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…

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Kent Police arrest two men after eight-block car chase Wednesday

Kent Police arrested two men early Wednesday morning on the East Hill after about an eight-block car chase…

The Kent Relay for Life is May 31-June 1.

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Kent poker tournament to raise Relay for Life funds

The Seattle Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation and the Country Club Village People Relay For Life teams are offering…

Abandoned batteries shown in 2003 at the old Japanese Auto Wrecking site in Kent along South 262nd Street.

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Kent plans public meeting about contaminated sites April 23

Kent’s Community and Economic Development Department will host an informational event Tuesday, April 23 for residents to learn…

Steve Beck performs at a recent open mic session at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

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Kent’s Golden Steer offers open microphone night April 14

Singers, songwriters, poets actors, dancers and other entertainers are welcome to participate in open microphone night Sunday, April…

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Ex-Kentwood High student arrested in connection with bomb threat at school

King County Sheriff's Office detectives said Monday they have arrested a 19-year-old former Kentwood High School student in…

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Kent Fire Department offers tips to prevent child injuries from home windows

Each spring there are tragic reports of children who have fallen out of windows, often in their own…

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Kent couple charged with criminal mistreatment in death of baby daughter

King County prosecutors charged a Kent couple with first-degree criminal mistreatment in connection with the November death of…

Pamela J. Mitchell has been reported as missing to the Kent Police.

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Kent Police seek help to find missing 58-year-old woman | Update

Kent Police received several leads over the weekend about a missing 58-year-old woman but still have not found…

The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.

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Kent City Council rejects proposals to allow more casinos, cut gambling tax

The Kent City Council decided to fold Tuesday night on a proposal to cut the Great American Casino's…

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Kent woman arrested after she throws, breaks ex-boyfriend’s dishes, Xbox | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she reportedly packed her ex-boyfriend's stuff in…

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Sentencing still to be determined for Kent man in attempted murder case

A Kent man could find out next month how long of a sentence he receives on three counts…

Regional Animal Services of King County is waiving late fees in April for pet owners to license their pets.

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Regional Animal Services of King County to waive late fees in April for pet licenses

Pet owners in Kent, Tukwila and much of King County can take advantage of a one-month “license amnesty…

Residents can call the Kent Police at 253-852-2121 for non-emergency calls to help free up 911 for actual emergencies.

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Kent residents can now call new non-emergency number for police to free up 911

Kent residents now have the option of calling a non-emergency phone number for police, fire, and medical services…

The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.

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Kent City Council to consider gambling tax cut

The Kent City Council will consider an ordinance at its 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 meeting at City…

Ken Sharp.

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Ken Sharp to run for Kent City Council | Election 2013

Ken Sharp, owner of Minuteman Press in Kent, said he will run for Kent City Council Position No.…

Bailey Stober.

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Bailey Stober to seek Kent City Council seat | Election 2013

Bailey Stober is running again for the Kent City Council.