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State Fire Marshal warns improper use of fireworks can cause a fire
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy said on Tuesday that there were 155 suspected fireworks-related fires in 2014…
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Harlem Globetrotters draft former Kentwood star
Kylie Huerta, a former Kentwood High and Eastern Washington University standout who completed her career at Hawaii Pacific,…
Business
Kent home sales remain strong in May
Homes spent a median of just 13 days on the market in May in Kent, six days faster…
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Sullivan says House Democrats operating budget plan is a ‘go-home compromise’
Calling it a “base budget,” House Democrats on Monday in Olympia unveiled a no-new-revenue operating budget that they…
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Fireworks in state injured 432 last year
There were 432 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the state Fire Marshal’s Office by fire departments and…
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Kent Fire Department call report June 14-20
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
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State DNR expands burn ban to its Western Washington protected lands
With heat and drought rapidly increasing fire danger in Western Washington, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR)…
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Rainier Youth Choirs wrap up season, offer August camp, auditions
Rainier Youth Choirs, a nonprofit, community-based program, concluded the 2014-2015 Imagine season with a concert featuring all four…
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Firefighters put out SeaTac house fire; man escapes
A discarded cigarette was the cause of an early Sunday morning house fire in the 20600 block of…
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Juneteenth celebration shines in Kent | SLIDESHOW
From music to poetry, food to vendors, the Juneteenth celebration sparkled under the sunshine Saturday at Morrill Meadows…
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Kent Police investigating phone fraud
The Kent Police Department has received several phone calls from citizens living in other jurisdictions wanting to know…
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Brush fire danger season heating up in Kent; recreational fire rules
Although it's not even the hottest and driest months of the year, signs are already indicating of what…
Life
The Stone Foxes to rock Kent’s Fourth of July Splash
The Stone Foxes bring its mix of rock 'n roll to Kent's 17th annual Fourth of July Splash…
Business
Kent Valley Warehouse Direct Sale offers chance to buy from manufacturers
Residents have a chance to buy directly from manufacturers as part of the new Kent Valley Warehouse Direct…
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Kent families, residents embrace Father’s Day in different ways
This year's Father's Day won't just be about giving your dad gifts, but remembering the gifts your dad…
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Driver accidentally sends vehicle through apartment building; no injuries
A minivan drove through a bedroom wall of an apartment in the 11300 block of Southeast Kent Kangley…
Life
Bikes, Brews and Tattoos event at Kent’s ShoWare Center on June 27
Lawless Harley-Davidson of Renton and the ShoWare Center present the inaugural Bikes, Brews and Tattoos, a free, fun-filled…
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Fresh tastes and sounds at the Saturday market | SLIDESHOW
The Kent Farmers Market comes to life each Saturday in downtown. The market offers fresh produce, crafts, food…
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T-Birds’ Eansor chosen to U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp
USA Hockey has invited Seattle Thunderbirds center Scott Eansor to the U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp Aug. 1-8…
Life
Catch Bee Gees, Beatles tribute shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center
It's tribute weekend at the ShoWare Center in Kent with the Stayin' Alive Bee Gees Tribute on Friday,…