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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

A hearing scheduled for Monday in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 15-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be prosecuted as an adult, has been rescheduled to March 26.

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.

Gregoire requests federal aid for January storm damage; Kent seeks $280,000

Gov. Chris Gregoire has asked President Obama to declare a federal disaster area in 11 Washington counties for damages and emergency response costs suffered during January’s severe winter storm.

Kamron Winchester

Harlem Globetrotter guard Blenda Rodriguez performs for Park Orchard Elementary students | Slide Show

Harlem Globetrotter guard Blenda Rodriguez had about 500 Park Orchard Elementary students captivated on Feb.17 when he performed some of the team’s signature tricks and signed autographs.

Kamron Winchester

Fire sprinklers and quick acting staff save lives | State Fire Marshal

On Feb. 18. at approximately 8:30 a.m., a fire occurred at Mount Si Transitional Health Center in North Bend. A single sprinkler head activated and contained the fire until the fire department arrived. Quick acting staff protected residents from the deadly effects of smoke inhalation.

  • Feb 26, 2012
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Memorial service for State Trooper Tony Radulescu at ShoWare Center Thursday

A memorial service for Washington State Trooper Radulescu is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 26, 2012
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A renewed effort to fight Alzheimer’s disease | Timi Gustafson

The Obama administration has tasked the science community with finding some effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease by 2025. Experts consider the quest as ambitious.

Volunteers from the state cattlemen's association serve up tri-tip beef sandwiches during their visit to the state capital Thursday.

Where’s the beef? Legislators, staff smell, taste the message | State Legislature

Something was in the air at the capital campus in Olympia on Thursday and if you poked your nose outside, you surely picked up the unmistakable aroma.

Volunteers from the state cattlemen's association serve up tri-tip beef sandwiches during their visit to the state capital Thursday.
WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference. From left to right are: David Frothingham

Teens from the WSU King County 4-H Program visit Olympia | Know Your Government Conference

WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference, also known as KYG, under the WSU 4-H Youth Development Program.

  • Feb 25, 2012
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WSU King County 4-H trained and sent eleven young delegates to Olympia Feb. 18 through 21 for the 2012 Know Your Government Conference. From left to right are: David Frothingham

Reforms at King County jail lead to grade of “100 percent” from U.S. Department of Justice

The King County Jail earned exemplary ratings in meeting all conditions set by the federal government for housing inmates in a safe and secure environment, according to a letter this week from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that successfully concludes a three-year review of jail operations.

  • Feb 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Joe Fain

Newly crowned ‘Miss Auburn’ visits Sen. Joe Fain and governor at Capitol

Earlier this month Sen. Joe Fain served as a judge for the 50th “Miss Auburn” competition, and on Wednesday the new “Miss Auburn,” Tera Sabo, visited the Capitol as Fain’s guest, accompanied by Kathy Lewis, Auburn’s first lady.

  • Feb 25, 2012
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Sen. Joe Fain
The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.

Army Corps pleased with Hanson’s Dam performance during Green River rainfall

As this week's rainstorm subsided, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District officials estimate that Mud Mountain and Howard Hanson dams

The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.
Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra

Kent man who jumped over teller counters pleads guilty to four bank robberies

A 23-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of first-degree robbery in connection with robberies in October and November at Key Bank branches in Redmond and Bellevue.

Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra
Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.

Kent’s ShoWare Center loses money for third consecutive year

Kent's ShoWare Center suffered financial losses for the third straight year in 2011.

Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.
Carolyn Crow

Green River Glass show set for Feb. 25 in Kent

The 35th annual Green River Depression Era Glass Club Show and Sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Feb 24, 2012
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Carolyn Crow

Kent Station’s Cal’s Classic American to host grand opening

Cal’s Classic American at Kent Station is celebrating their official Grand Opening with a traditional ribbon cutting by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and members of the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

  • Feb 24, 2012
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Drug felon convicted of possession of firearms and selling assault weapons at Southcenter Mall

A convicted felon who repeatedly sold guns to a person working with law enforcement was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 37 months in prison and three years of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

  • Feb 23, 2012
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State cuts to city of Kent may be less than feared

The Kent City Council heard as close to good news as it gets in this economy.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday

Postal Service to keep Kent processing center open; six in state to close

The Kent Delivery and Distribution Center for the U.S. Postal Service will remain open even as the agency closes six other facilities in the state.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday
Some Grass Lake Elementary students pose after hearing they were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.

Kent students selected for prestigious music event

Many Kent School District students were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.

  • Feb 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Some Grass Lake Elementary students pose after hearing they were selected this year to participate in Washington Music Educator’s All State groups.
Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.

Kent offers Community Police Academy classes

Have you ever wondered what goes into being a Kent Police officer?

Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.