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Des Moines man sentenced to 15 months in prison for selling fraudulent green cards

A 42-year-old Des Moines man was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week for possessing and selling fraudulent alien registration receipt cards, also known as green cards.

Kent couple pleads guilty to disability fraud scheme that netted $320,000

A Kent couple pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a 20-year disability fraud scheme where they illegally collected more than $320,000.

Kent Police collect evidence from Suzie Q's in July when it served search warrants at several medical marijuana businesses for selling marijuana.

Emotions heat up as Kent City Council committee debates medical marijuana moratorium

Medical marijuana lit up emotions at a public hearing Monday evening in Kent.

Kent Police collect evidence from Suzie Q's in July when it served search warrants at several medical marijuana businesses for selling marijuana.
Christine Huynh

Kent students experience ‘rewarding feeling’ at food bank warehouse

Peter Kim and a dozen or so other Meeker Middle School students couldn't help but feel good after what they accomplished Saturday morning in Kent.

Christine Huynh

Kent man pleads not guilty to assault, hate crime against Hispanic man

A 42-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of second-degree assault and malicious harassment after he allegedly punched and yelled racial slurs at a Hispanic man during a Sept. 22 fight outside of a Kent restaurant.

Tacoma man loses balance fishing in Green River; presumed drowned | Update

A 35-year-old Tacoma man fishing in the Green River Wednesday evening lost his footing and was swept away by the current. He is presumed drowned, despite efforts by other fisherman to rescue him, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

Kent Reporter wins 8 awards in state newspaper contest; 2nd for General Excellence

The Kent Reporter won eight awards in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest, including a second place for General Excellence.

  • Oct 12, 2011
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Safety tips to reduce chances of home fires | Kent Fire Department

Now that fall is officially here it is time to start considering the health and safety of your family when using furnaces or other types of indoor heating.

  • Oct 11, 2011
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Woman punches Kent boyfriend in face during argument over money | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly punched her boyfriend in the eye inside a vehicle after an argument about money.

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Julia Wenndt

Kent Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 4-5

It's almost time for Kent's 25th annual Holiday Craft Market.

Julia Wenndt

Kent railroad gates down for two hours after wire theft incident

Kent commuters had a tough time getting through downtown Tuesday morning when the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad gates were down for two hours because of a signal malfunction caused by wire theft.

Washington State Patrol cadet training on Twitter

Interested in a career as a Washington State Patrol trooper and not sure what it takes to be a trooper? Follow @troopercareer on Twitter to find out about the training the cadets at the State Patrol Academy are doing and see if you have what it takes to become a Washington State Patrol trooper.

  • Oct 11, 2011
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Des Moines church to dedicate refurbished 122-year-old pipe organ Oct. 23

Community members from Kent, Des Moines and beyond are invited to a free concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 134 S. 206th St., in Des Moines to dedicate the church's newly refurbished 122-year-old pipe organ.

  • Oct 10, 2011
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Kent seeks volunteers for Salt Air Vista Park project

Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to weed, clear trails and plant trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 at Salt Air Vista Park, 24615 26th Place S. on the West Hill.

  • Oct 10, 2011
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The city of Kent will run a residential recycling event Oct. 15 at Russell Road Park.

Residential recycling event Oct. 15 in Kent

Kent residents can bring items they can’t easily recycle at the curb, including appliances, tires, up to three file-size boxes of confidential material to shred, mattresses, Styrofoam and more to a residential recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Oct 10, 2011
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The city of Kent will run a residential recycling event Oct. 15 at Russell Road Park.

King County Regional Animal Services take custody of 60 dogs | Seeking cash donations and foster homes

Regional Animal Services of King County has taken custody of more than 60 dogs after an investigation Thursday night at a home in Issaquah.

  • Oct 9, 2011
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Burn ban lifted in King County | King County Fire Marshal

The King County Fire Marshal has lifted a phase 1 burn ban as of Saturday, Oct. 1, in conjunction with King County Fire Chiefs' Association.

  • Oct 9, 2011
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Fire at take-out pizza shop on Kent-Kangley Road | Kent Regional Fire Authority

Early this afternoon emergency units from the Kent Fire Department and Valley Regional Fire Authority were dispatched to a reported fire at a take-out pizza shop.

  • Oct 8, 2011
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A couple of students at Carriage Crest Elementary in the Kent School District made up a report Sept. 30 of a man seen on school grounds carrying a gun.

Kent School District disciplines elementary students for gun-report hoax

Kent School District officials will discipline the three students who made up and repeated a story that they had seen a man with a gun on the school grounds Sept. 30 at Carriage Crest Elementary in unincorporated Renton.

A couple of students at Carriage Crest Elementary in the Kent School District made up a report Sept. 30 of a man seen on school grounds carrying a gun.
Kent City Councilwoman Debbie Ranniger responds to a question as challenger Bailey Stober listens at the Kent Chamber of Commerce candidate debates Oct. 5 at the ShoWare Center.

Kent City Council candidates debate property tax reduction

Three challengers took on Kent City Council incumbents during a candidates debate Wednesday at the ShoWare Center presented by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Kent City Councilwoman Debbie Ranniger responds to a question as challenger Bailey Stober listens at the Kent Chamber of Commerce candidate debates Oct. 5 at the ShoWare Center.