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Kent will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 12 for anyone interested in how the department operates.

Kent Police Department begins registration for Spring Community Academy

The Kent Police Department is taking registrations for the Spring Community Police Academy.

  • Feb 3, 2014
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Kent will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 12 for anyone interested in how the department operates.
The Puerto Rican delegation with Mattson staff –DeWayne Lindh

Puerto Rican officials visit Mattson Middle School

Mattson Middle School hosted 18 civic officials from Puerto Rico on January 23.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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The Puerto Rican delegation with Mattson staff –DeWayne Lindh

Better Business Bureau warns about one ring phone scam

First recognized by Better Business Bureaus (BBB) on the East Coast, the “One Ring” phone scam is now being reported across the United States.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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Man who owned Kent house sentenced to seven years for killing two men at his Puyallup marijuana grow

A Puyallup man, who also owned a Kent home, received a seven-year prison sentence on Friday for shooting and killing two men in 2012 at his Pierce County home where he was growing marijuana.

Gov. Jay Inslee is looking to generate nearly $200 million in funding for public schools. The proposal would give a 1.3 percent salary increase to teachers and staff as well paying for the reforms that the Legislature has already approved. About $130 million would go directly to school districts to update textbooks

Inslee proposes $200 million for education by tying up tax loopholes

Gov. Jay Inslee proposed closing tax loopholes to generate nearly $200 million in funding for Washington's public schools during a news conference in Olympia last Tuesday, Jan. 28.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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Gov. Jay Inslee is looking to generate nearly $200 million in funding for public schools. The proposal would give a 1.3 percent salary increase to teachers and staff as well paying for the reforms that the Legislature has already approved. About $130 million would go directly to school districts to update textbooks
Off to the big game: from left

Kent, Auburn Sea Gals Super Bowl bound

The emotions of 33 women with a close-up view of the Seattle Seahawks couldn't help but explode when they saw the play that saved the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Off to the big game: from left
Super shave: Billy-Cory Burgans carves a Seahawks logo into Kent resident Charles Belcher’s hair on Tuesday. Belcher is one of dozens of fans who have frequented Barry’s Barber Shop on Central Avenue to get a unique styled cut in celebration of the Seahawks’ season.

Seahawks Super Bowl fever explodes in Kent

Seahawks fever has escalated as fans in the Kent area prepare for the Super Bowl matchup against Denver.

Super shave: Billy-Cory Burgans carves a Seahawks logo into Kent resident Charles Belcher’s hair on Tuesday. Belcher is one of dozens of fans who have frequented Barry’s Barber Shop on Central Avenue to get a unique styled cut in celebration of the Seahawks’ season.
Pat Sullivan

Sullivan town hall discusses public education

State Rep. Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), House Majority leader and representative for Washington's 47th Congressional District stopped by the Kent School District offices to for a question-and-answer session with his constituents.

Pat Sullivan
Allegro Dance Studio’s P.U.R.E dance team performs at the You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center last Friday. The event included interactive booths

Kent-area community calendar | Jan. 30

Kent-area events, entertainment and library listings for the week and beyond.

  • Jan 30, 2014
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Allegro Dance Studio’s P.U.R.E dance team performs at the You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center last Friday. The event included interactive booths

NFL features East Hill Elementary project during Super Bowl

While two superb teams compete on the field during Super Bowl XLVIII, two deserving youth health and fitness projects from the Denver and Seattle areas also face off.

  • Jan 30, 2014
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Jorge Lizarraga

Sentencing date for man convicted of Devin Topps murder in Kent continued to Feb. 7

The sentencing date for Jorge Lizarraga, the man convicted of murdering Devin Topps, has been continued to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.

Jorge Lizarraga
Rep. Tina Orwall

Bill sparks conflict about state’s role in regulating training for health care professionals

Suicide is a leading cause of death in Washington, especially for veterans, and now lawmakers are considering an expansion for mandatory suicide-prevention training.

  • Jan 30, 2014
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Rep. Tina Orwall
Extra police patrols will hit the streets Super Bowl weekend to combat drunk driving.

Extra DUI patrols in Kent, King County for Super Bowl weekend

If your Super Bowl game plan involves alcohol, plan ahead for a safe ride home.

Extra police patrols will hit the streets Super Bowl weekend to combat drunk driving.
Bartender Chris Watson wears a Richard Sherman jersey during his  Blue Friday shift at Trapper’s Sushi at the Kent Station shopping mall.

How are your celebrating Super Sunday? Let us know

Got a gameday tradition? Email us and maybe it will be featured on the website Friday.

  • Jan 30, 2014
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Bartender Chris Watson wears a Richard Sherman jersey during his  Blue Friday shift at Trapper’s Sushi at the Kent Station shopping mall.
The King County Council is considering new measures to help fund Metro Transit.

King County Council sets public hearing Feb. 4 on Metro Transit funding proposal

The King County Council will have a public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Seattle about a proposal to fund Metro Transit and local roads.

The King County Council is considering new measures to help fund Metro Transit.

Six apply so far for Kent City Council seat

Six people have applied so far for the vacant Kent City Council position.

Man who reportedly sexually assaulted woman on Kent’s West Hill remains at large

Kent Police are investigating a sexual assault against a woman that occurred early Monday morning on the West Hill. As of Tuesday, the man wanted in the case remains at large.

Kent City Clerk Ronald Moore

Kent Police honor Berrios, officers and two residents for saving lives, catching suspects

Count new Kent City Councilman Jim Berrios among those recognized for life-saving efforts by Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent City Clerk Ronald Moore
Protesters march in June 2012 to oppose a city of Kent ban against medical marijuana. The City Council has since passed a ban on recreational marijuana businesses.

Kent city officials favor state attorney general’s marijuana business ban opinion

Kent city officials quickly sided with the state attorney general's opinion that cities and counties can ban recreational marijuana businesses.

Protesters march in June 2012 to oppose a city of Kent ban against medical marijuana. The City Council has since passed a ban on recreational marijuana businesses.
The 37th annual Green River Depression Glass Show and Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday

Green River Glass Show & Sale coming to Kent Commons on Feb. 22

The 37th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale returns to the Kent Commons on Feb. 22.

  • Jan 27, 2014
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The 37th annual Green River Depression Glass Show and Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday