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Kent officers arrest National Guard sergeant for reportedly picking up prostitute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a National Guard sergeant for investigation of patronizing a prostitute after he allegedly picked up in his vehicle a woman walking the night of Nov. 30 in the 26200 block of Pacific Highway South.

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A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Kent family’s home by Pacific Raceways catches fire due to power strip

A Kent family managed to safely escape their residential home after it caught fire Dec. 3 near Pacific Raceways.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Reception for outgoing Kent City Council members Dec. 13

To thank them for their years of service, the city of Kent invites the public to a reception for outgoing City Council members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the lobby at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Boy Scouts will help you clean after Christmas

This year, local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees in neighborhoods around Kent for a $5 donation.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.

Free family skate night Dec. 8 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Join radio station Spirit 105.3 FM for a free family skate night at Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.
Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.

Kent Fire Department offers winter safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips to help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable holiday season:

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.
Northwest Boychoir singer Chris Fertakis takes the stage for a Christmas concert series throughout December.

Tukwila singer gets ready to perform for the holidays

Singing in the Northwest Boychoir for 10 years has shaped Chris Fertakis' life in many ways.

Northwest Boychoir singer Chris Fertakis takes the stage for a Christmas concert series throughout December.

King County noxious weed board seeks new members

The King County Noxious Weed Control Board, a volunteer citizen board that oversees and guides the work of the County’s Noxious Weed Program and sets the noxious weed list priorities for the County, has two openings.

  • Dec 4, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Spread cheer not influenza during holiday

It is not too late to get your flu vaccine, if you have not gotten one already. Flu activity is currently low in King County, which means there is still time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu season usually peaks in February or later and can last as late as May.

  • Dec 4, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Birch Creek Career Center offers free career service training

The Birch Creek Career Center opened October 2011. The hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and it is located at 3111 SE 274th Street, 2nd Floor, Kent.

  • Dec 3, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Northwest Toy Run 2011 to be held at Pacific Raceways near Covington Dec. 4

The Northwest Toy Run 2011 will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at Pacific Raceways.

  • Dec 3, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Trees behind Safeway in Covington to be cleared to make way for Valley Medical Center construction

Trees behind Safeway in Covington will be cleared in the coming week to make way for construction of Valley Medical Center's medical plaza.

Thomas E. Shelton retired after 26 years in the Air Force. This portrait hangs in his son’s home.  Dennis Box

A father for all times | Thomas E. Shelton

When the newly released film “J. Edgar,” directed by Clint Eastwood, hit the screens in early November it brought back a flood of memories for Marcus Shelton about his father.

Thomas E. Shelton retired after 26 years in the Air Force. This portrait hangs in his son’s home.  Dennis Box

Prosecutors charge Kent man with promoting prostitution

King County prosecutors charged a 37-year-old Kent man with second-degree promoting prostitution after he allegedly used an 18-year-old woman with a mental disability to perform sex acts with men for money and then give the cash to him.

Catch a free holiday movie at Kent bookstore

Catch a few holiday movies for free this month in Kent at Once Sold Tales bookstore, 22442 72nd Ave S.

  • Dec 2, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent man killed by Sounder train; 3rd railroad crossing death downtown this year

A 46-year-old Kent man was killed by a Sounder commuter train at about 5:40 p.m. Thursday after he reportedly stepped into the path of the train at the West Meeker Street and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing.

Soos Creek Park habitat restoration set for Saturday

The Soos Creek Park Habitat Restoration event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The Sierra Club South King County Group, Friends of Soos Creek Park, and King County Parks will be present.

  • Dec 2, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Regional Fire Department’s Toys for Joy begins

It's time again for Kent's annual Toys for Joy program. 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. A portion of the toys also will be donated to other local food banks. Non-perishable food also will be accepted for distribution.

  • Dec 1, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent singers help food banks with song

Singers and anyone willing to share their musical talents can help local food banks while bringing smiles to shoppers this holiday season.

  • Dec 1, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Lutheran Church hosts special services

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

  • Dec 1, 2011
  • BY Wire Service