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Ted Yan

Kent man wins new Chevrolet Volt

Ted Yan, a Kent resident and Boeing systems engineer, received the keys Tuesday to a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for winning the grand prize sweepstakes sponsored by Avnet Express' Drive for Innovation.

  • Jun 28, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Ted Yan

T-Birds announce 2012-2013 pre-season schedule

The Thunderbirds will have a six-game exhibition schedule prior to the start of the 2012-13 season.

  • Jun 28, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Cornucopia Days returns to Kent

The 41st annual Kent Cornucopia Day's celebration held July 12 -15 with a multitude of activities, entertainment, and fun for the whole family.

  • Jun 28, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Fireworks go on sale Thursday

Fireworks sales begin June 28 in Kent

Fireworks sales in Kent and across the state begin at noon Thursday, June 28 and run through 9 p.m. July 5.

Fireworks go on sale Thursday
Volunteers are wanted by the King County Adoption Center in Kent to help find lost pets.

King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent seeks pet-finder volunteers

The Fourth of July is coming up, and that means shelters like the King County Pet Adoption Center will soon be filled with pets that ran away after being scared by fireworks.

  • Jun 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Volunteers are wanted by the King County Adoption Center in Kent to help find lost pets.
Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction

City of Kent awards contract to remove Green River sandbags

Say goodbye to the nearly 19,000 giant sandbags along the Green River levees in Kent.

Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction
The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.

ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Kent seeks players

Participants are wanted to play in the second annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament July 28-29 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.
Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.

Neighborhoods can sign up in Kent for National Night Out

Kent neighborhoods can register for this year’s National Night Out, which is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.
The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.

Registration open for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk

Registration is open for the ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, July 14.

The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.
Kent Police Blotter.

Female inmate at Kent city jail cited for indecent exposure | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a female inmate at the city jail for investigation of indecent exposure after she allegedly lifted her shirt and flashed her breasts at a male inmate.

Kent Police Blotter.

Dog days charity event set for Aug. 17-19 at Pacific Raceways

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 is once again teaming up with Pacific Raceways for their annual “Dog Days” charity fundraising event.

  • Jun 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday

Darren Motamedy to play at Kent’s Evening of Jazz and Art Showcase June 28

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will return to Kent to play in the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday, June 28 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly put out house fire on Kent, Renton border

Kent and Renton firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire Friday in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.
The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.

Kent schools, Boeing prepare to remove sandbags from properties

Sandbags soon will be coming down at businesses and schools all across Kent that sit near the Green River.

The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.
Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.

Kent Police seek help to find man in connection with West Hill shooting

Kent Police are seeking the public's help to find a 27-year-old Seattle man wanted in a connection with a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.
The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

State reports 476 fireworks-related injuries in 2011

There were 476 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2011 by fire departments and hospitals.

The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

Kent Police break up large crowd of high school students at Lake Meridian Park

Kent Police broke up a large gathering of high school students Wednesday at Lake Meridian Park for a few "minor confrontations" that attracted a large crowd of spectators following the final day of school.

William Phillip faces a murder trial Oct. 28 in Kent for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel

Phillip murder trial date continued to Oct. 28 for stabbing of Kent city employee

The murder trial for the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident, could last six weeks.

William Phillip faces a murder trial Oct. 28 in Kent for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel
Kent resident Steve Stoffel

Kent man, team beat pros in Race Across the West

Steve Stoffel just completed the biggest physical challenge of his life.

  • Jun 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent resident Steve Stoffel
The Kung Fu Lion Dance Team maneuver its Chinese dragon on center stage at the fourth annual Kent International Festival last Saturday.

Show of color: Kent International Festival shines | Slideshow

Taiko drummers, bagpipes, children garbed in lion headdresses and various cultural displays took center stage Saturday at the fourth annual Kent International Festival.

  • Jun 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Kung Fu Lion Dance Team maneuver its Chinese dragon on center stage at the fourth annual Kent International Festival last Saturday.