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State Patrol plans special emphasis patrol for South King County July 1-6
Washington State Patrol troopers will conduct a special emphasis patrol July 1-6 as part of their South County…
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New administrators appointed at Kent School District
The Kent School District Board of Directors approved the appointment of new administrators June 26.
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State Fire Marshal: When it’s appropriate to call 911 about fireworks
Every year around the Fourth of July 911 operators are inundated with calls regarding fireworks. The majority of…
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Kent Fire officials offer tips to beat heat; high to hit 93 Monday
The National Weather Service has forecast a high temperature of 93 for Monday. These weather conditions can create…
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Public invited to Turnkey Park renovation dedication
While it may still look like a construction zone, Turnkey Park's transformation is nearly complete. On Friday, July…
Sports
NHL’s Ducks select T-Birds’ Theodore in first round
Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, 26th overall, at…
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City of Kent to host B&O tax filing workshop July 18
The city of Kent hosts a free training workshop on the city's new business and occupation tax (B&O)…
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UW Medicine appoints Kent’s Miller to Valley Medical board of trustees
UW Medicine has appointed two new members to Valley Medical Center's (VMC) board of trustees. Mike Miller, of…
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Kent’s ShoWare Center to host more than 500 University of Phoenix graduates June 29
More than 500 graduates from the University of Phoenix Western Washington campus will attend a commencement ceremony at…
Obituaries
Michael Thomas Schmitt
Maj. Michael Thomas Schmitt, (Ret) Michael Thomas Schmitt, Maj (Ret), a man known for his sense of humor…
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Kent’s Daniel Elementary wins national math contest
MIND Research Institute wanted to know how students were succeeding at their interactive game for “ST Math,” and…
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Kent schools receive federal funding for fruit, vegetable program
Seven elementary schools in the Kent School District (KSD) recently were awarded funding by the U.S. Department of…
Letters to the Editor
Get rid of B&O tax in Kent | Letters
Regarding the article (June 21) concerning the city of Kent's implementation of an additional B&O Tax, the complaint…
Letters to the Editor
Bad news keeps coming | Letters
Upheaval, uproar and violent tumult afflict large sections of our globe's surface, as daily headlines make obvious, and…
Letters to the Editor
Hurting our environment in Kent | Letters
It has come to my notice that the trash collection company Allied Waste in Kent will give you…
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Kent, Auburn Sister Cities groups help teens explore the world
The Kent and Auburn Sister Cities Associations are hosting another group of teens ready to explore the world.
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds release 2013-14 regular season schedule
The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team on Wednesday released their 2013-14 regular season schedule.
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Kentridge, Kentwood players earn All-State baseball honors
Kentwood High catcher Reese McGuire and Kentridge pitcher Jeremy Rabauliman each were chosen to the 2013 Class 4A…
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King County Councilmember Patterson awards van to Refugee Women’s Alliance
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Julia Patterson has provided an eight-passenger van to Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA), a non-profit…
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds release preseason hockey schedule
The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team released their 2013-14 preseason schedule on Tuesday.