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Earthquake, tsunami reportedly didn’t impact City of Tamba, Kent’s sister city
As earthquake aftershocks and the threat of nuclear meltdowns continue to rock the Japanese island of Honshu, Kent's…
Laura Pierce
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Thai Chili Restaurant owner in Kent going on medical mission to Guatemala: See slide show of past mission
Nina Saisombut, owner of Thai Chili Restaurant in Kent, is part of medical team that provides free dental…
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Emotional service for Kent Police officer Rob McCuistion, who was killed in traffic accident: Story and slide show
"Honor guard!" "Present arms!" So went a farewell from the Kent Police community to one of its own…
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Already hard-core volunteer for MDA, Kent woman to volunteer at March 9 VIP Lockup at ShoWare
Amber Morse may have a form of Muscular Dystrophy, but she’s not letting it run her life. Proof…
Opinion
Valley/UW alliance meeting raised some questions: Editor’s Note
Last week I sat in on a meeting about the new strategic alliance that’s being vetted between Valley…
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Charlie’s big snow day: Kent youngster battling Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, brain cancer, gets his first-ever sled ride
For many youngsters in Kent, Earthworks Park Feb. 24 was the place to be. It was the day…
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Mentorship progam a gift for Kent students – and volunteers
Every Friday morning, Scott Skinner goes to Scenic Hill Elementary knowing he’s got a friend waiting, just for…
Life
Big snow comes to Kent: See the slide show – and send us your pictures!
Thursday was a big day of snow for folks in Kent, who got out and about, whether it…
Opinion
Could this idea for downtown Kent really fly? Editor’s Note
There’s a buzz on the downtown streets of Kent. Really – and it’s even about an insect. The…
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Kent businesswoman Allen-Carston announces intent to run for City Council
A Kent businesswoman is throwing her hat into the local political arena. Gwen Allen-Carston, well-known in Kent business…
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Update – Cause determined in Kent house fire: See the slide show
A single-family residence on the 1300 block of Southeast 230th Street in Kent was appearing to be a…
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State Sen. Joe Fain may be new to Legislature, but he’s busy
For freshman Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn, representing the 47th District), Olympia has been all about a learning curve.…
Opinion
Note to readers on Denny’s shooting – we don’t live in the Old West: Editor’s Note
I don’t make a habit writing columns about news stories I am covering. But this week I made…
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Kent resident Stefano Langone moves on in ‘American Idol’: See the original audition tape!
He overcame a life-threatening car accident that landed him in a wheelchair and left scars on his arms…
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Kent Technology Expo draws thousands: See the video
The ShoWare Center may have been crowded Feb. 3, but the crying cut through the noise like a…
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Denny’s lawsuit: Kent man receiving settlement says he’s ready to move on – and move out
Steven Toleana has a lot to think about these days. The Kent man, who survived a 2007 shooting…
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Kent Denny’s shooting lawsuit results in $46 million verdict, a state record
A lawsuit over a shooting at Denny's Restaurant in Kent has resulted in a $46.4 million verdict, a…
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Year of the Rabbit celebrated at Great Wall Mall in Kent: Slide Show
It was party time Feb. 5 in Kent, as the Great Wall Mall celebrated the new Year of…
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Kent’s Got Talent? You bet! See the video of first Kent talent show
Organize a show and they will come. Kent's first community-wide talent show was a bona fide success last…
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Holocaust survivor Magda Schaloum meets with Kent students, shares her experiences
To those who have ever doubted there was a Holocaust, Magda Schaloum has news for them. It happened.…