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State Transportation Commission meets Tuesday in Kent

The state Transportation Commission will hold a public meeting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Olympia Room at the Holiday Inn, 22318… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent resident Alyssa A. McLemore was last heard from at about 6:30 p.m. April 9.

Kent resident Alyssa A. McLemore reported missing

A 21-year-old Kent woman has been missing since April 9, according to the Kent Police.Alyssa A. McLemore, was last heard from about 6:30 p.m. April… Continue reading

Kent resident Alyssa A. McLemore was last heard from at about 6:30 p.m. April 9.

Kent woman starts local chapter of education advocacy group

Brooke Valentine has been an advocate for children and school-funding issues for some time now, but recently she has taken her advocacy to another level:… Continue reading

Man assisting with Kent mentoring class arrested following sexually explicit videos

A 41-year-old Renton man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor involving a 13-year-girl in Seattle who refers to the man as "Papa"… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Lt. Kent Thomas

Joined police forces result in King County gang crackdown

Twenty-five known gang members were arrested for investigation of narcotics violations, outstanding warrants or immigration violations as part of a crackdown April 11 in South… Continue reading

Kent Police Lt. Kent Thomas

K-M’s Arino, Alabe-Chavez tapped for Rotary honors

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  • Apr 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent City Council members plan to attend a Lake Meridian neighborhood meeting and other neighborhood meetings throughout town this spring to survey residents on which city services are the most important to them. Shown above is Lake Meridian.

Kent City Council: Tell us where to cut budget

If the city's budget shortfalls continue, Kent may have to start cutting its services or programs.That's the reason City Council members are planning to be… Continue reading

Kent City Council members plan to attend a Lake Meridian neighborhood meeting and other neighborhood meetings throughout town this spring to survey residents on which city services are the most important to them. Shown above is Lake Meridian.

Kent Council talks about city budget tonight

The Kent City Council has planned a special workshop from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday to discuss city-budget priorities for the rest of this year and into… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

‘America’s Got Talent’ comes to Western Washington

Feeling talented? Now is your chance to see if you are."America's Got Talent," NBC's hit series from "American Idol" producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kentwood’s Morris, Drake picked for Rotary honors

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  • Apr 14, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Lingerie Football League plans visit to area next week

Fans will get a free preview next week of the Seattle Mist, a new women’s Lingerie Football League team that will play two games this… Continue reading

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Hydroplane legends honored at Kent museum

Two of hydroplane racing’s greatest names became the first members of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum’s Unlimited Hydroplane Hall of Champions Saturday at a dinner and induction ceremony at the Kent-based museum.

  • Apr 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Seattle Storm CEO Karen Bryant talks Wednesday with Cedar Heights Middle School student Breanna Leonard. Leonard won an essay contest

Student spends day in the eye of Seattle Storm

At the center of the Storm, it is anything but quiet.With the draft approaching and the team’s superstar free agent still unsigned as the June… Continue reading

Seattle Storm CEO Karen Bryant talks Wednesday with Cedar Heights Middle School student Breanna Leonard. Leonard won an essay contest
Self-proclaimed Seattle Majestics’ biggest fan J.J. Campolo holds up his sign: “Get um
Self-proclaimed Seattle Majestics’ biggest fan J.J. Campolo holds up his sign: “Get um

Easter egg hunts abound Saturday

KentKent Station will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt and festivities from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kent Station.Included in the fun is a… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

BASEBALL REPORT: Slowed by weather, KR finds stroke in a hurry on diamond

The clouds finally parted for the Kentridge High baseball team Tuesday afternoon.Despite more than a week off due to rainy weather, the Chargers proved to… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent-Meridian hip hop team dances its way to state title

The Kent-Meridian High School Royal Dynasty hip-hop dance team won the state championship on March 28 in Yakima.The team of seven girls and four boys… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Tell City Council what you think: Kent hosts town hall meeting

The economy, neighborhood livability and economic development are expected to top the list of discussions with council members at a special Town Hall meeting on… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent mayor and Norm Rice to help choose new King County executive

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice have been appointed as co-chairs of a committee to help the Metropolitan King County Council… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Majestics player Crystal Brown

Majestics women’s football ready for season opener in Kent

Few women’s tackle football teams know each other as well as the Seattle Majestics and Corvallis Pride. Seattle opens the Independent Women’s Football League season against the Pride 7 p.m. Saturday at French Field in Kent, the new home of the Majestics. The two rivals played each other three times last year.

Seattle Majestics player Crystal Brown