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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…
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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.
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Kent firefighters deliver nearly 5,000 toys to Kent Food Bank | Slide Show
Kent firefighters dropped off nearly 5,000 wrapped toys, 1,000 stuffed animals and other unwrapped gifts Thursday morning to…
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Des Moines man pleads not guilty to murder of woman in Redondo
A 29-year-old Des Moines man pleaded not guilty Thursday in connection with the Nov. 5 shooting death of…
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Kent-Meridian teacher, coach pleads not guilty to sex crime charge
A Kent-Meridian High School teacher and coach pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to a charge of communication with…
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Man smashes hammer against Kent camper’s roof, flees on bicycle | Police Blotter
Kent Police cited a man at large for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief, third-degree theft and obstructing a…
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King County has fewest homicides in 2010 in 10 years
King County saw the lowest number of deaths due to homicide in 2010 in the past 10 years.
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Kent extends SMG contract to operate ShoWare Center through 2014
Philadelphia-based SMG received a new three-year contract extension to operate Kent's ShoWare Center.
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Kent’s West Fenwick Park gets a new playground
Children who go to Kent's West Fenwick Park get to enjoy a new playground because of a donation…
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Kent renews federal, state lobbyist contracts for $156,000 per year
The Kent City Council renewed federal and state lobbyist contracts for 2012 at its final meeting of 2011.
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Hoopfest raises $1,500 for Kent-Meridian girls team
A Hoopfest at Kent-Meridian High School raised $1,500 for the Kent-Meridian girls basketball team.
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Kent to lower speed limit along West Meeker Street
Kent drivers will soon see a lower speed limit along West Meeker Street between Washington Avenue South and…
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Kent man pleads not guilty to promoting prostitution charge
A 37-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree promoting prostitution in connection with an…
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Kent adopts design guidelines for when light rail comes to Midway by 2023
The Kent City Council has approved zoning regulations and design guidelines in place for when light rail is…
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King County warns of apparent email scam about online property tax payments
If you received an email about making a property tax payment online to King County, be alert.
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Kent adopts six-year Transportation Improvement Program
The Kent City Council adopted Tuesday the city’s six-year Transportation Improvement Program for 2012 to 2017 for a…
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Karli Jorgensen appointed as Kent Municipal Court judge
The Kent City Council Tuesday night unanimously confirmed the appointment of Karli Jorgensen to Kent’s Municipal Court to…
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Kent City Council adopts 2012 budget; 10 employees to lose jobs
The Kent City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday night to adopt the 2012 budget that includes the layoffs of…