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Volunteers from Machinists Union District Lodge 751 – including

Union ‘MVPs’ do more than 10,500 hours of community service

Volunteers from the Machinists Volunteer Program performed 10,529.5 hours of community service around Puget Sound in 2012, Machinists Union District Lodge 751 announced.

  • Apr 3, 2013
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Volunteers from Machinists Union District Lodge 751 – including
The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.

Rockets drop T-Birds in OT, force Game 7 | WHL playoffs

It all comes down to one game for the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets in their first-round WHL playoff series. Myles Bell scored the game-winning goal at 10:39 of overtime Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to give the Rockets a 4-3 win and tie the series 3-3.

  • Apr 3, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent woman arrested after she throws, breaks ex-boyfriend’s dishes, Xbox | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she reportedly packed her ex-boyfriend's stuff in her vehicle and later tossed a Xbox, dishes and other items out of the car after he said he wanted to end their relationship.

Kent Police Blotter.

Sentencing still to be determined for Kent man in attempted murder case

A Kent man could find out next month how long of a sentence he receives on three counts of first-degree attempted murder for stabbing three women in 2011 in Des Moines.

Metro is considering cutting routes if the Legislature doesn't approve allowing King County to extend a $20 per year vehicle license fee that expires next year.

65 bus routes face elimination when Metro Transit’s temporary funding expires

Sixty-five Metro Transit bus routes are at risk of being canceled, and service reduced on another 86 routes, if state lawmakers allow temporary two-year funding for the agency to expire without authorizing a permanent and sustainable source of revenue, according to King County officials.

  • Apr 1, 2013
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Metro is considering cutting routes if the Legislature doesn't approve allowing King County to extend a $20 per year vehicle license fee that expires next year.
Crews work along a trail at Clark Lake Park in Kent.

Kent seeks volunteers for work parties at parks

Volunteers are wanted to help with work parties in April at two Kent city parks on the East Hill.

  • Apr 1, 2013
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Crews work along a trail at Clark Lake Park in Kent.

Stretch your food budget, grow veggies in one of King County’s garden plots

Save money on fresh produce, provide a bounty of healthy food for the dinner table and get in a little gentle exercise by growing your own vegetables in one of King County Parks' community garden plots this year.

  • Apr 1, 2013
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Rockets won’t go down; series returns to T-Birds’ home ice | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two late goals Saturday night at Prospera Place in British Columbia, but it wasn't enough as the Kelowna Rockets took Game 5 of their first-round WHL playoff series, 4-3.

  • Mar 31, 2013
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Residents can call the Kent Police at 253-852-2121 for non-emergency calls to help free up 911 for actual emergencies.

Kent residents can now call new non-emergency number for police to free up 911

Kent residents now have the option of calling a non-emergency phone number for police, fire, and medical services and questions of a lesser urgency.

Residents can call the Kent Police at 253-852-2121 for non-emergency calls to help free up 911 for actual emergencies.
The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.

Kent City Council to consider gambling tax cut

The Kent City Council will consider an ordinance at its 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 meeting at City Hall to cut the city's gambling tax on gross revenues of casino card rooms from 11 percent to 7 percent in order to help the Great American Casino reduce its losses.

The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.
Families and children are all welcome to hunt for eggs at Kent Station during its annual Egg Hunt.

Kids of all ages to hunt for eggs at Kent Station this weekend

Kent Station is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon.

  • Mar 28, 2013
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Families and children are all welcome to hunt for eggs at Kent Station during its annual Egg Hunt.
Claudia Kauffman

Kent’s Kauffman, Wyatt among finalists to replace Port Commissioner Holland

After hearing from new and returning applicants Tuesday, the Port of Seattle Commission on Wednesday announced the finalists for the commission vacancy created by Commissioner Rob Holland's resignation. Among the candidates are Kent's Claudia Kauffman, a former state senator of the 47th District, and Nancy Wyatt, president and COO of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and former president/CEO of the Covington Chamber of Commerce.

  • Mar 28, 2013
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Claudia Kauffman
The Thunderbirds' Seth Swenson

Rockets silence T-Birds, deny clincher | WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-0 Wednesday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

  • Mar 28, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Seth Swenson
Brian Gallego exhibits his art at Kent's Kona Kai coffee.

Gallego shares his artistic vision in Kent exhibit

Brian Gallego, a Green River Community College graduate and University of Washington student, displays his art at a personal art show hosted by Kona Kai coffee.

Brian Gallego exhibits his art at Kent's Kona Kai coffee.
Mayor Suzette Cooke

Kent’s Rose blossoms at 90

Kent Bowl is a special place for Rose Jackson. She has played the lanes at the iconic alley for 50 years and served as Krystal League secretary for 20 years.

  • Mar 28, 2013
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Mayor Suzette Cooke
The Indian Dancers were a part of the festivities last year.

Kent International Festival coming in June

f you like fun, food and entertainment then the Kent International Festival is the place to be in June. Captivating, colorful, creative talent abounds in the annual celebration of cultural diversity on June 22 at the Town Square Plaza

  • Mar 28, 2013
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The Indian Dancers were a part of the festivities last year.
Thuan Nguyen

Reallocation of funds leads to new safety measures in the Kent School District

The money from a 2006 bond referendum intended to pay for the reconstruction of a Kent School District elementary school is being reallocated to fund school surveillance cameras, school lockdown technology and other district projects.

Thuan Nguyen
Local ambassador: Lizzie Reid

Kent woman, a former prisoner, turns life around as she pursues career in law

It wasn't long ago when Lizzie Reid was sitting in a similar seat at the Washington Corrections Center for Women near Purdy, listening to the same testimonies. The last of the speakers, Reid knows the prisoners have heard all the statistics before, and many times that's not enough to convince them to turn their lives around.

Local ambassador: Lizzie Reid
Lauren Lee

Speaking volumes with dance: Kent studio shines behind passionate instructor | SLIDESHOW

While everyone else strutted in their parachute pants or chased after the ghosts in Pac Man, Joselito Castillo was having a different '80s experience that wasn't so tubular.

Lauren Lee

7-year-old boy brings unloaded handgun to Kent school | Update

A 7-year-old Kent boy saw a handgun at home, thought it was neat, stuck it in his backpack and brought it Tuesday to Soos Creek Elementary on the East Hill.