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Kent Senior Activity Center hosts movie, panel discussion on civil justice issues

The Washington State Association for Justice offers a free movie night and discussion at the Kent Senior Activity Center on Monday, June 4.

  • May 31, 2012
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Kent couple pleads not guilty to arson, murder charges

Michelle Backstrom and Kennon Fastrup each pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and arson charges in connection with the killing of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

The Rotary Club of Kent awarded scholarships to students based on their community service

Rotary Club of Kent honors top students

The Rotary Club of Kent recently honored the top 5 percent of the graduating class of each of the four high schools (Kent Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood and Kentlake) and two academies (Kent Mountain View and Kent Phoenix) in the Kent School District.

  • May 31, 2012
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The Rotary Club of Kent awarded scholarships to students based on their community service
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Communities In Schools of Kent’s fundraising breakfast a success

Kent Communities In Schools of Kent recently hosted its annual fundraising breakfast at the Kent Phoenix Academy, raising more than $24,000.

  • May 31, 2012
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As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits

Kent Farmers Market to open June 2

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits, flowers, vegetables and crafts are expected at the Kent Famers Market opening on June 2.

As many as 45 vendors selling everything from fruits
The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent does a routine on the foor at the ShoWare Center.

Picture of the Week: Stepping it up

The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent was among the many acts who performed at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' international dance extravaganza at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.

  • May 31, 2012
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The Kalinka Dance Group from Kent does a routine on the foor at the ShoWare Center.

Kent’s HomeStreet Bank to host free shred-a-thon

HomeStreet Bank hosts a free shred-a-thon event for the Kent community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16.

  • May 31, 2012
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T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field

T-Birds look to score support for Kent Relay for Life

Seattle Thunderbirds center Tyler Alos is putting aside his hockey sticks to run for a cause

T-Bird Tyler Alos joins others for this weekend’s Relay for Life at French Field
Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 13 graduation ceremonies June 8-18

The ShoWare Center in Kent will host 13 graduations over the next couple of weeks.

Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kent resident Chris Rumble

Kent’s video inspires the sick to be stronger

In early May, children with bald heads and big smiles danced in Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Hematology Oncology floor.

Kent resident Chris Rumble
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman jumps on car’s hood in Kent chasing mother, son | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after she reportedly jumped on the hood of a car and cracked the windshield with her fists.

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Kent’s Park Orchard Elementary to host Community Art Celebration June 1

Park Orchard Elementary School in Kent will host a Community Art Celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 in the school's gym, 11010 S.E. 232nd St.

  • May 29, 2012
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This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Green River project in Kent to improve salmon habitat, flood protection

The city of Kent and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have begun construction of a side channel at Riverview Park in Kent to restore salmon habitat and reduce potential flooding on the Green River.

This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Highline invites community to join 50th anniversary celebration

Highline Community College celebrates 50 years, and is culminating its golden anniversary celebrations with a free concert for the campus and community from 6-8 p.m. June 11.

  • May 29, 2012
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Three fires strike Kent over holiday weekend

Kent firefighters responded to two apartment fires and a house fire over Memorial Day weekend.

Recycling event this weekend in Kent

The City of Kent is hosting a recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at the Kent Phoenix Academy parking lot.

  • May 29, 2012
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Kent Police investigating fatal knife assault

Kent Police are investigating an early Friday evening stabbing. The assault, which left a 42-year-old Kent man dead, is thought to have occurred inside a vehicle while the victim and his assailant were driving through the Kent area.

  • May 26, 2012
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Bidders put up $325

Two Kent liquor stores go for higher price second time around

Two Kent liquor stores went for a lot higher price during the second round of bids.

Bidders put up $325

FEMA denies $31 million reimbursement to King County for Green River levee work to combat flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied King County's request for a $31 million reimbursement for levee and other costs associated with the Howard Hanson Dam flood threat along the Green River.

  • May 25, 2012
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Kent School Board seeks applicants for vacant board position

The Kent School District is taking applications from anyone interested in replacing Bill Boyce for the District No. 4 position on the Kent School Board.