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The Chinook District of Garden Clubs board meeting Oct. 5

The Chinook District of Garden Clubs next board meeting is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Grace Lutheran Church, 22975-24th Ave S., in Des Moines.

  • Sep 27, 2011
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Sunnycrest Elementary on Kent’s West Hill to host open house Sept. 28

Sunnycrest Elementary, a Federal Way School District school located in Kent, will host an open house from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28.

  • Sep 27, 2011
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Kent School District officials will keep sandbags around Neely-O'Brien Elementary School

Sandbags to stay around 3 Kent schools in Green River Valley

Sandbags will remain around three Kent schools threatened by Green River flooding until at least next spring.

Kent School District officials will keep sandbags around Neely-O'Brien Elementary School
Darby Cole of Kent

Sandbags to remain along Green River in Kent until spring; removal to cost city an estimated $3 million

It's going to cost the city of Kent an estimated $3 million to remove the giant sandbags from levees along the Green River.

Darby Cole of Kent
Gov. Chris Gregoire's car was involved in an accident on Interstate 5 near state Route 516 in Des Moines at 2 p.m.

Gov. Gregoire’s car sideswiped near Des Moines on I-5

Earlier this afternoon the Gov. Chris Gregoire's official vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle while she was returning from an event in the Seattle area. The Governor was not injured nor was the other driver.

  • Sep 26, 2011
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Gov. Chris Gregoire's car was involved in an accident on Interstate 5 near state Route 516 in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Candy Bouquet owner Staci Buss

Find it in Kent Expo Sept. 28 at ShoWare Center

Check out more than 60 vendors at the free Kent Chamber of Commerce Find it in Kent Expo from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the ShoWare Center, 625. W. James St.

  • Sep 26, 2011
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Candy Bouquet owner Staci Buss
Washington State Patrol car.

Ask Washington State Patrol chief questions Sept. 28 on Twitter

If you are a Twitter user and want to ask Chief John Batiste questions about the Washington State Patrol, you will get that opportunity from 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

  • Sep 26, 2011
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Washington State Patrol car.

Flood-damaged vehicles sold by unscrupulous sellers | National Insurance Crimes Bureau

Floods have devastated large sections of the nation this year, including floods from the Mississippi River in the Midwest and South, the Missouri River in North Dakota and Iowa and Hurricane Irene along the East Coast.

  • Sep 26, 2011
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Teens and Technology is a two part series written by Kris Hill.

A new virtual reality | Teens and Technology Series Part III

In this new age of instant gratification in cyberspace, most young people don’t realize the lasting effects their virtual lives can have on their real lives, and it’s a lessons many are learning the hard way. Educators and cybersafety experts are working with kids to teach them the importance of taking a moment to think about what may happen if they put every thought that pops into their head out on the Internet.

Teens and Technology is a two part series written by Kris Hill.

Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise planning Oktoberfest Oct. 1 | Harvest for the Community

The Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise is planning a fundraising event for several important causes close to the hearts of the members. The fall Harvest for the Community event is scheduled from noon until 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 The club is hosting a family-friendly Kent Oktoberfest. The event will take place rain or shine under tents at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent.

  • Sep 24, 2011
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The family and friends of Evi Stratton walked in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk with Team Hope in her memory.

Melanie Hope from Kent leads ‘Team Hope’ in memory of her mother | Seattle Brain Cancer Walk

This Saturday, Sept. 24, friends, family and others who loved Evi Stratton will join Team Hope Walking in the fourth annual Seattle Brain Cancer Walk. The walk is part of a national event to raise awareness about brain cancer and fund research and patient care for those who have been diagnosed with all types of brain cancer.

The family and friends of Evi Stratton walked in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk with Team Hope in her memory.

American Legion open house set for Sunday | Food, fun and booths

The American Legion is presenting an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 25 at 25405 97th Place South, Kent.

  • Sep 24, 2011
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Sherrie Fox

Cat reunited in Kent with Auburn family after missing for three years

An Auburn family is celebrating after a King County animal control officer found their lost cat Thursday that had been missing for three years.

  • Sep 23, 2011
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Sherrie Fox
Ruby Staninger

Seniors participate in Kent Senior Wellness Day

Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks and fitness classes were part of the Senior Wellness Day Sept. 22 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Sep 23, 2011
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Ruby Staninger

Kent city budget public hearing draws fireworks

A few sparks flew during the Kent City Council public hearing on the 2012 city budget Tuesday and it may not be the last time before the budget is passed.

Anna Voloshina

King County Library – Summer reading pays off with a new laptop for Kent student | Slide Show

Anna Voloshina is proof that reading pays – a lot of reading. The 10-year-old Soos Creek Elementary student completed the King County Library summer reading program by reading more than 1,000 minutes.

  • Sep 23, 2011
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Anna Voloshina

Auburn man pleads not guilty to jail assault of rival gang member

A 20-year-old Auburn man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a first-degree assault charge after he reportedly attacked a rival gang member in the King County jail at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Firefighters battle a blaze Thursday morning at a two-story Kent duplex in the 10900 block of Southeast 250th Court.

Kent duplex fire displaces two residents; kills two cats | Regional Fire Authority

Fire heavily damaged a two-story duplex and killed two cats Thursday morning in Kent.

Firefighters battle a blaze Thursday morning at a two-story Kent duplex in the 10900 block of Southeast 250th Court.
This preliminary concept rendering shows plans for a new five-story apartment and retail complex in downtown Kent at the southeast corner of Smith Street and Fourth Avenue. Town Square Plaza is on the left.

Developer to demolish half-built parking garage in Kent; construct 5-story apartment, retail complex

A Seattle developer plans to demolish the unfinished parking garage in downtown Kent and build a five-story, mixed-use development to include approximately 164 apartments and 3,700-square feet of retail space.

  • Sep 22, 2011
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This preliminary concept rendering shows plans for a new five-story apartment and retail complex in downtown Kent at the southeast corner of Smith Street and Fourth Avenue. Town Square Plaza is on the left.

Volunteers wanted for Kent’s Clark Lake Park project

Volunteers are wanted to help the city of Kent with the annual Releaf at Clark Lake Park project.

  • Sep 21, 2011
  • BY Wire Service