Bicyclists can take part in the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on June 2 that starts in Kent.

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Kent starting point for Earthworks parks bicycle tour

Bicyclists can register for the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride that starts in Kent.

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Kent food distributor Sysco recalls beef patties sent to restaurants

Sysco Seattle Inc., a Kent food distribution company, is recalling nearly 16,800 pounds of ground beef patties imported…

Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

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Machinists Union pickets target Kent’s Hytek Finishes

More than 200 informational pickets from the Machinists Union showed up Wednesday at Kent's Hytek Finishes to show…

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Scam alert: Hang up on phone calls requesting money for 911 services

Residents who receive calls from someone requesting money for 911 services should hang up and call their local…

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

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Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing scheduled for Monday in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent…

Two eagles perch by their nest near Panther Lake in Kent.

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Eagle found in Kent near Panther Lake killed by another eagle

A dead bald eagle found this month in Kent likely died from a territorial dispute with another eagle.

Traffic backs up at about 11 a.m. Thursday

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Two injured in I-5 northbound wreck near Southcenter | Update

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at about 10:18 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 5 northbound at…

Congressman Dave Reichert

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Congressman Reichert, two U.S. senators call for end to child sex trafficking ads on Backpage.com

Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn and U.S. Senators Mark Kirk, R-Illinois and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut added their voices to…

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Kent man holds baby in one arm, fends off officers with other arm | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of obstructing justice after he reportedly tried to stop officers from…

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City of Kent hires new employee services director

The city of Kent has hired Lorraine Patterson as employee services director.

State Attorney General Rob McKenna speaks Friday

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McKenna visits Kent; emphasizes reform of state education system

Rob McKenna made it loud and clear during a speech Friday in Kent that education would be a…

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SeaTac man sentenced to 15 years for sex trafficking; Kent Police initiated case

A SeaTac man was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 15 years in prison and…

Kent-based Miles Sand and Gravel trucks head over the South 228th Street overpass in 2009 after completion of a railroad grade separation project.

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Kent’s $17 million for railroad grade separation grants in jeopardy

The city of Kent needs to decide soon whether it can hold on to $17 million in matching…

Seattle Police are searching for who killed Greggette Renee Guy

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Seattle Police still seeking tips to find who killed Kent woman found in West Seattle | Update

A week after the murder of a Kent woman in West Seattle, Seattle Police are still seeking more…

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Blue Alert system to warn public about at-large suspects who have killed or injured law enforcement officers

Washington will become the eighth state to implement a Blue Alert system to alert the public of incidents…

Ernie Ammons

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Former Kent-Meridian track coach Ammons faces April 12 court hearing

A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes is…

Jay Inslee

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Inslee visits Kent, attacks McKenna for ‘playing politics’ with gay marriage

Jay Inslee, Democratic candidate for governor, didn't hesitate to take a shot at Republican candidate Rob McKenna's stance…

Bud Sizemore

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Kent resident Sizemore announces plans to run for State House District 47 seat

Bud Sizemore, a Kent firefighter and former Covington City Council member, announced Tuesday that he will challenge state…

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Two Kent women fight over tax deduction; sleeping partners | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she reportedly punched a neighbor woman after…

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.

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Kent group plans April 6 meeting to help save old train station

Discussion about whether to turn the old Kent train station into a public facility will continue with a…