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Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

Heavy rain causes roof collapse at Kent business

The heavy rain that came through Kent Thursday caused more than just traffic backups and high water on the roads when a business’s roof collapsed.

Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

InterFaith Task Force on Homelessness offers Political Will Event

The InterFaith Task Force on Homelessness (ITFH) presents its 13th annual Political Will Event from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S E 248th St.

  • Aug 30, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Zane McCune

Verity Lodge makes plans, upgrades hall

New things continue to happen at Kent's Verity Lodge No. 59, one of state's earliest organizations devoted to the philosophical origins and teachings of Freemasonry.

Zane McCune

Feds won’t try to stop Washington’s new recreational marijuana law

The federal government won't try to stop Washington from implementing the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleads not guilty to theft charges

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleaded not guilty Thursday to seven counts of first-degree theft for reportedly stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp
Anton Ziska

Kent student receives national honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced Kennedy High School student Anton Ziska of Kent has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Anton Ziska
A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival

First Street Block Party fails to draw expected crowds; some owners remain optimistic

The First Street Block Party saw greatly diminished attendance last Saturday afternoon, but vendors and store owners in the area weren't too disappointed it the low turnout.

A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival

Kent Friends of the Library present Sept. 20-22 book sale

Kent Friends of the Library presents a three-day book sale to raise money to support community children, teenage and other programs at the library.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School District announces late-start days for 2013-14 school year

The Kent School District observes a districtwide late-start schedule for all elementary, middle and high schools one day a month except for December.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Future Kent wants to hear the public's ideas about Park(ing)Day

Future Kent explores possibilites in the city

Future Kent hosts a Park(ing)Day workshop for community members at the Kent Public Library, 212 Second Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.

  • Aug 29, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Future Kent wants to hear the public's ideas about Park(ing)Day
Jerry 'The King' Ruth points to one of his crew members as he revs up his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster.

‘The King’ roars again: Drag racing legend does a cameo in Kent | SLIDESHOW

Drag racing legend Jerry "The King" Ruth recently returned to the seat of his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster – but only for a moment.

Jerry 'The King' Ruth points to one of his crew members as he revs up his restored 1969 Top Fuel dragster.
Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen

Kent teachers get up to speed as classes begin

As summer winds down, teachers are gearing up for the school year by preparing classrooms, materials and lesson plans.

Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen
The Rev. Jimmie James speaks to the crowd during the Our Place in the March event in Kent last Sunday

MLK tribute: Kent group carries a bigger voice | SLIDESHOW

What began as a small grassroots group with a clear mission has become something bigger in the local community.

The Rev. Jimmie James speaks to the crowd during the Our Place in the March event in Kent last Sunday

Kent teachers approve new contract

Kent School District teachers voted Tuesday night to approve a new three-year contract.

Kent Police will make regular visits to elementary schools in the city.

Kent Cops in Schools Program returns

The Kent Cops in Schools Program is back. Kent Police will return to area elementary schools this school year as part of a regular visitation program to elementary schools.

  • Aug 28, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police will make regular visits to elementary schools in the city.

Alliance for Retired Americans, Post 19 to host flag dedication

The South King County Chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans presents a flag dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Aug 28, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Republic Services will have normal pickup schedules on Labor Day

Republic Services in Kent on normal pickup schedule Labor Day

Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) will be on a normal scheduled to pick up garbage, yard waste and recycling on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 in Kent.

  • Aug 28, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Republic Services will have normal pickup schedules on Labor Day
Kent Police Blotter.

Officers arrest Kent man wielding baseball bat outside home | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to run from officers who then fired a Taser to bring the man to the ground.

Kent Police Blotter.
Federal agents and local police raided these Tukwila motels Tuesday as part of a drug and prostitution investigation.

Kent Police participate in federal drug, prostitution raid at 3 Tukwila motels

Kent Police were part of numerous agencies that participated Tuesday in a drug and prostitution raid on three Tukwila motels along Tukwila International Boulevard.

  • Aug 27, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Federal agents and local police raided these Tukwila motels Tuesday as part of a drug and prostitution investigation.
The Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent houses a county jail and courts.

King County has surplus of jail beds in Kent, Seattle

For the first time in decades, King County is experiencing a surplus in jail beds at its Kent and Seattle facilities.

  • Aug 27, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent houses a county jail and courts.