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Power of the subconscious explored at Lifetree Café in Kent

Practical ways to shed a bad habit or take a positive step in life will be explored at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Monday, June 17.

  • Jun 2, 2013
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Jim Freitag

City of Kent to consider selling Riverbend par 3 golf course

The city of Kent might sell the par 3, 9-hole golf course at its Riverbend Golf Complex but keep the 18-hole course.

Jim Freitag

Kent man shot to death on East Hill | Man identified

A Kent man died from a gunshot wound at about 4:55 a.m. Thursday outside of his home in the 21000 block of 131st Avenue Southeast on the East Hill.

The city of Kent will add cameras in the fall at two schools to catch speeders similar to this city of Des Moines camera along 24th Avenue South.

Kent to install traffic cameras at two school zones

Traffic cameras to catch speeders in school zones are coming this fall to Kent.

The city of Kent will add cameras in the fall at two schools to catch speeders similar to this city of Des Moines camera along 24th Avenue South.
Grim ending: Carrie Devault  stares off at the multiple shelves of books in her bookstore.

Final chapter: Kent bookstore closes

Once upon a time, Carrie Devault opened a bookstore out of her basement. Starting with 12,000 books, she sold novels, children's classics and teen fiction to those who shared her love of the written word. A few years later, as her collection of books multiplied, Devault moved from her basement to a three-warehouse storage unit off West Valley Highway in Kent to house the now 500,000 books in her possession.

Grim ending: Carrie Devault  stares off at the multiple shelves of books in her bookstore.

Kent Rotary donates $40,000 to Veterans Educational Transition Fund

The Green River Community College Foundation's Veteran Educational Transition Fund got a $23,000 boost following the Rotary Club of Kent's Dream Big Auction. That contribution adds to the $17,000 the club already donated this year to help the college's veteran students attend school.

  • May 31, 2013
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Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation built a new ramp for Kent's Maureen Gladstone.

Rampathon: Homebuilder program benefits Kent family

Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation have made it easier for Maureen Gladstone to get around her Kent home.

  • May 30, 2013
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Volunteers from the Master Builders Care Foundation built a new ramp for Kent's Maureen Gladstone.
Julia Harrison

Sweet talk: Anthropologist presents discussion on state treats June 18

The diverse range of treats people enjoy throughout the state reveals much about Washington's shared history and culture. Each of these sweets tells a story: Ingredients illustrate trade routes and trends, recipes record migration patterns and special forms point to special occasions.

  • May 30, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Julia Harrison
Students honored

Rotary Club of Kent honors top graduates

The Rotary Club of Kent recognized the top graduating seniors from the Kent School District and announced winners of more than $24,000 in scholarships at its annual scholar recognition event at Green River Community College on May 21.

  • May 30, 2013
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Students honored
Ernie Rideout.

State Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Service to honor Kent’s Ernie Rideout

A service to honor Kent Fire Department engineer Ernie Rideout and other firefighters who gave their lives in 2012 for the communities they served is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2 at the Washington State Capitol Rotunda in Olympia.

Ernie Rideout.
The first 100 customers can adopt a pet and get the fee waived this weekend at Regional Animal Services of King County in Kent.

Regional Animal Services in Kent to waive adoption fee for first 100 customers this weekend

The "Summer of Love" gets underway this weekend, when Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) in Kent will waive pet adoption fees for the first 100 customers as part of the ASPCA/Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.

  • May 29, 2013
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The first 100 customers can adopt a pet and get the fee waived this weekend at Regional Animal Services of King County in Kent.
Terrence Williams of the Boston Celtics appears in King County Superior Court May 20 with defense attorney Aaron Kiviat for a bail hearing after his arrest by Kent Police for investigation of second-degree assault.

Charges yet to be filed in Kent against NBA player Williams

King County prosecutors have yet to file charges against NBA player Terrence Williams, who was arrested by Kent Police on May 19 for investigation of second-degree assault.

Terrence Williams of the Boston Celtics appears in King County Superior Court May 20 with defense attorney Aaron Kiviat for a bail hearing after his arrest by Kent Police for investigation of second-degree assault.
The Cascade Warbirds are lined up to be part of the Veterans Drive street naming ceremony Friday

Kent’s Veterans Drive street naming to include flyover

The city of Kent's ceremony Friday, May 31 to rename South 231st Way as Veterans Drive will now include a flyover.

  • May 29, 2013
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The Cascade Warbirds are lined up to be part of the Veterans Drive street naming ceremony Friday

Kent Cornucopia Days accepting nominations for grand marshals

The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on July 14 is accepting nominations for this year's grand marshals.

  • May 29, 2013
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Kaylynn Lawrence and Mitch Hoffman of Kentwood High tease each other before their graduation ceremony last year at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 16 graduation ceremonies in June

Sixteen high school and college graduation ceremonies are lined up in June for Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • May 29, 2013
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Kaylynn Lawrence and Mitch Hoffman of Kentwood High tease each other before their graduation ceremony last year at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday

Kent Farmers Market opens June 1

The Kent Farmers Market opens the 2013 season on Saturday, June 1 at Town Square Plaza, the downtown park at the corner of Second Avenue and Smith Street.

  • May 28, 2013
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The Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday
Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Volunteer for Kent Litter Free Event on June 8

Make a difference in your Kent neighborhood, join family and friends to pick up litter. A volunteer effort is being organized for the Kent Litter Free Event set for 9 a.m. to noon June 8.

  • May 28, 2013
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Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Veterans Recognition Motorcycle Ride to rumble through downtown Kent May 31

A Veterans Recognition Motorcycle Ride is scheduled to roll through downtown Kent at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. en route to the Veterans Drive naming ceremony at the intersection of South 231st Way and Russell Road.

  • May 28, 2013
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The second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Classic Car and Motorcycle show June 1 in Kent

More than 45 cars are lined up in Kent for the second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Torklift Central RV Center, 917 Central Ave. S.

The second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Community members

MEMORIAL DAY | Remembering those who have served

Community members, leaders, and service men and women gathered together in honor of Memorial Day.

Community members