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Kent School District to cut 110 jobs from 2011-12 budget

The Kent School Board has approved cuts to 110 employees in the 2011-12 district budget because of a…

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Kent’s Stefano Langone will sing July 8 in Everett as part of “American Idols Live” tour

Fans of Kent's Stefano Langone will have to go to Everett if they want to see him sing…

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Robert Poole: Happy days ahead for Kentridge actor, singer, 4.0 student

Happy days are certainly ahead for Robert Poole. Before Poole stars as Richie Cunningham May 4-7 and 11-14…

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State Patrol cites I-5 driver near Kent for DUI after traveling 10 miles on three tires

After striking a barrier in Pierce County, the driver of a Chevrolet pickup drove northbound Interstate 5 on…

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an April 20 shooting on a Metro bus. Police released this surveillance photo taken April 18 at a Tukwila transit station.

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Kent Police seek public’s help to identify Metro bus shooting suspect

Kent Police released photographs Tuesday of a man they believe to be associated with the April 20 shooting…

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Body found in Green River near Kent identified as 84-year-old Auburn woman

The body found Friday, April 22 in the Green River near Kent has been identified as Leah McHugo,…

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Police Blotter: Kent man breaks bedroom window; cuts roommate

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly busted a bedroom window that…

Kent's Stefano Langone was voted off 'American Idol' on April 21 after he had advanced to the final seven.

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Going, going Langone: ‘American Idol’ voters eliminate Kent’s Stefano Langone

The extended run on "American Idol" came to an end for Kent's Stefano Langone. Langone, 22, was eliminated…

The Kent City Council voted to lower the speed limit on Benson Highway to 40.

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Benson Highway speed limit in Kent dropping to 40 mph

High collision and injury rates on the highway prompts City Council to act.

A small plane lands safely near Smith Brothers Farms Wednesday

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Small plane lands safely near Smith Brothers Farms in Kent after engine reportedly fails

Both occupants escaped injury as a small-engine plane emergency landed safely Wednesday afternoon near the Smith Brothers Farms…

Kent's Stefano Langone shoots for a spot in the top six Wednesday night on 'American Idol.'

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Kent’s Stefano Langone sings for top-six spot on ‘American Idol’

Can Kent's Stefano Langone finally avoid the bottom three this week on "American Idol?" Langone, 22, performed a…

New owner Tom Dowling made it official at a press conference Friday

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Indoor Football League: New owner changes name to Seattle Timberwolves from Kent Predators

If change is good, then Kent just might end up with the best team in the professional Indoor…

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Stefano survives again: Kent’s Stefano Langone advances to top seven on “American Idol”

Kent's Stefano Langone survived the bottom three again Thursday night on "American Idol."

Randall Connor enters a not guilty plea to first-degree murder at his arraignment in Kent in 2008. He was found guilty April 14 by a King County jury of killing a Kent woman in 2007.

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Jury finds Connor guilty of murdering Kent woman in 2007

A King County Superior Court jury Thursday found Randall Edward Connor guilty of first-degree murder for the stabbing…

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Kent Police investigate attempted child luring near elementary school

Kent Police are investigating an attempted child luring that occurred just after noon Thursday. Officers were sent to…

Kent School Board President Bill Boyce

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Kent School Board saves elementary music, physical education from budget cuts

The music and games will play on next school year at 28 Kent elementary schools. After a community…

Kent's Stefano Langone has reached the final eight on 'American Idol.'

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‘American Idol’ preview: Kent’s Stefano Langone seeks top-seven spot

Kent's Stefano Langone performed for a spot in the top seven Wednesday night on "American Idol."

Andre Piper-Jordan attempts to catch a pass for the Kent Predators Feb. 25 against Sioux Falls at the ShoWare Center. New owners take over the Indoor Football League team this week and will change the team name to the Seattle Timberwolves.

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Indoor Football League: Kent team changes name, owners and coach in middle of season

An Indoor Football League team will continue to play at the ShoWare Center in Kent but with a…

Randall Connor enters a not guilty plea to first-degree murder at his arraignment in Kent in 2008. He was found guilty April 14 by a King County jury of killing a Kent woman in 2007.

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Closing arguments coming up in murder trial of man accused of killing Kent woman in 2007

Closing arguments are expected either Wednesday, April 13 or Thursday, April 14 at King County Superior Court in…

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Ex-teacher with ties to Kent, Renton gets six-month sentence for sexual misconduct with a minor

Taryn Fairbanks, a former teacher in the Kent and Renton school districts, was sentenced Friday in Seattle to…