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Council appoints members to committees for, against property tax levy

The Kent City Council appointed five residents for two committees to write pro and con statements about the property tax levy measure for the Nov. 6 Voters Pamphlet.

Crews continue to remove the giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River and reopen sections of the Green River Trail.

Crews continue to remove sandbags in Kent along the Green River

Crews have removed 13,390 of the nearly 20,000 giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River.

Crews continue to remove the giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River and reopen sections of the Green River Trail.
Check out more than 100 cars at the second annual Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) Rod & Custom Car Show on Aug. 25 along Railroad Avenue.

Custom car show in downtown Kent Aug. 25

More than 100 cars are expected at the second annual Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) Rod & Custom Car Show.

  • Aug 20, 2012
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Check out more than 100 cars at the second annual Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) Rod & Custom Car Show on Aug. 25 along Railroad Avenue.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington offer Kent-area informational nights

Explore the world of Girl Scouts at any one of several Kent-area informational nights.

  • Aug 17, 2012
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Kent Sunrise Rotary presents annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 22

Returning veterans from the Kent community can share in the proceeds from the Kent Sunrise Rotary's annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 22 at the Red Barn on Railroad Avenue across from Kaibara Park downtown.

  • Aug 17, 2012
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Kent residents injured in car crash near Ellensburg

Two Kent residents were injured in a single-car rollover crash Wednesday along Interstate 90 near Ellensburg.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.

Kent Community Police Academy starts up Sept. 12

Have you ever wondered what the police are doing when you see a patrol car rushing to get somewhere? Join the police for an informative series of classes about the Kent Police Department.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.
Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.

Many streets, parks on Kent repair list under levy measure

The bumps in Kent city roads and play fields could get much worse and costlier to fix if voters don't pass a property tax increase in November to pay for street and park repairs.

Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.
Swimmers jump into Lake Meridian this week in Kent to beat the heat.

Tips for safely beating the heat in Kent

The National Weather Service has announced an excessive heat watch in Kent for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures that will rise into the low to mid 90s.

  • Aug 16, 2012
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Swimmers jump into Lake Meridian this week in Kent to beat the heat.
Michael Anthony Martin.

Convicted teen rapist accused of child molestation at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

King County prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Kent man, a registered sex offender and convicted rapist, with first-degree child molestation after he allegedly had sexual contact in July with a 9-year-old girl swimming at Lake Meridian Park.

Michael Anthony Martin.

Romance Writers Showcase set for Kent Commons

Close2 The Heart Designs presents a meet-and-greet showcase of bestselling romance authors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Kent Commons, Crystal Mountain Hall, 525 4th Ave. N.

  • Aug 16, 2012
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Students from Kent area graduate from SPU

The following local students from the Kent area recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University.

  • Aug 16, 2012
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Volunteer ESL tutors needed in Kent

Want to make a critical difference in someone's life? Help international adults learn to speak, read, and write English. Kent area volunteer tutors are urgently needed to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).

  • Aug 16, 2012
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Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

Scenic Hill Elementary students plan fundraiser for Kent teacher Aug. 16

Anyone who goes to the city of Kent summer concert Thursday evening, Aug. 16 at Lake Meridian Park might want to stop by a new concession stand.

Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Ruling expected Aug. 20 on whether accused Kent rapist to be tried as an adult

A judge is expected to rule Monday whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday

Kent’s final Wednesday Picnic Performances for kids Aug. 15

The final Wednesday Picnic Performances Especially for Kids in Kent is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Town Square Plaza.

The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday
Kent Police Blotter.

Arrested woman tells Kent officer she left stripper job for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman at a Kent hotel for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer reportedly responded to an ad that offered "full services" on the website www.backpage.com.

Kent Police Blotter.
Find out about finding lost cats at a seminar Wednesday

Lost Cat Behavior seminar Wednesday in Kent

Cat lovers might want to attend a free Lost Cat Behavior seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent, 21615 64th Ave. S.

  • Aug 13, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Find out about finding lost cats at a seminar Wednesday
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Court hearing starts Monday for Kent boy accused of rapes

A hearing started Monday before Judge Barbara Mack in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
Members of the Pierce County Drum and Pipe Corp escort a Kent Fire Department honor guard contingent and Colton Hauer Thursday

Golf tournament raises money for Kent Fire Department program

The Kent Fire Department hosted its first Community Assistance Referral and Education Services (FDCARES) charity golf tournament on Thursday, Aug. 9 at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent.

  • Aug 10, 2012
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Members of the Pierce County Drum and Pipe Corp escort a Kent Fire Department honor guard contingent and Colton Hauer Thursday