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Kent Police dog finds man hiding in swamp | Police Blotter

A Kent Police dog tracked down a man hiding in a wooded swamp area after he ran from officers following a traffic stop.

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Kent City Councilwoman Dana Ralph will run for mayor next year.

Ralph to run for Kent mayor

Dana Ralph expects the race for Kent mayor next year to draw “a crowd” of candidates so she decided to be the first to make her campaign official.

Kent City Councilwoman Dana Ralph will run for mayor next year.
Macrina Bakery will move its facility to Kent from Seattle this summer and include a cafe open for breakfast and lunch.

Macrina Bakery to open this summer in Kent with cafe

When Macrina Bakery moves its headquarters to Kent from Seattle the facility will include a cafe.

Macrina Bakery will move its facility to Kent from Seattle this summer and include a cafe open for breakfast and lunch.
Jill Pritchard is co-owner of the Scotch and Vine restaurant with her husband David Pritchard. The Des Moines restaurant will open a second location this May in Kent.

Scotch and Vine restaurant to open in May at Kent’s Riverbend complex

It couldn’t be a much better fit for David and Jill Pritchard to open the Scotch and Vine restaurant at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Jill Pritchard is co-owner of the Scotch and Vine restaurant with her husband David Pritchard. The Des Moines restaurant will open a second location this May in Kent.
Kent residents Andrey Pristatskiy

Kent to reconsider Pine Tree Park sale to developer

The city of Kent’s controversial sale of Pine Tree Park to a housing developer isn’t a done deal yet.

Kent residents Andrey Pristatskiy
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Kent officers bust four in bar brawl | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two men and two women in connection with a bar fight among themselves and with officers at the Central Avenue Pub parking lot.

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City of Kent officials expect a new pump station at James Street to alleviate flooding at the bottom of the street near Central Avenue. Crews are expected to finish the project by October.

Project to ease James Street flooding

The rain won’t go away but the flooding finally will at the bottom of the James Street hill.

City of Kent officials expect a new pump station at James Street to alleviate flooding at the bottom of the street near Central Avenue. Crews are expected to finish the project by October.
Crews this year will extend 72nd Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 200th Street.

Kent to extend 72nd Avenue South

Firefighters and many industrial employees along 72nd Avenue South in north Kent will soon have much better access to and from their jobs.

Crews this year will extend 72nd Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 200th Street.

Kent city officials seek answers to pay for sewer, water projects

The city of Kent’s got a messy problem with no clear answers.

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Man threatens people with fire extinguisher at Kent Fred Meyer store | Police Blotter

Kent Police busted a man for investigation of disorderly conduct, malicious mischief and tampering with fire equipment after he reportedly threatened people at a Fred Meyer store with a fire extinguisher.

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Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.

Macrina Bakery moving to Kent | Business Briefs

Macrina Bakery, which supplies numerous restaurants, markets and hotels, will move its operation to Kent from Seattle this spring.

Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.
Kent Police officers reached a new three-year contract agreement with the city of Kent.

City reaches contract agreement with Kent Police officers

The Kent Police Officers Association and the city of Kent reached an agreement on a new three-year contract.

Kent Police officers reached a new three-year contract agreement with the city of Kent.

Kent boy, 16, faces assault charge for shooting at McDonald’s parking lot

A 16-year-old Kent boy faces a first-degree assault charge in adult court for allegedly shooting and injuring a 17-year-old Kent boy during a dispute at a McDonald’s parking lot on the East Hill.

The city of Kent won't allow any type of fireworks to be sold or used by consumers starting in 2017.

Kent City Council passes fireworks ban starting in 2017

Kiss fireworks goodbye in Kent. The City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to prohibit the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks year-round.

The city of Kent won't allow any type of fireworks to be sold or used by consumers starting in 2017.

Kent City Council approves zoning change for homeless shelter

The Kent City Council on Tuesday night approved a zoning change that will allow a group to start to raise funds to build a 24/7 homeless shelter for women and children at First Presbyterian Church of Kent, 9425 S. 248th St.

Kent Police issued fewer speeding citations in school zones with cameras last year compared to 2014 despite having cameras at two additional schools.

School zone cameras slow Kent drivers

Kent drivers seem to be slowing down more often when they enter school zones with traffic cameras.

Kent Police issued fewer speeding citations in school zones with cameras last year compared to 2014 despite having cameras at two additional schools.
Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault on Nov. 18 in the 21000 block  of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Kent Police seek public’s help to identify assault suspect

Kent Police want the public’s help to solve an assault case from last November.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault on Nov. 18 in the 21000 block  of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Expect weeknight travel delays in Kent along Willis Street

Drivers should expect travel time delays in Kent eastbound along Willis Street between Fourth Avenue South and Central Avenue South weeknights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Feb. 15 through March 11.

Firefighters respond to an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.

Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent apartment complex

Kent firefighters extinguished an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.

Firefighters respond to an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.
Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

Kent City Council committee passes fireworks ban with 2-1 vote

A Kent City Council committee barely passed a proposal to ban fireworks in town with a split 2-1 vote.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.