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Kent Police Youth Board seeks members

Students interested in becoming community leaders are encouraged to apply to the Kent Police Youth Board.

  • Mar 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent firefighters extinguish house fire on East Hill; 6 people displaced

Kent firefighters extinguished a house fire Monday in the 25500 block of 118th Place Southeast.

  • Mar 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
If you are interested in restoring a Kent park or natural area

Green Kent Steward Orientation set for March 24

Are you interested in restoring your forested parks and natural areas with training and support from Green Kent Partnership staff? Would you like a rewarding way to help the environment and participate in your community?

  • Mar 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
If you are interested in restoring a Kent park or natural area

Kent event to help people deal with federal agencies

Residents of Washington's 9th Congressional District can attend a Kent event to help them with federal agency casework.

  • Mar 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent residents can drop off items at a Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Kent Recycling Collection Event on March 17

Kent residents can drop of items at the city's Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Mar 5, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent residents can drop off items at a Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Renton man sentenced to prison for marijuana manufacturing scheme | U.S. District Court

A 42-year-old Renton man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his leadership role in a marijuana manufacturing scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

  • Mar 5, 2012
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Tacoma woman sentenced to prison for BZP drug smuggling conspiracy along with Kent man and Renton woman | U.S. District Court

A Tacoma woman was sentenced to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in a conspiracy that smuggled BZP, a drug similar to ecstasy, into the U.S. from Canada, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

  • Mar 5, 2012
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Four men sentenced for rolling back automobile odometers | U.S. District Court

Four men from Puyallup were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to prison terms for conspiracy to sell used cars after tampering with the odometers.

  • Mar 5, 2012
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Kent DUI patrols out this St. Patrick’s Day

Law enforcement agencies across King County return to local streets this year to participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols.

  • Mar 5, 2012
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Final straw poll results for Republican caucuses around the state

The state Republican party released the final presidential straw poll results from the caucuses around the state.

  • Mar 4, 2012
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Car-theft bill passes Legislature | State Legislature

Legislation to curb a recent rise in car-thefts and target repeat offenders was passed unanimously by the Senate and is on the way to the governor to be signed into law.

  • Mar 4, 2012
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31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts weekly roll call vote | State Legislature

The following is the weekly roll call vote from WashingtonVotes.org for the 31st, 5th and 47th Legislative Districts.

  • Mar 3, 2012
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Republicans snooker Democrats with Senate budget plan | State Legislature

With the support of three key Democrats who share similar views on the budget, Republicans wielded a little-used procedural tactic to maneuver into control of Senate budget proceedings on Friday in Olympia.

Memorial service for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu memorial service at the ShoWare Center | Slideshow

A memorial service was held for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Memorial service for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center.

Kent man receives 3-year prison sentence for drug smuggling conspiracy

A 25-year-old Kent man received a three-year prison sentence Friday for drug smuggling as part of a ring that brought drugs to the United States from Canada.

Kent Community Service Center open for ‘Passport Day in the USA’

King County – in partnership with the U.S Department of State – is helping residents apply for their passport.

  • Mar 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police to add extra DUI patrols March 9-18

Law enforcement agencies in Kent and across King County will participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

Kent graduate excels in college

Kelsey Kecherson, a 2010 graduate of Kentridge High school, achieved Honor Roll for her fall semester 2010 at Embry-Riddle Aeronatuical University in Prescott, AZ .

  • Mar 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Community Foundations to hand out scholarships

Kent Community Foundations is announcing that scholarship applications are now available on their website.

  • Mar 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kyle Sumpter

Kent man leads team to victory on History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter, of Kent, had a much easier time this week as a contestant on “Top Shot.” Sumpter’s red team handily won the team challenge, keeping all members of the red team away from the elimination challenge.

  • Mar 2, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Kyle Sumpter