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University of Phoenix hosts ceremony in Kent

The University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus is hosting a graduation ceremony at Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kentlake’s sign language students put on show

The public is invited to attend a show featuring Kentlake High School Students this June.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School District puts out research-based math initiative

A $49,000 grant is being provided to each Kent School District school participating in an innovative math program created by the MIND Research Institute.

  • May 17, 2012
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Kent man charged with animal cruelty for shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man has been charged with first-degree animal cruelty by King County prosecutors for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

A large contingent of dancers from throughout the region will perform in Kent.

ShoWare to host LDS international dance extravaganza

Nearly 200 performing youth from the Kent area will join about 1,200 other dancers from throughout King County for the Arise and Shine – a multi-Stake Mormon dance festival – on May 26 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
A large contingent of dancers from throughout the region will perform in Kent.

VMC honors 3 nurses with DAISY Award

Valley Medical Center recently honored three nurses with the DAISY Award for outstanding performance.

  • May 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police plan seat belt patrol emphasis May 21-June 3

Kent Police will have extra patrols May 21 through June 3 to enforce the state's seat belt law.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.
Denise Kay Grigsby.

Prosecutors charge Kent couple with murder, arson in death of woman found in burned car

King County prosecutors filed murder and arson charges Wednesday against a Kent couple in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

Denise Kay Grigsby.
The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores

State to put two Kent liquor stores back up for auction

Two Kent liquor stores are among the 18 the Washington State Liquor Control Board will put back up for auction.

The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores

City of Kent seeks bids to remove Green River Trail sandbags

The city of Kent posted on its website an invitation to companies to bid to remove approximately 19,900 giant sandbags along the Green River Trail.

  • May 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Dogs and other pets need special attention during hot weather.

Tips about how to keep pets safe during hot weather

While sunshine and warmer weather are sure signs that summer is on the way, Regional Animal Services of King County wants to remind pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this season.

  • May 16, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Dogs and other pets need special attention during hot weather.
Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday

Kent City Council committee passes medical marijuana dispensary, collective gardens ban

The majority of the Kent City Council apparently wants to just say no to medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday
King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.

Strachan to be sworn in as King County Sheriff

Steve Strachan will be officially sworn in as the King County Sheriff Wednesday, May 16 by King County Superior Court Presiding Judge Richard McDermott.

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.
The King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan Monday to remove the giant sandbags along the Green River.

King County approves funding plan to remove Green River sandbags

The giant sandbags along the Green River in Kent, Auburn and Tukwila soon will be going, going, gone.

The King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan Monday to remove the giant sandbags along the Green River.

Pertussis outbreak in King County

King County is experiencing a widespread pertussis outbreak, with 100 confirmed cases reported in the first 3 months of 2012.

Andrey Chebotarev plays a straight sax Saturday

Fifteen contestants advance to ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ finals

Fifteen finalists were chosen out of more than 50 individuals and groups to advance to Kent's second annual "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition.

Andrey Chebotarev plays a straight sax Saturday
Denise Kay Grigsby.

Sheriff’s Office arrest Kent couple in connection with murder of woman found in burned car

King County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Kent couple Friday in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman whose body was found in the trunk of a burned car May 6 near Black Diamond.

Denise Kay Grigsby.
Patrick Auble talks to reporters in September outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Sentencing continued for man charged in gang-related car-show shooting on Kent’s West Hill

Sentencing for a Tacoma man charged in connection with a gang-related, car-show shooting last July on Kent's West Hill has been continued to next month.

Patrick Auble talks to reporters in September outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Kent-Meridian offers summer credit recovery

Kent-Meridian High School will offer credit recovery classes during the summer from June 25 through August 2.

  • May 14, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

IGrad school reaches out to former Kent students

Kent School District is partnering with Green River Community College to help students who have not completed high school.

  • May 14, 2012
  • BY Wire Service