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Military veteran sentenced for travel fraud; worked with Kent man

One of five military veterans, who reportedly worked with a Kent man to falsify travel claims as part…

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King County awards park grant to Kent

King County will help Kent pay for a new playground, walking path and landscaping at Green Tree Park.

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Study says Kent’s ShoWare Center added $25 million to local economy in 2011

The city-owned ShoWare Center brought in an estimated $25 million to the local economy in 2011, according to…

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.

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Kent could close park playfields, restrooms, swim dock

City playfields, restrooms, playgrounds, swim and fishing docks could close in Kent in the next year or two…

Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.

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Kent looks to end operating losses at Riverbend Golf Complex

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex is under "scrutiny" by the Kent City Council because of operating losses and…

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

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Kent Toys for Joy collection drive starts Nov. 26

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once…

Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver

Sports

Soul of Boxing event at ShoWare Center in Kent canceled

Promoters have canceled The Soul of Boxing competition scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 at the ShoWare Center in…

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Sizemore closes gap again against Hargrove in House District 47 race

State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, had his lead drop again Monday in a tightly contested race against Kent…

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Water floods several Kent streets

The heavy rain Monday has caused water over the roadway on several Kent streets.

The city of Kent chose Torklift Central as the 2012 Green Business of the Year.

Business

Kent names Torklift Central 2012 Green Business of the Year

Torklift Central received the city's award for the 2012 Kent Green Business of the Year.

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Kent-based Oberto Brands to add Nashville production facility

Kent-based Oberto Brands, a national leader in the meat snacks category and maker of Oh Boy, Oberto! jerky…

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Traffic deaths, homicides in King County decline in 2011

King County saw the fewest traffic deaths and homicides in more than 10 years in 2011, according to…

Mark Hargrove.

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Hargrove expects to keep lead over Sizemore in tight legislative race

Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore continued to hold on to a chance he might overtake State Rep. Mark…

The state Auditor's Office gives the ShoWare Center's Public Facilities District a good report.

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State auditor gives Kent’s ShoWare Center ‘good and clean’ report

A state audit of the city of Kent's Public Facilities District that oversees the ShoWare Center came out…

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Court hearing continued for Kent man charged with Panther Lake vehicular homicide

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Nov. 21 in connection…

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Trial date rescheduled for ex-volleyball coach accused of attempted rape at Lake Meridian Park

The trial date has been changed to Dec. 11 for a former high school volleyball coach charged with…

Kent Police will join other King County police agencies with extra DUI patrols Nov. 21-Jan. 1.

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Extra holiday DUI patrols set for Kent, King County Nov. 21 to Jan. 1

To help make Washington roads safe this holiday season, extra officers will patrol roadways in Kent and throughout…

Professional ice racing returns to the ShoWare Center in Kent on Dec. 14.

Life

Kent to host Ice Racing series at ShoWare Center

The World Championship Ice Racing series kicks off its 37th season in Kent at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.…

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to town Dec. 13.

Life

Kent Spotlight Series to feature Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Dec. 13

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater returns to the Kent Spotlight Series by popular demand.

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Youth baseball group terminates membership of ex-Kent attorney charged with child porn

A youth baseball association voted to terminate membership of David S. Engle, a former Kent attorney, after child…