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No outdoor movies this summer in Kent

The city of Kent's free summer outdoor movies won't be back this year because of city budget cutbacks.

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Police investigate Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp for theft of his mother’s funds

Federal Way Police recently arrested Ken D. Sharp, a Kent City Council candidate and local business owner, for…

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Kent Police update about use, reporting of fireworks

Kent Police posted a reminder on its Facebook page that legal fireworks can only be discharged in Kent…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.

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Torklift Central wins Best Place to Work award | Business briefs

Seattle Business Magazine named Torklift International, a Sumner-based company with a Kent location, the Best Place to Work…

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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…

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

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Heat is on in Kent! Temperature could hit 92 Tuesday

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

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

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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…

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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…

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

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Register for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run

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

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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…

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Kent Chamber offers chance to meet mayor, City Council candidates

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will offer a Speed Candidating event Thursday, July 18 to meet candidates for…

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

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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.

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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

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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…

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

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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…