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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.
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Kent to extend 72nd Avenue South
Firefighters and many industrial employees along 72nd Avenue South in north Kent will soon have much better access…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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School zone cameras slow Kent drivers
Kent drivers seem to be slowing down more often when they enter school zones with traffic cameras.
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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…
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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…
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Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent apartment complex
Kent firefighters extinguished an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.
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Group plans to build Kent homeless shelter for women, children
Supporters of a 24/7 homeless shelter for women and children are about to kick off design and fundraising…
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Kent residents start petition drive to save Pine Tree Park
Kent residents who want to stop the city of Kent’s sale of Pine Tree Park to a developer…
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Developer paid $800,000 to Kent School District for surplus Pine Tree property
The planned 64-home development on Kent’s 10-acre Pine Tree Park property includes 4.5 acres the developer bought from…
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Kent-based Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation raises $441,000 for youth sports
Community sports groups in Kent and surrounding cities have received more than $441,000 in grants since the Seattle…
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Residents vow to stop Kent’s Pine Tree Park sale
Kent residents plan to fight city hall to save a city park.
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Kent looks to reduce train horn noise downtown
A Kent City Council project to reduce train horns in downtown appears to be back on track.