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Law enforcement agencies plan joint effort to combat gangs after Kent shooting

More than 60 high-ranking law officials attended a meeting Wednesday in Burien hosted by Kent Police Chief Ken…

The U.S. Postal Service is looking at possibly closing the Midway office in Kent on Pacific Highway South.

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Postal Service might close Kent’s Midway branch

The United States Postal Service is looking at possibly closing the small Midway branch in Kent on Pacific…

The Kent/Chinook Senior Little League All-Stars won the state title Saturday in Auburn to earn a berth in the Western Regionals in Ontario

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Kent/Chinook All-Stars win state championship | Senior Little League

The Kent/Chinook Little League Senior All-Star team came back through the losers' bracket to win the state baseball…

Kent Police are looking for at least two shooters in connection with a gang-related shooting that broke out at a lowrider car show

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Kent Police looking for gang members involved in car-show shooting

Kent Police are looking for at least two shooters in connection with a gang-related shooting that broke out…

The Kent Little League Major All-Stars

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Dramatic tournament comeback by Kent All-Stars ends in state championship game | Little League Majors Update

The Kent Little League Major All-Stars team won five consecutive loser-out games at the state tournament in Vancouver…

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came through Kent in 2009 and will return Sept. 1-5 to the ShoWare Center. Tickets go on sale July 25.

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Tickets on sale July 25 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Sept. 1-5 in Kent

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to the ShoWare Center in Kent for eight shows…

Kent city officials have several projects planned over the next few years to upgrade Green River levees to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency standards.

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Kent City Council approves Green River levee project

The Kent City Council approved a $796,000 contract Tuesday night with Kent-based Scarsella Brothers, Inc., to construct secondary…

At the Ridge Theatre will present 'A Chorus Line' this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center in Kent.

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Catch ‘A Chorus Line’ at Kentridge Performing Arts Center in Kent

At the Ridge Theatre will present "A Chorus Line" this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts…

William L. Phillip Jr.

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Phillip awaits trial date for Auburn murder of Kent city employee Seth Frankel

A 30-year-old Oregon man is waiting for a trial date to be set on his first-degree murder charge…

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Kent man arrested, charged in connection with December shooting death of Enumclaw girl | Update

King County prosecutors charged a 25-year-old Kent man Thursday with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11…

Kent Police blotter report.

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Kent officers arrest pink-haired woman for prostitution loitering on Pacific Highway | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering and possession of drug paraphernalia after a caller…

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Kent to host 18th annual Riverbend Amateur golf tournament Aug. 13-14

Golfers will compete for as much as $15,000 in prizes at the 18th annual Riverbend Amateur Aug. 13-14…

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.

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Ex-UW basketball player Venoy Overton awaits trial date for promoting prostitution in Kent

No trial date has been set yet for Venoy Overton, the former University of Washington basketball player charged…

The city of Kent plans to make improvements this year to the Hawley Road levee along the Green River.

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Kent plans public hearing July 20 about Hawley Road levee improvements along Green River

Residents can testify about the Hawley Road levee improvements along the Green River at a public hearing before…

Kent Police search through Suzie Q's and Sun Leaf Medial Center to collect evidence for medicinal marijuana July 6.  The warrents are the city’s latest step in a process that began with notice to marijuana dispensary owners they must close or face the loss of their business licenses and potential criminal charges.

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Public hearing July 19 in Kent on medical marijuana moratorium

Want to tell the Kent City Council what you think of its six-month ban on businesses selling medical…

Crowds flocked to the 40th Kent Cornucopia Days festival July 8-10 for face painting and many other activities

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Kent Cornucopia Days runs smoothly; draws large crowds

Everything ran so smoothly at the 40th annual Kent Cornucopia Days festival that even drivers struggling to find…

Children climb aboard the new Apollo merry-go-round at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

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Kent’s new Lake Meridian Park playground attracts kids of all ages

Kids can't help but jump, climb, swing, spin and run around the new playground equipment at Lake Meridian…

Kent Police blotter report.

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Kent Police arrest one after Lake Meridian Park fight | Police blotter

Kent Police arrested a teenage male for investigation of malicious mischief after he allegedly kicked a pickup at…

Tina Chen is crowned Miss Cornucopia 2011 by Lauren Vermilion

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Tina Chen chosen as Kent’s Miss Cornucopia

Tina Chen didn't really like her odds to win the Miss Cornucopia title Friday afternoon in a ceremony…

Nearly 100 entries are lined up for the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade that starts at 2 p.m. Sunday

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Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade to hit streets Sunday, July 10

About 100 entries are expected for the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10…