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A snowstorm hit Kent in February 2011. Forecasts predict snow for this weekend

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Snow showers might hit Kent this weekend; temperature to stay in 30s

Snow showers could hit the Kent area Sunday although no significant accumulation is expected based on forecasts issued…

Singer Kelly Clarkson performs March 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Kelly Clarkson wants fans to submit song requests for Kent concert

When Kelly Clarkson sings in Kent, she wants fans to let her know through Twitter accounts what songs…

Trees were illegally cut last fall on city of Kent property on the West Hill. City officials are contacting three nearby property owners through the city's code enforcement process in an effort to restore the area.

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City of Kent pursues illegal tree-topping case on West Hill

The city of Kent will serve three West Hill property owners with a correction letter in connection with…

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Stage 1 burn ban issued for King and other counties because of poor air quality

The use of wood-burning fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11…

Kent's Stefano Langone placed seventh last season on 'American Idol.'

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Kent’s Stefano Langone reportedly dating Haley Reinhart; both were ‘American Idol’ contestants

Kent's Stefano Langone is getting a taste of the celebrity dating scene.

Seattle Thunderbirds Marcel Noebels

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Seattle Thunderbirds trade Noebels to Portland for Swenson, two draft picks

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team traded Marcel Noebels on Tuesday to the Portland Winterhawks in exchange…

Kent's ShoWare Center

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Fight breaks out at Kent’s ShoWare Center after Lingerie Football League game

A fight broke out between two men inside of Kent's ShoWare Center after the women's Lingerie Football League…

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Kent’s Allegro Performing Arts Academy dancers to perform Jan. 15

Dancers from the Kent-based Allegro Performing Arts Academy will perform at their "Burnin' the Floor" show Sunday, Jan.…

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Join Green Kent work party at Lake Meridian Park Jan. 14

Volunteers are wanted to help the Friends of Lake Meridian Park weed the park as part of the…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Officers arrest man at Kent motel for kicking wife during dispute over another woman |Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly kicked and punched his wife…

The Seattle Thunderbirds game at 7 p.m. Friday

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Seattle Thunderbirds game on television Friday night, Jan. 6 | Hockey

Kent hockey fans can watch the hometown Seattle Thunderbirds play at the Tri-City Americans at 7 p.m. Friday,…

Crews in October knock down the half-built parking garage in downtown Kent at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North.

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Kent city center project to include 35 public parking spaces

The plan for just 35 public parking spaces in downtown Kent's proposed mixed-use city center development has raised…

Seattle-based Goodman Real Estate

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Kent city center apartment project still a year away from starting construction

Construction isn't scheduled to start in downtown Kent until at least the end of 2012 on a proposed…

The Washington State Patrol pulled over a driver last month along Interstate 5 near Kent using this plastic skeleton as a passenger for the HOV lane.

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I-5 driver near Kent tries using plastic skeleton in HOV lane

The Washington State Patrol cited a driver along Interstate 5 near Kent for a high occupancy vehicle violation…

The Seattle Mist

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Seattle Mist back in Kent for Lingerie Football League game Jan. 6

The Kent-based Seattle Mist wrap up the women's Lingerie Football League regular season against the Minnesota Valkyrie at…

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San Francisco realty company buys Kent industrial property for $15 million

Terreno Realty Corp. of San Francisco has purchased 169,000 square feet of industrial property in the Kent Valley…

Owner Pat Ensign closed Pat's Bar and Grill Jan. 1 in downtown Kent because of a lack of customers.

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Pat’s Bar and Grill closes in downtown Kent

A lack of customers caused owner Pat Ensign to close Pat's Bar and Grill Jan. 1 in downtown…

Nicolas Moreno pleads not guilty to an assault charge for firing shots at a Kent car show.

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Top crime and police stories of 2011 | Kent

Crime strikes often in Kent as the many incidents in 2011 proved.

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Prosecutors seek longer sentences for vehicular homicide, assault cases

Prosecutors and several state lawmakers want longer sentence ranges in vehicular homicide and vehicular assault cases.

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Strong winds predicted for Tuesday night

Expect strong winds Tuesday night throughout the Puget Sound area, including Kent, Tukwila, Covington and Maple Valley.