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Kent Reporter’s Person of the Year: Westcott a man for all seasons
Bill Westcott covers a lot of ground as a pilot for Alaska Airlines. He might cover even more…
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Seattle nears 50 inches of rainfall for 2012; record is 55 inches
Despite nearly 50 inches of rain this year, the greatest annual rainfall record at Sea-Tac Airport appears to…
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State Patrol trooper suffers minor injuries in South 277th Street collision
A Washington State Patrol trooper suffered minor injuries when a vehicle driven by a Kent man collided with…
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City of Kent sets public hearing about surplus copper, brass items
The Kent City Council will hold a public hearing on the surplus of copper and brass fittings, pipe…
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Renton man crashes car into yard of Kent home
Kent Police arrested a 38-year-old Renton man for investigation of driving under the influence after he reportedly drove…
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State Attorney General warns about ‘SpamSoldier’ invading Androids
A powerful spam-sending application is attacking the most common smartphone operating system.
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Kent city clerk to retire after 37 years
Brenda Jacober has done so much in her 37 years as a city employee _ including the last…
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Kent officers arrest man who exposed himself in grocery store restroom | Police Blotter
Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of indecent exposure, fourth-degree assault and harassment after he allegedly pulled…
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Goodwill plans to open new Kent outlet store in January
Goodwill plans to open a new outlet store in Kent in January at the site of the old…
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Barry Manilow to perform at Kent ice show Jan. 11
Singer Barry Manilow will perform Jan. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent as part of the Pandora…
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Kent man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in Panther Lake motorcyclist death
A 19-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty Tuesday to vehicular homicide in connection with the death of a 55-year-old…
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Trial date changed again for ex-coach charged with attempted rape at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park
The trial date has been continued again for a former high school volleyball coach charged with third-degree attempted…
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‘Your child’s safety is our No. 1 priority’ | Kent School District superintendent reacts to Connecticut tragedy
Edward Lee Vargas, Kent School District superintendent, posted the following message, safety procedures and tips on helping children…
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Kent school bus slides off icy road with 34 children aboard; nobody hurt
No one was injured when a Kent School District bus slid off the road as it made a…
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Two Kent women injured in I-90 accident that kills fellow WSU student
Two Kent women who attend Washington State University were injured in a single-vehicle accident that killed another student…
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Kent man receives State Patrol trooper cadet awards
Kevin J. McArdel, of Kent, racked up two awards among the 37 Washington State Patrol troopers sworn in…
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Kent City Council approves cable utility tax, higher permit fees | City budget 2013-14
Costs are going up to live and build in Kent after the City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday…
Business
Kent-based Baristas Coffee makes offer to purchase Tully’s
Kent-based Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (BCCI) announced Tuesday that it has filed an offer to purchase Tully's of…
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Kent Sen. Keiser rips Republicans’ proposal to take control of Senate
State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, says the Senate Republicans’ proposal to take control of the Senate and divide…
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Kent man reportedly bites girlfriend on shoulder during dispute | Police Blotter
A Kent man reportedly caused a bruise and left teeth marks in the shoulder of his girlfriend during…