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Car-theft bill passes Legislature | State Legislature

Legislation to curb a recent rise in car-thefts and target repeat offenders was passed unanimously by the Senate and is on the way to the governor to be signed into law.

  • Mar 4, 2012
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31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts weekly roll call vote | State Legislature

The following is the weekly roll call vote from WashingtonVotes.org for the 31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts.

  • Mar 3, 2012
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Republicans snooker Democrats with Senate budget plan | State Legislature

With the support of three key Democrats who share similar views on the budget, Republicans wielded a little-used procedural tactic to maneuver into control of Senate budget proceedings on Friday in Olympia.

Memorial service for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu memorial service at the ShoWare Center | Slideshow

A memorial service was held for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Memorial service for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Kent man receives 3-year prison sentence for drug smuggling conspiracy

A 25-year-old Kent man received a three-year prison sentence Friday for drug smuggling as part of a ring that brought drugs to the United States from Canada.

Kent Community Service Center open for ‘Passport Day in the USA’

King County – in partnership with the U.S Department of State – is helping residents apply for their passport.

  • Mar 2, 2012
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Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police to add extra DUI patrols March 9-18

Law enforcement agencies in Kent and across King County will participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

Kent graduate excels in college

Kelsey Kecherson, a 2010 graduate of Kentridge High school, achieved Honor Roll for her fall semester 2010 at Embry-Riddle Aeronatuical University in Prescott, AZ .

  • Mar 2, 2012
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Kent Community Foundations to hand out scholarships

Kent Community Foundations is announcing that scholarship applications are now available on their website.

  • Mar 2, 2012
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Kyle Sumpter

Kent man leads team to victory on History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter, of Kent, had a much easier time this week as a contestant on “Top Shot.” Sumpter’s red team handily won the team challenge, keeping all members of the red team away from the elimination challenge.

  • Mar 2, 2012
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Kyle Sumpter
About 100 bicyclists will come through Kent Saturday

Bicyclists to hit Kent March 3 as part of Streets and Beets Bike Ride

About 100 bicyclists will pedal through Kent on Saturday, March 3 as part of the Streets & Beets 2012 Bike Ride from Seattle to Auburn.

  • Mar 1, 2012
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About 100 bicyclists will come through Kent Saturday

State Senate passes vehicle theft bill

The State Senate unanimously passed legislation Feb. 29 to curb a recent rise in vehicle thefts and target repeat offenders.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest two women for theft of high heels, earrings, lollipop | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two women for investigation of third-degree theft after they allegedly put on new high heels, earrings and belts at Kmart and then left the store without paying for the items.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent School District to host Spring Food Drive

A food drive will be held to benefit the Kent Food Bank from today until April 30.

  • Mar 1, 2012
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Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students Sara Pot and Asia Tanis perform during Kent’s You

You, Me, We Family Festival at the Kent ShoWare Center | Slideshow

The city of Kent Parks and Recreation Department presented the You, Me, We family festival event Feb. 24 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 29, 2012
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Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students Sara Pot and Asia Tanis perform during Kent’s You
Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu.

Kent streets to close Thursday due to state trooper memorial service | Update

Many downtown Kent streets will be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1 as thousands of law enforcement officers attend a memorial service for slain Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu at the ShoWare Center.

Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu.

Highway 167 northbound to Kent to close Thursday during trooper funeral procession

While the funeral procession for Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu passes through Auburn on SR 167 on the way to Showare Center in Kent, no traffic will be allowed to enter the highway northbound.

  • Feb 29, 2012
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Registration for Kent’s Garden P-Patch underway

It's time to sign up to use Kent’s Community Garden P-Patch.

  • Feb 29, 2012
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Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Challenge raises $190,000 for Ronald McDonald House

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska announced that the 14th Annual Hockey Challenge Feb. 25-26 at the ShoWare Center in Kent raised more than $190,000 for the McDonald House

  • Feb 29, 2012
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Justin Stucky still faces months of recovery after a tree struck him in Kent during the Jan. 19 ice storm as he walked to work.

Kent man recovers after tree strikes him during ice storm

Justin Stucky walked a bit more carefully down Kent's Smith Street hill the icy morning of Thursday, Jan. 19.

Justin Stucky still faces months of recovery after a tree struck him in Kent during the Jan. 19 ice storm as he walked to work.