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Kent Arts Commission awards funds to Rainier Chorale; six other groups

The Rainier Chorale was one of seven groups that received a total of $8,450 in February from the Kent Arts Commission for 2011 projects.

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Comcast customers can call Japan for free

To help unite families and friends in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Comcast announced Tuesday it will provide free calls to Japan for its Xfinity Voice and Business Class Voice customers.

  • Mar 15, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Man allegedly cons Kent businessman of $2.3 million

King County prosecutors have charged a 41-year-old man with first-degree theft in connection with allegedly conning $2.3 million from a Kent businessman.

Kent attorney Mark Prothero will speak about defending Gary Ridgway at a Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon April 6.

Kent attorney to speak about Gary Ridgway at Chamber luncheon April 6

Kent attorney Mark Prothero will talk about defending Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, at the April 6 Kent Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon. The luncheon goes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. S.E.

  • Mar 15, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent attorney Mark Prothero will speak about defending Gary Ridgway at a Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon April 6.
You can take appliances and many other items to the Kent recycling event March 19 at Russell Road Park.

Recycling event March 19 in Kent

Ready to recycle items that have been sitting around the house? Then take the items to the city of Kent's Special Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Mar 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
You can take appliances and many other items to the Kent recycling event March 19 at Russell Road Park.

Pepper spray causes nearly 50 people to evacuate Kent apartment complex

About 50 people were evacuated from apartments Sunday night in the 1400 block of West Smith Street in Kent after multiple reports of breathing problems by residents.

  • Mar 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent seeks food vendors for Fourth of July Splash

Food vendors are wanted to participate in the city of Kent's 14th annual Fourth of July Splash. The festival runs from noon to 11 p.m. July 4 at Lake Meridian Park.

  • Mar 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Mobilizing for Japan tsunami and earthquake relief: World Vision, which stores its supplies in Kent

Federal-Way-based World Vision, which has its storage facilities in Kent, is mobilizing relief supplies and psychological assistance to assist the earthquake- and tsunami-ravaged cities of Japan.

  • Mar 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Earthquake, tsunami reportedly didn’t impact City of Tamba, Kent’s sister city

As earthquake aftershocks and the threat of nuclear meltdowns continue to rock the Japanese island of Honshu, Kent's sister city of Tamba appears to have ridden out the storm intact. Minako Fushida, a resident of Tamba who hosted this reporter in 2008, reported Friday that they were safe. "I and my mom are living very far from the center point of the earthquake," she said in an e-mail. My family is fine." Watching the devastation unfold on television, she added, "we are really shocked."

Kent Comcast subscribers can watch TV Japan for free for news updates

TV Japan is now available for free for Comcast Digital subscribers in order for friends and family to follow the news about the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan Thursday. TV Japan is available on Comcast Digital Channel 245 and free to subscribers with any level of service.

  • Mar 12, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Local historian to speak at Kent Historcial Museum March 17

Kent historian Eric Reitan will share “Ramsay Family History” anecdotes about one of the first pioneer families in Kent at the Dessert Speaker Series at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

  • Mar 11, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
William L. Phillip Jr.

Oregon man extradited to Kent to face Frankel murder charge

The Oregon man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a Kent city employee was extradited Thursday to Washington. William L. Phillip Jr., 30, of Portland, was booked for first-degree murder Thursday into the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, according to King County jail records. He is being held on $1 million bail.

William L. Phillip Jr.
Stefano Langone

‘American Idol’ judges praise performance by Kent’s Stefano Langone; viewers vote to advance him to top 12

"American Idol" judges voiced their support for Kent's Stefano Langone on the Wednesday night show. Langone found out Thursday night he also had support of the votes by viewers to advance him to the top 12.

Stefano Langone

Kent to close James Street March 12 near ShoWare Center

Crews are scheduled to close all lanes of James Street in Kent, just west of the ShoWare Center, from about 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 for asphalt grinding and placement.

  • Mar 10, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
03/10/11 Kent Fire Department hazmat truck and fire engine leaves the scene after inspecting a complaint of a strange smell inside a business at 6300 block of South 199th Place in Kent

Suspicious odor in Kent sends two to hospital

Five employees were examined by the Kent Fire Department and two were sent to a local hospital as a precaution after they complained of a strange smell inside a north Kent business at 10:52 a.m. Thursday in the 6300 block of South 199th Place.

  • Mar 10, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
03/10/11 Kent Fire Department hazmat truck and fire engine leaves the scene after inspecting a complaint of a strange smell inside a business at 6300 block of South 199th Place in Kent

Kent Preschool Preview event set for March 14

About a dozen preschools will have representatives at a Kent Preschool Preview event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 14 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Mar 10, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Youngsters from the Guatemalan village of El Paraiso

Thai Chili Restaurant owner in Kent going on medical mission to Guatemala: See slide show of past mission

Nina Saisombut, owner of Thai Chili Restaurant in Kent, is part of medical team that provides free dental care to Guatemala. She's departing this month for another mission, and people can donate to her cause.

Youngsters from the Guatemalan village of El Paraiso
Emma Fitzpatrick

Artists get public acclaim at Kent Student Art Walk

The creativity of nearly 445 children from 25 Kent School District schools is on display through March 18, as part of the 17th annual Kent Student Art Walk at the Centennial Center Gallery and 25 downtown businesses.

Emma Fitzpatrick
Christian Alberto Rangel

Human remains found in unincorporated Kent – may be men missing since December: Update

Human remains were found Thursday in the 26200 block of 65th Avenue South in unincorporated Kent, just west of the West Valley Highway.

  • Mar 10, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Christian Alberto Rangel
William L. Phillip Jr.

Oregon man could be extradited soon on Frankel murder charge

King County prosecutors expect the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Kent city employee could be extradited to Washington within the next week.

William L. Phillip Jr.