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Cats ages six months and older can be adopted for free until Oct. 31 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.

County waiving adoption fee until Oct. 31 for cats six months and older

The best things in life may be free, but some very good things will soon go up in price. Until Wednesday, Oct. 31, Regional Animal Services of King County is still waiving the adoption fee at its Kent facility for cats six months and older.

  • Oct 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Cats ages six months and older can be adopted for free until Oct. 31 at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent.
American Christina Gao finishes second in the women's competition Sunday

Skate America in Kent draws ‘good’ attendance of 13,172 fans

Skate America turned out to be a hit at the ShoWare Center in Kent as 13,172 fans attended the three-day event.

American Christina Gao finishes second in the women's competition Sunday
Kent firefighters battle a blaze Tuesday night at a commercial building in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.

Fire damages Kent commercial building

Fire damaged a Kent commercial building at about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.

Kent firefighters battle a blaze Tuesday night at a commercial building in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers cite woman who reportedly hid marijuana in her bra | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of possession of marijuana after witnesses saw the woman reportedly hide drugs inside her bra while at an East Hill bar.

Kent Police Blotter.
At their late father's induction ceremony were

Kent man among 6 inducted into Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame

The late Dr. O.L. Montgomery of Kent was among six Washington residents recently inducted into the Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame for their leadership, commitment and impact on 4-H and the community.

  • Oct 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
At their late father's induction ceremony were
Volunteers are wanted in Kent on Saturday

Green Kent Day set for Oct. 27

Volunteers are wanted to clean up parks as part of Green Kent Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 27.

  • Oct 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Volunteers are wanted in Kent on Saturday
Ernie Ammons

Former Kent-Meridian teacher, coach faces January trial date on sex charge

A trial date has been scheduled for Jan. 15 for a former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

Ernie Ammons
Ashley Wagner takes first the women's title Sunday during the Hilton HHonors Skate America at ShoWare. Teammate Christina Gao finished second

Ashley Wagner captures Skate America title in Kent

In a clash that came down to the very end, it was two Americans, Ashley Wagner and Christina Gao, who stole the show Sunday at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 22, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Ashley Wagner takes first the women's title Sunday during the Hilton HHonors Skate America at ShoWare. Teammate Christina Gao finished second
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Japan sweeps men’s medals at Skate America in Kent

Japan swept the top three spots in the men's competition on Saturday at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Winterhawks fly past Thunderbirds, 6-1

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in Portland.

  • Oct 21, 2012
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T-Birds tumble to Chiefs, 2-1

Adam Helewka scored two goals for the Spokane Chiefs on Friday night to lead his team to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

  • Oct 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu sets world record in Kent at Skate America

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan posted a world record short program to lead the men’s event at Skate America on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.

Kent hosting ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series opener this weekend

The International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating opens Friday at the ShoWare Center in Kent with Hilton HHonors Skate America.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.
Sign of good times: Staff

Rotary Clubs give dictionaries to more than 2,200 third-graders

More than 2,200 third-graders in the Kent School District have a dictionary, thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Kent and Covington.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Sign of good times: Staff

KentHOPE presents fundraising dinner, program Nov. 3

KentHOPE will host its first fundraising dinner Nov. 3 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Soroptimists, community organize coat, warm clothing drive

The Soroptimist International of Kent is once again partnering with various community groups and the Kent School District to collect coats and warm clothing for homeless students and their families as identified by the Kent School District.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Officials evict homeless from flood-prone area

After evicting people from 30 to 40 tents at a homeless camp at Kent's Mullen Slough, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks has set up a monitoring plan to make sure no one returns to the flood plain area.

Kyle Hinkle gets a push from his fellow classmate

Kent’s special patch for the picking

A first visit to a pumpkin patch might bring to mind soft earth beneath the feet, the smell of hay from a distant tractor ride and acres upon acres of bright, orange globes, peeking behind leafy, green branches.

Kyle Hinkle gets a push from his fellow classmate
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent man reportedly breaks vehicle window, punches girlfriend | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief after he allegedly busted the driver's side window of his girlfriend's car and punched her as she sat inside the vehicle.

Kent Police Blotter.

KCTS 9 voters poll shows Inslee, McKenna in dead heat for governor

With 20 days to go until the Nov. 6 election, the first results of the KCTS 9 Washington poll indicate that the candidates for Washington State governor are in a dead heat with Jay Inslee at 47.9 percent and Rob McKenna at 44.7 percent.

  • Oct 18, 2012
  • BY Wire Service