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State “ticket bot” consumer-protection proposal becomes law
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s proposal to ban “ticket bot” software into law.
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Kent-based Sleep County USA kicks off annual Shoe Drive for Foster Kids
The annual Shoe Drive for Foster Kids by Kent-based Sleep Country is underway and runs through June 7.
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Kent Fire Department call report April 19-25
A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
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Rainier Youth Choirs Summer Choir Camp set for Aug. 17-20
Rainier Youth Choirs host a "Jungle Cruise" Summer Choir Camp on Aug. 17-20 for singers entering grades three…
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Fire displaces three from Covington home; cat saved
Three people were displaced following a house fire Friday in the 26400 block of Timberlane Drive Southeast in…
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Kent seeks volunteers for citywide litter cleanup event on May 16
Residents can participate in “Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent” during a citywide litter cleanup event from 8…
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National Board Certified education professionals honored by Kent School Board
The Kent School District honored 40 education professionals for receiving national board certifications at a school board meeting…
Obituaries
Ardath Theo Workman
Ardath Theo Workman Our beloved mother, Ardath Theo Workman died on April 11, 2015. She was born April…
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Highline hosts week of diversity celebrations
Highline College hosts its 18th annual Unity Through Diversity Week from April 27 to May 1.
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Kiwanis Club of Kent’s annual Dungeness Crab and Spaghetti feed set for May 16
The 23rd annual Dungeness Crab and Spaghetti feed fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Kent is set for…
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Bartell Drugs accepting donations for The Salvation Army’s Domestic Violence Programs
In support of survivors of domestic violence, Bartell Drugs is accepting donations for The Salvation Army's Domestic Violence…
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Senate resolution honors Kent’s 125th anniversary, rich history
The Senate passed a resolution Thursday celebrating Kent's 125th anniversary and evolution from an agrarian community to an…
Letters to the Editor
End cuts to state food program
The Washington State Food Assistance Program was reduced by 50 percent in the 2012 legislative session, half of…
Letters to the Editor
Trail connector project will embrace Kent
The Kent Chamber of Commerce wishes to express our support for the Kent Valley Regional Trail Connector project,…
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Peer Leaders help the homeless
Students involved in the Kent School District’s Peer Leaders’ after-school program delivered clothing items April 8 to help…
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Kent School District launches mobile app
Information about the Kent School District is now accessible through a mobile app.
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Take Sounder train from Kent to Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers match on Sunday
Sounders FC fans can take Sound Transit's game day Sounder train to the 6:30 p.m. soccer match against…
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Rabadia, Ayon serve as pages in state Senate
Shyam Rabadia of SeaTac and Mauricio Ayon of Kent recently served as pages in the state Senate.
Business
Kent home sales up 40.7 percent in March with 159 sold
Kent home sales were up 40.7 percent in March compared to the same month in 2014. Prices were…
Business
Kent Downtown Partnership receives 2015 National Main Street accreditation
Kent Downtown Partnership has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district…