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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
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Two-time Junior Grand Prix Final medalist Armin Mahbanoozadeh

Stars align for Skate America showcase at ShoWare

Sidelined with an untimely injury, Evan Lysacek won't be competing in this weekend's Hilton HHonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Two-time Junior Grand Prix Final medalist Armin Mahbanoozadeh

Kent program to receive Chase Community Giving grant

The Kent-based South King Early Intervention Program will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the Chase Community Giving Fall Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Kent Fall Recycling Event on Oct. 20

The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 20 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Oct 18, 2012
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The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry

Kent City Council adopts B&O tax to help pay for street repairs

The Kent City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to adopt a business and occupation (B&O) tax to help raise an estimated $5 million annually to pay for street repairs.

Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry
Ashley Wagner begins the season as the reigning U.S. and Four Continents champion. She will make her Skate America debut Oct. 19-21 in Kent at the ShoWare Center.

Eighteen U.S. figure skaters heading to Kent for Skate America

Eighteen U.S. athletes will compete at 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America, the first event of the 2012 International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Oct. 19-21, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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Ashley Wagner begins the season as the reigning U.S. and Four Continents champion. She will make her Skate America debut Oct. 19-21 in Kent at the ShoWare Center.
Superfan Karen Kangas and Cool Bird take in the T-Birds' Oct. 6 against the Everett Silvertips.

Fan shot: Karen and Cool Bird

Karen Kangas and Cool Bird enjoy the Thunderbirds' 5-2 win over the Everett Silvertips at the ShoWare Center on Oct. 6.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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Superfan Karen Kangas and Cool Bird take in the T-Birds' Oct. 6 against the Everett Silvertips.
The T-Birds' Alexander Delnov tries to fire a shot while battling the Chiefs' Tyler King.

T-Birds down Chiefs for third straight win

Connor Sanvido, Alexander Delnov and Luke Lockhart each had two goals Tuesday night to lead their team to a 6-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs at ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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The T-Birds' Alexander Delnov tries to fire a shot while battling the Chiefs' Tyler King.

King County Elections to mail ballots

King County Elections will mail more than 1.16 million ballots to voters via the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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Shooting injures Kent man at apartment complex

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered a serious gunshot wound to his body during a dispute at about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Waterford at the Lakes Apartments, 23400 61st Ave. S., in the Kent Valley.

Doug and Carol Shultes

Kent couple returns to Space Needle to celebrate 50th anniversary of engagement

Few couples can top the experience Doug and Carol Shultes had Sunday at the Space Needle.

Doug and Carol Shultes
The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Riverbend in Kent to lease new golf carts

New golf carts are on the way to the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent.

The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent man charged with vehicular homicide has court hearing continued

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Nov. 7 in connection with the death of Kent motorcyclist Aug. 22 in the Panther Lake area.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Schedule for Skate America in Kent Oct. 19-21 at ShoWare Center

Here is the Skate America ice skating competition schedule for Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, a part of the 2012 International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent launches online tool to speed up city permit process

Obtaining a plumbing, mechanical or re-roof permit is simpler and faster since the city of Kent launched a online system that allows customers to apply and pay for the permits.

Neighbors of West Hill Council to hold general meeting Wednesday

The Neighbors of West Hill Council general meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Community Church Fellowship Hall, 3807 Reith Road, Kent.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Public forum on Kent’s homlessness is set for Saturday

Beyond the Band Aid, Solutions for Homelessness in Kent – a forum to address a growing problem in Kent – runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons, Green River Room, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Kent Fire Department offers indoor heating safety tips

Now that fall is officially here it is time to start considering the health and safety of using furnaces or other types of indoor heating.

  • Oct 15, 2012
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Correction: No Kent public hearing about property tax measure

There is no public hearing before the Kent City Council about the Proposition 1 property tax levy lid lift measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.

East Hill Partnership, Chamber plan Nov. 3 Adopt-A-Street cleanup

The East Hill Partnership – in conjunction with the Kent Chamber of Commerce – has organized an Adopt-A-Street cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 3.

  • Oct 14, 2012
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