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Free dental screenings for children 1 to 18 years old | The Center for Pediatric Dentistry

The Center for Pediatric Dentistry – a partnership with the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s – offers free, brief dental screenings for all children ages one to 18 years old.

  • Feb 20, 2012
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Seattle woman leads Tukwila police on high speed chase

A Tukwila police officer on routine patrol observed a stolen vehicle traveling in the 14600 block of Tukwila International Boulevard at 3:50 p.m. today, Feb. 19.

  • Feb 20, 2012
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Mount Si trails to remain closed for the three-day weekend due to airplane crash that killed Kentlake and Decatur swim coaches

Due to an ongoing investigation of Wednesday’s airplane crash on Mount Si, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be keeping the area closed throughout the three-day Presidents’ Day weekend and possibly into next week.

  • Feb 19, 2012
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Local firefighters join auction to benefit leukemia & lymphoma society

Firefighters from throughout the state are once again coming together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. People in the community are invited to support their efforts.

  • Feb 19, 2012
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Counties gain revenue compensation for encumbered state forest lands | State Legislature

Some local governments in Southwest Washington have dealt with sporadic timber revenues and therefore uncertain budgets due to a lack of access to portions of state forest lands encumbered by endangered animal species.

New police dispatch procedure saving lives | King County Sheriff’s Office

An 88 year man was resuscitated by a King County Sheriff’s deputy Feb. 15 after the deputy responded to a broadcast for medical assistance.

  • Feb 18, 2012
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Renton man gets five years in prison for role in retail theft ring of home improvement stores

A 42-year-old Renton man, who helped lead a retail theft ring that targeted home improvement stores, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for wire fraud and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Workers could gain new benefit option: Education savings accounts | State Legislature

Low-wage workers who are looking to climb up the career ladder may gain a new resource to help improve their skills and marketability if a bill lingering in a House committee moves on to gain support from legislators on final passage

Kyle Sumpter

Kent man survives first episode of History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

Kent resident Kyle Sumpter survived the first episode of The History Channel's "Top Shot."

  • Feb 17, 2012
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Kyle Sumpter
Valley Communications Center in Kent handles 911 calls. Kent Police want residents to report suspicious activity to 911 more often.

Kent Police say residents should call 911 more often

Kent Police want more residents to call 911 whenever they see something that "just doesn't feel or look right."

Valley Communications Center in Kent handles 911 calls. Kent Police want residents to report suspicious activity to 911 more often.

Kent Fire Department offers emergency response training courses

Learn skills to help respond to a major disaster by taking a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course.

  • Feb 17, 2012
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Seth Dawson

Kentlake swim coach killed in plane crash | Breaking News

Kentlake High swim coach Seth Dawson, 31, was one of three people who were on a plane that crashed Wednesday near North Bend, according to the swim club he worked for, Valley Aquatics Swim Team.

Seth Dawson

Washington economists project jump in state money

Light at the end of the tunnel: Washington economists are projecting a $96 million increase in the state's revenue.

  • Feb 16, 2012
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Cara Haney (front row

Kent teacher receives education award

Panther Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher Cara Haney was applauded for her work as an educator at the National Education Association Foundation’s Salute to Excellence Gala on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C.

  • Feb 16, 2012
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Cara Haney (front row

Kent schools closed Monday and Tuesday

All Kent School District offices and schools are closed Feb. 20 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.

  • Feb 16, 2012
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Kent School District is no longer closing schools

Kent School District staff are no longer talking about shutting down two elementary schools for the 2012-2013 school year.

Grand jury indicts Kent man for illegally selling gun later used in Illinois murder

A federal grand jury indicted a Kent man for illegally selling a gun later used in a Chicago-area murder.

Kent schools to close Feb. 20-21 for holiday break

Kent School District schools will close Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 for Presidents' Day holiday break.

  • Feb 15, 2012
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Kent Police Blotter report.

Kent officer investigates harassing phone calls by jail inmate to ex-girlfriend | Police Blotter

A Des Moines jail inmate reportedly made harassing phone calls to his former girlfriend threatening to beat her and kill her.

Kent Police Blotter report.

Man with knife shot and injured by Kent Police | Update

A Kent Police officer shot and injured a 55-year-old man reportedly armed with a knife during a confrontation Tuesday night at a West Hill mobile home park.