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Des Moines expands camera use to ticket speeders in school zones

The city of Des Moines has expanded its use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras to catch drivers speeding through school zones.

Des Moines Police.

Car thefts in King County drop 52 percent in seven years

Car thefts in King County have declined 52.3 percent since the inception of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office's Car Theft Initiative in 2005.

  • Nov 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent fifth-grader William Dougherty prepares to receive a dancer during rehearsals for Pacific Northwest Ballet's upcoming Nutcracker production. Dougherty is one of 222 students in this year's performance schedule.

Kent boy to perform in PNB’s Nutracker

This week was full of excitement for William Dougherty. Not only did he celebrate his 11th birthday on Halloween, but for a fourth year he rehearsed dance steps for Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker production.

Kent fifth-grader William Dougherty prepares to receive a dancer during rehearsals for Pacific Northwest Ballet's upcoming Nutcracker production. Dougherty is one of 222 students in this year's performance schedule.

KCTS 9 Poll shows governor’s race tight; same sex marriage, legalizing marijuana winning

The race for Washington state governor remains in a dead heat while the majority of voters are leaning towards approving Referendum 74 (same sex marriage) and Initiative 502 (legalizing marijuana), according to the latest KCTS 9 Washington poll released Thursday.

  • Nov 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Car strikes, injures Kent girl riding bike to middle school | Update

A car struck and injured a 12-year-old Kent girl as she rode her bicycle Thursday morning to Mill Creek Middle School.

A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Winter travel laws take effect Nov. 1

Drivers traveling over Washington's mountain pass highways should carry a few extra items starting today For those piloting heavy trucks, that should becomes a must.

  • Nov 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Cris LeCompte

Volunteers shine on Green Kent Day

Green Kent Day, a city-wide event that celebrated the effort to restore and manage the city's forested parklands and green spaces, unfolded last Saturday.

  • Nov 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Cris LeCompte

Federal Way man sentenced to 21 years in prison for Kent bus shooting

A 23-year-old Federal Way man was sentenced to 21 years, six months in jail for an April 2011 shooting on a Metro bus in Kent that injured a SeaTac man.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Kent Councilwoman says city should ‘eliminate the CAO’

Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson let loose with a bombshell as to where the city should cut its budget.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Neighbors of West Hill Council residents asked to meet, vote on traffic calming solutions

The City of Kent Transportation office urges Neighbors of West Hill Council residents to attend an important meeting Nov. 8 regarding traffic calming solutions in the area of 42nd Avenue South, on West Hill.

  • Oct 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Susan Conn

200 cats adopted in Kent; Regional Animal Services extends adoption waiver

Pearl, a 4-year-old cat, became the 200th feline adopted from the King County Pet Adoption Center this month in Kent.

  • Oct 31, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Susan Conn

Gunshot seriously injures Kent man

A 24-year-old Kent man was shot and injured Oct. 25 in downtown Kent.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for assaulting ex-girlfriend as she holds baby | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly grabbed his former girlfriend's arm and twisted it behind her back as she held their 11-month-old baby in the other arm.

Kent Police Blotter.

Des Moines man shot, injured during home invasion robbery

Des Moines Police are looking for two men in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred west of Kent.

Kent fire officials recommend changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks go back

Clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 and the Kent Fire Department recommends that it's a good time to change smoke alarm batteries.

  • Oct 30, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
City of Kent residents are asked by city officials to help clear leaves from storm drains to help prevent street flooding.

Kent seeks public’s help to clear storm drains

The city of Kent wants residents to help clear storm drains of leaves as forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds could pose drainage problems.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
City of Kent residents are asked by city officials to help clear leaves from storm drains to help prevent street flooding.
The Kent Holiday Craft Market is Nov. 2-3 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Kent Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 2-3

The city of Kent will host the largest creative gift boutique in all the state’s senior centers when the 26th annual Holiday Craft Market opens its doors Nov. 2-3.

The Kent Holiday Craft Market is Nov. 2-3 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs looks to pass in front of Kamloops defenseman Sam Grist.

Blazers upend T-Birds in OT, 4-3

Colin Smith scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Kamloops Blazers a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds Sunday night at ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs looks to pass in front of Kamloops defenseman Sam Grist.
William Phillip faces a Jan. 7 trial date for the murder of Seth Frankel in 2010.

Phillip’s murder trial continued again in death of Kent city employee

The murder trial has been continued again for the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillip faces a Jan. 7 trial date for the murder of Seth Frankel in 2010.
Halloween events for children are scheduled in Kent and Des Moines on Wednesday evening.

Halloween events for kids in Kent, Des Moines

Halloween events are planned in Kent and Des Moines for families and their children on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

  • Oct 29, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Halloween events for children are scheduled in Kent and Des Moines on Wednesday evening.