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Kelly Davis Beckley and her rescue dog

Kent author launches project for new children’s book

Kelly Davis Beckley recently launched a campaign to help fund the publishing and distribution of her children's book, "Faith, the Ugly Dog" (The Adventures of Buzzardillopossum).

  • Apr 17, 2014
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Kelly Davis Beckley and her rescue dog
Seen from a high vantage point on a powerline access road

Kent firefighters join search and rescue crews at Oso slide

The drive through the Oso mudslide zone is like something out of a dream.

Seen from a high vantage point on a powerline access road
The city of Kent plans to rezone its Riverbend par 3 golf course in an effort to attract a developer to buy the property and build a retail-housing project.

City of Kent must rezone par 3 golf course to allow development

Kent city officials are taking steps to rezone the city's par 3 golf course to allow for a potential housing and retail project.

The city of Kent plans to rezone its Riverbend par 3 golf course in an effort to attract a developer to buy the property and build a retail-housing project.
An Easter egg hunt and scavenger hunt return to the Kent Station shopping center on Saturday.

Kent-area community calendar | April 17

Events, activities and entertainment listings for the Kent area.

  • Apr 17, 2014
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An Easter egg hunt and scavenger hunt return to the Kent Station shopping center on Saturday.

Kent-Meridian trying to encourage more grads

Kentridge High School sent 78 percent of its graduating class to college in 2012. Kentwood sent 77 percent, Kentlake 70 percent.

Master Payne

A grim show for Edgar Allan Poe | SLIDESHOW

Children and adults treated themselves last Friday to a Gothic magic show and poetic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems by Master Payne.

Master Payne
Kentwood’s Shannon Henderson is the Kent School District 2014 Teacher of the Year. “I can sleep at night because I have made an impact on the lives of many young people

Kentwood’s Henderson is Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas and other district leaders made a surprise visit to Kentwood High School on Tuesday to honor business and computer science teacher Shannon Henderson as the Kent School District 2014 Teacher of the Year.

  • Apr 16, 2014
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Kentwood’s Shannon Henderson is the Kent School District 2014 Teacher of the Year. “I can sleep at night because I have made an impact on the lives of many young people

Kent City Council extends marijuana business ban another six months

The Kent City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved renewal of a ban against marijuana businesses for another six months.

Kent city officials voice concerns about state’s cleanup plan for Landsburg Mine hazardous waste site

Kent city officials continue to be concerned about how the state Department of Ecology (DOE) plans to handle hazardous waste in a trench above an old coal mine.

Kent seeks volunteers for citywide litter cleanup on May 17

Several organizations will Team Up 2 Clean Up Kent during a citywide event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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King County, Seattle receive $22 million in federal homeless assistance grants

Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $22.7 million have been awarded to the city of Seattle and King County for 2014-2015, making it possible to continue a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Apr 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Phil Lampman

Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum presents season preview Saturday

The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum hosts its second annual H1 unlimited series season preview program on April 19.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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Phil Lampman

Highline Community College wins top diversity award

Highline Community College was awarded a prestigious Award of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges on Monday for increasing diversity and social equity on campus.

  • Apr 15, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report April 6-12

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

  • Apr 14, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent apartment fire displaces mother, three children

A first-floor Kent apartment fire Monday morning displaced a mother and her three children in the 1600 block of West Smith Street.

Kent public hearing Tuesday about marijuana businesses ban

Tell the Kent City Council what you think about the city's ban against marijuana businesses during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.

Jury convicts Phillip for murder of city of Kent employee Frankel; victim’s father reacts to verdict

A jury on Friday convicted William L. Phillip Jr. of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, an Auburn resident and city of Kent employee.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.

Kent tax preparer indicted for wire fraud, false claims, aggravated identity theft

A Kent tax preparer was arrested Friday morning, following his indictment for a tax fraud scheme in which he falsely claimed tax refunds while victimizing his clients, U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced.

  • Apr 11, 2014
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Kent Phoenix Academy Principal Merrilee Lyle hugs  2013 graduate Brennon Potts at commencement.

Communities In Schools of Kent hosts Breakfast For The Kids on May 22 | VIDEO

Communities In Schools of Kent host its annual fundraising event, Breakfast For The Kids, on May 22 from 7:30 to 9 in the Kent Phoenix Academy gymnasium, 11000 SE 264th St.

  • Apr 10, 2014
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Kent Phoenix Academy Principal Merrilee Lyle hugs  2013 graduate Brennon Potts at commencement.
The Watoto Children's Choir dance to vibrant

African choir entertains, spreads message of hope | SLIDESHOW

With its genuine appeal, accompanied by music and dance – an energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm – the globally acclaimed Watoto Children's Choir performed at Kent's First Christian Church on Saturday evening.

  • Apr 10, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Watoto Children's Choir dance to vibrant