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Kent man gets 66 years in prison for attempted murder of 3 Des Moines women

A Kent man received a maximum prison sentence of 66 years Friday for three counts of first-degree attempted…

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Detectives serve search warrants in Kent, Burien, SeaTac as part of prostitution sting

Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Burien and SeaTac Police Departments served search warrants on…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day was April 27 in Kent.

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Drop off old prescription drugs in Kent on April 27

Get rid of expired prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medicines at the Prescription Drug Take Back Day…

Washington's Most Wanted Host David Rose presents Kent Police Cmdr. Eric Hemmen

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Washington’s Most Wanted show honors Kent Police for capture of fugitive

Kent Police Cmdr. Eric Hemmen and Assistant Police Chief Pat Lowery received the Washington’s Most Wanted April Officer…

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Kent man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2012 East Hill shooting

A Kent man received a prison sentence of 25 years for shooting and injuring a man last July…

Property owners along Southeast 256th Street in Kent stopped a city plan to charge a Local Improvement District fee to help pay for a $7 million improvement to the road.

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Kent property owners stop city’s planned fee to help pay for SE 256th Street project

The news greatly pleased Susan Draine that neighboring property owners had turned in enough signatures to stop the…

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Puyallup man who killed two intruders indicted on drug charge; man also owns Kent home

A Puyallup man arrested Wednesday for investigation of manufacturing marijuana at his Pierce County home also owns a…

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Kent garbage, recycling service back to normal as drivers return

Garbage, recycling and yard waste service returns to normal Thursday in Kent as Republic Services drivers are back…

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Man expects prostitute, finds police at Kent hotel | Police Blotter

When a man walked up to a Kent hotel room expecting to meet the female escort he had…

American Idol singers perform July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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American Idol Tour hits Kent’s ShoWare Center July 19

The American Idol Live Tour 2013 arrives July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Republic Services drivers decided Wednesday to honor a strike by fellow company workers in Ohio and won't provide garbage and recycling services in Kent.

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No Kent garbage, recycling pickup Wednesday as drivers honor Ohio strike

Kent residents won't get garbage, recycling or yard waste service Wednesday because Republic/Allied Waste Services drivers honored picket…

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Kent firefighters rescue woman from apartment fire

Kent firefighters rescued a woman following an apartment fire at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 24000 block…

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Kent Police bicycle officers return to streets May 1

Kent Police will resume bicycle patrols May 1 with special emphasis on the downtown transit center and shopping…

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Valley Com employee in Kent named King County Medical Dispatcher of the Year

A woman who works at the Valley Communications Center in Kent has been chosen as one of the…

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Kent couple pleads not guilty in death of baby

A Kent couple each pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment charges in connection with the November death…

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Co-owner of Seattle medical marijuana dispensary sentenced to prison for drug dealing

A 32–year-old woman who co-owned and operated two medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle, was sentenced Friday in U.S.…

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

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Kent selects streets for repairs from new B&O tax revenue

Drivers will find several Kent roads a bit smoother by this fall after crews put down layers of…

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Kent man injured in East Hill car crash; alcohol, speeding possible causes

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered serious injuries after his late model Ford Mustang reportedly traveling at a high…

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Kent ShoWare Center concert cancelled featuring Ne-Yo, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen

Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop and DJ Scene won't be coming to Kent after all.

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Man caught at Kent casino using counterfeit $100 bills | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of using two counterfeit $100 bills while playing Spanish blackjack at…