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Kent’s Postal Service distribution center to stay open at least until May 15

The Kent Delivery and Distribution Center for the U.S. Postal Service will stay open at least until May…

The sentencing for Jasmine Jamrus-Kassim

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Sentencing continued again for Kent woman who stole money from elderly

The scheduled sentencing of a former Kent insurance agent has been continued again because of her request for…

Neighbors gather in Kent during National Night Out last August

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Kent ranks 13th nationally for National Night Out events

Kent earns national ranking with 110 National Night Out events last summer.

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Kent receives $253,000 grant for salmon recovery project along Green River

The city of Kent received a $253,581 grant Monday from the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board for a…

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Kent man dies in Interstate 5 truck accident near Tumwater

A 40-year-old Kent man died when his semi-truck collided with another vehicle, crashed and burned on Dec. 8…

Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre gets consoled by track coach Ernie Ammons after taking second in the 800 meters last May during the Class 4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

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Prosecutors charge Kent-Meridian track coach, teacher with sex crime

King County prosecutors Thursday charged a Kent-Meridian High School track coach and teacher with communication with a minor…

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SeaTac man pleads guilty to sex trafficking; Kent Police initiated case

A SeaTac man pleaded guilty Friday to sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion in connection with a…

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Kent Police catch two burglary suspects inside West Hill home

Kent Police arrested two men Thursday for investigation of burglary after they responded to a home alarm system…

A 28-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday

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Kent man arrested for vehicular assault in State Route 516 accident

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 47-year-old Kent man for investigation of vehicular assault after his pickup collided…

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City of Kent to lay off 10 employees in January

The city of Kent will lay off 10 employees in January because of declining revenues in order to…

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King County awards funds to renovate Kent mobile home park

A Kent mobile home park will receive about $1.53 million from the King County Housing Finance Program to…

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Kent Police arrest six in connection with property crimes

Kent Police arrested two young men and four juveniles Tuesday in connection with a series of burglaries, robberies,…

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Postal Service looks at closing Kent distribution center

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing its Kent Delivery and Distribution Center but no decision has been…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Kent officers arrest National Guard sergeant for reportedly picking up prostitute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a National Guard sergeant for investigation of patronizing a prostitute after he allegedly picked up…

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Prosecutors charge Kent man with promoting prostitution

King County prosecutors charged a 37-year-old Kent man with second-degree promoting prostitution after he allegedly used an 18-year-old…

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Kent man killed by Sounder train; 3rd railroad crossing death downtown this year

A 46-year-old Kent man was killed by a Sounder commuter train at about 5:40 p.m. Thursday after he…

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Applus Technologies chosen top Kent green company

Applus Technologies was named the Kent Green Business of the Year for 2011 by the city of Kent.

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Get free tickets for holiday shows at Kent Food Bank

Families unable to afford tickets for holiday shows can pick up free tickets at the Kent Food Bank.

12/02/11 Bally's member Ron Engen takes a look at the flyers to another gym that are posted on the outside of Bally's in Kent

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LA Fitness to close Kent’s Bally club Dec. 8 | Update

LA Fitness will close the Kent Bally Fitness Club on Dec. 8 and transfer members to the LA…

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

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Judge could decide in February whether accused Kent rapist is tried as an adult

A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27 in King County Juvenile Court to determine whether a 15-year-old Kent…