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Federal Way man dies in single-car crash in Kent

Kent Police continue to investigate the death of a 19-year-old Federal Way man found inside a car that…

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent performs at noon at Town Square Plaza on Wednesday

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Juggler Roberto the Magnificent to perform in Kent July 25

Roberto the Magnificent will perform from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 in Kent at Town Square…

The ShoWare Center in Kent is planning to hire new employees at a July 31 job fair.

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Kent’s ShoWare Center looking to hire at job fair July 31

Kent's ShoWare Center is looking for new employees at a July 31 job fair.

Ernie Ammons.

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Court hearing continued to Aug. 16 for ex-Kent-Meridian track coach

A court hearing was continued to Aug. 16 for a former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach…

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Officers arrest man near Kent Library for indecent exposure | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of indecent exposure after he allegedly pulled down his shorts and…

Darren Motamedy returns to town from Las Vegas to play at noon Tuesday

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Motamedy to play noon concert in Kent July 24

Smooth-jazz saxophonist Darren Motamedy returns to town from Las Vegas to play at the city of Kent's Take-Out…

The Kent City Council is considering asking voters to approve a property tax levy to pay for repairs to streets and parks.

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Kent City Council considering property tax levy to pay for parks, streets

Kent voters could face a property tax levy measure in November to help pay for city park and…

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Primary ballot candidates, measures for Kent voters | Election 2012

Voters will have plenty of statewide races to narrow the list of candidates, but the Primary ballot won't…

The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Baristas Coffee to pay back wages to employees.

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U.S. Dept. of Labor orders Kent-based Baristas Coffee to pay $50,000 in back wages

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and order under which Kent-based Baristas Coffee Co.…

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King County lowers borrowing cost with high credit rating

High credit ratings will help King County lower the cost of borrowing money to fund critical life safety…

The state Department of Transportation will install a culvert similar to this one Aug. 10-13 and close Highway 167 near South 180th Street.

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State to close Highway 167 between Kent-Renton Aug. 10-13

Kent drivers should prepare for a complete closure of Highway 167 in both directions Aug. 10-13 between South…

Delhi 2 Dublin will play at 7 p.m. Thursday

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Canadian band to play Thursday, July 19 at Lake Meridian Park

A Vancouver, British Columbia band is ready to liven up Lake Meridian Park on Thursday night.

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Officers arrest man in Kent during street racing incident | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of attempting to elude after he reportedly tried to speed away…

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Kent Police piecing together details about fight that injured seven; witness reports what he saw

Details remain sketchy as Kent Police investigate a fight among numerous men Sunday near Meridian Middle School in…

Wendall Oliver Adams Jr.

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Shooting suspect wanted in Kent turns himself in at county jail

A man wanted by Kent Police in connection with an East Hill shooting turned himself in Monday at…

Latin band Los Pinguos will perform at noon Tuesday

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Latin band to play noon Tuesday at Kent Station

Los Pinguos, a California band known for its vivacious Latin rhythms, plays from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Des Moines Police arrest woman for stabbing another woman

Des Moines Police arrested a 19-year-old woman for investigation of first-degree assault after she reportedly stabbed and injured…

Bicyclists head through Kent during the 2011 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. This year's ride is Saturday

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Thousands of bicyclists to travel through Kent Saturday

Thousands of bicyclists will head through Kent on Saturday morning as part of the 33rd annual Group Health…

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

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Lingerie Football League to return to Kent in December

The Seattle Mist reportedly will play a women's Lingerie Football League exhibition game against the B.C. Angels on…

A federal grant will enable the Kent Fire Department to hire four firefighters in 2013.

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Kent Fire Department receives federal grant to hire four firefighters

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority will receive a Department of Homeland Security two-year grant of $811,704…