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Felicia Chen Rogers created a program called Joy on Ice for disabled children.

Kent resident uses skills to help others

Felicia Chen Rogers, 16, wants everyone to experience the joy she feels when she skates on the ice.

Felicia Chen Rogers created a program called Joy on Ice for disabled children.

Kent’s Doctors Express celebrates new location with open house

Doctors Express is hosting a community open house tomorrow at their new location in Kent.

  • Jan 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

White Center robbery video released

The King County Sheriff’s Office has released a video of a robbery that occurred the evening of Jan 24.

  • Jan 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

King County holds clean-up to clear storm damage

King County is hosting a free wood debris recycling event for residents to help them recover from the last snow storm.

  • Jan 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Blotter report.

Woman arrested for harassment at Kent AA meeting | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of harassment after she reportedly interrupted an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Jan. 17 in the 300 block of Third Avenue South.

Kent Police Blotter report.

King County property, business owners encouraged to submit storm damage reports

Residents and businesses in King County that suffered property damage or other losses in the storm last week may be eligible for financial assistance to get their property back in order.

  • Jan 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent man among 20 busted by DEA for drug trafficking

A 36-year-old Kent man was among 20 people arrested and charged for drug trafficking Wednesday as part of coordinated raids by the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies in the Seattle and San Francisco Bay area.

Kent to close portion of James Street Jan. 26 for overnight paving

The city of Kent has issued a traffic advisory that both eastbound lanes of James Street, east of Railroad Avenue, will be closed for asphalt paving from 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 to 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27.

  • Jan 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park is part of a proposed Earthworks bicycle tour.

Kent plans open house Jan. 27 about Earthworks bicycle tour in June

The Kent Arts Commission invites residents, businesses and bicycling enthusiasts to an Open House, from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, Room 9, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jan 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park is part of a proposed Earthworks bicycle tour.
Puget Sound Energy contractors work to repair power lines entangled with tree branches Saturday

Numbers tell Kent storm story

The numbers in Kent tell the story about the impact of January's snow and ice storms.

Puget Sound Energy contractors work to repair power lines entangled with tree branches Saturday
Venoy Overton faces an April 2 trial date in Kent for second-degree promoting prostitution.

Kent trial date continued for ex-UW athlete Venoy Overton

The Kent promoting prostitution trial for ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton has been continued to April 2.

Venoy Overton faces an April 2 trial date in Kent for second-degree promoting prostitution.

Gang member from Auburn convicted of burglary; also charged in Kent jail assault

A King County Superior Court jury convicted a 20-year-old Auburn man and his sister Tuesday for first-degree burglary in connection with an Auburn case.

One Kent street remains closed Wednesday due to fallen power lines | Update

One Kent street remained closed Wednesday because of fallen power lines.

Auburn man injured in Kent after truck collides with train | Update

A 46-year-old Auburn man suffered minor injuries after the tow truck he was driving collided with an Amtrak train in downtown Kent.

Kent could get wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph Tuesday

Gusts of wind up to 45 to 50 mph could strike Kent late Tuesday afternoon or evening.

Kent resident earns scholarship

Western Washington University student Simone Senn of Kent received a $1,500 Sodexo Residence Life Award for the 2011-2012 academic year.

  • Jan 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Trees branches litter West Meeker Street and the sidewalks from the weight of the ice and snow on the branches

Kent storms result in record number of emergency responses by fire department

The snow and ice storms last week resulted in the busiest day on record for the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority. Firefighters responded to a record 453 calls on Jan. 19, many of them for fallen trees and wires.

Trees branches litter West Meeker Street and the sidewalks from the weight of the ice and snow on the branches
The second annual 'You

Kent family festival at ShoWare Center

Children of all ages can expect lots of fun at the upcoming “You Me We" festival from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Kent ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Jan 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The second annual 'You

Kent schools reopen Tuesday, Jan. 24

Kent School District schools reopened Tuesday, Jan. 24 after being closed for a week because of weather conditions.

  • Jan 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Relay for Life of Kent Kickoff | Jan. 26

Participants are wanted to attend the 2012 Relay for Life of Kent Kickoff event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jan 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service