Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

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Heavy rain causes roof collapse at Kent business

The heavy rain that came through Kent Thursday caused more than just traffic backups and high water on…

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Feds won’t try to stop Washington’s new recreational marijuana law

The federal government won't try to stop Washington from implementing the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

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Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleads not guilty to theft charges

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleaded not guilty Thursday to seven counts of first-degree theft for reportedly…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Officers arrest Kent man wielding baseball bat outside home | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to run from officers…

FEMA is working on new flood maps for the Green River Valley.

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FEMA to discuss Green River flood maps at Sept. 11 Kent meeting

Kent and Auburn residents, business owners and property owners in the Green River Valley can find out about…

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Kent Police honor four for Lake Meridian rescue

Four people received Kent Chief of Police Awards this month for their life saving efforts earlier this summer…

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Volunteers wanted to help run Kent Candidate Forum on Sept. 9

Volunteers are wanted to help present a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday, Sept. 9.

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Officers arrest woman in Kent for prostitution loitering | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering along Pacific Highway South on the West Hill.…

Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

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Kent Police part of DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Kent Police will join other agencies throughout King County for DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

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King County prosecutors file theft charges against Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors charged Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp on Thursday with seven counts of first-degree theft…

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King County health officials say shellfish infections running double summer average

A saltwater bacteria has sickened more than twice the number of people in King County this summer than…

Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.

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Downtown Kent apartments to feature rooftop deck; open in September 2014

The apartment complex under construction in downtown Kent is expected to feature a rooftop deck with a bar,…

Shacon Barbee goes on trial Wednesday for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

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Kent pimp’s trial expected to start Wednesday

Opening statements are set for Wednesday in Kent for the trial of a man who allegedly made nearly…

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State liquor board staff recommends re-filing proposed recreational marijuana rules

Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) staff will recommend the board re-file the rules necessary to implement Initiative…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is in a race against challenger Tim Clark on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to be mayor for the next four years.

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Kent mayoral race heats up during Clark, Cooke debate | Election 2013

Challenger Tim Clark made it loud and clear during the first mayoral debate that he believes he would…

Susan Tostenrude adds a bouquet of flowers to a memorial honoring the late Chase Stancil at Kentridge High School on Friday evening. Family

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Kent boy dies after dirt bike crash at Pacific Raceways

A 16-year-old Kent boy and Kentridge High School student died after he crashed his dirt bike at the…

Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.

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Stober declares victory over Phillips for 2nd in Kent City Council race led by Sharp | Election 2013 update

While Ken Sharp has won the Kent City Council primary race, Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips in a…

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Kent city officials seek voluntary compliance from sex offender group homes

Kent city officials have not yet sent out any notices of violation of city code to group homes…

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak.

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Kent Police officer helps save woman’s life

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak will receive a life-saving medal next month from Chief Ken Thomas after Kluzak's…

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Kent second-alarm apartment fire displaces four families

Four families were displaced by a Kent apartment fire at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday in the 22400 block…