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Irene Aboltins

Irene Aboltins from Kent celebrates her 105th birthday

Irene Aboltins remembers her first thoughts of Kent when she arrived in 1977, a new grandmother, ready to settle in a new state after many years of moving from place to place.

Irene Aboltins

Kent Police arrest Kent man in connection with Panther Lake shooting

Kent Police arrested a 29-year-old Kent man Wednesday for investigation of first-degree assault in connection with the Tuesday evening shooting in the Panther Lake area that injured a 31-year-old Seattle man.

Kent Police are looking for a yellow pickup with a rack similar to this one involved in a hit-and-run accident Oct. 22 that killed a Kent man.

Kent Police seek hit-and-run driver who struck and killed pedestrian

Kent Police want the public's help to find a hit-and-run driver who reportedly struck and killed a Kent man on the East Hill.

Kent Police are looking for a yellow pickup with a rack similar to this one involved in a hit-and-run accident Oct. 22 that killed a Kent man.

Covington Police and King County Sheriff’s deputies search for 50-year-old white man from the Covington-Kent area who is wanted for child molestation | Crime Alert

The King County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for a 50-year-old white man who has an arrest warrant for child molestation.

  • Oct 26, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Trick-or-treat at Kent Station Oct. 31

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

  • Oct 26, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police investigating shooting of Seattle man | Update

Kent Police were still trying to identify the suspect Wednesday in a Tuesday evening shooting in the Panther Lake area that injured a 31-year-old Seattle man.

Pine Hill 5th grade teacher Jeiomie Heath poses with his mad scientist equipment for a special lab for his class.

Kent elementary teacher has a spooky way of teaching | Slide Show

Students and teachers at Pine Tree Elementary are on the lookout for a mad scientist that is roaming the halls carrying large, plastic spiders in his hands.

Pine Hill 5th grade teacher Jeiomie Heath poses with his mad scientist equipment for a special lab for his class.

How to prevent fires on Halloween | State Fire Marshal

The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends practicing these safety habits for a safe and happy Halloween:

  • Oct 25, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent students fill up scholarship conference

The Kent School District had a record number of students and families attend a scholarship conference Oct. 15.

Kent Police blotter.

Kent woman reportedly throws bottle, rock at woman over laundry-room dispute | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly threw a juice bottle and a kiwi-sized rock that hit another woman during a dispute about use of a shared laundry room.

Kent Police blotter.
Jeff Caso serves as president of the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation that is offering a $1

Kent groups seek college scholarship applicants for sports-related degrees

Graduates of high schools in the Kent School District pursuing a career in a sports-related field can apply for a $1,500 college scholarship from the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation and the Kent Community Foundation.

Jeff Caso serves as president of the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation that is offering a $1

Kent Municipal Court Judge Robert McSeveney to take federal job

Kent Municipal Court Judge Robert B.C. McSeveney will retire Nov. 1 after nearly 18 years to take a position with the U.S. Department of Justice as a federal immigration judge.

  • Oct 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Help wanted to clean up Kent’s Morrill Meadows Off-Leash Dog Park Oct. 29

Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to help clean up the new Morrill Meadows Off-Leash Dog Park on the East Hill.

  • Oct 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Check out the tips to help keep your pet safe during Halloween.

Tips on keeping pets safe during Halloween

There are several ways to help keep your pet safe during Halloween.

  • Oct 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Check out the tips to help keep your pet safe during Halloween.
Regional Animal Services of King County has lowered cat adoption fees through Oct. 31 to $30 for cats and $75 for kittens.

King County lowers cat, kitten adoption fees through Oct. 31 at Kent shelter

It will cost less to adopt a cat or kitten through Oct. 31 at the Kent animal shelter.

Regional Animal Services of King County has lowered cat adoption fees through Oct. 31 to $30 for cats and $75 for kittens.
Drivers of more than 1

Kent recycling event handles nearly 60 tons of material

Drivers of 1,104 vehicles dropped off items at the city of Kent recycling event Oct. 15 at Russell Road Park.

  • Oct 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Drivers of more than 1

Promoting a healthier King County through maps and stories | Mapping Our Voices for Equality

Mapping Our Voices for Equality (MOVE), a new online map and digital storytelling website, launches today. MOVE features on-going changes that improve healthy eating and physical activity and create tobacco-free environments in King County.

  • Oct 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Goodwill in Kent offers ‘Boo-Tek’ for Halloween

Kent's Goodwill is spooking customers out with a push for inexpensive Halloween costumes with a customized twist. This year, Goodwill employees dedicated an area of their store specifically for Halloween.

Kent School Board candidates Russell Hanscom

Candidates contend for two Kent School Board positions | Election 2011

Voters have a choice in two contested races for the Kent School Board, although one candidate says he has not had the time to actively campaign for a position and is unsure if he would serve if elected.

Kent School Board candidates Russell Hanscom

Kent Education Association recommends Sims, Hamada, DeBruler for Kent School Board

Larry Sims, Leslie Hamada and Karen DeBruler are the picks by the Kent Education Association for the Kent School Board.