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Kent Council OKs spending another $1.5 mil to protect city from flooding Green River
The Kent City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved spending another $1.5 million to try to protect the city…
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Green River flooding: Have a plan, officials tell Kent residents
Diane Demeerleer remains uncertain about how much flooding to expect this winter at her Kent condominium along the…
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Domestic violence rally in Kent: ‘We have a long way to go’
Carol Greco lost a sister to domestic violence five years ago. Greco, of Federal Way, told the story…
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Keep up parks before expanding to more, Kent City Parks staff tells Council
Kent city planners want to do more in the next several years to keep up existing parks rather…
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Speak your piece Tuesday on the Kent City Budget: Hearing scheduled
Residents can tell the Kent City Council what they want or don’t want in the 2010 city budget…
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Kent man disputes state of city’s finances: Says city budget not realistic
As a Kent resident, Denton Hanford’s worried that city officials could put the city budget in a deep…
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Bellydance Superstars coming to Kent
Now one of the star performers of the Bellydance Superstars, Petite Jamilla didn’t even make the cut at…
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Federal leaders: Green River Valley will get protection from flooding
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., came to Kent Monday to let Green River Valley residents know the federal government…
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Flood worries mean new home for the Kent animal shelter
King County officials plan to close the Kent animal shelter by Nov. 1 because of the risk of…
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Kent, other King County cities look to get into animal-shelter business
Kent city officials expect to join with other cities to form and pay for a new regional animal…
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Corps finishing up temporary fix to Howard Hanson Dam; flood worries continue
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to finish construction of a grout curtain by Nov. 1 to…
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‘Laugh the Knights Away’ finals had ’em in stitches
Comedian Sean Anderson walked away with a $250 check after winning the Laugh the Knights Away final round…
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More playfields coming for Kent? City considers Kent-Meridian
Kent city officials are considering plans to convert the grass practice fields at Kent-Meridian High School into synthetic…
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UPCOMING FLOOD MEETINGS – KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK
• Sept. 23: Emergency-Preparedness Symposium, ShoWare Center South county business owners can hear the latest on preparing for…
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Kent will set up sandbag stations should flooding occur this winter
Kent city workers plan to set up as many as five sandbag stations at sites on the East…
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Kent Council grants mayor decision-making power during flooding
The Kent City Council on Tuesday gave Mayor Suzette Cooke the power to declare a preemptive emergency, in…
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Kent prepares on multiple fronts for anticipated flooding of Green River
Kent city officials are planning a “fight-and-flight” response to the possibility of flooding this winter in the Green…
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Kent Spotlight Series: Everything from belly dancers to Pink Floyd
Belly dancers, acrobats, jugglers, actors and a wide range of musicians will take the stage this season of…
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Governor comes to Kent, warns of Green River flooding dangers
The nearly 30,000 residents of the Green River Valley need to buy flood insurance and make plans to…
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SEE THE VIDEO: Lingerie Football League has season opener in Kent; Seattle Mist win
Fred Dawson joined several of his buddies to watch the debut of the Lingerie Football League Friday night…