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Teacher with Kent, Renton connections wanted on criminal charges for having sex with student

A teacher with connections to the Kent and Renton school districts has been charged with first-degree sexual misconduct, for reportedly having sex with a student when she was teaching at Garfield High School in Seattle.

  • Jul 14, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Local emergency personnel stand beside a demolished panel truck following a two-vehicle accident on the West Valley Highway that sent both drivers to the hospital with serious injuries.

UPDATE: Severe T-bone wreck on West Valley Highway sends both drivers to the hospital: Slide Show

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South (aka the West Valley Highway) Thursday night sent two people to the hospital. The call was first reported at approximately 7:50 pm.

Local emergency personnel stand beside a demolished panel truck following a two-vehicle accident on the West Valley Highway that sent both drivers to the hospital with serious injuries.

Kent Fire Department reminds parents to keep children out of hot, parked vehicles

After last week's hot temperatures, the Kent Fire Department wants to remind parents and guardians of the dangers of leaving children in vehicles or allowing children to play in unattended vehicles.

  • Jul 14, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Check out candidate list for Aug. 17 Primary

The following candidates are on the Aug. 17 Primary Election ballot.

  • Jul 13, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Susan Smith

Birch Creek Apartment renovation uplifts residents of Kent low-income housing complex

Nearly 1,000 people, including 540 children, live in the 262 units at Birch Creek, formerly known as Springwood. The King County Housing Authority, which owns the apartments, finished a $55 million, two-year renovation of the complex in June. The apartments, at 23760 129th Place S.E., just south of Kent Kangley Road, were originally constructed in 1970.

Susan Smith

America’s got talent announces top 40 videos – Kentridge grad shines

Eric Troftgruben, a 2006 Kentridge graduate, just learned that his 13-man acapella group, PLUtonic, has been selected as one of 40 contenders for the America's Got Talent Competition.

  • Jul 12, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Fatal accident at Pacific Raceways Sunday

A man driving a “dragster” was killed this afternoon in an accident at Pacific Raceways in SE unincorporated King County. The Sheriff's Office was called by the track at about 3:40 p.m. By the time deputies arrived the man had died. The rest of the afternoon’s races were canceled.

  • Jul 12, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Ultrawalker Don Stevenson

Community rallies for Kent boy living with severe idiopathic arterial pulmonary hypertension

Strapped to a backpack pump that feeds him medicine through a chest tube every six minutes, Cullen Steele stays on the go wherever his small body will take him. Despite facing considerable odds in his quest to live a long and healthy life, the fun-loving 10-year-old boy who enjoys history, cooking and playing video games maintains a smile and carries a sunny disposition.

Ultrawalker Don Stevenson

Kent Chamber of Commerce hosts primary forums July 13, Aug. 10

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting two candidate forums, for the upcoming primary elections.

  • Jul 12, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Benson Bridge demolition goes smoothly; 405 to remain closed until noon Sunday

Crews in Renton made quick work of the old Benson Road South Bridge Saturday, as they completed the demolition of the nearly 40-year-old bridge in about six hours.

  • Jul 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Dragon Boat Association coed team Dragin’ Tails begins practice Tuesday evening on Lake Meridian in Kent.

Saturday’s Dragon Boat racing part of Cornucopia Days tradition; part of Kent tradition, too

Power six! Reach...it...out!” With a sudden surge, the boat I’m sitting in rushes forward, cutting through the soft chop of waves on Lake Meridian. It’s a warm Tuesday and the evening light is golden on the water. On the boat, though, the scene is anything but placid. Twelve paddles flash up and down in unison, as the Ladies of the Lake dragon-boat team dig into the lake. Each also is digging deep into herself, fighting burning muscles and cranky joints to keep the momentum up and the boat flying.

  • Jul 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Dragon Boat Association coed team Dragin’ Tails begins practice Tuesday evening on Lake Meridian in Kent.
A horseman evokes images of Mexico with his authentic caballero dress and well-appointed horse; during a past Cornucopia Grand Parade.

Kent Cornucopia Days “Grande Parade” gets under way Sunday

Sunday will provide lots of colorful costumes, drill, dance and marching teams in the streets of downtown Kent, as the Cornucopia Grande Parade gets under way. Expect to see pirates, a grand marshal, floats, kids, scouts and bands in the festive procession.

  • Jul 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
A horseman evokes images of Mexico with his authentic caballero dress and well-appointed horse; during a past Cornucopia Grand Parade.
Julia Patterson is a member of the King County Council. Her 5th District includes Kent. Contact her at 206-296-1005

County Councilwoman: Kent animal shelter ‘barely adequate,’ but regional plan is ‘best we can do for now’

King County Councilman Julia Patterson initially wanted the county to get out of the animal control and sheltering business by this year. But Patterson, whose District 5 covers much of Kent, said the newly formed Regional Animal Services of King County is the best option to give the county and cities more time to figure out a long-term solution as the cities take over more and more of the funding for animal control and sheltering.

Julia Patterson is a member of the King County Council. Her 5th District includes Kent. Contact her at 206-296-1005
Volunteer Derek Yoshinaka checks on dogs to take for a walk at the King County Animal Control and Care shelter June 30 in Kent.

Kent animal shelter part of regional solution, but quality issues remain

Derek Yoshinaka tosses a tennis ball that two dogs playfully chase in a fenced yard at the Kent shelter of the newly formed Regional Animal Services of King County.

Volunteer Derek Yoshinaka checks on dogs to take for a walk at the King County Animal Control and Care shelter June 30 in Kent.
A young Predators fan is all excitement at the team’s home opener March 12

Predators Indoor Football League team to Kent: We’re coming back for season 2

A co-owner of the Kent Predators professional Indoor Football League team said the team will return for a second season at the ShoWare Center.

A young Predators fan is all excitement at the team’s home opener March 12
Four young women are vying for the Miss Cornucopia title this year. They are

Cornucopia Days excitement: Queen pageant is 2 p.m. Friday

Four young women are vying for the Miss Cornucopia title this year. You can see the pageant for yourself 2 p.m. Friday at the festival's Main Stage at Second and Smith street, when the Cornucopia Queen is announced. With her court of queen candidates, she will then preside over the rest of Kent's Cornucopia Days, as well as other community events over the next year.

  • Jul 8, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Four young women are vying for the Miss Cornucopia title this year. They are
Julia Patterson is a member of the King County Council. Her 5th District includes Kent. Contact her at 206-296-1005

Join King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson for lunch Friday with the Kent Reporter

Join King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson, Kent Reporter Publisher Polly Shepherd and Editor Laura Pierce for lunch noon Friday at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Jul 8, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Julia Patterson is a member of the King County Council. Her 5th District includes Kent. Contact her at 206-296-1005

Kent police fatally shoot man after standoff at water tower

While following up on an early-morning, domestic-violence assault July 7, Kent Police Officers located the suspect, a 42-year-old Kent man, atop a City water tower at about noon. When contacted, the man made suicidal and homicidal threats to police negotiators, then reportedly feigned surrender as he attempted to draw an apparent weapon from his pocket. Officers shot the man, believing there was a threat to themselves as well as an adjacent day-care facility.

  • Jul 8, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Four young women are vying for the Miss Cornucopia title this year. They are

Kent Cornucopia Days opens today, lasts through the weekend

Good times are about to roll again downtown at the 39th annual Kent Cornucopia Days. More than 600 vendors will fill 19 blocks and draw an estimated 250,000 people to the July 9-11 festival that features food, crafts, a fun run, dragon boat races, music, a carnival and a parade.

Four young women are vying for the Miss Cornucopia title this year. They are
J.D. Speilgel-Singh plays around with her nephew Andy Townsend

Kent Fire Department offers tips to beat the heat

With temperatures expected in the 80s and 90s through the weekend of July 9-11, the Kent Fire Department and the Office of Emergency Management has several tips about how to stay cool and beat the heat.

  • Jul 8, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
J.D. Speilgel-Singh plays around with her nephew Andy Townsend