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Sharp takes Kent City Council seat with theft charges looming

Ken Sharp took an oath of office Tuesday night to begin his four-year term on the Kent City Council under the shadow of facing seven counts of first-degree theft charges.

Ken Sharp
Dana Ralph will serve as Kent City Council president the next two years.

Dana Ralph chosen as new Kent City Council president

The Kent City Council unanimously voted for its new council president Tuesday at its first meeting of the new year.

  • Jan 8, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Dana Ralph will serve as Kent City Council president the next two years.

Kent School District presents Tech Expo at ShoWare Center on Jan. 14

The Kent School District presents its annual Tech Expo from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Jan 8, 2014
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U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell

Murray, Cantwell show their Seahawks support in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., showed their Seahawks' spirit when they waved a 12th Man flag Wednesday in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

  • Jan 8, 2014
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U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell
Shea Theodore and the T-Birds will make three appearances on Root Sports' Friday Night Ice slate this season

T-Birds to appear three times on Root Sports’ ‘Friday Night Ice’

The Seattle Thunderbirds will have three games broadcast live on Root Sports' "Friday Night Ice" this season.

  • Jan 8, 2014
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Shea Theodore and the T-Birds will make three appearances on Root Sports' Friday Night Ice slate this season
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman kicks door, breaks window after Kent man refuses to let her in house to use bathroom

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she allegedly kicked a screen door and broke a window at a home after a man refused to let her inside to use the bathroom.

Kent Police Blotter.

Number of Kent marijuana business applicants grows to 60

The list of Kent applicants to the state for recreational marijuana business licenses keeps on growing.

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.

Seahawks’ fans from Kent can take special Sounder train to playoff game

Fans can take Sounder trains to one of the biggest Seattle Seahawks games this season.

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Dec. 29-Jan. 4

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

  • Jan 7, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent man charged with stealing $8,500 cash from woman he met online

A 24-year-old Kent man allegedly set up a Bellevue woman he met through an online dating service to steal $8,500 in cash from her for a trip to Las Vegas and a move to Florida.

Barbershop Talks set for the Kent Commons on Jan. 18

The Good Pharaohs in partnership with the Kent Black Action Commission present Barbershop Talks, a men's conference featuring live razor haircuts and shaves from actual barbers in greater Seattle, from 3-7 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Danny Vernon as Elvis

Elvis in the building March 6

Kent Elvis at The Place, featuring snacks, workshops and a Danny Vernon dinner concert, runs 5 to 8 p.m. March 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Danny Vernon as Elvis

Sixth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is Jan. 20; volunteers needed

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday, is Monday, Jan. 20. With schools, city of Kent offices and many businesses closed, Kent Parks is inviting students, scouts, families and others to join the celebration through community service.

  • Jan 6, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Ex-Kentridge High teacher faces court hearing on sex crime charge

A former Kentridge High School teacher faces a King County Superior Court hearing Feb. 4 in Kent on a charge of attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor.

Brandon Gonzalez

Kent car crash that killed teen to go to Sheriff’s Office review board in month or so

An accident in Kent between a King County Sheriff's Office patrol car and another vehicle that killed a teen driver could go before a Driving Review Board in February.

Brandon Gonzalez
Michael Heinisch has worked wonders at Kent Youth and Family Services for 14 years

Bringing it back to Kent: Heinisch, KYFS make impact on many lives | 2013 Person of the Year

The challenges are great, the opportunity to help others even more significant today. Mike Heinisch knows as much.

Michael Heinisch has worked wonders at Kent Youth and Family Services for 14 years

Kent School District offers assistance completing financial aid form for college

Kent School District hosts three events for College Goal Sunday, a free, on-site, annual program that helps students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form required to receive federal financial assistance for higher education.

  • Jan 3, 2014
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College classes offered at Kentlake through Renton Technical College

Renton Technical College (RTC), in partnership with the Kent School District, offers general college-level evening classes at Kentlake High School beginning Monday.

  • Jan 3, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Arries McQuarter taught himself piano when he was in seventh grade

Playing on in pursuit of his dream: K-M senior auditions at Berklee, eyes career as a composer

Sporting a suit with a bright red shirt, Arries McQuarter stands out from his peers at Kent-Meridian High School.

Arries McQuarter taught himself piano when he was in seventh grade
The Neely-O'Brien Elementary D.R.U.M Band and Red Hawk Singers perform at the 2013 You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center. The event returns on Jan. 24.

Kent’s You Me We festival returns Jan. 24 at ShoWare Center

Families won’t want to miss the fourth annual You Me We festival on Friday, Jan. 24, a free celebration of local talent and the many resources available for Kent kids.

  • Jan 2, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The Neely-O'Brien Elementary D.R.U.M Band and Red Hawk Singers perform at the 2013 You Me We festival at the ShoWare Center. The event returns on Jan. 24.