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Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent businesses, ShoWare hope Skate America has big impact

Downtown businesses, Kent Station and the ShoWare Center each hope to capitalize on the anticipated large crowds Hilton HHonors Skate America brings to the city.

Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Participants

MultiCare is title sponsor of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run

A Kent tradition, the popular Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk, returns Dec. 8, with the MultiCare Health System serving as the title sponsor.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Cristina Cielo

Lunch is on us: Rotary Club of Kent serves seniors

Rotary Club of Kent provided a pasta lunch for 100 guests at the Kent Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, an annual gesture by the active community service organization.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Cristina Cielo

Covington makes call to artists

The Covington Arts Commission seeks artists of all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography and mixed media, to exhibit their work at the Covington City Hall Art Gallery during the 2013 season.

  • Oct 11, 2012
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Jeff Thungc

Kent schools capture international acclaim for video works

Three Kent schools have been recognized in the International Student Media Festival for student-created video projects.

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Mark Hohn stands behind his beehives at his Kent home. Recently bees from his hives were infected by flies that turned them into ‘zombie bees.’

Kent man creates buzz with discovery of ‘zombie bees’

After being the most recent man to report "zombie bee" sightings in Washington state, Kent's Mark Hohn has received a slew of attention from throughout the world.

Mark Hohn stands behind his beehives at his Kent home. Recently bees from his hives were infected by flies that turned them into ‘zombie bees.’
Two-time defending Skate America champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White will kick off the season at the ShoWare showdown.

Ice dancing champions to lead strong lineup at Skate America

Golden performances in the Skate America showcase have become somewhat routine for the Meryl Davis and Charlie White juggernaut.

Two-time defending Skate America champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White will kick off the season at the ShoWare showdown.
Dennis and Jennifer Weigel

Corn maze, pumpkin patch open in Kent

Get a pumpkin, find a way through the corn maze and take a tractor-pulled hay ride in Kent at the Carpinito Brothers site on the corner of South 277th Street and West Valley Highway.

Dennis and Jennifer Weigel

Help clean up downtown Kent on Oct. 13

Volunteers are wanted to help clean up downtown Kent in preparation for the many visitors expected during the Skate America competition.

  • Oct 10, 2012
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Evan Lysacek.

Evan Lysacek withdraws from Skate America in Kent with injury

Evan Lysacek withdrew Wednesday from Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 in Kent because of a groin injury, according to a U.S. Figure Skating media release.

Evan Lysacek.
Author Pedro Noguera will speak about education issues Oct. 18 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.

Author to speak at Highline CC about education achievement gap

Pedro Noguera, an author, professor and former K-12 classroom teacher will speak Thursday, Oct. 18 at Highline Community College about poverty's pervasive influence on the achievement gap and what he believes to be an oversight by current education policy to address the issue.

Author Pedro Noguera will speak about education issues Oct. 18 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.
Medical marijuana supporters gather in June before a Kent City Council meeting to protest the city's ban against medical marijuana collective gardens. A King County Superior Court judge upheld that ban on Oct. 5.

Judge upholds Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

A King County Superior Court judge upheld the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Medical marijuana supporters gather in June before a Kent City Council meeting to protest the city's ban against medical marijuana collective gardens. A King County Superior Court judge upheld that ban on Oct. 5.

$3.6 million federal grant targets obesity prevention, tobacco control in South King County

South King County youth and families in Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, Renton and other communities will soon receive help for obesity prevention and tobacco control

Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.

Adopt cats six months and older in Kent for free this month

There are no tricks, just treats for prospective pet owners at Regional Animal Services of King County this month in Kent.

  • Oct 9, 2012
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Cats six months and older can be adopted for free this month at the Kent Pet Adoption Center run by Regional Animal Services of King County.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers batter down door after man doesn’t answer knocks | Police Blotter

Kent Police used a battering ram to knock down an apartment door after no one answered knocks on the door during what officers thought could be a potential domestic violence incident.

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A woman observes a silent witness display Friday

Kent rally raises awareness about domestic violence

Regional law enforcement officials gathered on Friday in Kent for a domestic violence awareness rally.

A woman observes a silent witness display Friday

Kent Police arrest man for DUI after South 272nd Street accident

Kent Police arrested a 19-year-old Federal Way man for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his vehicle hit another car at the intersection of South 272nd Street and Star Lake Road.

The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

T-Birds power past Silvertips, 5-2

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored four power-play goals Saturday night to beat the Everett Silvertips 5-2 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 7, 2012
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The T-Birds' Luke Lockhart fires a shot against the Silvertips during Saturday night's game.

Blazers burn T-Birds in Kamloops

The Kamloops Blazers score five unanswered goals in the third period Friday night to break open a tie game and take a 7-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds at the Interior Savings Centre.

  • Oct 6, 2012
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Calls to 911 increasing Friday in South King County because of smoke smell

With wildland fires in Eastern Washington, a large urban fire in Shelton and increased winds, South King County residents are calling 911 to report the smell of fire.