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Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.

Kent looks for new steps to stop illegal street racing

The city of Kent's going to try to find new methods to stop illegal street racing.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.
Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.

Kent City Council approves recreational marijuana ban

The Kent City Council told businessman Chris Kealy to take his potential 102 jobs and shove them.

Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.
Ranjit Teji

Photo of the Week: Good times | SLIDESHOW

The Kent community came together for the Hindu Diwali celebration at the Golden Indian Curry House in Kent last Saturday night.

  • Nov 20, 2013
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Ranjit Teji

State receives 585 marijuana business license applications

The Washington State Department of Revenue announced it has received 585 completed applications submitted online for marijuana business licenses since Monday, Nov. 18.

  • Nov 20, 2013
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Ken Sharp attends Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke's Election Night party at Airways Brewery and Tap Room. Sharp defeated Bailey Stober to earn a Kent City Council seat.

Stober concedes defeat to Sharp in Kent City Council race

Bailey Stober conceded defeat to Ken Sharp in a tight race for the Kent City Council.

Ken Sharp attends Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke's Election Night party at Airways Brewery and Tap Room. Sharp defeated Bailey Stober to earn a Kent City Council seat.
The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov

Rockets fly past T-Birds in shootout | WHL

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The loss puts Seattle's record at 12-8-1-3, while Kelowna improves to 16-2-0-2.

  • Nov 20, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov
Shacon Barbee and defense attorney Brian Todd appear at Barbee's sentencing Nov. 15 in King County Superior Court in Kent.

Judge sentences Kent pimp to 35 years in prison

Shacon Barbee received an exceptional prison sentence of 35 years for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

Shacon Barbee and defense attorney Brian Todd appear at Barbee's sentencing Nov. 15 in King County Superior Court in Kent.

Ways to celebrate the Christmas season explored at Lifetree Café

Surprising and fun ways to celebrate the holiday season will be offered at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Monday.

  • Nov 20, 2013
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James Street in Kent to close Nov. 20-22 at BNSF railroad crossing

Kent drivers won't be able use James Street where it crosses the BNSF tracks for three days this week.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Kent Toys for Joy program seeks donations

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Republic Services announces collection schedule for Thanksgiving, weekend

Republic Services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume solid waste and recycling collection on Friday, Nov. 29.

  • Nov 19, 2013
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Kent-Meridian High lockdown lifted after weapon report unfounded

Kent Police and Kent School District safety officers locked down Kent-Meridian High School Tuesday morning after a report about a weapon on campus.

The high school with the most student and community pledges to stop texting and driving will earn a visit from Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate.

Verizon Wireless, Seahawks’ Tate launch second annual ‘Save it Seattle’ contest

Verizon Wireless and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate are teaming up to launch the second annual "Save it Seattle" contest.

  • Nov 18, 2013
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The high school with the most student and community pledges to stop texting and driving will earn a visit from Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate.
Shawn Gulseth

Man pleads guilty to Kent woman’s murder

A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder with a deadly weapon for the Dec. 21, 2010 stabbing death of his former girlfriend in her Kent apartment.

Shawn Gulseth
Sen. Joe Fain at the state capitol with fourth-graders from Kent's Lake Youngs Elementary School.

South King County students invited to send artwork to Olympia

With the school year well under way and the 2014 legislative session just around the corner, Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) invites local elementary school students to submit original artwork for display in his Olympia office.

  • Nov 18, 2013
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Sen. Joe Fain at the state capitol with fourth-graders from Kent's Lake Youngs Elementary School.
High performance: Allegro owner Tonya Goodwillie said that Trinity

Allegro dancer and mom compete on Lifetime TV reality dance show

Despite being only 13 years old, Kent dancer Trinity Inay’s passion and dedication for dancing have brought her a respected following in the dance world and a position on a national TV show.

High performance: Allegro owner Tonya Goodwillie said that Trinity

T-Birds stop Royals, gain split in Victoria | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds beat the Victoria Royals 3-1 Saturday night at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.

  • Nov 17, 2013
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Royals bump T-Birds in overtime | WHL

The Victoria Royals defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in overtime Friday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.

  • Nov 16, 2013
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Property owner wants Kent City Council to allow marijuana businesses

Chris Kealy wants to give the Kent City Council another option as it prepares to adopt a six-month moratorium against recreational marijuana businesses.

Teagan McGinnis.

Memorial service for Kentridge teen on Nov. 15

A memorial service for Teagan McGinnis, 16, the Kentridge High School junior killed in a Tuesday car crash, is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the New Life Church, 15711 152nd Ave. S.E., in Renton.

Teagan McGinnis.