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Kent man arrested, charged in connection with December shooting death of Enumclaw girl | Update

King County prosecutors charged a 25-year-old Kent man Thursday with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11…

Kent Police blotter report.

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Kent officers arrest pink-haired woman for prostitution loitering on Pacific Highway | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering and possession of drug paraphernalia after a caller…

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Kent to host 18th annual Riverbend Amateur golf tournament Aug. 13-14

Golfers will compete for as much as $15,000 in prizes at the 18th annual Riverbend Amateur Aug. 13-14…

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.

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Ex-UW basketball player Venoy Overton awaits trial date for promoting prostitution in Kent

No trial date has been set yet for Venoy Overton, the former University of Washington basketball player charged…

The city of Kent plans to make improvements this year to the Hawley Road levee along the Green River.

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Kent plans public hearing July 20 about Hawley Road levee improvements along Green River

Residents can testify about the Hawley Road levee improvements along the Green River at a public hearing before…

Kent Police search through Suzie Q's and Sun Leaf Medial Center to collect evidence for medicinal marijuana July 6. The warrents are the city’s latest step in a process that began with notice to marijuana dispensary owners they must close or face the loss of their business licenses and potential criminal charges.

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Public hearing July 19 in Kent on medical marijuana moratorium

Want to tell the Kent City Council what you think of its six-month ban on businesses selling medical…

Crowds flocked to the 40th Kent Cornucopia Days festival July 8-10 for face painting and many other activities

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Kent Cornucopia Days runs smoothly; draws large crowds

Everything ran so smoothly at the 40th annual Kent Cornucopia Days festival that even drivers struggling to find…

Children climb aboard the new Apollo merry-go-round at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

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Kent’s new Lake Meridian Park playground attracts kids of all ages

Kids can't help but jump, climb, swing, spin and run around the new playground equipment at Lake Meridian…

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Kent Police arrest one after Lake Meridian Park fight | Police blotter

Kent Police arrested a teenage male for investigation of malicious mischief after he allegedly kicked a pickup at…

Tina Chen is crowned Miss Cornucopia 2011 by Lauren Vermilion

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Tina Chen chosen as Kent’s Miss Cornucopia

Tina Chen didn't really like her odds to win the Miss Cornucopia title Friday afternoon in a ceremony…

Nearly 100 entries are lined up for the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade that starts at 2 p.m. Sunday

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Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade to hit streets Sunday, July 10

About 100 entries are expected for the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10…

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Kent man reportedly breaks mother’s car window, throws dog down storm drain and bites police officer

A 24-year-old Kent man faces charges of third-degree assault and first-degree attempted animal cruelty after he allegedly threw…

A Seattle Mist defender pursues a Los Angeles Temptation running back during a Lingerie Football League game last season in Kent.

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Lingerie Football League plans to expand to Canada, Australia and Europe

The Kent-based Seattle Mist could have a chance to play in the women's Lingerie Football League's first World…

Chuck and Nancy Simpson pose in the garden in their Panther Lake home

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Old Timers King and Queen chosen for 2011 Kent Cornucopia Days

Chuck and Nancy Simpson are proud to be the Old Timers King and Queen for the 2011 Kent…

Kent Police search through Suzie Q's and Sun Leaf Medial Center to collect evidence for medicinal marijuana Wednesday

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Kent Police serve warrants at four medical marijuana businesses

Kent Police served search warrants at four medical marijuana businesses Wednesday afternoon.

Crews work Wednesday to stabilize a hillside along Central Avenue in Kent after a Tuesday night landslide brought down trees and dirt and closed Central near Willis Street.

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Landslide in downtown Kent brings tree onto road disrupting traffic | Update

Streets could be closed until late Wednesday night or even Thursday after a landslide took out trees and…

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Kent man who died in 2009 saving boy from drowning in Oregon named hero by Carnegie commission

A Kent man who died two years ago on the Fourth of July as he rescued a boy…

Venoy Overton

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Ex-UW basketball player Venoy Overton released from jail in Kent after posting bail

Venoy Overton posted bail Thursday and is out of custody as he faces a charge of second-degree promoting…

Kelli Sheldon

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Three to contend for Kent’s Miss Cornucopia title

Kelli Sheldon, Danielle Taylor and Tina Chen are the finalists for the 2011 Miss Cornucopia title at the…

Rob Hansen owns Bayview Limousine Service in Tukwila.

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Kent-Meridian grad finds the road out of a disability

Just 19 years old, Rob Hansen had no idea what he would do for work after he broke…