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Kent's Stefano Langone was voted off 'American Idol' on April 21 after he had advanced to the final seven.

Going, going Langone: ‘American Idol’ voters eliminate Kent’s Stefano Langone

The extended run on "American Idol" came to an end for Kent's Stefano Langone. Langone, 22, was eliminated from the Fox show Thursday night. He was in the bottom three for the fourth time in five weeks but failed to survive this time after more than 52 million votes by viewers.

Kent's Stefano Langone was voted off 'American Idol' on April 21 after he had advanced to the final seven.
The Kent City Council voted to lower the speed limit on Benson Highway to 40.

Benson Highway speed limit in Kent dropping to 40 mph

High collision and injury rates on the highway prompts City Council to act.

The Kent City Council voted to lower the speed limit on Benson Highway to 40.
Kayleigh Perkins

Kentlake grad Kayleigh Perkins swims to shore after hydroplane UL-72 Miss Foster Care catches fire and explodes

Kentlake graduate Kayleigh Perkins' unlimited light hydroplane UL-72 Miss Foster Care caught fire and exploded today during testing trails on Lake Washington at the Stan Sayres Memorial Pits. Perkins was not injured, but had to jump out of the burning hydroplane and swim to shore.

Kayleigh Perkins
Kent police officers are investigating a shooting on a Metro bus at about 6 p.m. Wednesday

Update: Gunman still at large in East Hill Metro bus shooting | Kent Police Department

Kent Police detectives are continuing an investigation of a shooting of a 30-year-old SeaTac man on a Metro bus in the East Hill area.

  • Apr 22, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent police officers are investigating a shooting on a Metro bus at about 6 p.m. Wednesday

Army Spec. Justin P. Martirosian graduates from basic infantry | People of Note

Army Spec. Justin P. Martirosian has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

  • Apr 21, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
A small plane lands safely near Smith Brothers Farms Wednesday

Small plane lands safely near Smith Brothers Farms in Kent after engine reportedly fails

Both occupants escaped injury as a small-engine plane emergency landed safely Wednesday afternoon near the Smith Brothers Farms in Kent after its engine reportedly failed on takeoff from the Auburn Municipal Airport.

A small plane lands safely near Smith Brothers Farms Wednesday
Kent's Stefano Langone shoots for a spot in the top six Wednesday night on 'American Idol.'

Kent’s Stefano Langone sings for top-six spot on ‘American Idol’

Can Kent's Stefano Langone finally avoid the bottom three this week on "American Idol?" Langone, 22, performed a rendition of "Closer" by Ne-Yo Wednesday night on Fox as the seven remaining contestants performed songs from the 21st Century, the broadest selection the show has required of the singers. Six contestants will advance to next week.

Kent's Stefano Langone shoots for a spot in the top six Wednesday night on 'American Idol.'
Kent police officers are investigating a shooting on a Metro bus at about 6 p.m. Wednesday

Kent police searching for shooting suspect in Metro bus assault | 30-year-old SeaTac man shot multiple times

Kent police remain on the scene of an early evening shooting that occurred on Kent’s east hill.

  • Apr 21, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent police officers are investigating a shooting on a Metro bus at about 6 p.m. Wednesday

Kent School Board moves April 27 budget meeting to Kent-Meridian High School

The Kent School Board has moved its 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 meeting to the east wing auditorium at Kent-Meridian High School in an effort to handle a larger crowd as the board considers final approval of budget cuts for 2011-12.

  • Apr 20, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department rescue personnel prepare to remove a Kent city employee Wednesday from a city sewer pumping station on Frager Road after he fell while working on the sewer system. The man's injuries were not life threatening.

Kent city employee rescued after falling inside sewer pumping station

A city of Kent employee was successfully rescued Wednesday after he was injured in a fall that left him approximately 15 feet underground in one of the city’s sewer pumping stations.

  • Apr 20, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department rescue personnel prepare to remove a Kent city employee Wednesday from a city sewer pumping station on Frager Road after he fell while working on the sewer system. The man's injuries were not life threatening.
Fifteen contestants

‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ seeks contestants; registration deadline April 30

Contestants have until April 30 to register for the first "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition organized by the Allegro Performing Arts Academy of Kent. The preliminary qualification round is at 3 p.m. May 7 at the Allegro Performing Arts Academy, 1209 Central Ave. S. The finals are at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Apr 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Fifteen contestants
Dee Doxsee died April 16 at the age of 86 in Arizona.

Longtime Kent community member Dee Doxsee remembered by friends

Kent lost a longtime friend and committed community member, Dee Doxsee, Saturday, April 16, in Sun City West, Ariz. She was born June 6, 1923 and was 86 years old.

  • Apr 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Dee Doxsee died April 16 at the age of 86 in Arizona.
Bryce Carter volunteers to place plants at Turnkey Park in Kent last September. Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to help with two park projects in April.

Help restore Kent parks on volunteer days April 23 and 30

Want to help restore and maintain Kent parks? Then register to volunteer Earth Day April 23 at Park Orchard Park and Arbor Day April 30 at West Fenwick Park.

  • Apr 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Bryce Carter volunteers to place plants at Turnkey Park in Kent last September. Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to help with two park projects in April.
State Sen. Joe Fain

State Sen. Joe Fain changes oil to help promote Kent’s Self-Serve Garage / Slide Show

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, of the 47th Legislative District, appeared at a Kent Chamber of Commerce event April 14 to help promote the grand opening of Self-Serve Garage, 221 Washington Ave. N., in Kent.

  • Apr 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
State Sen. Joe Fain

Easter egg and scavenging hunt April 23 at Kent Station

Children can participate in an Easter egg and scavenging hunt Saturday, April 23 at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way. The scavenger hunt runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Children can pick up their first of six clues at the Fountain Stage.

  • Apr 18, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas recently traveled to Maryland to receive the department's international reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Law enforcement commission awards Kent Police with international reaccreditation

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas, accompanied by accreditation coordinator Brian Harvey, travelled last month to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies conference in Bethesda, Md., where the Kent Police Department successfully achieved international reaccreditation.

  • Apr 18, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas recently traveled to Maryland to receive the department's international reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Man shot by King County Sheriff’s deputy in Burien after high-speed chase

A King County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a 25-year-old man in the parking lot of a Burien apartment complex Sunday, April 17, following a high speed car chase. The man's address on his car registration is in Covington. He was shot 8:20 p.m. and died at the scene.

  • Apr 18, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kia Pierce of South Side Dance Force brings poetry to life during a performance at the Covington Library on April 8. South Side Dance Force created performances from the poetry of Covington native Erik Korhel.

South Side Dance Force brings poetry alive in performances at Kent and Covington libraries | Slide Show

The South Side Dance Force brought poetry to life during performances at the Kent and Covington libraries.

  • Apr 17, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kia Pierce of South Side Dance Force brings poetry to life during a performance at the Covington Library on April 8. South Side Dance Force created performances from the poetry of Covington native Erik Korhel.
Joyce Becker is a columnist and published author. She focuses her art

New quilt shop coming to Kent | Joyce Becker

Hold on to your hats, quilters, a new quilt shop is coming to historic downtown Kent. According to Alice Marshall, owner, Running Stitch Fabrics is slated to open May 3.

Joyce Becker is a columnist and published author. She focuses her art

Apartment fire displaces two Kent residents | Kent Regional Fire Authority

Two Kent residents were displaced from their home today when a fire started in their apartment, located in the 25100 block of 97 Pl. S. No one was in the apartment when the fire was reported at 6:32 p.m.. The two residents are being cared for by family. The apartment directly above the fire apartment was evacuated initially as a precaution. Those residents were allowed to return after a short period of time. That apartment did not sustain any damage. There were no reports of any injuries.

  • Apr 17, 2011
  • BY Wire Service