Kent City Council cuts casino gambling tax rate
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The Kent City Council has cut the gambling tax rate from 11 percent to 7 percent at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.
The Kent City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to reduce the city's gambling tax rate on the Great American Casino from 11 percent to 7 percent on gross revenues.
Republic Services will be on schedule for pickup on the holiday
Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) will be on schedule to pick up garbage, yard waste and recycling on Monday, Memorial Day.
Public Health closes the Ram for no available hot water
The Ram Restaurant & Brewery located in the Kent Station at 512 Ramsay Way, was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Friday.
City seeks applicants for Public Facilities District Board vacancy
The city of Kent is seeking applicants for one vacancy on the Kent Special Events Center Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The position will remain open until filled.
B&O tax workshop set for business owners set for June 20
The city of Kent, in partnership with the Kent Chamber of Commerce and Kent Downtown Partnership, will host a free training workshop on the city's new business and occupation tax.
Child ignites mobile home fire; 8 safely escape
An elementary school age child stared a fire that heavily damaged a Kent mobile home and displaced eight people early Friday morning, the Kent Fire Department reported. The child used a lighter to ignite a baby-wipe, then dropped the burning material into other combustibles, a Kent Fire investigator determined.
Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen
A rental truck full of sports memorabilia, auction items and supplies for the Trufant Family Foundation "Dress to Impress" fundraising gala and auction in Renton Saturday was stolen from Renton hotel parking lot early Sunday morning.
UPDATE: Woman dies of wound in Liberty Park shooting in Renton
A 20-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound Wednesday night at Liberty Park, according to the Renton Police Department. Nine rounds and shell casings were found at the scene.
Kent to rename street for veterans; ceremony May 31
Kent will honor its veterans by permanently renaming South 231st Way as Veterans Drive at an 11 a.m. ceremony Friday, May 31 at the intersection of Russell Road and South 231st Way in Kent.
Barbara Phillips seeks seat on Kent City Council | Election 2013
Barbara Phillips has announced her plans to run for the Kent City Council.
'Touchy Feely' director, cast members to attend SIFF-Renton screening
The week-long run of the famed Seattle International Film Festival begins Thursday night with the screening of "Touchy Feely," directed by Lynn Shelton of Seattle, at the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.
