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Kent offers informational luncheon about Social Security benefits

Get the rundown about changes in Social Security benefits during an informational luncheon in Kent.

  • Apr 5, 2012
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New soccer club available for Kent residents to join

The newest Regional Club in Washington called Pacific Northwest Soccer Club (PacNW SC) opened.

  • Apr 5, 2012
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Gene Mueller is the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County.

King County names new Regional Animal Services manager

Gene Mueller, the administrator of Chicago’s largest critical-care veterinary hospital, was named Wednesday as the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County.

Gene Mueller is the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County.

Fletcher named president of Sound Publishing

Gloria Fletcher has been named president of Sound Publishing.

  • Apr 4, 2012
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Shawn Blake

Good time: Kent Commons makes way for clock show

Shawn Blake, a Covington carpenter, enjoys tinkering.

Shawn Blake
The State Patrol caught a Renton man using an inflated doll along Interstate 405 March 30 in Renton.

State Patrol catches man driving with inflated doll in I-405 HOV lane

A 21-year-old Renton man reportedly used an inflated doll as a passenger in an attempt to use the Interstate 405 High Occupancy Vehicle lane.

  • Apr 4, 2012
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The State Patrol caught a Renton man using an inflated doll along Interstate 405 March 30 in Renton.
Kent Police plan extra DUI patrols on Saturday

Kent Police plan DUI emphasis April 7 on roads, at bars

Kent Police will throw a spotlight Saturday, April 7 on the role liquor serving establishments play in keeping drunk drivers off the road.

Kent Police plan extra DUI patrols on Saturday

Kent students participate in Black & Brown Male Summit

Kent students are attending the Black & Brown Male Summit is a free event at Highline Community College.

  • Apr 3, 2012
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Kentlake High School students arrested for gun possession

Two Kentlake high school students were arrested by King County Sheriff's deputies for bringing a gun to school today.

Kent's annual free fishing day for children ages 14 and younger is May 19 at the Old Fishing Hole Park.

Free fishing day in Kent for kids May 19

Children ages 14 and younger are invited to a free fishing event Saturday, May 19 at Kent's Old Fishing Hole Park along the Green River.

  • Apr 3, 2012
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Kent's annual free fishing day for children ages 14 and younger is May 19 at the Old Fishing Hole Park.

Kent offers Spring Break Day Camp April 9-13

Children in kindergarten through the sixth grade can attend the city of Kent's Spring Break Day Camp.

  • Apr 3, 2012
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Kent Police Blotter.

Officers nab woman at Kent hotel for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer replied to an escort advertisement on www.backpage.com.

Kent Police Blotter.
Bicyclists ride past the Green River Natural Resources Area.

New bike route connects landscapes between Kent and Renton

Bike riders of all ages and abilities are invited join the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride in June.

Bicyclists ride past the Green River Natural Resources Area.
Steve Strachan

King County Council appoints ex-Kent Police Chief Strachan as Sheriff

The Metropolitan King County Council Monday appointed former Kent Police Chief Steve Strachan to succeed Sue Rahr as King County Sheriff.

Steve Strachan
Rainier Youth Choirs

Kent’s Rainier Youth Choirs announces Summer Choir Camp

Kids entering fourth through eighth grades in the fall are invited to attend Rainier Youth Choirs' first Summer Choir Camp Aug. 20-23.

  • Apr 2, 2012
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Rainier Youth Choirs
The city of Kent wants volunteers to help with planting and weeding projects at two parks in April.

Kent seeks volunteers for work parties at two parks

Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services has two popular spring events coming up for volunteers who want to get outside, help improve parks and enjoy the warming weather.

  • Apr 2, 2012
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The city of Kent wants volunteers to help with planting and weeding projects at two parks in April.
The city of Ken has several more Green River levee projects planned over the next couple of years similar to this one a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent plans more Green River levee projects; public hearings April 4

Two Green River levee projects planned by the city Public Works Department will go before the city hearing examiner at public hearings Wednesday, April 4.

The city of Ken has several more Green River levee projects planned over the next couple of years similar to this one a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.
Kent Police would have to make enforcement of marijuana offenses the lowest priority if voters end up approving an initiative filed March 28 in Kent.

Initiative seeks Kent vote to make marijuana offenses lowest police priority

City of Kent voters might decide this fall whether marijuana offenses should receive the lowest enforcement priority by Kent Police.

Kent Police would have to make enforcement of marijuana offenses the lowest priority if voters end up approving an initiative filed March 28 in Kent.

Kentridge dance team makes its mark at state competition

The Kentridge High School Chatelaines collected an impressive three first place finishes in various categories at the West Central District competition.

  • Mar 30, 2012
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Kent refugee students participate in state conference

On March 24, 16 refugee students spent their Saturday in Tacoma with state officials, parents, and students from other parts of the state talking about English Language Learning (ELL) and parent engagement.

  • Mar 30, 2012
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