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Noisy Kent apartment party leads to fight, arrests | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of fourth-degree assault after a fight broke out in connection with a loud party at a West Hill apartment complex.

Kent Police Blotter.

Help available in Kent if pets scared away by fireworks

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is ready for a population boom brought on by Fourth of July fireworks.

Public hearing July 8 on proposed downtown Kent plan

Residents can comment Monday, July 8 about the city of Kent's proposed new vision for downtown Kent.

Voter registration deadline is July 8 for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Voter registration deadline July 8 for primary election

Monday, July 8 is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information in time for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Voter registration deadline is July 8 for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Kent city officials to host B&O tax filing workshop July 18

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new business and occupation tax (B&O), from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Union plans informational pickets at Kent, Renton grocery stores July 3

Shoppers at grocery stores in Kent, Renton and across the Puget Sound region can expect to see informational pickets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.

Heat is on in Kent! Temperature could hit 92 Tuesday

The summer heat is hitting Kent this weekend and through Tuesday, July 2.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.
Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Meeker Street bridge in Kent needs $1 million paint job

Kent's heavily used Meeker Street bridge isn't falling down but it needs a paint job. The work would cost an estimated $1 million.

Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Beware of river, lake dangers during hot weather this weekend

With hot weather expected for the weekend, King County officials issued a media release Thursday urging recreational river and lake users to be extremely careful if heading out on the water.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.

Register for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run

Registration is underway for the 10th annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.

Kent drive-through coffee stand triggers Everett prostitution sting

An investigation into lewd conduct at a Kent drive-through coffee stand led to an Everett Police prostitution sting Tuesday of latte stands in Snohomish County.

Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Celebrate Fourth of July in Kent at Lake Meridian Park

The city of Kent is throwing its 15th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park.

Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Three candidates chase Kent School Board seat | Election 2013

Three candidates are running to replace Tim Clark for Position No. 5 on the Kent School Board.

Fireworks stands can open Friday

Kent Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips; legal reminders

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reminds residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, is also a day of potential injuries and fires.

Fireworks stands can open Friday
Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses

Boeing, Boeing, gone: Crews demolish sold Kent office buildings

Crews are demolishing sold Boeing office buildings in Kent along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses, one 318,000 square feet and the other 120,000 square feet.

Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses
Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday

Kent International Festival 2013 | Slide show

The city of Kent held its annual Kent International Festival on Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza.

Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday
The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday

Beatles tribute show coming to ShoWare Center June 28

What's known as The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs at 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday
Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday

Fountains of fun in Kent

Kids enjoy a sunny warm Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent.

Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday
H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

H&E Equipment Services expands to Kent

A Louisiana-based national rental equipment company celebrated the grand opening last week of its first Washington store right here in Kent.

H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

Woman charged with pimping teen girls in Kent

A 20-year-old Seattle woman is scheduled to be arraigned July 1 in King County Superior Court on charges for allegedly setting up two juvenile girls to work as prostitutes in Kent.