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Kent officer uses Taser to stop man who ran while being handcuffed | Police Blotter

Kent Police fired a Taser to stop a man and arrested him for investigation of obstructing a police…

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Rescue in Green River called off when women found safe onshore

Two women who were reported by a witness to have disappeared in the Green River while riding inner…

Kent and Renton police are looking for these two men in connection with recent home burglaries in the two cities. The photos are from home video surveillance cameras.

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Kent, Renton police seek public’s help to identify home burglary suspects

Kent and Renton police are asking the public to help identify a pair of burglars allegedly associated with…

Crews close a lane of traffic westbound Friday on South 228th Street in Kent. Crews will install storm drainage pipe along the street over the next few months.

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Expect road closures as crews install storm drainage pipe along Kent’s South 228th Street

Kent drivers can expect traffic detours over the next few months along South 228th Street from 64th Avenue…

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Prosecutors charge ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton with promoting prostitution in Kent

Venoy Overton told Kent Police, according to court documents, that he drove an 18-year-old woman to Pacific Highway…

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14-year-old Kent driver reportedly causes three-car crash on Interstate 5 near Southcenter

A 14-year-old Kent boy drove his mother’s car without permission in a reckless manner with his 14-year-old girlfriend…

The Kent School District expects to cut about 30 employees from the 2011-12 budget. Students gather (above) outside of Kent-Meridian High School.

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Kent School District to cut about 30 jobs; initial estimate targeted 110 employees

The job cuts in the Kent School District won't be quite as deep as expected for 2011-12.

Steve Konowalchuk is introduced Thursday at the ShoWare Center in Kent as the new coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Seattle Thunderbirds hire Colorado Avalanche assistant as new head coach | Western Hockey League

Steve Konowalchuk had no plans to leave his job as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche of…

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Kent Police arrest ex-University of Washington player Venoy Overton for allegedly promoting prostitution

Kent Police arrested Venoy Overton, a former University of Washington basketball player, Thursday for investigation of second-degree promoting…

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Federal Way woman dies from I-90 accident injuries as passenger in pickup driven by Kent man | Update

A 20-year-old Federal Way woman died early Friday morning after being injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday as…

Don Vandel played Santa Claus for many years in Kent

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Remembering Don Vandel, also known as Kent’s Santa Claus

Lindsey Cook remembers as a little girl first meeting Don Vandel in the Kent restaurant owned by her…

The Seattle Thunderbirds plan to announce the hiring of a new coach Thursday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Seattle Thunderbirds to name new head coach June 16 | Western Hockey League

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team will name their new head coach in a 3 p.m. press conference…

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Contract talks ‘going well’ between Kent School District and teachers union

Contract negotiations between the teachers union and the Kent School District are "going well" so far after three…

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Two men charged with stealing more than $1 million from Kent Office Depot warehouse

King County prosecutors have charged two men with seven counts of first-degree trafficking in stolen property for allegedly…

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Candidates file for Kent City Council; Kent School Board | Election 2011

The following candidates have filed for the Kent City Council and Kent School Board, according to the King…

Crews recently tore down the Jack in the Box restaurant at Central Avenue and West Smith Street in Kent. Jack in the Box plans to rebuild the restaurant and open again in September.

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Jack in the Box to rebuild downtown Kent location

Fast-food fans don't need to worry because Jack's coming back to Central Avenue in downtown Kent.

The Kent International Festival features a wide array of entertainment and activities  including music

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Kent International Festival keeps getting bigger and better | June 18

Dave Mortenson likes how each year the Kent International Festival picks up the interest of more and more…

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Kent’s Meridian Elementary to throw 70th birthday party June 10

The community is invited to attend the 70th birthday party of Meridian, the oldest operating school in the…

The Kentridge High School production of 'Happy Days' won Outstanding Stage Crew and Outstanding Music Direction at the annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards Monday in Seattle.

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Kentridge wins two categories for ‘Happy Days’ at 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards

Kentridge High School won two awards for its recent production of "Happy Days - A New Musical" at…

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Relay for Life of Kent raises nearly $200,000 for cancer research | Slide Show

The Relay for Life of Kent has raised nearly $200,000 so far to support cancer research after nearly…