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Kent Senior Wellness Day set for Sept. 19

Senior Wellness Day will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 16, 2013
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Seth Frankel worked for the city of Kent when he was found stabbed to death in 2010 inside his Auburn home.

Trial date moved to Sept. 30 for man accused of city of Kent employee’s murder

The trial date has been continued again for the Portland man accused of the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

Seth Frankel worked for the city of Kent when he was found stabbed to death in 2010 inside his Auburn home.

City Parks, Arthur Murray Dance Studios present Dancing with the Stars Kent on Oct. 26

The Kent Parks Foundation and Arthur Murray Dance Studios present Dancing with the Stars Kent on Oct. 26 in the Lindbloom Center at Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St. Auburn.

  • Sep 15, 2013
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Seattle's Alexander Delnov delivers a pass with a pair of Everett players in pursuit during exhibition play Saturday night.

‘Tips take down T-Birds in final tune-up | WHL hockey

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-3 Saturday night in the last preseason game of the season for both teams.

  • Sep 15, 2013
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Seattle's Alexander Delnov delivers a pass with a pair of Everett players in pursuit during exhibition play Saturday night.
The Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at CenturyLink Field.

Kent Police investigate fake Seahawks tickets sold in Kent, Renton

Kent Police are investigating at least 20 cases of fake Seattle Seahawks tickets being sold for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field.

The Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at CenturyLink Field.

City of Kent offers funding for community arts projects

The city of Kent Arts Commission has funding opportunities for local community arts through its Community Arts Support Program.

  • Sep 13, 2013
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Kent launches social media #KVLTPics photo contest

Planning on taking a ride on the Interurban Trail? Maybe your running group plans to pound the pavement along the Green River Trail? Perhaps you'll enjoy a picnic at one of the many parks along the way. If so, get your smartphones ready.

  • Sep 13, 2013
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Hector is one of many dogs available for adoption at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

Discounted dog adoption rate in Kent ends Sept. 15

Time is running out to pick up a "discount dog" from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) in Kent.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Hector is one of many dogs available for adoption at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent.
Flood Control District Supervisors

New FEMA flood maps at least five years away

New Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps for the Green River Valley are at least five years away.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Flood Control District Supervisors
The Islamic Center of Kent is working to replace its existing house of worship at 20857 108th Ave.

Islamic Center of Kent makes pitch for new worship building

The Islamic Center of Kent has submitted a proposal for a new religious services building to replace its current building on the East Hill.

The Islamic Center of Kent is working to replace its existing house of worship at 20857 108th Ave.
Sister Dinah

Kent Pride: Gay community shines at festival | SLIDESHOW

They arrived as couples, in drag, in makeup or just jeans and a T-shirt. But they all gathered at Burlington Green Park to celebrate being themselves for the conclusion of the second annual Kent Pride weekend.

Sister Dinah

Holiday Craft Market set for the Kent Senior Center on Nov. 1-2

The city of Kent hosts the 26th annual Holiday Craft Market, a large creative gift boutique, Nov. 1-2 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Pretty Lights performs Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Pretty Lights concert at Kent’s ShoWare Center on Nov. 22

Catch the electronic music of Pretty Lights on Friday, Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 12, 2013
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Pretty Lights performs Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Candidates for Kent mayor and City Council will attend an Oct. 10 forum in Panther Lake.

Kent Candidate Forum set for Oct. 10 in Panther Lake

Voters can hear from candidates for mayor and the City Council at a Kent Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Sunrise Elementary School, 22300 132nd Ave. S.E.

Candidates for Kent mayor and City Council will attend an Oct. 10 forum in Panther Lake.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent residents urged to use non-emergency police phone number

Kent residents are urged to call 253-852-2121 to report non-emergency police incidents, ensuring that 911 will be readily available for actual emergencies.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

New ramp metering to help provide better I-405 traffic flow

A new congestion-busting tool will be ready for action next week to help with the occasional afternoon backups on southbound Interstate 405 through Renton.

  • Sep 11, 2013
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks as challenger Tim Clark listens during a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday.

Kent mayoral candidates clash over budget issue

A clash over the handling of the city of Kent's budget continues to be a focus in the mayor's race between incumbent Suzette Cooke and challenger Tim Clark.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks as challenger Tim Clark listens during a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday.
Ken Sharp

Kent Candidate Forum: Sharp stays in City Council race; debates Stober

Ken Sharp's appearance at the Kent Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum demonstrated he's remaining in his Kent City Council race.

Ken Sharp

Kent man suffers gunshot wound on East Hill

A Kent man in his 20s suffered a serious gunshot wound to the face during an altercation at about 9:23 p.m. Tuesday in the McDonald's parking lot, 10125 S.E. 256th St., on the East Hill.

Golden State Foods Foundation, partners donate backpacks to Kent first-graders

The Golden State Foods (GSF) Foundation and Quality Custom Distribution – in partnership with United Stationers Charitable Foundation – hosted its Back(pack) to School event on Aug. 29 in Kent. More than 100 backpacks were distributed to deserving first-grade students from George T. Daniel Elementary School.

  • Sep 11, 2013
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