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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 Police release sketch of East Hill sexual assault suspect | Update

Kent Police continue to aggressively pursue leads in the investigation of two sexual assaults that occurred last weekend on the East Hill and released Wednesday a sketch of the man suspected in the attacks.

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.

Kentwood’s floral team wins competition

Kentwood High School's FFA Floral Team took third place at a FFA National Convention last week.

Thunderbird Justin Hickman celebrates after he scores a goal

Vancouver Giants at Seattle Thunderbirds hockey | Slide Show

Vancouver Giants take down Thunderbirds 4-2 at ShoWare.

Thunderbird Justin Hickman celebrates after he scores a goal

Prosecutors charge Kent man in connection with Panther Lake shooting

King County prosecutors charged a 29-year-old Kent man Monday with first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the Oct. 25 shooting over a drug deal in the Panther Lake area that injured a 31-year-old Seattle man.

Venoy Overton enters a plea of not guilty June 30 to a charge of promoting prostitution in Kent. A trial date has yet to be set for Overton.

No Kent trial yet for former UW athlete Venoy Overton in promoting prostitution case

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton had his pre-trial hearing continued to Nov. 16 as he faces a charge of second-degree promoting prostitution along Pacific Highway South in Kent.

  • Nov 2, 2011
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Venoy Overton enters a plea of not guilty June 30 to a charge of promoting prostitution in Kent. A trial date has yet to be set for Overton.

Kent woman pleads guilty to insurance scam of elderly clients

Ex-insurance agent Jasmine Jamrus-Kassim, of Kent, pleaded guilty Monday to 10 counts of first-degree theft for stealing more than $1 million in retirement funds from five men and women ages 74 to 90.

Jimmie James speaks at the Kent Black Action Commission Oct. 22 at the Kent Senior Center.

Kent Black Action Commission takes action | Slide Show

The Kent Black Action Commission presented a daylong event Saturday at the Kent Senior Center. “Launching a Legacy: A Community that Cares” began at 10 a.m. and wrapped up at 10 p.m. with a host of speakers and activities.

Jimmie James speaks at the Kent Black Action Commission Oct. 22 at the Kent Senior Center.

Kent Police investigate two sexual assaults on East Hill; suspect remains on the loose

Kent Police are investigating two sexual assaults against women that occurred this past weekend on the East Hill.

Amanda Henneman with Dilettante Mocha Cafe at Kent Station gives Halloween candy to Alexa Mass

Happy Halloween at Kent Station | Slide Show

Kent Station was filled with scary ghouls, enchanted princesses and super heroes.

Amanda Henneman with Dilettante Mocha Cafe at Kent Station gives Halloween candy to Alexa Mass

Kent reaches agreement to improve salmon habitat along Rock Creek

The city of Kent has reached agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a plan to improve habitat for threatened salmon while also assuring the city’s ability to utilize water from its Clark Springs water supply.

  • Oct 31, 2011
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Kent Holiday Craft Market runs Nov. 4-5

It’s almost time for Kent’s 25th annual Holiday Craft Market. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Oct 31, 2011
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Robert Birkby

Boy Scout luncheon Nov. 3 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Robert Birkby, author of the Boy Scout Handbook, will speak at the Seattle Thunderbirds Friends of Scouting Luncheon that runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 31, 2011
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Robert Birkby
Emilia Couture

People pack Kent pumpkin patch

It's still not too late in Kent to get a pumpkin at the Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch in and corn maze that is open Monday until dusk.

  • Oct 31, 2011
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Emilia Couture

Dancing for the love of the sport | Allison Needles

Name a sport. What’s the first thing you think of? Maybe soccer, baseball, or football.

Trick or treat at Kent Station on Halloween

Once again trick-or-treaters can go to the Kent Station shopping mall Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween.

Secretary of State forecasts 47 percent turnout predicted for election | Nov. 8

Secretary of State Sam Reed is forecasting a 47 percent “turnout” for the General Election in Washington.

  • Oct 29, 2011
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Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened to traffic early | Expect delays

State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction.

  • Oct 29, 2011
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Letter from Kent City Council violates state’s open public meetings act

A letter sent by four Kent City Council members has created quite a storm around City Hall and violated the state’s open public meetings act.

Eric Chudler

Speaker series kicks off at Kentlake High School

Eric Chudler hopped on one foot, talked to the audience and juggled simultaneously on the stage of the Kentlake High Performing Arts Center.

Eric Chudler

Kent students focus on high education in new programs

Mill Creek Middle School offers Latino students the chance to share their voices. The Latino/Latina Education Achievement Project (LEAP) kicked off at the Kent School District this year. The mission is to improve academic achievement of Latino/Latina students.

  • Oct 28, 2011
  • BY Wire Service