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Kent Police honor four for Lake Meridian rescue

Four people received Kent Chief of Police Awards this month for their life saving efforts earlier this summer…

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Volunteers wanted to help run Kent Candidate Forum on Sept. 9

Volunteers are wanted to help present a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday, Sept. 9.

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Officers arrest woman in Kent for prostitution loitering | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering along Pacific Highway South on the West Hill.…

Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

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Kent Police part of DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Kent Police will join other agencies throughout King County for DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

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King County prosecutors file theft charges against Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors charged Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp on Thursday with seven counts of first-degree theft…

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King County health officials say shellfish infections running double summer average

A saltwater bacteria has sickened more than twice the number of people in King County this summer than…

Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.

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Downtown Kent apartments to feature rooftop deck; open in September 2014

The apartment complex under construction in downtown Kent is expected to feature a rooftop deck with a bar,…

Shacon Barbee goes on trial Wednesday for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

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Kent pimp’s trial expected to start Wednesday

Opening statements are set for Wednesday in Kent for the trial of a man who allegedly made nearly…

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State liquor board staff recommends re-filing proposed recreational marijuana rules

Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) staff will recommend the board re-file the rules necessary to implement Initiative…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is in a race against challenger Tim Clark on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to be mayor for the next four years.

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Kent mayoral race heats up during Clark, Cooke debate | Election 2013

Challenger Tim Clark made it loud and clear during the first mayoral debate that he believes he would…

Susan Tostenrude adds a bouquet of flowers to a memorial honoring the late Chase Stancil at Kentridge High School on Friday evening. Family

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Kent boy dies after dirt bike crash at Pacific Raceways

A 16-year-old Kent boy and Kentridge High School student died after he crashed his dirt bike at the…

Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.

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Stober declares victory over Phillips for 2nd in Kent City Council race led by Sharp | Election 2013 update

While Ken Sharp has won the Kent City Council primary race, Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips in a…

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Kent city officials seek voluntary compliance from sex offender group homes

Kent city officials have not yet sent out any notices of violation of city code to group homes…

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak.

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Kent Police officer helps save woman’s life

Kent Police officer Jeff Kluzak will receive a life-saving medal next month from Chief Ken Thomas after Kluzak's…

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Kent second-alarm apartment fire displaces four families

Four families were displaced by a Kent apartment fire at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday in the 22400 block…

Ken Sharp won the Kent City Council primary and will face off against either Barbara Phillips or Bailey Stober in the general election.

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Sharp shoots to top of Kent City Council race; Stober, Phillips in tight fight for second | Update

Ken Sharp is easily defeating Barbara Phillips and Bailey Stober in a primary race for a Kent City…

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Man busted in Kent city jail after shoving another inmate in sleeping-mat dispute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly punched another man in the…

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State Liquor Board sets public hearings about recreational marijuana proposed rules

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will hold five public hearings/special meetings across across the state Aug. 6-8…

An example of the symbolic markers to be installed at Kent's Saar Pioneer Cemetery.

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Unidentified grave sites at Kent’s Saar Pioneer Cemetery to get symbolic marker

Collaborative artists Frances Nelson and Bradly Gunn will give unidentified grave sites at Saar Pioneer Cemetery in Kent…

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State Patrol, police to crack down this month on drivers on cellphones

The Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will have extra patrols from Aug. 5-23 targeting distracted…