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Kent Lutheran Church hosts special services

Kent Lutheran Church invites the public to attend special events thought the month of December.

  • Dec 1, 2011
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Kent club provides ‘Hope for Families’

Kiwanis Club of Kent members invite the community to help out struggling families in the area.

  • Dec 1, 2011
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State voter turnout better than expected | King County 52 percent

Counties have certified election returns for the 2011 General Election, with results from 1.94 million ballots. Secretary of State Sam Reed and Gov. Chris Gregoire will certify the election next Monday

  • Nov 30, 2011
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Record number attend free Thanksgiving meal at Kent’s Golden Steer restaurant

The Golden Steer's annual Thanksgiving feed served a record number of people this year.

Get free tickets for holiday shows at Kent Food Bank

Families unable to afford tickets for holiday shows can pick up free tickets at the Kent Food Bank.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Judge could decide in February whether accused Kent rapist is tried as an adult

A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27 in King County Juvenile Court to determine whether a 15-year-old Kent boy charged with two East Hill rapes will be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Kent Winter Craft Bazaar coming up Dec. 2-3

The Kent Winter Craft Bazaar will feature hand-made gifts and food from more than 100 vendors Dec. 2-3 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Nov 30, 2011
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Kent man stomps hole in floor during dispute with wife | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after he reportedly stomped a hole in the kitchen floor during a dispute with his wife about calling the dentist for an insurance question.

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Kent-Meridian High School to host auction

Kent-Meridian High School invites the public to join them for a night of music and spaghetti.

Santa arrives last year at the Kent Winterfest parade. This year's Winterfest is Saturday

Kent Winterfest parade and tree lighting Dec. 3

Get in the holiday spirit at the 2011 Kent Winterfest Saturday, Dec. 3 at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and West Harrison Street.

  • Nov 29, 2011
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Santa arrives last year at the Kent Winterfest parade. This year's Winterfest is Saturday

11 arrest and trespass warning issued by state patrol in Olympia

Washington State Patrol troopers made 11 arrests on the Capitol Campus on Tuesday, and issued trespass warnings to an additional seven persons who refused to follow building rules.

  • Nov 29, 2011
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Addison Dussault built a trail at Morrill Meadows Off-Leash Dog Park to earn his Eagle Scout badge.

Kent Eagle Scout builds trail for park

Boy Scout Addison Dussault gathered community members together to improve the look of Morrill Meadows Off-Leash Dog Park.

Addison Dussault built a trail at Morrill Meadows Off-Leash Dog Park to earn his Eagle Scout badge.
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Kent Toys for Joy program seeks donations

Toys for Joy is an event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped, and delivered to the Kent Food Bank for distribution to needy families in the community.

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Kent Kindergarten teacher is recognized by student

There's a reason why students keep coming back to visit Kit Bennett in her kindergarten classroom well after they've graduated from Kent View Elementary School.

Highline teacher, coach pleads not guilty to attempted rape at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park | Update

A Highline School District teacher and coach pleaded not guilty Monday to third-degree attempted rape of a child in connection with a 15-year-old girl he met in October at Kent's Lake Meridian Park.

New coffee company in Kent hosts open house

The owners of a new coffee roasting company in Kent are celebrating their grand opening.

Green Kent stewards are wanted to volunteer for projects at Kent parks and open spaces.

Green Kent stewards wanted for park projects

Volunteers can attend a training Saturday, Dec. 3 to become a Green Kent Steward. The training is from 9 a.m. to noon at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Becoming a steward is a way to give back to the community and ensure Kent's rban environment is healthy and sustainable. No experience is necessary. Gloves and tools are provided. Register for the orientation and learn how you can adopt a restoration project at a park or natural area you care about. The Green Kent Partnership is a collaboration between the city of Kent, the Kent community, and Cascade Land Conservancy to restore and maintain the natural areas and parks of the city. Volunteers can attend a training Saturday, Dec. 3 to become a Green Kent Steward.

  • Nov 28, 2011
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Green Kent stewards are wanted to volunteer for projects at Kent parks and open spaces.

Kent educators attend Day of Action

The Kent Education Association is joining other Washington educators, parents, administrators and other school supporters in Olympia Nov. 28 to urge lawmakers to protect school funding.

King County parks grant program include Kent’s West Fenwick Multi-Use Field

Matching fund grants totaling $685,185 will help build new sports complexes, playgrounds, an equestrian center and a rowing facility including $28,000 for Kent's West Fenwick Multi-Use Field.

  • Nov 27, 2011
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Swedish Medical Center testing new sleep apnea therapy – looking for participants

Swedish Medical Center has been selected to participate in a pivotal clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

  • Nov 27, 2011
  • BY Wire Service