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Burien police release sketch of alleged attempted rape suspect.

King County Sheriff’s Office releases sketch of man suspect in attempted rape of Burien girl

The King County Sheriff's Office along with the Burien Police Department released a sketch of the alleged suspect in the Monday attempted rape of a 13-year-old girl in Burien.

  • Dec 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Burien police release sketch of alleged attempted rape suspect.

Kent’s Watson Manor receives $38,134 to help fund homeless shelter

The Kent Youth and Family Services Watson Manor received $38,134 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help fund the homeless shelter for young women.

  • Dec 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's holiday carousel is open through Dec. 24 at Town Square Plaza.

Kent’s holiday carousel open thru Dec. 24

There's still time to catch a ride on Kent's holiday carousel.

  • Dec 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's holiday carousel is open through Dec. 24 at Town Square Plaza.

Police seeking public help in finding man suspected in attempted rape of girl in Burien | King County Sheriff’s Office

The King County Sheriff's Office and Burien Police are asking the public for help finding a man suspected of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl Monday.

  • Dec 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

State to release findings on corridor study of state Route 516 in Covington, Maple Valley and Kent

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently conducting a study of state Route 516 and plans to release the final report in early 2012.

East Hill house fire displaces family of four

An overheated fan caught fire and caused an estimated $75,000 damage Friday morning to a house in the 25100 block of 170th Way Southeast.

  • Dec 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Thunderbirds spoke to students about bullying. From left to right: Tyler Alos

T-Bird players speak to elementary students

Seattle Thunderbirds players told around 400 elementary students bullying wasn't cool.

Seattle Thunderbirds spoke to students about bullying. From left to right: Tyler Alos
Members of the Kent-Meridian Black Student Union pose on Dec. 20

Students of every color invited to Kent-Meridian’s new club

Every Tuesday night, laughter, music and voices are heard in a classroom at Kent-Meridian High School, well after school is over.

Members of the Kent-Meridian Black Student Union pose on Dec. 20
Seattle Thunderbirds player Cason Machacek

Seattle Thunderbirds raise money for education

The Seattle Hockey Boosters Club is giving their club members the chance to bowl with a T-Bird.

Seattle Thunderbirds player Cason Machacek

Des Moines man pleads not guilty to murder of woman in Redondo

A 29-year-old Des Moines man pleaded not guilty Thursday in connection with the Nov. 5 shooting death of Jayme Thomas, 19, in the Redondo area of Des Moines.

Volunteer Bryce Schack

Kent firefighters deliver nearly 5,000 toys to Kent Food Bank | Slide Show

Kent firefighters dropped off nearly 5,000 wrapped toys, 1,000 stuffed animals and other unwrapped gifts Thursday morning to the Kent Food Bank for families in the community who cannot afford to buy gifts.

Volunteer Bryce Schack
Mathilda Koch

Kent woman turns 100

Mathilda (Tillie) Koch celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 18.

  • Dec 22, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Mathilda Koch
Ernie Ammons

Kent-Meridian teacher, coach pleads not guilty to sex crime charge

A Kent-Meridian High School teacher and coach pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to a charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a 16-year-old girl at the school.

Ernie Ammons

Kent Phoenix Academy appears on state list for low achievement

Kent Phoenix Academy appeared on a Washington state list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools" because of a low graduation rate.

Kent Police Blotter.

Man smashes hammer against Kent camper’s roof, flees on bicycle | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man at large for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief, third-degree theft and obstructing a public officer after he allegedly smashed a hammer against the roof of a camper and fled from officers on a stolen bicycle.

Kent Police Blotter.

After Disappointment | Poem by Mark Jarman

Here’s a moving poem about parenthood, about finding one’s self to be an adult but still trying to care for the child within. Mark Jarman teaches at Vanderbilt University.

King County has fewest homicides in 2010 in 10 years

King County saw the lowest number of deaths due to homicide in 2010 in the past 10 years.

Two of the Teddy Bears made by Barbara Joslin for the Kent Fire Department. Joslin died Dec. 12 after a fight with breast cancer.

Kent Fire Department’s ‘Teddy Bear Friend’ Barbara Joslin dies

Barbara Joslin, a good friend and supporter of the Kent Fire Department, died on Dec. 12 following a fight with breast cancer.

Two of the Teddy Bears made by Barbara Joslin for the Kent Fire Department. Joslin died Dec. 12 after a fight with breast cancer.
SMG will continue to operate Kent's ShoWare Center through 2014.

Kent extends SMG contract to operate ShoWare Center through 2014

Philadelphia-based SMG received a new three-year contract extension to operate Kent's ShoWare Center.

SMG will continue to operate Kent's ShoWare Center through 2014.
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Trufant helps construct a playground Dec. 13 at West Fenwick Park in Kent. United Way of King County and the NFL contributed funds for the new equipment.

Kent’s West Fenwick Park gets a new playground

Children who go to Kent's West Fenwick Park get to enjoy a new playground because of a donation by United Way of King County and others.

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Trufant helps construct a playground Dec. 13 at West Fenwick Park in Kent. United Way of King County and the NFL contributed funds for the new equipment.