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Kent Education Association files grievance against Mill Creek Middle School

The Kent Education Association (KEA) has filed a formal grievance against Mill Creek Middle school over dangerous disciplinary conditions at the school that have affected students and staff.

Kent Police Blotter.

Nine Kent officers respond to catch man who climbed into apartment | Police Blotter

As many as nine Kent Police officers responded to a call about a man who had climbed up to a second-story balcony to enter an apartment in the 23900 block of 111th Place Southeast.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent City Council seeks pro, con volunteers for Voters’ Pamplet statement about police bond measure

Members are being sought for pro and con committees in Kent to prepare statements on a public safety bond measure that will be included in the King County Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

  • Jul 2, 2014
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Chief Ken Thomas stands near a portion of a hallway converted to an office at the Kent Police station. The City Council referred a measure on Tuesday to ask voters in November to approve a bond for a new police headquarters.

Kent voters to decide in November whether to build new police headquarters

Kent voters will decide on the Nov. 4 ballot whether they want to pay more in property taxes for a new police headquarters.

Chief Ken Thomas stands near a portion of a hallway converted to an office at the Kent Police station. The City Council referred a measure on Tuesday to ask voters in November to approve a bond for a new police headquarters.

Boat catches fire on Lake Meridian in Kent

Kent firefighters responded to a small watercraft that caught fire in the boat launch area of Lake Meridian at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

King County officials remind residents to be safe this summer while swimming in lakes

King County officials urge water safety on lakes, rivers and Puget Sound

With sunny skies and soaring temperatures expected in the days leading up to the long Independence Day weekend, King County officials are urging everyone to be extremely careful when heading out on the water.

  • Jul 1, 2014
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King County officials remind residents to be safe this summer while swimming in lakes

King County voter registration deadline July 7 for primary election

Citizens who want to vote in the Aug. 5 primary election have until Monday, July 7 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail.

  • Jul 1, 2014
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Kent firefighters rescue man from house fire

Kent firefighters rescued a man early Tuesday from an abandoned house on fire in the 1400 block of Maple Lane.

King County Flood Control District board approves update to landslide hazard mapping

The King County Flood District Board of Supervisors on Monday gave its unanimous support to a resolution calling for an update to King County’s river basin landslide hazard mapping.

  • Jun 30, 2014
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Regional Animal Services of King County offers tips to help keep pets safe from fireworks.

Tips to help pets stay safe from fireworks

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is ready for an expected surge in stray cats and dogs at animal shelters from Fourth of July fireworks.

  • Jun 30, 2014
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Regional Animal Services of King County offers tips to help keep pets safe from fireworks.
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly report.

Kent Fire Department call report June 22-29

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Jun 30, 2014
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The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly report.

Kent Police investigate shooting of deputy’s patrol vehicle

Kent Police continue to investigate what led to the shooting of a King County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle while parked unoccupied in the 26600 block of Lake Fenwick Road.

Kent firefighters battle a blaze Sunday night at a home in the 26300 block of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Kent house fire sends one man to hospital

A man was sent to a hospital with burns and smoke inhalation suffered during a Kent house fire Sunday night in the 26300 block of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Kent firefighters battle a blaze Sunday night at a home in the 26300 block of 108th Avenue Southeast.
Crews install sheet piles to make a wall to help strengthen the Briscoe-Desimone levee along the Green River in Kent.

Crews one-third done with Kent’s Briscoe levee first-phase repair

Crews are about one-third of the way done with the first phase of repairing the Briscoe-Desimone levee along the Green River in north Kent.

Crews install sheet piles to make a wall to help strengthen the Briscoe-Desimone levee along the Green River in Kent.
William L. Phillip Jr. listens to Judge Andrea Darvas during his sentencing Friday in Kent for the first-degree murder of Seth Frankel in 2010. Darvas gave Phillip a 25-year prison sentence. Defense attorney Kristen Murray is on the left.

Judge sentences Phillip to 25 years for murder of Kent city employee Frankel

A judge on Friday sentenced William L. Phillip Jr. to 25 years in prison for the 2010 first-degree murder of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and an Auburn resident.

William L. Phillip Jr. listens to Judge Andrea Darvas during his sentencing Friday in Kent for the first-degree murder of Seth Frankel in 2010. Darvas gave Phillip a 25-year prison sentence. Defense attorney Kristen Murray is on the left.

Workers at Kent post office distribution center treated for respiratory distress

Two workers at a post office distribution center in Kent were sent to a local hospital Thursday night after they encountered a leaking package while sorting mail.

  • Jun 27, 2014
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Kent’s Land Use Board says no to marijuana businesses

Kent will remain the largest city in the state to ban recreational marijuana businesses if the City Council follows a recommendation by its Land Use and Planning Board.

Vy Tran

Community’s proud grads reach goals

Given the opportunity, Vy Tran was determined to finish school.

Vy Tran

Kent Breakfast Club celebrates 20th year

The Kent Breakfast Club (KBC) is 20 years old this year and wishes to thank the Kent community for contributing to its success.

  • Jun 27, 2014
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Angela Darling

Mrs. Kent delivering a message, and crafting a story

The crown would be a nice fit for Angela Darling, a greater means to spread an important message.

Angela Darling