The Kent Fire Department describes what's allowed under outdoor burning regulations.

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Kent RFA releases outdoor fire regulations, definitions

During this time of year many people want to burn outdoors.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang addresses the media Wednesday morning after a third homicide occurred in the city in the span of three days.

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Federal Way mayor, police chief pledge ‘all our resources’ to solve recent homicides

At a Wednesday morning news conference, Federal Way's mayor and police chief pledged "all our resources" to investigating…

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Opioid treatment center moving to Kent from Renton

Come August, residents in South King County seeking medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction will be able get help…

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Kent Police offer town hall about underage drug, alcohol use

The Kent Police Department, Kent Drug Free Coalition and its partners will host a town hall to help…

The Thunderbirds' Alexander True celebrates one of his two goals in the second period Wednesday night. Seattle rolled to a 6-1 win over Brandon in Game 4 of the WHL finals.

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T-Birds rout Wheat Kings to stay alive | WHL finals

Alexander True and Ryan Gropp each each scored two goals as the Seattle Thunderbirds staved off elimination with…

Tiera Bates.

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Kent woman wanted for insurance fraud

The state Insurance Commissioner put a Kent woman on an insurance fraud most wanted list after she failed…

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Newberry Realty to participate in Pediatric Interim Care Center fundraiser

Dave Newberry, broker and owner of Newberry Realty, and his office are participating in the Pediatric Interim Care…

An Eagle feeds one of her eaglets in a nest looking high above the Green River and Riverbend Golf Course in Kent last week.

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Photo of the Week: Feeding time

Photographer Shirley Cohen captured a precious moment – an Eagle feeding one of her eaglets in a nest…

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Kent-area community calendar | May 11

Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent: 8 a.m.-noon, May 14. Third annual citywide litter cleanup event. The city…

The Domestic Abuse Women’s Network honored Susie Winston

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DAWN recognizes domestic violence pioneers at ceremony

The Domestic Abuse Women's Network honored two domestic violence services leaders at its benefit breakfast, DAWN of A…

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Honored to be part of KentHOPE’s efforts

I was surprised and pleased to see that I had been voted a finalist for the Best of…

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Surplus ordinance raises questions

The city of Kent's new surplus ordinance prepared for City Council approval on May 17 looks nothing like…

Quarterback KK Matheny will lead the Seattle Mist women's football team against the Chicago Bliss at 7 p.m. on Saturday

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Seattle Mist to play Bliss in women’s football at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Catch some women’s football action when the Seattle Mist clash with the Chicago Bliss at 7 p.m. on…

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AG files criminal charges against hotel owner from Kent over asbestos removal

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed criminal charges on Monday in Spokane Superior Court against three people and…

The Thunderbirds' Keegan Kolesar battles the Wheat Kings' Macoy Erkamps during WHL finals play Tuesday night.

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Wheat Kings take 3-0 series lead with another overtime win | WHL finals

Three overtime finishes, three heartbreaking losses for the Thunderbirds.

Aaron BeMiller

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City of Kent seeks public comment about financial task force report

After nine months of studying the city budget, Kent’s Financial Sustainability Task Force invites residents to comment on…

Evan Mitchell

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Community invited to Kent’s Public Works Week celebration

The city of Kent’s public works employees help make sure that water will flow from the tap, toilets…

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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King County executive supports Army Corps’ decision against coal terminal permit

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement in regard to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’…

Volunteers are welcome to Saturday's citywide cleanup event.

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Citywide cleanup event unfolds Saturday; volunteers needed

The city of Kent – along with the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Downtown Partnership, Kent Station, Republic…

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Greater Kent Historical Museum presents cultural exhibits

The Greater Kent Historical Museum presents a series of exhibits featuring inter-nations and cultures throughout the world.