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Two men die in house fire near Kent; teen attended Thomas Jefferson High School

Two men died in a house fire that broke out at about 4 a.m. Friday in the 3900…

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Disney on Ice coming to Kent Nov. 7-11

Disney on Ice returns to Kent with its Dare to Dream show Nov. 7-11 at the ShoWare Center.

King County will close the Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent by next June if not sooner because the bridge is weakening.

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Troubled Kent bridge closing in June

Just south of Kent stands a troubled bridge over waters.

A Kent man driving this motorcycle was killed Monday night in Kent after a collision with a van along South 212th Street.

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Kent motorcyclist killed in collision with van; man identified

A collision with a van killed a 33-year-old Kent motorcyclist at about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 8400…

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Dance classes in Des Moines for people with Parkinson’s disease

People living with Parkinson’s disease can sign up for a dance class in Des Moines to explore the…

Crews have removed all of the giant sandbags that lined the Green River Trail for three years.

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All sandbags removed in Kent along Green River Trail

All of the sandbags are gone from along the Green River Trail in Kent.

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Kent trial date rescheduled for ex-volleyball coach accused of attempted rape

The trial date has been changed to Oct. 25 for a former high school volleyball coach charged with…

Developer Bill Floten

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Meridian Banks housing development in Kent out of courts but still on hold

A controversial housing development along Lake Meridian in Kent that stalled in the courts for years no longer…

The Seattle Mist will play a Lingerie Football League game Dec. 15 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Lingerie Football League tickets in Kent go on sale Sept. 24

The women's Lingerie Football League returns in December to Kent.

Surveillance footage of an armed robbery suspect

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3 arrested in connection with robberies in Kent, Federal Way, Renton

Federal Way Police arrested two men and a woman on Friday for investigation of robbery in connection with…

The city of Kent installed this traffic circle in 2010 at the intersection of Jason Avenue and Temperance Street to slow vehicles. Panther Lake residents want a circle or other traffic device along Southeast 223rd Drive.

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Kent plans to help slow SE 223rd Drive traffic

Kent city officials will work with residents along Southeast 223rd Drive to find a way to slow down…

Barry Manilow will sing at the ShoWare Center in Kent Jan. 11 as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice show.

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Barry Manilow to perform at Kent ice show Jan. 11

Singer Barry Manilow will perform Jan. 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent as part of the Pandora…

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Kent Police join search for armed robbers

Kent Police detectives are working with investigators from other South King County police agencies to identify and capture…

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

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Moody’s downgrades Kent’s bond rating again

The city of Kent's struggle to keep revenues above expenses took another hit as Moody's Investors Services downgraded…

Kent needs volunteers on Sept. 29 to help at Park Orchard Park as part of National Public Lands Day.

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Kent seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day Sept. 29

Volunteers are wanted to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 by helping to restore Park…

The city of Kent is seeking vendors to serve concessions at Arbor Heights 360 Park and other parks starting in 2013.

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Kent seeks concessionaires for parks, recreation facilities

The city of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites organizations, agencies, non-profit groups or profit groups…

Shacon Barbee.

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Kent trial date for alleged pimp continued to March 2013

A man who allegedly made at least $192,000 as a pimp in Kent and Seattle had been scheduled…

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Man busted for bank robberies in Kent, Maple Valley and Des Moines

King County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a man suspected of robbing banks in Kent, Maple Valley and Des…

The Kent Police will offer a class Sept. 26 about how to start a Block Watch program.

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Learn how to start a Kent Block Watch program

Residents can learn how to start up a Block Watch program at a class led by the Kent…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Kent officer cites pair for illegal camping at East Hill park | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited two people for investigation of illegal camping at an East Hill park after the pair…