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The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex will get a new HVAC system next year at the 18-hole clubhouse.

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Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex to get new HVAC system

The 18-hole clubhouse at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex will get a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning…

Financial troubles continue to plague the city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Kent City Council debates ShoWare Center debt, loan

Debt seems to be one certainty about Kent's ShoWare Center but now the City Council must determine whether…

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Kent woman who died in vehicle fire identified

The woman who died in a vehicle fire last month in Kent has been identified as Meike Foster,…

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High wind warning remains in effect Thursday for Kent, rest of region

High wind warnings for Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound region remain in effect from 4…

The YMCA is looking into possibly building a recreational facility in Kent.

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City might partner with YMCA to build facility in Kent

A potential partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the city of Kent could lead to construction…

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Fight breaks out among 500 people at Kent bar

A large fight among nearly 500 people broke out recently at a Kent bar on Pacific Highway South…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Kent man assaults ex-girlfriend for reportedly sleeping with others | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly punched his former girlfriend and…

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Kent City Council shuts down radio station proposal

A proposal to start a city of Kent FM radio station drew nothing but static from the City…

Kent Police arrested Gabriel Acena on Dec. 3

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Kent Police bust convicted killer wanted for dealing heroin

Kent Police and Valley SWAT arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday night recently featured on Washington's Most Wanted television…

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Kent City Council plans to raise property taxes to balance budget

Kent property owners could see their city taxes go up as much as 5 percent next year under…

The Kent City Council plans to use extra reserve funds to pay off debt at the city-owned ShoWare Center.

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Kent City Council might use extra reserve funds to pay off ShoWare debt

Kent's city budget looks so healthy for this year that the City Council might use $2.7 million of…

Customers pick out fruit and vegetables at the Kent Farmers Market.

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Public Health seeks to raise food vendor fees at Kent, other farmers markets

Food vendors at the Kent Farmers Market and Kent Cornucopia Days could see big jumps in food inspection…

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Woman dies in Kent vehicle fire

A woman died from smoke inhalation during a vehicle fire on Kent's East Hill.

Volunteers at the Kent Food Bank hand out Thanksgiving meal ingredients on Tuesday including mashed potatoes

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Turkey Challenge provides holiday fixings at Kent Food Bank

Businesses, churches, schools and other groups blew away the goals this year for food and cash donations to…

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Sixteen people to serve on new city of Kent Parks commission

Jorge Ramos didn't hesitate to say why he wanted to serve on the city of Kent's first Parks…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she's not responsible for fees and assessments at her former condo.

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Dispute continues over Kent Mayor Cooke’s condo fees

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke still hasn't paid Meridian Valley Country Club condo association fees and assessments that have…

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Kent man pleads not guilty to death of mother; theft of her money to gamble

A 48-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of second-degree manslaughter and first-degree theft for…

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City of Kent considers starting up FM radio station

If the city of Kent operated an FM radio station, would anyone listen to it?

Sharon Carter checks out bakery items ready to be distributed as part of the food bank she runs out of her Kent home on the East Hill. City officials say she violates city code because of too many vehicles and pedestrians.

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Kent woman seeks to keep her food bank open; city says it violates code

Sharon Carter scrambles up into a pickup to help unload produce boxes of spinach, lettuce and celery for…

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Kent officer arrests man for taking wallet with $1,000 cash | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of second-degree robbery after he allegedly stole a wallet with more…