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City of Kent officials expect a new pump station at James Street to alleviate flooding at the bottom of the street near Central Avenue. Crews are expected to finish the project by October.

Project to ease James Street flooding

The rain won’t go away but the flooding finally will at the bottom of the James Street hill.

City of Kent officials expect a new pump station at James Street to alleviate flooding at the bottom of the street near Central Avenue. Crews are expected to finish the project by October.
Crews this year will extend 72nd Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 200th Street.

Kent to extend 72nd Avenue South

Firefighters and many industrial employees along 72nd Avenue South in north Kent will soon have much better access to and from their jobs.

Crews this year will extend 72nd Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 200th Street.

Kent city officials seek answers to pay for sewer, water projects

The city of Kent’s got a messy problem with no clear answers.

Kent Police Blotter.

Man threatens people with fire extinguisher at Kent Fred Meyer store | Police Blotter

Kent Police busted a man for investigation of disorderly conduct, malicious mischief and tampering with fire equipment after he reportedly threatened people at a Fred Meyer store with a fire extinguisher.

Kent Police Blotter.
Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.

Macrina Bakery moving to Kent | Business Briefs

Macrina Bakery, which supplies numerous restaurants, markets and hotels, will move its operation to Kent from Seattle this spring.

Macrina Bakery plans to move this spring from Seattle to Kent for a larger facility. The company supplies many restaurants with baked goods.
Kent Police officers reached a new three-year contract agreement with the city of Kent.

City reaches contract agreement with Kent Police officers

The Kent Police Officers Association and the city of Kent reached an agreement on a new three-year contract.

Kent Police officers reached a new three-year contract agreement with the city of Kent.

Kent boy, 16, faces assault charge for shooting at McDonald’s parking lot

A 16-year-old Kent boy faces a first-degree assault charge in adult court for allegedly shooting and injuring a 17-year-old Kent boy during a dispute at a McDonald’s parking lot on the East Hill.

The city of Kent won't allow any type of fireworks to be sold or used by consumers starting in 2017.

Kent City Council passes fireworks ban starting in 2017

Kiss fireworks goodbye in Kent. The City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to prohibit the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks year-round.

The city of Kent won't allow any type of fireworks to be sold or used by consumers starting in 2017.

Kent City Council approves zoning change for homeless shelter

The Kent City Council on Tuesday night approved a zoning change that will allow a group to start to raise funds to build a 24/7 homeless shelter for women and children at First Presbyterian Church of Kent, 9425 S. 248th St.

Kent Police issued fewer speeding citations in school zones with cameras last year compared to 2014 despite having cameras at two additional schools.

School zone cameras slow Kent drivers

Kent drivers seem to be slowing down more often when they enter school zones with traffic cameras.

Kent Police issued fewer speeding citations in school zones with cameras last year compared to 2014 despite having cameras at two additional schools.
Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault on Nov. 18 in the 21000 block  of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Kent Police seek public’s help to identify assault suspect

Kent Police want the public’s help to solve an assault case from last November.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with an assault on Nov. 18 in the 21000 block  of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Expect weeknight travel delays in Kent along Willis Street

Drivers should expect travel time delays in Kent eastbound along Willis Street between Fourth Avenue South and Central Avenue South weeknights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Feb. 15 through March 11.

Firefighters respond to an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.

Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent apartment complex

Kent firefighters extinguished an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.

Firefighters respond to an apartment fire late Thursday morning in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.
Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

Kent City Council committee passes fireworks ban with 2-1 vote

A Kent City Council committee barely passed a proposal to ban fireworks in town with a split 2-1 vote.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

Group plans to build Kent homeless shelter for women, children

Supporters of a 24/7 homeless shelter for women and children are about to kick off design and fundraising plans for a new facility in Kent.

Residents now have an online petition drive to try to save Pine Tree Park

Kent residents start petition drive to save Pine Tree Park

Kent residents who want to stop the city of Kent’s sale of Pine Tree Park to a developer have started an online petition drive.

Residents now have an online petition drive to try to save Pine Tree Park

Developer paid $800,000 to Kent School District for surplus Pine Tree property

The planned 64-home development on Kent’s 10-acre Pine Tree Park property includes 4.5 acres the developer bought from the Kent School District.

Kent-based Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation raises $441,000 for youth sports

Community sports groups in Kent and surrounding cities have received more than $441,000 in grants since the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team moved seven years ago to the ShoWare Center in Kent from Seattle.

Kent city officials are planning to create a quiet zone downtown with improved safety measures at railroad crossings so engineers will no longer need to sound their loud horns through 10 crossings.

Kent looks to reduce train horn noise downtown

A Kent City Council project to reduce train horns in downtown appears to be back on track.

Kent city officials are planning to create a quiet zone downtown with improved safety measures at railroad crossings so engineers will no longer need to sound their loud horns through 10 crossings.
Kent residents let city staff and officials know on Thursday night at Pine Tree Elementary School that they oppose the city's sale of Pine Tree Park.

Residents vow to stop Kent’s Pine Tree Park sale

Kent residents plan to fight city hall to save a city park.

Kent residents let city staff and officials know on Thursday night at Pine Tree Elementary School that they oppose the city's sale of Pine Tree Park.