The Nile Shrine Circus performs seven shows April 23-25 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Nile Shrine Circus performs April 23-25 in Kent

Get ready for three days of a three-ring circus at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Should Kent fire merge with Covington, county, to form regional fire authority? It’s on the ballot

Voters in Kent, Covington and King County Fire District 37 will decide this month whether they want to…

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Kent Council: Great American Casino can remain open after Panther Lake annexation

The Kent City Council voted unanimously April 6 to adopt a revised gambling ordinance to allow the Great…

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Kent Council to consider permit for major retail development on East Hill

The Kent City Council will vote at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. April 20 at City Hall…

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Tell Kent City Council what you think of $7 million in budget cuts: Hearing planned

Tell the Kent City Council what you think of proposed 2010 budget cuts during a public hearing in…

The Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian celebrated the 100th birthday of their resident

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Happy 100th, Ebba: Kent resident celebrates a century

Ebba Coleman sat up straight in her wheelchair and didn't hesitate to respond to the question of what…

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Charges dropped in the case of partially nude man on Kent trail

A King County Superior Court judge April 14 dismissed charges against a 22-year-old Kent man in connection with…

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Local contract talks come to halt between Waste Management, Teamsters

Garbage hauler contract talks between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 174 remained stalled Wednesday and no further talks…

Kent Predators defensive back Jeremiah Captain was a study in intensity April 9 prior to the Predators' home gain against Alaska. Kent prevailed for its first home victory

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Kent Predators win first home game; fans ecstatic – See the slide show

Dre' Mail Hardin returned a kickoff 54 yards for a touchdown on the final play to give the…

More than 30 professional motorcyclists will compete on a concrete track in the Northwest Extreme Flat Track Racing event at 7 p.m. April 17 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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Pro motorcyclists to race at ShoWare

Mickey Fay once raced motorcycles on concrete oval tracks in the 1970s at the old Seattle Coliseum, the…

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Nursing assistant at Kent facility loses credential following rape charge

The state Department of Health on April 2 suspended the credential of a certified nursing assistant charged with…

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Will Kent, Covington get regional fire authority? It’s on the ballot

Voters in Kent, Covington and King County Fire District 37 will decide this month whether they want to…

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Kent man pleads guilty in child-rape case; estranged wife also facing charges

Kent resident Brian Beston has pleaded guilty Apirl 9 to first-degree rape of a child, first-degree child molestation,…

Kent Animal Care and Control Shelter veterinarian assistant Sho Sheller takes out a stray cat in quarantine to check the status of its health April 6 at the Kent Animal Shelter.

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King County: Cities must foot animal-shelter bill or start their own services

King County officials released a proposal Thursday for a new animal control and sheltering service starting July 1…

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Garbage talks break off between Waste Management, Teamsters

Garbage hauler contract talks between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 174 broke off Tuesday and no further talks…

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Kent Mayor Cooke proposes $7 million in city budget cuts

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke recommended Tuesday night that the City Council make $7 million in spending cuts for…

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Blotter: Kent Police arrest jogger for pot possession

Kent Police arrested a 27-year-old man for investigation of possession of marijuana after a call to police to…

The Wailin' Jennys

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Wail the night away with Wailin’ Jennys female folk trio in Kent

Ruth Moody can't wait to get on the road again with The Wailin' Jennys.

Quientin Poil

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Groundskeeper and team player: Kent’s Quientin Poil a champion Babe Ruth coach

Quientin Poil, Kent's parks supervisor for grounds, street trees and the nursery, didn't give up on his love…

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Negotiations resume Tuesday with Waste Management, Teamsters

Garbage hauler contract talks between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 174 are scheduled to continue Tuesday afternoon as…