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Kent Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Andrea Keikkala

State legislators Keiser, Orwall, vow to lead flood insurance fight

The threat of flooding may have dropped throughout the Green River Valley, but the risk, though diminished, still remains and South Sound legislators are leading a charge to create a "Joint Underwriting Association" to guarantee local businesses can get insurance.

Kent Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Andrea Keikkala

Kent man charged with cockfighting – Developing story

King County prosecutors have charged a 37-year-old Kent man as well as three other men for animal fighting in connection with reported illegal cockfighting operations in Kent and Auburn.

Kent teen dies and three injured in early morning car accident – Developing Story

A Kent-Meridian High School student was killed and three others were injured early Sunday morning when the car they were riding in crashed into tree.

The crash site where Kent-Meridian student Dorian Tursic died Sunday was decorated with a small bouquet Monday morning.

Memorials planned for Dorian Tursic, the Kent-Meridian teen killed in car wreck

A candlelight vigil in honor of Dorian Tursic, the Kent-Meridian High School student who died early Sunday morning in a car crash, is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at French Field on the grounds of kent-Meridian High School. In addition, the flagpole in front of the school has been designated as a memorial spot where those who knew Tursic may place flowers and other items.

  • Jan 6, 2010
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The crash site where Kent-Meridian student Dorian Tursic died Sunday was decorated with a small bouquet Monday morning.
Ketn Mayor Suzette Cooke

Secretary of State Sam Reed pays visit to Kent

Mayor Suzette Cooke, left, and President of the Greater Kent Historical Society Charlene Shaw, right talk to Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed before his tour of the Kent Historical Museum Dec. 18. Reed spent time getting acquainted with the museum, and with Kent, during a tour he took that day of South King County.

  • Jan 6, 2010
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Ketn Mayor Suzette Cooke

King County Council restores funding to 4-H programs

The Metropolitan King County Council gave its approval last month to a supplemental 2009 budget ordinance that includes County support of youth programs directed by the King County 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) program.

  • Jan 6, 2010
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Space heater causes bedroom fire in Kent

A bedroom fire caused an estimated $5,000 damage Monday night to a Kent house on the West Hill after a space heater tipped over and ignited clothing on the floor.

  • Jan 5, 2010
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Investigators arrest man in Bellevue for Kent arson incident

Kent fire investigators on Sunday arrested a man in Bellevue in connection with an early morning porch fire which occurred on New year’s Day.

  • Jan 5, 2010
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Shelby Dilnik

Kent canine in the running for Animal Planet’s top dog

Aside from being a loving family pet, Star is making a name for herself on the Animal Planet Web site, competing this month in the network's "Battle of the Breeds, best snow dog" competition, which pits a photo of Star playing in the snow against 15 other dogs.

Shelby Dilnik
Kent resident Blake Leonard Marter enters his not guilty plea Monday in court at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center. Marter has been charged with third-degree child molestation in connection with a Dec. 16 incident where a teenager said she said a man with his pants just above his knees jumped out and grabbed her leg. The white image on the photo is from a reflection on the glass window which Marter was behind in court.

Kent man enters plea in pantless attack on Kent-Meridian student

A 21-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Monday morning in King County Superior Court in Kent to a charge of third-degree child molestation in connection with a Dec. 16 attack of a 14-year-old girl along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.

Kent resident Blake Leonard Marter enters his not guilty plea Monday in court at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center. Marter has been charged with third-degree child molestation in connection with a Dec. 16 incident where a teenager said she said a man with his pants just above his knees jumped out and grabbed her leg. The white image on the photo is from a reflection on the glass window which Marter was behind in court.
Dustin Deer

Kent Predators release details on the players signed so far — Indoor Football League

Eleven of the 15 players signed by the Kent Predators are projected to be defensive players. Many of the signees from a Dec. 19 tryout are former college or semipro players.

  • Jan 3, 2010
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Dustin Deer

Changes to Metro services begin Jan. 1

With the new year upon us, King County Metro Transit is reminding riders of several changes that will take effect beginning Jan. 1. Those changes… Continue reading

  • Dec 31, 2009
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Kent Toys for Joy program collects gifts for more than 2,000 needy children

Kent firefighters collected more than 5,000 gifts for more than 2,000 children during the 2009 Toys for Joy program. The final numbers were released Dec. 30 by the Kent Fire Department. The toys were delivered Dec. 22 to the Kent Food Bank to be distributed to families.

  • Dec 31, 2009
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Just how safe is the network of levees along the Green River? Shown above is a levee at the Riverbend Golf Course in Kent

Green River levee system has weak areas, could affect flood control

Recent repair projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have greatly improved the strength of sections of the Green River levees in Kent. But other levees remain weak, and some won't be fixed until at least 2011.

Just how safe is the network of levees along the Green River? Shown above is a levee at the Riverbend Golf Course in Kent
Members of the Seattle Mist

Slide show: Meet the Lingerie Football League’s Seattle Mist

The Seattle Mist had a meet and greet with members of the media and the public Dec. 29 at the site of their home field - the Kent ShoWare Center. The players are ramping up for their big game Jan. 1.

  • Dec 30, 2009
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Members of the Seattle Mist

Tacoma man steals truck, calls 911 when he runs out of gas near Kent

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 19-year-old Tacoma man for investigation of auto theft after he reportedly stole a truck and then called 911 after the vehicle stalled Dec. 29 along Highway 167 near Kent.

  • Dec 29, 2009
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Power outage strikes Kent, Covington

Nearly 1,900 Puget Sound Energy customers on Kent’s East Hill and in Covington were without power for about two hours early Tuesday morning, Dec. 29.

  • Dec 29, 2009
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Kent firefighters Jesse Wise and Paul Conan line up to serve lunch at the Kent Fire Department annual volunteer luncheon Dec. 18.

Kent firefighters honor community volunteers

Though they serve the community in a variety of different ways, firefighters from Kent got a little more hands on Dec. 18 as they served lunch at the Kent Senior Activity Center to say thanks to the the center's army of volunteers.

Kent firefighters Jesse Wise and Paul Conan line up to serve lunch at the Kent Fire Department annual volunteer luncheon Dec. 18.

Police arrest man for pants-less trail attack on high school girl

Kent Police on Saturday arrested a 21-year-old Kent man for investigation of indecent exposure and child molestation in connection with a Dec. 16 incident along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.

Kent man charged with molestation after attack on teenager near Kent-Meridian High

The King County Prosecutor's Office filed a charge Dec. 23 of third-degree child molestation against a 21-year-old Kent man in connection with a Dec. 16 attack of a 14-year-old girl along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.