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Former Kent student excels in college

Senior Kelsey Jenkins of Seattle Pacific University was named a winner of NCAA postgraduate scholarships.

  • Mar 14, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Northwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society held a fundraiser for Pediatric Interim care Center this past February. Social studies teacher Scott Froman

Kent students raise money for infant care center

Northwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society gave up babysitting, chore and birthday money to support a cause.

Northwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society held a fundraiser for Pediatric Interim care Center this past February. Social studies teacher Scott Froman
Jay Inslee

Inslee visits Kent, attacks McKenna for ‘playing politics’ with gay marriage

Jay Inslee, Democratic candidate for governor, didn't hesitate to take a shot at Republican candidate Rob McKenna's stance against legalizing same-sex marriage during a media tour Tuesday at a Kent small business.

Jay Inslee
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Kent store among leaders for selling most winning lottery tickets

A Kent store ranks among the top 10 retailers in the Puget Sound region for selling the most winning state lottery tickets.

  • Mar 14, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
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Bud Sizemore

Kent resident Sizemore announces plans to run for State House District 47 seat

Bud Sizemore, a Kent firefighter and former Covington City Council member, announced Tuesday that he will challenge state Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Bud Sizemore
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Two Kent women fight over tax deduction; sleeping partners | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she reportedly punched a neighbor woman after the two argued about a tax deduction for children.

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Section of Kent’s South 208th Street to close March 15-16

Kent drivers will need to avoid South 208th Street between 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) and 92nd Avenue South on Thursday and Friday, March 15-16.

  • Mar 13, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.

Kent group plans April 6 meeting to help save old train station

Discussion about whether to turn the old Kent train station into a public facility will continue with a Friday, April 6 meeting.

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.
Jasmine Jamrus-Kassim appears at her first scheduled sentencing Nov. 18 at the King County Courthouse in Seattle. She was sentenced March 9 to more than six years in prison for theft charges from an insurance scam.

Kent woman sentenced to more than six years for insurance scam of elderly

A former Kent insurance agent received a prison sentence of six years, three months for stealing more than $1 million in retirement funds from five elderly clients.

Jasmine Jamrus-Kassim appears at her first scheduled sentencing Nov. 18 at the King County Courthouse in Seattle. She was sentenced March 9 to more than six years in prison for theft charges from an insurance scam.

Daylight Saving Time to start this weekend

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. March 11. Clocks should be set ahead one hour.

  • Mar 9, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Discover Pass revisions advance to governor’s desk

A bill to revise a 2011 law concerning recreational land access pass program that helps create additional operation funds for state parks was approved Thurday, clearing the House and moving to the governor's desk for final approval.

  • Mar 9, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The City of Kent attempts to crack down on the man illegally cutting down the tops of trees.

City of Kent negotiating with 3 property owners to settle tree-cutting case

The city of Kent is negotiating with three West Hill property owners about how to settle the illegal topping of nearly three dozen tall trees last fall on city property.

The City of Kent attempts to crack down on the man illegally cutting down the tops of trees.
Jay Inslee

Inslee to visit Kent, Renton as part of alternative energy jobs tour

Jay Inslee, the Democratic candidate for governor, meets executives and workers in Kent and Renton next week – part of his jobs tour with area companies that demonstrate the economic and job potential in Washington's clean tech industry.

  • Mar 9, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Jay Inslee

Neely Gives Back campaign hosts Zumbathon for Luekemia on Saturday

The Neely Gives Back campaign hosts a Zumbathon for the Luekemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Neely O'Brien Elementary School, 6300 S. 236th St., Kent.

  • Mar 9, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

City of Kent Human Services Commission soliciting applications for funding

The City of Kent Human Services Commission announces its 2013/2014 Request for Proposals for human services.

  • Mar 8, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent couple sentenced for disability fraud scheme

A Kent couple were sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for a 20-year disability fraud scheme where they illegally collected more than $320,000 in state and federal benefits.

Kent’s Moyer earns top academic honor

Highline Community College's Rachel Moyer of Kent was named to the All-Washington Academic Team for her achievements in the classroom, involvement on campus and work in community service.

  • Mar 8, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent schools benefit from BECU award grants

Jenkins Creek, East Hill and Martin Sortun Elementary School received grants from BECU's Tukwila branch.

Biomass fuel becomes energy resource for qualified utilities

Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Wednesday legislation that would give financially distressed biomass processing facilities and pulp and paper mills a break from compliance rules dealing with the expensive process of clean-energy conversion.

  • Mar 8, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivers her State of the City address Wednesday

Kent mayor: sandbags along Green River will come down this summer

The giant sandbags along the Green River trail in Kent are coming down. That's one of the messages Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivered during her seventh annual State of the City address Wednesday at the Kent Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon at the ShoWare Center.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivers her State of the City address Wednesday

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