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Task force arrests 23 gang members, affiliates in South King County

Twenty-three gang members and their affiliates were arrested in Kent, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and Des Moines as part…

The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

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State to phase out liquor store closures next week in Kent, elsewhere

Two of the four Kent state liquor stores will close May 29 in preparation for the first day…

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Prosecutors charge Auburn man for punching boy at Kent theater

A 21-year-old Auburn man was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting a 10-year-old boy in the face…

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 in November in connection with the crimes.

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Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing set in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged…

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Candidates file for state Legislature, Congress | Election 2012

Kent residents will have several candidates to choose from in the 2012 state Legislature and Congressional races that…

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Four reigning U.S. champions to compete in 2012 Skate America in Kent

Four reigning U.S. figure skating champions are expected to compete in the 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct.…

Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

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Seattle Sun Tan purchases Desert Sun tanning salons; including Kent, Auburn locations

Seattle Sun Tan announced Friday the acquisition of the Desert Sun Tanning Salons franchise system, including two locations…

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Kent Police fail to find warrant suspect after eight-hour standoff | Update

Kent Police continue to follow leads in their efforts to locate Blake B. Bellecourt, 26, of Kent, who…

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Kent man charged with animal cruelty for shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man has been charged with first-degree animal cruelty by King County prosecutors for allegedly shooting…

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

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Kent Police plan seat belt patrol emphasis May 21-June 3

Kent Police will have extra patrols May 21 through June 3 to enforce the state's seat belt law.

Denise Kay Grigsby.

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Prosecutors charge Kent couple with murder, arson in death of woman found in burned car

King County prosecutors filed murder and arson charges Wednesday against a Kent couple in connection with the murder…

The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores

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State to put two Kent liquor stores back up for auction

Two Kent liquor stores are among the 18 the Washington State Liquor Control Board will put back up…

Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday

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Kent City Council committee passes medical marijuana dispensary, collective gardens ban

The majority of the Kent City Council apparently wants to just say no to medical marijuana dispensaries and…

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.

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Strachan to be sworn in as King County Sheriff

Steve Strachan will be officially sworn in as the King County Sheriff Wednesday, May 16 by King County…

The King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan Monday to remove the giant sandbags along the Green River.

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King County approves funding plan to remove Green River sandbags

The giant sandbags along the Green River in Kent, Auburn and Tukwila soon will be going, going, gone.

Denise Kay Grigsby.

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Sheriff’s Office arrest Kent couple in connection with murder of woman found in burned car

King County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Kent couple Friday in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old…

Andrey Chebotarev plays a straight sax Saturday

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Fifteen contestants advance to ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ finals

Fifteen finalists were chosen out of more than 50 individuals and groups to advance to Kent's second annual…

Patrick Auble talks to reporters in September outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

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Sentencing continued for man charged in gang-related car-show shooting on Kent’s West Hill

Sentencing for a Tacoma man charged in connection with a gang-related, car-show shooting last July on Kent's West…

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

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Kent Police to host community meeting May 30

The Kent Police Department is inviting the Kent community to join it for a community meeting from 6:30-8…

Bicyclists ride past the Green River Natural Resources Area in Kent.

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Kent’s Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on June 2

Bicyclists are invited to participate in the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on Saturday, June 2.