The Curran Law Firm in Kent displays paper turkeys as part of the Turkey Challenge fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

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Kent businesses continue Turkey Challenge to raise money, food for families

Four weeks into the second annual Kent Turkey Challenge, more than $11,500 and 830 cans of food has…

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Former Kent attorney faces child porn charge; also involved in youth baseball

A family law attorney who previously practiced in Kent was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging…

The Nissan Leaf is one of several electric cars available for purchase.

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State ranks third nationally for customers who buy electric vehicles

Car buyers in the state of Washington rank among America’s top consumers of hybrid and electric vehicles, reports…

Kent's city jail might be a source of new revenue by contracting out more space

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Consultant says Kent could provide regional services to other cities

As the sixth largest city in the state, Kent might want to become a regional provider of services…

Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

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Celtic Yuletide Concert returns to Kent Dec. 2

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent.

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Des Moines expands camera use to ticket speeders in school zones

The city of Des Moines has expanded its use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras to catch drivers…

Sound Transit has started preliminary plans to extend light rail through Kent on the West Hill by 2023.

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Sound Transit starts light rail plans for Kent

The preliminary plans are under way to extend light rail across Kent's West Hill by 2023.

The Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League will play two home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent during the 2013 season.

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Lingerie Football League releases schedule for Kent-based Seattle Mist

The women's Lingerie Football League (LFL) has released the 2013 schedule for the Kent-based Seattle Mist.

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Federal Way man sentenced to 21 years in prison for Kent bus shooting

A 23-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced to 21 years, six months in jail for an April 2011…

A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

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Car strikes, injures Kent girl riding bike to middle school | Update

A car struck and injured a 12-year-old Kent girl as she rode her bicycle Thursday morning to Mill…

Elizabeth Albertson.

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Kent Councilwoman says city should ‘eliminate the CAO’

Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson let loose with a bombshell as to where the city should cut its…

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Kent officers arrest man for assaulting ex-girlfriend as she holds baby | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly grabbed his former girlfriend's arm…

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Des Moines man shot, injured during home invasion robbery

Des Moines Police are looking for two men in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred west…

William Phillip faces a Jan. 7 trial date for the murder of Seth Frankel in 2010.

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Phillip’s murder trial continued again in death of Kent city employee

The murder trial has been continued again for the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder for the 2010…

The city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent lost $634

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Financial losses growing at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The financial losses continue to mount for Kent's ShoWare Center as city leaders look to find ways to…

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Renovations, new name for Kent senior housing apartment complex

A renovation of a Kent senior housing apartment complex also has resulted in a new name for the…

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Gunshot seriously injures Kent man

A 24-year-old Kent man was shot and injured Oct. 25 in downtown Kent.

Robert Gilbert

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Texas professor to analyze Kent, county Green River levee repair proposals

A University of Texas at Austin professor will recommend whether the city of Kent or King County has…

American Christina Gao finishes second in the women's competition Sunday

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Skate America in Kent draws ‘good’ attendance of 13,172 fans

Skate America turned out to be a hit at the ShoWare Center in Kent as 13,172 fans attended…

Kent firefighters battle a blaze Tuesday night at a commercial building in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.

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Fire damages Kent commercial building

Fire damaged a Kent commercial building at about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of South 228th…