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Kent Arts Commission invites the public to discover art

There’s still time to register for the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride this Saturday.

Kent man escapes serious injury after car hits deer on I-90

A 31-year-old Kent man escaped serious injury after his car collided with a deer and went off the freeway Thursday night along Interstate 90 about 20 miles west of Ellensburg.

  • Jun 1, 2012
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Two state representatives join fight to oppose Kent medical marijuana ban

Two state representatives are part of a growing group who oppose a Kent City Council proposal to ban medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

A woman opposes the Kent City Council's proposed ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens prior to a May 14 Council committee meeting. The full council votes June 5 on the ban.

Kent City Council to vote on medical marijuana collective gardens ban June 5

The Kent City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on a controversial ban of medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

A woman opposes the Kent City Council's proposed ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens prior to a May 14 Council committee meeting. The full council votes June 5 on the ban.

Kent woman charged with murder for stabbing death of husband in car

A 45-year-old Kent woman has been charged with second-degree murder for the stabbing death of her husband in the backseat of a Honda Accord as a relative drove through Kent.

State-controlled liquor sales end Friday

Many Kent stores to sell liquor starting Friday

Liquor sales will flow more freely in Kent and throughout the state starting Friday.

State-controlled liquor sales end Friday

Volunteers needed to assist in public health emergencies; Kent to host information session

The King County Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC) is looking for volunteers to help protect the health of South King County during emergencies and disasters.

  • May 31, 2012
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Kent Senior Activity Center hosts movie, panel discussion on civil justice issues

The Washington State Association for Justice offers a free movie night and discussion at the Kent Senior Activity Center on Monday, June 4.

  • May 31, 2012
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Kent couple pleads not guilty to arson, murder charges

Michelle Backstrom and Kennon Fastrup each pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and arson charges in connection with the killing of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

The Rotary Club of Kent awarded scholarships to students based on their community service

Rotary Club of Kent honors top students

The Rotary Club of Kent recently honored the top 5 percent of the graduating class of each of the four high schools (Kent Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood and Kentlake) and two academies (Kent Mountain View and Kent Phoenix) in the Kent School District.

  • May 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Rotary Club of Kent awarded scholarships to students based on their community service
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Communities In Schools of Kent’s fundraising breakfast a success

Kent Communities In Schools of Kent recently hosted its annual fundraising breakfast at the Kent Phoenix Academy, raising more than $24,000.

  • May 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
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As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits

Kent Farmers Market to open June 2

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits, flowers, vegetables and crafts are expected at the Kent Famers Market opening on June 2.

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits
The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent does a routine on the foor at the ShoWare Center.

Picture of the Week: Stepping it up

The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent was among the many acts who performed at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' international dance extravaganza at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.

  • May 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent does a routine on the foor at the ShoWare Center.

Kent’s HomeStreet Bank to host free shred-a-thon

HomeStreet Bank hosts a free shred-a-thon event for the Kent community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16.

  • May 31, 2012
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T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field

T-Birds look to score support for Kent Relay for Life

Seattle Thunderbirds center Tyler Alos is putting aside his hockey sticks to run for a cause

T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field
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.