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Ten legislators to speak at Suburban Cities Association dinner April 18

A panel of 10 state legislators will discuss the 2012 legislative session at the Suburban Cities Association Networking Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the Embassy Suites, 15920 W. Valley Hwy., in Tukwila.

  • Mar 28, 2012
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State grants available for projects that improve bicycling, walking conditions

Grant funding is available through the state Department of Transportation to make local roads, streets and highways safer and more accessible for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

  • Mar 27, 2012
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State tells King County restaurants, bars to stop collecting stadium sales tax

The state Department of Revenue reminds restaurants, bars and taverns that they no longer should be collecting a half-percent King County food and beverage sales tax.

The Kent International Festival will return for its fourth year June 16 at Town Square Plaza.

Kent International Festival seeks vendors, performers

The fourth annual Kent International Festival is now taking applications for performers, vendors and fashion show participants.

  • Mar 27, 2012
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The Kent International Festival will return for its fourth year June 16 at Town Square Plaza.

Kent residents can put out extra garbage, yard waste April 2-6

Kent residents can put out extra garbage and yard waste during the week of April 2-6.

  • Mar 27, 2012
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Kent Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser March 31 at ShoWare Center

The Kent Rotary Club's annual fundraiser is Saturday, March 31 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Mar 27, 2012
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Kent man dies in two-vehicle crash on Interstate 405 in Tukwila

A 20-year-old Kent man died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash at about 1:04 a.m. Saturday, March 24 along southbound Interstate 405 in Tukwila, just north of I-5.

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will resign March 31 to take a new job.

County Council recognizes King County Sheriff Sue Rahr for 30-plus years of service

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday recognized King County Sheriff Sue Rahr and thanked her for three decades of service to the people of King County.

  • Mar 26, 2012
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King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will resign March 31 to take a new job.
Bicyclists can take part in the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on June 2 that starts in Kent.

Kent starting point for Earthworks parks bicycle tour

Bicyclists can register for the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride that starts in Kent.

Bicyclists can take part in the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on June 2 that starts in Kent.

Kent food distributor Sysco recalls beef patties sent to restaurants

Sysco Seattle Inc., a Kent food distribution company, is recalling nearly 16,800 pounds of ground beef patties imported from Canada because of possible E. coli contamination.

Kent to host clock show April 1

Take a moment to check out a clock show Sunday, April 1 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., presented by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.

  • Mar 26, 2012
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Kentridge to host recycling day

Kentridge High School students are hosting a free electronics recycling event this Saturday.

  • Mar 26, 2012
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Kent School District to start 2012 Kindergarten Roundup

Kent School District elementary schools are already looking to next fall welcoming the newest, and youngest, students to their classrooms.

  • Mar 26, 2012
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Kent students advised to take precautions during flu season

Flu season has finally arrived in Washington and the state department of health is reminding people that a few simple precautions can keep the disease from spreading.

  • Mar 26, 2012
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Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Machinists Union pickets target Kent’s Hytek Finishes

More than 200 informational pickets from the Machinists Union showed up Wednesday at Kent's Hytek Finishes to show support for the company's employees during ongoing contract talks.

Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Scam alert: Hang up on phone calls requesting money for 911 services

Residents who receive calls from someone requesting money for 911 services should hang up and call their local police department or sheriff's office.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started its annual spring refill of the reservoir behind the Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River.

Army Corps starts annual spring fill of Howard Hanson Dam

Water managers have begun slowly filling the reservoir at Howard Hanson Dam at the headwaters of the Green River.

  • Mar 23, 2012
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started its annual spring refill of the reservoir behind the Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing scheduled for Monday in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be prosecuted as an adult, has been rescheduled to April 23.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Kent School District’s energy program saves money

The Kent School District Energy Program has saved more than $147,000 from June to December 2011.

  • Mar 23, 2012
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Kent Technology Academy students visit Microsoft

Students from the Kent School District Technology Academies at Mill Creek Middle School and Kent-Meridian High School visited the Microsoft campus in Redmond.

  • Mar 23, 2012
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