Kent Police are part of a countywide crackdown May 31 to June 13 on drivers who illegally use their cellphones.

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Police in King County to crack down on drivers using cellphones

Local law enforcement agencies and the Washington State Patrol are joining forces from May 31 to June 13…

State Rep. Tina Orwall

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Orwall to receive national award for leadership to help prevent suicides

The Washington state chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will present the Allies in Action…

The Coats will perform on June 25 at the Kent Music and Art Showcase at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Life

Kent’s Music and Art Showcase set for June 25

Enjoy a free evening of music and art at the city of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services…

Sports

Bear Run and Walk coming up in Maple Valley

Runners can sign up for the 32nd annual Bear Run and Walk set for Sunday, June 14 at…

Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report May 17-23

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

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Business

Classmates.com, FTD.com to pay $11 million over deceptive practices allegations

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined with attorneys general from 21 other states to announce that social networking…

News

State Supreme Court ruling in Kent marijuana case agrees with Attorney General argument

The Washington State Supreme Court last week agreed with a state Attorney General’s Office “friend of the court”…

Firefighters tow a capsized boat to shore at Lake Meridian early Monday. The two men in the boat were able to swim safely to a dock.

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Boat capsizes on Lake Meridian; 2 men safe

Two men are safe after their Fiberglass fishing boat sank 150 feet off the shore on Lake Meridian…

Sports

Conquerors fall in state 4A quarterfinals | Prep baseball

Left-handed junior Mike Toglia tossed four-plus strong innings, allowing one hit, as Gig Harbor defused Kentwood 1-0 in…

Sports

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League boys varsity track and field standings | May 22

Dual meet score, standings for middle school track and field programs.

Obituaries

David Frederick Morgan

David Frederick Morgan David Frederick Morgan, 85, formerly of Kent and Auburn, passed away April 29, 2015 in…

Berniece M. Lansciardi

Obituaries

Berniece M. Lansciardi

Berniece M. Lansciardi Berniece M Lansciardi 91, passed away April 24, 2015 after a brief illness. A beloved…

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Kent Rotary honors Kent’s top graduating seniors

The Kent Rotary Club honored top graduating seniors from the Kent School District at its annual scholar recognition…

A large crowd is expected to honor veterans on Memorial Day at Tahoma National Cemetery.

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Tahoma National Cemetery to honor veterans at Memorial Day ceremony

Tahoma National Cemetery presents a Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, May 25 at the cemetery's main…

Nancy Skipton

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Kent International Festival coming to ShoWare on May 30

The Kent International Festival has been providing the Kent community with diverse cultural performances and international cuisine for…

Evan Mitchell

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Community celebrates Public Works Week

Residents don't often think about the public works employees who make their city run so smoothly.

Raulis Petronis and volunteers repackaged bulk food donations into family-size portions for people in need during the AT&T PNW Cares event.

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Sift, sort and pack

A group of 25 AT&T employees from Western Washington volunteered their time at the Northwest Harvest Food Bank…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and employees from Raleigh Bicycles celebrated the reopening of the Green River Trail on May 14.

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Green River Trail officially reopens

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and employees from Raleigh Bicycles celebrated the reopening of the Green River Trail on…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and former mayor Jim White prepare to cut the city’s 125th anniversary cake during a reception on Tuesday night at City Hall. Looking on

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City leaders, residents celebrate Kent’s 125th anniversary at reception

City leaders and residents celebrated Kent's 125th anniversary during a reception at City Hall on Tuesday.

Catch a ride on the train from Kent to the Seattle Sounders game on Saturday

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Take the train from Kent to Sounders FC match on May 23 in Seattle

Soccer fans can hop aboard Sound Transit's popular Sounder event train for the Sounders FC match against the…