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Kent Police found Trajan C. McCallister

Kent Police find missing boy uninjured

Kent Police found a missing 14-year-old boy Tuesday evening uninjured and in no immediate danger.

Kent Police found Trajan C. McCallister
'Playing Ball to Cure them All' runs from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday

Let’s kick cancer: Rainier Valley Slammers set benefit

The Rainier Valley Slammers have organized a breast cancer benefit, "Playing Ball to Cure them All,' from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at the Starfire Soccer Stadium, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila.

  • Oct 3, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
'Playing Ball to Cure them All' runs from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke.

Kent mayor proposes new B&O, cable taxes; cuts 20 jobs

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke presented her 2013-14 proposed budget Tuesday night to the City Council that includes a new business and occupation (B&O) tax and a cable television utility tax.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke.

Bowen Scarff Ford sets fundraiser Saturday for Kent-Meridian student activities

Bowen Scarff Ford and Kent-Meridian High School have joined forces to help raise more than $6,000 in support of various students activities as part of Ford Motor Company's Drive 4 UR School program.

  • Oct 3, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent pedestrian dies after collision with car; man identified | Update

An 80-year-old Kent man died after being struck by a car while trying to walk across Southeast Kent Kangley Road at about 6 a.m. Monday.

Kent Police are asking for help to find Trajan C. McCallister

Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing 14-year-old boy

The Kent Police Department is asking the public for their assistance to help locate a missing 14-year-old Kent boy.

Kent Police are asking for help to find Trajan C. McCallister

Court hearing continued for Kent man charged with vehicular homicide in motorcyclist death

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Oct. 10 in connection with the death of Kent motorcyclist Aug. 22 in the Panther Lake area.

Two men die in house fire near Kent; teen attended Thomas Jefferson High School

Two men died in a house fire that broke out at about 4 a.m. Friday in the 3900 block of South 238th Street on the West Hill near Kent.

Kent restaurants to help raise funds for the hungry

Customers who eat at any of five Kent restaurants on Tuesday, Oct. 2 will help raise money for the “Ending Hunger One Step At a Time; CROP Hunger Walk."

  • Oct 1, 2012
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I-5 northbound lanes to close near Kent, Tukwila this week at night

Drivers in Kent and Tukwila should plan ahead for multiple lane closures on northbound Interstate 5 every night from Monday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 4 near State Route 516 and South 188th Street.

T-Birds drop Cougars in dramatic fashion

The Seattle Thunderbirds were trailing the Prince George Cougars 1-0 Saturday night with 17 seconds left in the game at the CN Centre.

  • Oct 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Bicyclists no longer have to ride around giant sandbags along the Green River Trail as all sandbags have been removed in Kent.

Green River Trail in Kent open to bicyclists

Bicyclists can again use the Green River Trail in Kent.

Bicyclists no longer have to ride around giant sandbags along the Green River Trail as all sandbags have been removed in Kent.

State proposes removing Kent property from Hazardous Sites List

The state Department of Ecology proposes to remove a Kent property from the Hazardous Sites List.

Mike Mactutis

Kent, King County dispute best millions-of-dollars fix for Green River levee

A controversial dispute continues to heat up between the city of Kent and King County about the best way to spends millions of dollars to repair a 2.7-mile stretch of a Green River levee to improve flood protection.

Mike Mactutis
Kent Police will sponsor a prescription drug return program on Saturday

Kent Police offer Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sept. 29

Kent Police will sponsor another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.

Kent Police will sponsor a prescription drug return program on Saturday

Grant helps coalition, Kent School District confront underage drug, alcohol use

The Kent Police Department's Drug Free Coalition recently was awarded an almost $50,000 grant for underage drinking prevention in the Kent School District.

Ashley Wagner joins a star-studded lineup at the Oct. 19-21 Hilton HHhonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center.

U.S. champion aims for Olympics, awaits Kent showcase

For Ashley Wagner, it's more than just show and tell. Events like the Hilton HHonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center on Oct. 19-21 bring out the best in the reigning U.S ladies figure skating champion.

Ashley Wagner joins a star-studded lineup at the Oct. 19-21 Hilton HHhonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center.

Improve your speaking skills with Kent Evening Toastmasters

Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your self-confidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work?

  • Sep 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The T-Birds opened home play last weekend.

Picture of the Week: Puck drops here

The Seattle Thunderbirds opened their home season last weekend, hosting the rival Portland Winterhawks at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

  • Sep 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The T-Birds opened home play last weekend.
King County will close the Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent by next June if not sooner because the bridge is weakening.

Troubled Kent bridge closing in June

Just south of Kent stands a troubled bridge over waters.

King County will close the Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent by next June if not sooner because the bridge is weakening.