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WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference. From left to right are: David Frothingham

Teens from the WSU King County 4-H Program visit Olympia | Know Your Government Conference

WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference, also known as KYG, under the WSU 4-H Youth Development Program.

  • Feb 25, 2012
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WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference. From left to right are: David Frothingham

Reforms at King County jail lead to grade of “100 percent” from U.S. Department of Justice

The King County Jail earned exemplary ratings in meeting all conditions set by the federal government for housing inmates in a safe and secure environment, according to a letter this week from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that successfully concludes a three-year review of jail operations.

  • Feb 25, 2012
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Newly crowned ‘Miss Auburn’ visits Sen. Joe Fain and governor at Capitol

Earlier this month Sen. Joe Fain served as a judge for the 50th “Miss Auburn” competition, and on Wednesday the new “Miss Auburn,” Tera Sabo, visited the Capitol as Fain’s guest, accompanied by Kathy Lewis, Auburn’s first lady.

  • Feb 25, 2012
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Sen. Joe Fain
The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.

Army Corps pleased with Hanson’s Dam performance during Green River rainfall

As this week's rainstorm subsided, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District officials estimate that Mud Mountain and Howard Hanson dams

The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.
Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra

Kent man who jumped over teller counters pleads guilty to four bank robberies

A 23-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of first-degree robbery in connection with robberies in October and November at Key Bank branches in Redmond and Bellevue.

Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra
Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.

Kent’s ShoWare Center loses money for third consecutive year

Kent's ShoWare Center suffered financial losses for the third straight year in 2011.

Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.
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Green River Glass show set for Feb. 25 in Kent

The 35th annual Green River Depression Era Glass Club Show and Sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Feb 24, 2012
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Kent Station’s Cal’s Classic American to host grand opening

Cal’s Classic American at Kent Station is celebrating their official Grand Opening with a traditional ribbon cutting by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and members of the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

  • Feb 24, 2012
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Drug felon convicted of possession of firearms and selling assault weapons at Southcenter Mall

A convicted felon who repeatedly sold guns to a person working with law enforcement was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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State cuts to city of Kent may be less than feared

The Kent City Council heard as close to good news as it gets in this economy.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday

Postal Service to keep Kent processing center open; six in state to close

The Kent Delivery and Distribution Center for the U.S. Postal Service will remain open even as the agency closes six other facilities in the state.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday
Some Grass Lake Elementary students pose after hearing they were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.

Kent students selected for prestigious music event

Many Kent School District students were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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Some Grass Lake Elementary students pose after hearing they were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.
Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.

Kent offers Community Police Academy classes

Have you ever wondered what goes into being a Kent Police officer?

Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.
Park Orchard Elementary students pose with Molina Healthcare's Dr. Cleo during a healthy heart awareness event at the school.

Kent’s Molina Healthcare and Park Orchard students step up for heart health

To celebrate American Heart Month, students at Park Orchard Elementary School learned a fun and interactive walking routine to encourage physical activity.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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Park Orchard Elementary students pose with Molina Healthcare's Dr. Cleo during a healthy heart awareness event at the school.

Matching grants available for Kent’s neighborhood improvement projects

The City of Kent announced the return of its Neighborhood Matching Grant Program for 2012.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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Celebrate Kent’s National Youth Arts Month

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day March 3.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.

Effort starts rolling to save Kent train station

If community members continue to jump aboard the campaign, Kent's old train station downtown someday might become a coffee shop, restaurant, visitor's center or similar retail spot.

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.
A gauge along the Green River near Auburn shows the level has reached 61.52 feet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Green River continues to rise, minor flooding expected | Update

Planned water releases from the Howard Hanson flood-control dam in the upper Green River watershed have brought the Green River Wednesday up to a Provisional Phase 3 flood alert level with predictions of a full Phase 3 alert by late Wednesday.

A gauge along the Green River near Auburn shows the level has reached 61.52 feet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Army Corps of Engineers sends flood spotters to Green River near Auburn

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed spotters Wednesday to the Green and White rivers and a team to make emergency

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Kent’s ‘You Me We’ family festival Feb. 24 at ShoWare Center

Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes, along with performances by Kent’s talented kids are just part of the fun at “You Me We," from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the ShoWare Center.

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