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Puyallup man who killed two intruders indicted on drug charge; man also owns Kent home

A Puyallup man arrested Wednesday for investigation of manufacturing marijuana at his Pierce County home also owns a house in Kent.

Kent garbage, recycling service back to normal as drivers return

Garbage, recycling and yard waste service returns to normal Thursday in Kent as Republic Services drivers are back on the job after one day of picketing to support striking drivers in Ohio.

KSD considers introducing charter schools

The Kent School District, along with 12 others from throughout the state, has taken the first steps toward introducing charter schools.

Free Family Fitness Jam set for Saturday

Guided Pathways – Support for Youth and Families invites the public to its Free Family Fitness Jam from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of West Valley Business Park, 6625 S. 190th St., Kent.

  • Apr 18, 2013
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Celebrate Earth Day in Kent; volunteers needed

Crews are invited to the work from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Clark Lake Park, SE 248th St., Kent. Volunteers will work to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry and English holly, and replenish areas of the trail to make them safer and dryer for visitors.

  • Apr 18, 2013
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GPS Board treasurer Sharon Dysert Ittner

New Kent nonprofit opens to help youth, families

A new, family support nonprofit has opened in Kent to help address the challenges of King County families and youth struggling with emotional, behavioral, mental health and substance abuse.

  • Apr 17, 2013
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GPS Board treasurer Sharon Dysert Ittner

Kent to rename South 231st Way as Veterans Drive

To honor all military veterans, the city of Kent will rename South 231st Way as Veterans Drive.

  • Apr 17, 2013
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Kent Police Blotter.

Man expects prostitute, finds police at Kent hotel | Police Blotter

When a man walked up to a Kent hotel room expecting to meet the female escort he had been texting, he knocked and received a surprised greeting.

Kent Police Blotter.
Dennis Zaborac

Kent runner takes the long way home from Boston Marathon bombing

Dennis Zaborac insists he's no courageous survivor of Monday's harrowing, bomb-marred Boston Marathon. Just one of 27,000 runners who has a story to tell about a prestigious race rocked by two deadly explosions near the finish line.

Dennis Zaborac
Republic Services drivers decided Wednesday to honor a strike by fellow company workers in Ohio and won't provide garbage and recycling services in Kent.

No Kent garbage, recycling pickup Wednesday as drivers honor Ohio strike

Kent residents won't get garbage, recycling or yard waste service Wednesday because Republic/Allied Waste Services drivers honored picket lines established by striking Republic workers in Youngstown, Ohio.

Republic Services drivers decided Wednesday to honor a strike by fellow company workers in Ohio and won't provide garbage and recycling services in Kent.
The entrance to the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Kent Senior Center honors top volunteers

Donna Worden received the Kent Lions Club Pete Gomes Sr., Senior Citizen of the Year award at the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

  • Apr 16, 2013
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The entrance to the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Meridian Middle School in Kent offers cheer clinic April 27

Kids of many ages can participate in the Meridian Middle School Cheer Clinic from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Kent school, 23400 120th Ave. S.E.

  • Apr 16, 2013
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Kent firefighters rescue woman from apartment fire

Kent firefighters rescued a woman following an apartment fire at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 24000 block of 104th Avenue Southeast.

With the nicer weather ahead

Kent Police bicycle officers return to streets May 1

Kent Police will resume bicycle patrols May 1 with special emphasis on the downtown transit center and shopping district.

With the nicer weather ahead

‘Fills the Cupboard’ Spring Food Drive is under way

The Washington School Nutrition Association (WSNA) "Fills the Cupboard" Spring Food Drive continues until May 15. Donations support the Kent Food Bank.

  • Apr 15, 2013
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Valley Com employee in Kent named King County Medical Dispatcher of the Year

A woman who works at the Valley Communications Center in Kent has been chosen as one of the three King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year.

Campers enjoyed learning rhythm

Rainier Youth Choir offers Summer Day Camp Aug. 19-22

Rainier Youth Choirs host its second annual Summer Day Camp Aug. 19-22 for singers entering grades four through eight.

  • Apr 15, 2013
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Campers enjoyed learning rhythm

Woman dies, man missing from avalanches

A woman has died and a man remains missing in separate avalanches in the Cascade Mountains near Snoqualmie Pass, according to King County Sheriffs and media reports.

  • Apr 15, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent selects streets for repairs from new B&O tax revenue

Drivers will find several Kent roads a bit smoother by this fall after crews put down layers of asphalt to repair streets paid for with revenue from the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent couple pleads not guilty in death of baby

A Kent couple each pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment charges in connection with the November death of their 10-month-old daughter.