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Gunshot injures Kent man on East Hill

A Kent man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm during an unknown type of dispute on Saturday at an apartment parking lot on the East Hill.

Keiser, Orwall, Gregerson host telephone town hall for 33rd District on Wednesday

Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent), Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) and Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) host a telephone town hall for 33rd Legislative District residents from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

  • Mar 23, 2015
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T-Birds goalie Logan Flodell defends as the Winterhawks' Anton Cederholm is upending during WHL play Saturday night.

T-Birds to face rival Winterhawks in playoff opener | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks 6-3 Saturday night in a Western Hockey League game in front of a season-high 6,220 fans at the ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 23, 2015
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T-Birds goalie Logan Flodell defends as the Winterhawks' Anton Cederholm is upending during WHL play Saturday night.
Bring your animal to the Pampered Pet Walk on April 18 in downtown Kent.

Pampered Pet Walk set for downtown Kent on April 18

Visitors and residents are wanted to walk their pet in the first Pampered Pet Walk, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in downtown Kent.

  • Mar 20, 2015
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Bring your animal to the Pampered Pet Walk on April 18 in downtown Kent.
Sound Transit plans to extend light rail from SeaTac to Kent by 2023.

Kent seeks pedestrian overpass for potential West Hill light rail station

A pedestrian overpass across Pacific Highway South on the West Hill in Kent could be part of Sound Transit's light rail project depending on the station location and route the agency chooses for the tracks.

Sound Transit plans to extend light rail from SeaTac to Kent by 2023.

Increase in flu-ridden students to close Kent Valley Early Learning Center on Friday

Kent Valley Early Learning Center will be closed and all school activities will be canceled Friday due to an increase in student absences attributed to flu-like symptoms.

  • Mar 19, 2015
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City officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the Southeast 256th Street widening project between Kent Kangley Road and 116th Avenue Southeast. The $5.2 million project included new sidewalks on both sides of the street

Kent celebrates Southeast 256th Street improvements

Kent city officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the Southeast 256th Street improvement project on the East Hill.

City officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the Southeast 256th Street widening project between Kent Kangley Road and 116th Avenue Southeast. The $5.2 million project included new sidewalks on both sides of the street

Highline College offers free courses on preparing for U.S. citizenship

Highline College offers a free course for community members who are preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test.

  • Mar 19, 2015
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The city of Kent hopes to attract more tourists to Kent Cornucopia Days and other events with a new website at visitkent.com.

City of Kent launches website to attract tourists

The city of Kent launched a new website (visitkent.com) earlier this year aimed at bringing more people to town to spend their money.

The city of Kent hopes to attract more tourists to Kent Cornucopia Days and other events with a new website at visitkent.com.

T-Birds defuse Rockets in overtime | WHL

Rookie goaltender Logan Flodell made 25 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-2 overtime win over the Kelowna Rockets in a Western Hockey League game at Prospera Place on Wednesday night.

  • Mar 19, 2015
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Alma Arndt

105th birthday for one of Kent’s own | SLIDESHOW

When we think of 105 years old we don't think of a vibrant, pretty, blue-eyed lady who gives the impression of a witty school girl with a strong love for dancing, family and friends.

  • Mar 19, 2015
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Alma Arndt
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas describes how his department is dealing with the problem of human and sex trafficking at a recent public forum at the Kent Senior Center.

Leaders open dialogue on ways to tackle human, sex trafficking

Human trafficking and the child sex slave industry are a growing problem, a local crisis.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas describes how his department is dealing with the problem of human and sex trafficking at a recent public forum at the Kent Senior Center.

Kent School Board names two finalists for superintendent

The Kent School Board has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to two candidates and expects to announce the new head of the school district at its Wednesday, March 25 board meeting.

The Thunderbirds' Nick Holowko tangles with an American in a battle for the puck during action Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center.

Thunderbirds overpower Americans, 7-3 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Tri-City Americans 7-3 in a Western Hockey Leaguge game at the ShoWare Center on Tuesday night.

  • Mar 18, 2015
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The Thunderbirds' Nick Holowko tangles with an American in a battle for the puck during action Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center.
Former Kent Mayor Isabel Hogan

Former Kent Mayor Isabel Hogan dies | 1921-2015

Driving a white Corvette made it easy to spot Isabel Hogan as she buzzed around town during her 16 years as Kent mayor in the 1970s and '80s.

Former Kent Mayor Isabel Hogan

Kent School District seeks input on budget

The Kent School District will host a series of budget forums throughout the district to discuss funding capacities, timelines, spending and programs.

  • Mar 18, 2015
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Kent's Easter Egg Hunt celebrates 10 years with special prizes and activities.

Kent Station to host Easter Egg Hunt on April 4

Kent Station hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon

  • Mar 17, 2015
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Kent's Easter Egg Hunt celebrates 10 years with special prizes and activities.
Thunderbirds left winer Cory Millette

T-Birds to face either Everett or Portland in first round of WHL playoffs

Tickets for the Seattle Thunderbirds first home game of the Western Hockey League playoffs are on sale.

  • Mar 17, 2015
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Thunderbirds left winer Cory Millette
Once a thriving agricultural area

Kent celebrating its 125th anniversary; community invited to planning forum March 26

From roots in hops and lettuce farming to aerospace and high-tech manufacturing, Kent has come a long way since it was first incorporated on May 28, 1890 with a population of 793.

  • Mar 17, 2015
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Once a thriving agricultural area

Early morning mobile home fire displaces family of four in Kent

Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to an early morning fire at a mobile home in the 800 block of the West Valley Highway in Kent.

  • Mar 17, 2015
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