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Evan Lysacek.

Evan Lysacek withdraws from Skate America in Kent with injury

Evan Lysacek withdrew Wednesday from Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 in Kent because of a groin injury, according to a U.S. Figure Skating media release.

Evan Lysacek.
Author Pedro Noguera will speak about education issues Oct. 18 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.

Author to speak at Highline CC about education achievement gap

Pedro Noguera, an author, professor and former K-12 classroom teacher will speak Thursday, Oct. 18 at Highline Community College about poverty's pervasive influence on the achievement gap and what he believes to be an oversight by current education policy to address the issue.

Author Pedro Noguera will speak about education issues Oct. 18 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.
Medical marijuana supporters gather in June before a Kent City Council meeting to protest the city's ban against medical marijuana collective gardens. A King County Superior Court judge upheld that ban on Oct. 5.

Judge upholds Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

A King County Superior Court judge upheld the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Medical marijuana supporters gather in June before a Kent City Council meeting to protest the city's ban against medical marijuana collective gardens. A King County Superior Court judge upheld that ban on Oct. 5.

$3.6 million federal grant targets obesity prevention, tobacco control in South King County

South King County youth and families in Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, Renton and other communities will soon receive help for obesity prevention and tobacco control

Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.

Adopt cats six months and older in Kent for free this month

There are no tricks, just treats for prospective pet owners at Regional Animal Services of King County this month in Kent.

  • Oct 9, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers batter down door after man doesn’t answer knocks | Police Blotter

Kent Police used a battering ram to knock down an apartment door after no one answered knocks on the door during what officers thought could be a potential domestic violence incident.

Kent Police Blotter.
A woman observes a silent witness display Friday

Kent rally raises awareness about domestic violence

Regional law enforcement officials gathered on Friday in Kent for a domestic violence awareness rally.

A woman observes a silent witness display Friday

Kent Police arrest man for DUI after South 272nd Street accident

Kent Police arrested a 19-year-old Federal Way man for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his vehicle hit another car at the intersection of South 272nd Street and Star Lake Road.

The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

T-Birds power past Silvertips, 5-2

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored four power-play goals Saturday night to beat the Everett Silvertips 5-2 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 7, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

Blazers burn T-Birds in Kamloops

The Kamloops Blazers score five unanswered goals in the third period Friday night to break open a tie game and take a 7-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds at the Interior Savings Centre.

  • Oct 6, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Calls to 911 increasing Friday in South King County because of smoke smell

With wildland fires in Eastern Washington, a large urban fire in Shelton and increased winds, South King County residents are calling 911 to report the smell of fire.

Donald Shuffelen claims conditions are bad at the city of Kent jail. He spent 38 days recently in the facility. Jail staff says conditions are good.

Staff, ex-inmate disagree about city of Kent jail conditions

Donald Shuffelen recently spent 38 days as an inmate in the Kent city jail and called conditions inside "horrific."

Donald Shuffelen claims conditions are bad at the city of Kent jail. He spent 38 days recently in the facility. Jail staff says conditions are good.
A participant jumps to scale “Everest

Mudders challenge tough conditions, brutal obstacles

It's not your average obstacle course for the weekend warrior. Tough Mudder Washington is a hardcore, 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie.

  • Oct 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
A participant jumps to scale “Everest
Eric Munson talks about his daughter

Group’s pitch carries Heidi’s spirit

A new short film on drug and alcohol prevention seeks to tell teens and adults alike that they aren't the only ones affected by the consequences of reckless behavior.

Eric Munson talks about his daughter
Kent Sunrise Rotary Club President Dean Saggau installs an ADA plaque on the sand table at Lake Meridian Park.

Kent’s Lake Meridian Park features new ADA play equipment

The new playground that opened last year at Lake Meridian Park in Kent is being expanded to provide more opportunities for children of all abilities.

  • Oct 4, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Sunrise Rotary Club President Dean Saggau installs an ADA plaque on the sand table at Lake Meridian Park.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers bust men, woman for prowling vehicles

A witness report of suspicious subjects looking into cars and checking door handles led the Kent Police to arrest two men and one woman for investigation of attempted vehicle prowl and possession of vehicle prowl tools.

Kent Police Blotter.
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg speaks at a previous domestic violence awareness rally in Kent. This year's rally is at noon Friday

Domestic violence awareness rally in Kent Friday

A regional law enforcement rally for domestic violence awareness month is scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 5 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Ave. N. in Kent.

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg speaks at a previous domestic violence awareness rally in Kent. This year's rally is at noon Friday

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League football standings

KENT-TAHOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAGUE FOOTBALL STANDINGS

  • Oct 4, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Edward Lee Vargas

Latino Education Policy Forum draws state’s top educators

Sea Mar Community Health Centers' Latino/a Educational Achievement Project (LEAP) host its first-ever Latino Education Policy Forum at the SeaTac Hilton Hotel on Friday.

  • Oct 4, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Edward Lee Vargas
Crews put up Hilton HHonors Skate America flags on West Meeker Street to help promote the figure skating competition Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center.

Skate America flags promote Kent figure skating competition

Flags went up at the city of Kent sign on West Meeker Street to promote the 2012 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series coming Oct. 19-21 to the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 4, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Crews put up Hilton HHonors Skate America flags on West Meeker Street to help promote the figure skating competition Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center.