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Standoff leads to arrest of wanted felon; Kent Police capture teen for East Hill shooting

A late-afternoon standoff with a barricaded suspect ended peacefully Thursday evening when Kent Police took a 16-year-old assault suspect into custody without incident.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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A representative from Communities in Schools of Kent collects a grant given by the Walmart in Covington.

Walmart gives grants to community organizations

Walmart's Community Grant Program gave money to five organizations aimed at helping the community.

  • Apr 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
A representative from Communities in Schools of Kent collects a grant given by the Walmart in Covington.

Kent and Auburn school districts come together

Kent School District and Auburn School District are partnering together to bring education tools to help prepare students for kindergarten and future academic success.

Kent resident receives academic honors

Kent resident Oksana Solovyanchik received honors at her university.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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Residents can bring old prescription pills to the Kent Police Station on Saturday

Kent sets Prescription Drug Take Back Day for April 28

Kent Police will offer a Prescription Drug Take Back Day so residents can safely get rid of their old medications.

  • Apr 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Residents can bring old prescription pills to the Kent Police Station on Saturday
The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores

State Liquor Control Board to announce store auction results April 23

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will announce results of the online state liquor store auction on Monday, April 23.

The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores
Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police to offer Block Watch class May 16

Find out how to start a neighborhood Block Watch program at a class offered by the Kent Police on Wednesday, May 16 at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

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  • Apr 20, 2012
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Kent homeless shelter to host meeting

KentHOPE is hosting a meeting tonight to discuss new ideas on improving their organization.

  • Apr 19, 2012
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Nancy Simpson

World’s Fair exhibit to open at Kent Museum

Glancing at a sparkling champagne glass on display for all to see, Nancy Simpson marveled at its uniqueness and significance.

Nancy Simpson

Kent School District to host Technology Expo

The Kent School District hosts the annual Technology Exposition from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at the Kent ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Apr 19, 2012
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Ivar’s and Kidd Valley restaurants invite Kent students to nominate favorite teacher

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation month in May, Ivar's and Kidd Valley restaurants are calling on all kindergarten through eighth-grade students to nominate their favorite teacher for a chance to win 2012 Teacher of the Year honors.

  • Apr 19, 2012
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A trooper poses on a Washington State Patrol motorcycle.

Driving tips during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May is a national initiative aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to "share the road" with each other, according to the Washington State Patrol.

  • Apr 19, 2012
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A trooper poses on a Washington State Patrol motorcycle.
Volunteers help package food at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent.

Comcast employees to volunteer at Kent’s Northwest Harvest April 21

About 250 Comcast employees and their families will volunteer Saturday, April 21 at Kent's Northwest Harvest warehouse, 22220 68th Ave. S.

  • Apr 19, 2012
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Volunteers help package food at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent.
The city of Kent plans to do a $36

Kent City Council approves controversial ShoWare Center economic impact study

A $36,400 consultant contract to study the city-owned ShoWare Center's economic impact caused quite the stir among the Kent City Council.

The city of Kent plans to do a $36

KentHOPE plans homeless shelter meeting April 19

A general information meeting about starting a homeless shelter in Kent is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St.

  • Apr 18, 2012
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Gunshot leaves Kent man seriously wounded | Update

Kent Police continued to search Wednesday for a suspect who shot and seriously wounded a Kent man on the East Hill late Saturday afternoon.

Ernie Ammons

Court hearing for ex-Kent-Meridian track coach continued to May 24

A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes had his court hearing continued to May 24.

Ernie Ammons
Kent's Centennial Center Gallery

Kent gallery features garden paintings

Paintings by Seattle artist Jean Bradbury are featured through May 31 at Kent's Centennial Center Gallery

  • Apr 17, 2012
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Kent's Centennial Center Gallery

Kent forum April 18 to discuss public records, open meetings laws

Learn about the public's right to access government information at a free forum Wednesday, April 18 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Apr 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service