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Kent Police arrest two after car chase reaches 100 mph on Highway 167

Two men were taken into custody Wednesday by Kent Police following an early morning theft and car chase that exceeded speeds of 100 mph and was captured on Washington State Department of Transportation traffic cameras.

Pine Tree Elementary School teachers Mike Hominda

Kent teachers compete in Boston Marathon

Two teachers from Pine Tree Elementary School were among the 27,000 athletes who competed in the prestigious Boston Marathon.

Pine Tree Elementary School teachers Mike Hominda
Joseph Anthony McDaniels.

Shoreline man arrested in Kent for promoting prostitution

King County prosecutors have charged a 42-year-old Shoreline man with second-degree promoting prostitution in connection with a 21-year-old woman who said she had worked as a prostitute for the man for about four months.

Joseph Anthony McDaniels.
State Rep. Pat Sullivan

State Rep. Sullivan announces re-election bid | Election 2012

State Rep. Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election to the State House of Representatives.

State Rep. Pat Sullivan
Residents can now get banquet permits online from the State Liquor Control Board.

State Liquor Control Board makes banquet permits available online

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has posted a new online application system for citizens to apply for banquet permits. Previously, banquet permits were available only in state and contract liquor stores.

  • May 8, 2012
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Residents can now get banquet permits online from the State Liquor Control Board.
The city of Kent is looking for groups or individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter.

Kent seeks groups, individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter

The city of Kent announced a new initiative aimed at instilling community pride and enhancing Kent’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods.

The city of Kent is looking for groups or individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter.
Caitlin Brown and her dog Dexter walk past giant sandbags along the Green River Trail in Kent. King County is considering a proposal to pay 75 percent of the cost to remove the sandbags with the cities of Kent

King County moves step closer to approving Green River sandbag removal plan

A proposal to pay for the removal of giant sandbags along the Green River in Kent, Auburn and Tukwila moved one step closer Monday.

Caitlin Brown and her dog Dexter walk past giant sandbags along the Green River Trail in Kent. King County is considering a proposal to pay 75 percent of the cost to remove the sandbags with the cities of Kent

Kent district students sweep awards at state science fair

A record-breaking 45 students from the Kent School District were among the 560 competing at the 55th annual Washington State Science and Engineering Fair on March 30-31 at Bremerton High School.

  • May 7, 2012
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Kent Fire Department offers outdoor grilling safety tips

As the spring weather slowly begins to change to warmer and sunnier skies, more and more people will bring out gas and charcoal grills to cook on.

  • May 7, 2012
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Kent’s Willow’s Place plans fundraiser May 10 to help feed hungry

A breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, May 10 in Kent will help support Willow's Place, which feeds and provides basic needs to families and individuals at the New Beginnings Church.

Missy Raines and the New Hip will perform bluegrass

Kent announces Summer Concert Series lineup

Hot Latin rhythms, Gypsy jazz, extraordinary juggling, soulful reggae and more are part of the city of Kent's Summer Concert Series this year.

Missy Raines and the New Hip will perform bluegrass

12th annual National Trails Day in Kent set for May 19

May 19 will mark the 12th year volunteers have participated in building and maintaining Kent's 26.2 miles of trails.

  • May 7, 2012
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Officials reveal the Skate America banner Friday

Figure skating insider helps Kent land 2012 Skate America

Kent's ShoWare Center primarily landed the Skate America international figure skating competition because of a U.S. Figure Skating insider who produced a skating event in January at the arena.

Officials reveal the Skate America banner Friday

Seattle teen pleads not guilty to assault in Kent shooting

A 16-year-old Seattle boy pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault Thursday in King County Superior Court in connection with a Kent shooting April 14 that wounded a 19-year-old man.

Kent's ShoWare Center will host the 2012 Skate America international figure skating competition Oct. 19-21.

Kent’s ShoWare Center snags international figure skating competition

Kent will host the 2012 Skate America international competition that will feature 52 world-class figure skaters in men's, ladies, pairs and ice dancing.

Kent's ShoWare Center will host the 2012 Skate America international figure skating competition Oct. 19-21.

Seattle Thunderbirds select 10 players in WHL Bantam Draft | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds selected 10 players Thursday in the 2012 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Calgary, Alberta, including center Mathew Barzal as the first overall pick.

  • May 3, 2012
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Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain received the Mary Haviland Science Teacher of the Year Award from the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.

Meridian Middle School teacher wins award

Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain tries to teach her students to think like scientists.

Meridian Middle School science teacher Michele Chamberlain received the Mary Haviland Science Teacher of the Year Award from the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair.

Riverbend’s special evening to benefit autism support group

Riverbend Golf Course hosts its inaugural Autism Awareness Evening Saturday at the complex's restaurant, 2019 W.Meeker St., Kent.

  • May 3, 2012
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The Kent city hearing examiner approved work on two more Green River levees similar to this repair work a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent hearing examiner approves two Green River levee projects

The city of Kent land use hearing examiner approved two Green River levee projects proposed by the city Public Works Department.

The Kent city hearing examiner approved work on two more Green River levees similar to this repair work a few years ago near the Riverbend Golf Complex.

King County awards grants to three Kent environmental projects

The efforts of three groups to remove invasive weeds and restore salmon habit in Kent were bolstered after being awarded funds from King County’s “Wild Places in City Spaces” program.

  • May 2, 2012
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