults take in the Mock Congressional Hearings at City Hall last week.

Kent students test skill, poise in Mock Congressional Hearings

More than 20 seventh-graders from Mill Creek Middle School took a seat in Kent's City Hall last Friday to make arguments on constitutional rights and amendments.

  • Jun 14, 2012
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Mill Creek Middle School students and adults take in the Mock Congressional Hearings at City Hall last week.
Life Scout Nathan Hansen and Eagle Scout Kory Hollingsworth of Troop 392 in Normandy Park delivered 20 dog beds to the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Hollingsworth built the beds as part of his Eagle Scout project. Regional Animal Services manager Gene Mueller and RASKC operations manager Glynis Frederiksen accepted the donation.

Dogs rest easy at Kent’s Pet Adoption Center, thanks to Eagle Scout’s gift

Dogs waiting to be adopted from Regional Animal Services of King County will be able to rest easier from now on, thanks to an Eagle Scout.

  • Jun 13, 2012
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Life Scout Nathan Hansen and Eagle Scout Kory Hollingsworth of Troop 392 in Normandy Park delivered 20 dog beds to the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Hollingsworth built the beds as part of his Eagle Scout project. Regional Animal Services manager Gene Mueller and RASKC operations manager Glynis Frederiksen accepted the donation.

Volunteer work party at Lake Meridian Park in Kent Wednesday night

Volunteers are wanted for a work party from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at Kent's Lake Meridian Park.

  • Jun 13, 2012
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Knut Bell will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Thursday

Kent Station offers free country concert to support military troops

Country musicians Knut Bell and the Blue Collars will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at the Kent Station shopping mall.

Knut Bell will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Thursday
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Kent man reportedly grabs teen’s butt in parking lot as she loads groceries | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a 34-year-old Kent man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly grabbed the butt of an 18-year-old woman as she helped her mother load groceries in a Safeway parking lot.

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Kent sets public hearing about Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan

The city of Kent will have a public hearing about its 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Seattle Thunderbirds radio announcer Bruce McDonald

Memorial service set for Seattle Thunderbirds radio announcer Bruce McDonald

A memorial service for Bruce McDonald, Seattle Thunderbirds radio color commentator and play-by-play voice, is at noon Friday, June 22 at Overlake Christian Church in Redmond.

Seattle Thunderbirds radio announcer Bruce McDonald

Seattle Thunderbirds sign two high-round draft picks | Western Hockey League

The Seattle Thunderbirds on Monday signed right wing Keegan Kolesar and defenseman Ethan Bear to standard Western Hockey League Player Education contracts.

  • Jun 11, 2012
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Theft trial date set for Kent businessman Mark Owen

An Aug. 27 trial date has been set for a Kent businessman charged with four counts of first-degree theft and one count of forgery for allegedly receiving $19,459 from the state for a job injury claim even though he had returned to work.

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.