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Kent firefighters rescue woman from apartment fire

Kent firefighters rescued a woman following an apartment fire at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 24000 block of 104th Avenue Southeast.

With the nicer weather ahead

Kent Police bicycle officers return to streets May 1

Kent Police will resume bicycle patrols May 1 with special emphasis on the downtown transit center and shopping district.

With the nicer weather ahead

Valley Com employee in Kent named King County Medical Dispatcher of the Year

A woman who works at the Valley Communications Center in Kent has been chosen as one of the three King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year.

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent selects streets for repairs from new B&O tax revenue

Drivers will find several Kent roads a bit smoother by this fall after crews put down layers of asphalt to repair streets paid for with revenue from the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent couple pleads not guilty in death of baby

A Kent couple each pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment charges in connection with the November death of their 10-month-old daughter.

Co-owner of Seattle medical marijuana dispensary sentenced to prison for drug dealing

A 32–year-old woman who co-owned and operated two medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 42 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to engage in money laundering.

Kent man injured in East Hill car crash; alcohol, speeding possible causes

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered serious injuries after his late model Ford Mustang reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a pickup truck at about 10:29 p.m. Thursday at Southeast 240th Street and 102nd Avenue Southeast in front of the Fred Meyer store.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent ShoWare Center concert cancelled featuring Ne-Yo, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen

Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop and DJ Scene won't be coming to Kent after all.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
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Man caught at Kent casino using counterfeit $100 bills | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of using two counterfeit $100 bills while playing Spanish blackjack at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.

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Kent Police arrest two men after eight-block car chase Wednesday

Kent Police arrested two men early Wednesday morning on the East Hill after about an eight-block car chase that included the driver hitting a police vehicle.

The Kent Relay for Life is May 31-June 1.

Kent poker tournament to raise Relay for Life funds

The Seattle Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation and the Country Club Village People Relay For Life teams are offering an evening of cards, drinks and light appetizers to benefit the Kent Relay for Life.

The Kent Relay for Life is May 31-June 1.
Steve Beck performs at a recent open mic session at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

Kent’s Golden Steer offers open microphone night April 14

Singers, songwriters, poets actors, dancers and other entertainers are welcome to participate in open microphone night Sunday, April 14 at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

Steve Beck performs at a recent open mic session at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

Ex-Kentwood High student arrested in connection with bomb threat at school

King County Sheriff's Office detectives said Monday they have arrested a 19-year-old former Kentwood High School student in connection with the emailed hostage and bomb threat March 29 to the Covington school.

Kent Fire Department offers tips to prevent child injuries from home windows

Each spring there are tragic reports of children who have fallen out of windows, often in their own homes.

Pamela J. Mitchell has been reported as missing to the Kent Police.

Kent Police seek help to find missing 58-year-old woman | Update

Kent Police received several leads over the weekend about a missing 58-year-old woman but still have not found her.

Pamela J. Mitchell has been reported as missing to the Kent Police.

Kent couple charged with criminal mistreatment in death of baby daughter

King County prosecutors charged a Kent couple with first-degree criminal mistreatment in connection with the November death of their 10-month-old daughter.

The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.

Kent City Council rejects proposals to allow more casinos, cut gambling tax

The Kent City Council decided to fold Tuesday night on a proposal to cut the Great American Casino's gambling tax rate. The council also shut the door on the idea to open up the town to more than one casino.

The Great American Casino in Kent has asked the City Council to reduce its gambling tax because of heavy financial losses.
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Kent woman arrested after she throws, breaks ex-boyfriend’s dishes, Xbox | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she reportedly packed her ex-boyfriend's stuff in her vehicle and later tossed a Xbox, dishes and other items out of the car after he said he wanted to end their relationship.

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Sentencing still to be determined for Kent man in attempted murder case

A Kent man could find out next month how long of a sentence he receives on three counts of first-degree attempted murder for stabbing three women in 2011 in Des Moines.

Residents can call the Kent Police at 253-852-2121 for non-emergency calls to help free up 911 for actual emergencies.

Kent residents can now call new non-emergency number for police to free up 911

Kent residents now have the option of calling a non-emergency phone number for police, fire, and medical services and questions of a lesser urgency.

Residents can call the Kent Police at 253-852-2121 for non-emergency calls to help free up 911 for actual emergencies.