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Kent residents injured in car crash near Ellensburg

Two Kent residents were injured in a single-car rollover crash Wednesday along Interstate 90 near Ellensburg.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.

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Kent Community Police Academy starts up Sept. 12

Have you ever wondered what the police are doing when you see a patrol car rushing to get…

Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.

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Many streets, parks on Kent repair list under levy measure

The bumps in Kent city roads and play fields could get much worse and costlier to fix if…

Michael Anthony Martin.

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Convicted teen rapist accused of child molestation at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

King County prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Kent man, a registered sex offender and convicted rapist, with first-degree…

The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday

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‘A League of Their Own’ to be shown in Kent on outdoor movie night

Turn a hot summer night into an outdoor movie night Friday in Kent at Town Square Plaza.

Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

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Scenic Hill Elementary students plan fundraiser for Kent teacher Aug. 16

Anyone who goes to the city of Kent summer concert Thursday evening, Aug. 16 at Lake Meridian Park…

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

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Ruling expected Aug. 20 on whether accused Kent rapist to be tried as an adult

A judge is expected to rule Monday whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried…

The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday

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Kent’s final Wednesday Picnic Performances for kids Aug. 15

The final Wednesday Picnic Performances Especially for Kids in Kent is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Town…

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Arrested woman tells Kent officer she left stripper job for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman at a Kent hotel for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer reportedly…

Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.

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Kent’s Thompson, U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team take silver at London Olympics

Kent's Courtney Thompson and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball team brought home the silver medal from the London…

De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday

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Listen to Quebec music Tuesday at Kent Station

Get a taste of traditional Quebec music when De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday, Aug. 14 at…

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

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Court hearing starts Monday for Kent boy accused of rapes

A hearing started Monday before Judge Barbara Mack in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether…

Kent's Courtney Thompson is a member of the U.S. Women's Volleyball team that plays for the Olympic gold medal on Saturday against Brazil in London.

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Kent’s Courtney Thompson, U.S. Women’s Volleyball team to play for Olympic gold

Kent's Courtney Thompson and the rest of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball team will seek its first Olympic…

Evan Lysacek

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Olympic champion Evan Lysacek to return to skating in Kent

Let the hype begin about ice skater Evan Lysacek coming to Kent.

The Seattle Thunderbirds will open training camp Aug. 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent for the 2012-13 season.

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Seattle Thunderbirds open training camp in Kent

Fans can get their first look at the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team when training camp opens for…

Marques Weekly

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Kentridge graduate Marques Weekly drowns in Lake Tapps

Marques Weekly touched a lot of lives with his participation in football, track and field and drama at…

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Primary results for Kent-area candidates, measures | Election 2012

King County voters appear to be approving a property tax measure to rebuild the Youth Services Center in…

Dave Davis of the American Legion Kent Post sets the flag at the grave of a Civil War veteran in 2009 at Saar Cemetery. A dedication ceremony Sept. 6 at the cemetery will include replacement markers for four Civil War veterans.

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Civil War markers to be dedicated at Kent’s Saar Pioneer Cemetery

A dedication ceremony that includes replacement markers for four Civil War veterans is set for 3 p.m. Thursday,…

Recess Monkey performs in Kent at noon Wednesday

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Band Recess Monkey to entertain Kent crowd Wednesday

Prepare to dance and sing along with Seattle band Recess Monkey at a noon concert Wednesday, Aug. 8…

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Kent woman pushes husband into headboard during divorce dispute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly pushed her husband into a…