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Kent’s Stefano Langone will sing July 8 in Everett as part of “American Idols Live” tour

Fans of Kent's Stefano Langone will have to go to Everett if they want to see him sing as part of the 2011 "American Idols Live" tour.

Molly Galassi is the 2012 Kent School District Teacher of the Year. She is a sixth-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary.

Horizon Elementary’s Molly Galassi chosen as Kent School District’s 2012 Teacher of The Year

Molly Galassi is the 2012 Kent School District Teacher of the Year. Galassi, a sixth-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary, was selected by committee of administrators, classified employees, previous recipients of the honor, and a union representative, according to a school district media release.

  • Apr 29, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Molly Galassi is the 2012 Kent School District Teacher of the Year. She is a sixth-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary.
Rides are available April 30 and May 1 on the Liberty Belle

The Museum of Flight | Liberty Belle B-17 flight | Video

Liberty Belle B-17 Flight Video

Rides are available April 30 and May 1 on the Liberty Belle

Sprinkler system helps save Kent home from fire

Kent Fire Department investigators are looking into the cause of a fire in the 4100 block of South 224th Place in Kent that was first reported at 12:42 p.m. Thursday.

  • Apr 28, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Comedian Chris Warren to entertain May 4 at Pat’s Bar in Kent

Spokane comedian Chris Warren will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave., in downtown Kent.

  • Apr 28, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Robert Poole

Robert Poole: Happy days ahead for Kentridge actor, singer, 4.0 student

Happy days are certainly ahead for Robert Poole. Before Poole stars as Richie Cunningham May 4-7 and 11-14 in the Kentridge High School musical "Happy Days," he heads off for a four-day visit to Stanford University to help him decide whether to attend the Palo Alto, Calif., school, Princeton University or the University of Southern California.

Robert Poole
Gonzaga University point guard Courtney Vandersloot

Ex-Kentwood star Vandersloot invited to USA Women’s National Team Training Camp

Basketball keeps opening more doors for Courtney Vandersloot, the former Kentwood High School star. Vandersloot, who just completed a standout career at Gonzaga University in Spokane, has been invited to the USA Women's National Team Training Camp set for May 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nev., according to the USA team's website.

  • Apr 27, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Gonzaga University point guard Courtney Vandersloot
Lifeguard Alicia Flatt watches swimmers at Lake Meridian Park in Kent in this 2009 file photo. The city of Kent is now hiring lifeguards for this summer.

Kent looking to hire Lake Meridian Park lifeguards

The city of Kent is taking applications for lifeguards to work this summer at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Apr 27, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Lifeguard Alicia Flatt watches swimmers at Lake Meridian Park in Kent in this 2009 file photo. The city of Kent is now hiring lifeguards for this summer.

State Patrol cites I-5 driver near Kent for DUI after traveling 10 miles on three tires

After striking a barrier in Pierce County, the driver of a Chevrolet pickup drove northbound Interstate 5 on three tires for an estimated 10 miles before a State Patrol trooper stopped the driver off the South 200th Street exit near Kent.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an April 20 shooting on a Metro bus. Police released this surveillance photo taken April 18 at a Tukwila transit station.

Kent Police seek public’s help to identify Metro bus shooting suspect

Kent Police released photographs Tuesday of a man they believe to be associated with the April 20 shooting on a Metro bus in Kent.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an April 20 shooting on a Metro bus. Police released this surveillance photo taken April 18 at a Tukwila transit station.

Body found in Green River near Kent identified as 84-year-old Auburn woman

The body found Friday, April 22 in the Green River near Kent has been identified as Leah McHugo, 84, of Auburn, by the King County Medical Examiner's Office.

The Kent Police will offer a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30 at the Kent Police Station.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30 at Kent Police station

The Kent Police Department will participate in its second annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30, a nationwide effort spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration and local authorities.

  • Apr 25, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Police will offer a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30 at the Kent Police Station.
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Police Blotter: Kent man breaks bedroom window; cuts roommate

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly busted a bedroom window that cut his male roommate in the face with the broken glass.

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A Covington man died when his car was hit head-on by a reckless driver Saturday

Covington man killed and woman seriously injured by reckless driver in head-on collision on State Route 18

According to a Washington State Patrol release, a man driving recklessly killed a 36-year-old Covington man and seriously injured his passenger, a 37-year-old woman from Covington.

A Covington man died when his car was hit head-on by a reckless driver Saturday

Jung H. Kim from Kent joins Army | People of Note

Jung H. Kim from Kent joins Army | People of Note

  • Apr 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent community news and notes | Shred-a-thon, breakfast fundraiser and blood drives

Kent community news and notes | Shred-a-thon, breakfast fundraiser and blood drives

  • Apr 24, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
04/23/11 From left

Easter bunny, candy and treasures at Kent Station Easter egg hunt | Slide Show

Kent Stations attracted hundreds for their egg hunt, scavenger hunt and pictures with the Easter bunny Saturday.

04/23/11 From left
Kyle Lee

Play ball and swing batter in the Kent Little League action | Slide Show

Kent Little League was in full swing April 16 at Ryan Brunner fields during a Kent Marlins and White Sox Little League game.

Kyle Lee

King County Board of Health adopts new guidelines for healthier foods in vending machines

Healthy Vending Guidelines make healthier choices possible for people on the go.

  • Apr 23, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Female body found Friday in Green River near Kent

A female body was found floating in the Green River Friday afternoon just outside the south city limits of Kent.

  • Apr 22, 2011
  • BY Wire Service