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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.
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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…
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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?
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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…
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Kent African hair braider, state reach agreement on no need for cosmetology license
It appears any conflict between a Kent woman who runs an African hair braiding salon and the state…
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Kent Mayor Cooke asks City Council for $31,000 per year pay hike
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke has asked the City Council for a $31,000 per year pay increase to make…
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Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp’s mother dies; she was victim of son’s cash thefts
The mother of former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp died on Sunday. Sharp pleaded guilty earlier this year…
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Kent Police bust 26 men in prostitution sting
Kent Police arrested 26 men on one day for investigation of patronizing prostitutes during a recent undercover sting…
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Kent officers arrest driver going 85 mph on East Hill | Police Blotter
Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he allegedly hit speeds of 85 mph…
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Wingstop restaurant still coming to Kent Station
Wingstop still plans to open a location at Kent Station just not as soon as initially announced.
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City of Kent plans to continue King County animal services contract
It looks like Kent city officials might extend for another two years an agreement with King County to…
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Jury convicts Auburn man of sex trafficking Kent girl
A U.S. District Court jury in Seattle on Friday convicted a 43-year-old Auburn man of sex trafficking, including…
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Dinner to help raise money for new Kent Shop with a Cop program
Residents can help support a new Shop with a Cop program in Kent by attending a fundraising dinner…
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Kent’s ShoWare Center operator gets contract extension
The Kent City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night to approve a contract extension with Philadelphia-based SMG to…
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Operating losses growing at Kent’s ShoWare Center
It appears Kent's ShoWare Center could be on a record-setting pace for operating losses this year.