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Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.

Ex-UW basketball player Venoy Overton awaits trial date for promoting prostitution in Kent

No trial date has been set yet for Venoy Overton, the former University of Washington basketball player charged by King County prosecutors with second-degree promoting prostitution along Pacific Highway in Kent.

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.

Routine vaccinations protect your pets | Regional Animal Services of King County

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that applies to your pets as well. Routine vaccinations are important to the life and health of your furry friends. Take the time now to review your pet’s shot records, or contact your veterinarian to see if your cat or dog is due for any boosters.

  • Jul 18, 2011
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PSE customers can exchange incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs July 23-24 in Kent

Residential customers of Puget Sound Energy can exchange up to 10 incandescent bulbs for free Energy Star-qualified energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs at a Rock the Bulb event in Kent.

  • Jul 18, 2011
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Lulu LaFever and the Hot Tamales will play sultry blues July 27 as part of the Soulful Sounds of Summer concerts at Kent Station.

Kent Station offers free concerts Wednesday evenings

Enjoy a "Date Night" with a free concert from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday this summer at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jul 18, 2011
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Lulu LaFever and the Hot Tamales will play sultry blues July 27 as part of the Soulful Sounds of Summer concerts at Kent Station.

King County reorganizes information technology services

King County will reorganize information technology services in a plan proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and by the King County Council.

  • Jul 17, 2011
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Deadline to register for to vote in Aug. 16 King County primary

The deadline is Monday, July 18 to register to vote in the Aug. 16 primary in King County. Ballots will be mailed at the end of July, and the deadline to return ballots is Election Day, Aug. 16, according to a King County Elections office media release.

  • Jul 16, 2011
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Hiking and camping safety tips form the American Red Cross

Summer is a great time for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and swimming. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and follow common sense safety precautions.

  • Jul 16, 2011
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Job seekers can look to be hired by the ShoWare Center in Kent during a July 27 job fair at the arena.

ShoWare Center in Kent seeks new hires at job fair July 27

The ShoWare Center in Kent is hiring and will conduct on-site interviews with qualified applicants during a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the arena.

  • Jul 16, 2011
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Job seekers can look to be hired by the ShoWare Center in Kent during a July 27 job fair at the arena.

Willows Place in Kent lends a needed helping hand | Lori Nevin

Willows Place has been around the city of Kent. It’s been outdoors, indoors at local restaurants and at a church in the community. Now you’ll find Willows Place at New Beginnings Church, 214 Washington Ave. N. Willows Place is not really a place, but a Thursday night meal, fellowship and a few hours of safe shelter.

The city of Kent plans to make improvements this year to the Hawley Road levee along the Green River.

Kent plans public hearing July 20 about Hawley Road levee improvements along Green River

Residents can testify about the Hawley Road levee improvements along the Green River at a public hearing before the city of Kent hearing examiner at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 in the Council Chambers West at City Hall.

The city of Kent plans to make improvements this year to the Hawley Road levee along the Green River.
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Sound Mental Health takes over Kent’s Safe Havens domestic violence visitation center

Sound Mental Health, a Seattle-based comprehensive behavioral health services provider, announced July 12 that it has assumed management and operation of the Safe Havens visitation center in downtown Kent that serves children and their parents impacted by domestic violence.

  • Jul 15, 2011
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Kent Police search through Suzie Q's and Sun Leaf Medial Center to collect evidence for medicinal marijuana July 6.  The warrents are the city’s latest step in a process that began with notice to marijuana dispensary owners they must close or face the loss of their business licenses and potential criminal charges.

Public hearing July 19 in Kent on medical marijuana moratorium

Want to tell the Kent City Council what you think of its six-month ban on businesses selling medical marijuana?

Kent Police search through Suzie Q's and Sun Leaf Medial Center to collect evidence for medicinal marijuana July 6.  The warrents are the city’s latest step in a process that began with notice to marijuana dispensary owners they must close or face the loss of their business licenses and potential criminal charges.

Kent East Hill Kids Boxing Club ready for the ring

The deal is done. The youth boxing program, Kent East Hill Kids (Police Action League) Boxing Club, is officially off the ground and running.

Kent Cornucopia Days bike event set for July 17

The second annual Emerald City Lights Cornucopia Days Bike Event will start and end Sunday, July 17 at Town Square Plaza at Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jul 13, 2011
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Crowds flocked to the 40th Kent Cornucopia Days festival July 8-10 for face painting and many other activities

Kent Cornucopia Days runs smoothly; draws large crowds

Everything ran so smoothly at the 40th annual Kent Cornucopia Days festival that even drivers struggling to find parking spots obeyed the no-parking signs.

Crowds flocked to the 40th Kent Cornucopia Days festival July 8-10 for face painting and many other activities
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Kent Police arrest one after Lake Meridian Park fight | Police blotter

Kent Police arrested a teenage male for investigation of malicious mischief after he allegedly kicked a pickup at Lake Meridian Park and then joined friends in a vehicle to chase down the truck after the driver punched him.

Kent Police blotter report.
Children climb aboard the new Apollo merry-go-round at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Kent’s new Lake Meridian Park playground attracts kids of all ages

Kids can't help but jump, climb, swing, spin and run around the new playground equipment at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Children climb aboard the new Apollo merry-go-round at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Rep. Tina Orwall receives 2011 Housing Hero Award

In recognition of her legislative work in the midst of Washington state’s foreclosure crisis, state Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, received the 2011 Housing Hero Award from a group of housing and homeless organizations.

  • Jul 12, 2011
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Find out about Kent by watching A Living History Performance July 16-17 at Saar Pioneer Cemetery

Theater group to bring history alive July 16-17 at Saar Pioneer Cemetery in Kent

Book-It Repertory Theatre will present A Living History Performance July 16-17 at Saar Pioneer Cemetery, 91st Avenue and South 212th Way.

  • Jul 12, 2011
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Find out about Kent by watching A Living History Performance July 16-17 at Saar Pioneer Cemetery
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Kent Cornucopia Skateboard Competition | Slide Show

Kent Cornucopia Skateboard Competition | Slide Show

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