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Kent launches online tool to speed up city permit process

Obtaining a plumbing, mechanical or re-roof permit is simpler and faster since the city of Kent launched a…

Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Kent businesses, ShoWare hope Skate America has big impact

Downtown businesses, Kent Station and the ShoWare Center each hope to capitalize on the anticipated large crowds Hilton…

Fans can help support Kent School District athletics by buying tickets to a Nov. 21 Seattle Thunderbirds game at the ShoWare Center.

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Support Kent School District teams by buying Thunderbirds tickets for Nov. 21 game

The Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation has launched a Support A Sport Event for Kent School District athletic programs.

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Correction: No Kent public hearing about property tax measure

There is no public hearing before the Kent City Council about the Proposition 1 property tax levy lid…

Dennis and Jennifer Weigel

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Corn maze, pumpkin patch open in Kent

Get a pumpkin, find a way through the corn maze and take a tractor-pulled hay ride in Kent…

Evan Lysacek.

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Evan Lysacek withdraws from Skate America in Kent with injury

Evan Lysacek withdrew Wednesday from Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 in Kent because of a groin injury,…

Author Pedro Noguera will speak about education issues Oct. 18 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.

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Author to speak at Highline CC about education achievement gap

Pedro Noguera, an author, professor and former K-12 classroom teacher will speak Thursday, Oct. 18 at Highline Community…

Medical marijuana supporters gather in June before a Kent City Council meeting to protest the city's ban against medical marijuana collective gardens. A King County Superior Court judge upheld that ban on Oct. 5.

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Judge upholds Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

A King County Superior Court judge upheld the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

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$3.6 million federal grant targets obesity prevention, tobacco control in South King County

South King County youth and families in Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, Renton and other communities will soon receive help…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Kent officers batter down door after man doesn’t answer knocks | Police Blotter

Kent Police used a battering ram to knock down an apartment door after no one answered knocks on…

A woman observes a silent witness display Friday

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Kent rally raises awareness about domestic violence

Regional law enforcement officials gathered on Friday in Kent for a domestic violence awareness rally.

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Kent Police arrest man for DUI after South 272nd Street accident

Kent Police arrested a 19-year-old Federal Way man for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol or…

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Calls to 911 increasing Friday in South King County because of smoke smell

With wildland fires in Eastern Washington, a large urban fire in Shelton and increased winds, South King County…

Donald Shuffelen claims conditions are bad at the city of Kent jail. He spent 38 days recently in the facility. Jail staff says conditions are good.

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Staff, ex-inmate disagree about city of Kent jail conditions

Donald Shuffelen recently spent 38 days as an inmate in the Kent city jail and called conditions inside…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Kent officers bust men, woman for prowling vehicles

A witness report of suspicious subjects looking into cars and checking door handles led the Kent Police to…

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg speaks at a previous domestic violence awareness rally in Kent. This year's rally is at noon Friday

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Domestic violence awareness rally in Kent Friday

A regional law enforcement rally for domestic violence awareness month is scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 5 at…

Kent Police found Trajan C. McCallister

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Kent Police find missing boy uninjured

Kent Police found a missing 14-year-old boy Tuesday evening uninjured and in no immediate danger.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke.

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Kent mayor proposes new B&O, cable taxes; cuts 20 jobs

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke presented her 2013-14 proposed budget Tuesday night to the City Council that includes a…

Kent Police are asking for help to find Trajan C. McCallister

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing 14-year-old boy

The Kent Police Department is asking the public for their assistance to help locate a missing 14-year-old Kent…

Steve Lippia will perform his “Simply Sinatra” show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday

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Simply Sinatra show to open Kent’s Spotlight Series Oct. 19

Steve Lippia, regarded as one of the finest interpreters of standards and pop music in the nation, brings…