Kent homes prices were up 1.6 percent in December compared to December 2012.

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Kent home prices up slightly in December

Kent home prices showed unusual strength rising 1.6 percent in December compared to the same month last year.

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Kent Fire Department RFA swears in new board member; gives out awards

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority’s newest Fire District 37 commissioner and board member was sworn in…

Wade Schwartz will seek the vacant Kent City Council seat vacated by Ken Sharp. The council will pick Sharp's replacement within the next 90 days.

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Schwartz to submit name for vacant Kent City Council position

Wade Schwartz plans to seek the vacant seat on the Kent City Council after the resignation by Ken…

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Kent man pleads not guilty to theft charge from woman he met online

A 24-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a first-degree theft charge for reportedly taking $8,500 in…

Bailey Stober hopes the Kent City Council picks him to replace seat vacated by Ken Sharp.

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Stober plans to seek vacant Kent City Council seat

Bailey Stober plans to seek the Kent City Council seat that became vacant when Ken Sharp resigned.

Ken Sharp

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Ken Sharp resigns from Kent City Council because of pending theft charges

Ken Sharp has resigned from the Kent City Council just two weeks into his first term because of…

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State Attorney General rules cities, counties can ban recreational marijuana businesses

Washington cities and counties can ban recreational marijuana businesses from operating in their jurisdictions, according to a formal…

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House bill would prohibit recreational marijuana business bans by Kent, other cities

Ten state representatives introduced a House bill Tuesday in Olympia that would prohibit local governments from banning recreational…

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.

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Catch the Sounder train in Kent for Seahawks playoff game Sunday

Fans of the Seattle Seahawks can take Sounder trains, which includes stops in Kent, to the playoff game…

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Man steals vehicle from Kent gas station after driver goes inside store to pay | Police Blotter

A 29-year-old man reportedly stole a vehicle from a Kent service station after the driver went inside to…

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Kent man gets nine years in prison for Seattle car crash that killed Federal Way woman

A 25-year-old Kent man received a prison sentence of nine years after he crashed a car last May…

Mike Buckingham died Jan. 2 from his battle with cancer. He was an active participant in Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving.

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Kent Police describe profound impact Mike Buckingham had on people

Kent Police issued the following media release Monday about the profound impact Mike Buckingham had on people during…

Ken Sharp

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Court date continued again for Kent City Councilman Sharp

Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp had his latest court date for first-degree theft charges continued to Feb. 19.

Dave Upthegrove

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Upthegrove appointed to Sound Transit Board

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously appointed County Councilman Dave Upthegrove on Monday to the Sound Transit Board…

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Prospective Kent marijuana business owners speak before City Council

The Kent City Council and two prospective Kent recreational marijuana business owners participated in a spirited debate in…

Kent Police were part of a countywide DUI crackdown.

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Officers make 656 DUI arrests during crackdown in King County

Law enforcement officers in King County arrested 656 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke takes her oath of office Tuesday

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Kent Mayor Cooke seeks new chief administrative officer; says third term will be her last

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke said she will begin a search for a new chief administrative officer (CAO).

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins.

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Kent Councilman Higgins elected to Sound City Association board

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins has been elected to the 2014 Board of Directors of the Sound City…

Ken Sharp

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Sharp takes Kent City Council seat with theft charges looming

Ken Sharp took an oath of office Tuesday night to begin his four-year term on the Kent City…

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Woman kicks door, breaks window after Kent man refuses to let her in house to use bathroom

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she allegedly kicked a screen door and…