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Moderate flooding expected along Green River in Kent, Auburn

The Green River is in flood phase 3, which means moderate flooding is expected in rural lowland areas.

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Kent closes streets due to flooding; a couple reopen

The city of Kent has closed several more streets because of flooding.

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Kent closes 148th Avenue SE; SE 256th Street due to flooding

Kent city officials have closed 148th Avenue Southeast between Southeast 256th Street and Southeast 249th Street on Tuesday…

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Kent closes James Street hill due to flooding

Kent city road crews closed the James Street hill between Central Avenue and 94th Avenue South on Tuesday…

Drivers have struck several State Patrol vehicles this year along highways for failing to move over or slow down.

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State Patrol reminds drivers about Move Over law

Between 2007 and 2014, a total of 212 Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicles were struck while conducting traffic…

King County Executive Dow Constantine proposed 12 weeks of paid parental leave for county employees and the County Council approved the plan.

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King County Council approves 12 weeks of paid parental leave

The King County Council on Monday approved County Executive Dow Constantine’s proposal to offer up to 12 weeks…

Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child collected more than 10

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Kent collects record number of gifts for Operation Christmas Child

Thousands of children will soon experience the joy of Christmas, thanks to the Kent community.

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a music program that is deeply rooted in community.

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MVYSO’s holiday concert coming to Kentlake stage

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performs its holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the…

Josh Uhrich has appeared in 225 games over four seasons in the WHL with the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Blades and has 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points with 310 penalty minutes.

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T-Birds trade for Blades’ Uhrich | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds have acquired right wing Josh Uhrich from the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a fifth-round…

The Washington State Patrol.

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State Patrol offers winter driving tips

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) wants to share some roadside safety tips and to remind drivers to plan…

Uber has teamed with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to give people who have been drinking a safe ride home.

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Uber partners with state to offer safe ride homes

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) would like to remind…

WSDOT plans to build a new flyover ramp connecting the SR 167 HOT lanes to the carpool lanes on I-405 in Renton.

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New improvements coming to the I-405/SR 167 interchange

The Washington State Department of Transportation hosts a neighborhood open house on Thursday, Dec. 10 to provide information…

Kent Fire Department call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 29-Dec. 5

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

Stars midfielder Raphael Cox pushes the ball forward against Dallas during MASL play Sunday at the ShoWare Center.

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Stars fall to Sidekicks, split weekend series | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (5-2) dropped a home match with the Dallas Sidekicks (1-4) by a score of 6-2…

Winterfest warms Kent faithful

A holiday tradition, Winterfest lit up Kent on Saturday night as rain showers tapered long enough to make…

The Thunderbirds' Mathew Barzal anticipates the drop of the puck for a face-off during WHL play Saturday night at the ShoWare Center. The T-Birds were sporting throwback Seattle Metropolitans jerseys in celebration of 100 years of hockey in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO

T-Birds battle past Americans | WHL

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Stars edge Sidekicks for 4-3 victory | MASL

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Chiefs thump Thunderbirds | WHL

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Panther Lake Elementary School students

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Kent School Board dedicates Panther Lake Elementary School gymnasium to Isaac and Nellie Parmenter

The Kent School Board on Wednesday night dedicated and renamed the gym at Panther Lake Elementary School the…

Luke Ormsby

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T-Birds sign homegrown player | WHL

A homegrown player has signed with his childhood team.