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…

Kent Police Blotter.

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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.

Jim Berrios.

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Jim Berrios announces candidacy for Kent City Council | Election 2013

Jim Berrios, who ran for mayor four years ago, announced plans to run for the Kent City Council.

Jamie Perry.

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Jamie Perry won’t seek re-election to Kent City Council | Election 2013

Jamie Perry has decided she won't seek re-election this year to the Kent City Council.

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7-year-old boy brings unloaded handgun to Kent school | Update

A 7-year-old Kent boy saw a handgun at home, thought it was neat, stuck it in his backpack…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Man arrested after slapping women’s butts in Kent bar | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited and released a man for investigation of assault after he allegedly walked around a bar…

Nancy Mathews.

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Former Kent traffic safety activist Nancy Mathews dies

Nancy Mathews, 70, a longtime traffic safety activist who worked many years with the Kent Police Department, died…

The Kent Fire Department has recently taken steps to reduce emissions from its diesel engines.

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State grants help Kent Fire Department reduce vehicle emissions

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority has taken several steps over the last two years to be…