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The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.

Effort starts rolling to save Kent train station

If community members continue to jump aboard the campaign, Kent's old train station downtown someday might become a coffee shop, restaurant, visitor's center or similar retail spot.

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.
A gauge along the Green River near Auburn shows the level has reached 61.52 feet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Green River continues to rise, minor flooding expected | Update

Planned water releases from the Howard Hanson flood-control dam in the upper Green River watershed have brought the Green River Wednesday up to a Provisional Phase 3 flood alert level with predictions of a full Phase 3 alert by late Wednesday.

A gauge along the Green River near Auburn shows the level has reached 61.52 feet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Army Corps of Engineers sends flood spotters to Green River near Auburn

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed spotters Wednesday to the Green and White rivers and a team to make emergency

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Kent’s ‘You Me We’ family festival Feb. 24 at ShoWare Center

Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes, along with performances by Kent’s talented kids are just part of the fun at “You Me We," from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the ShoWare Center.

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National Weather Service issues flood warnings for four rivers; Green River not one of them

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warnings Tuesday for the following Western Washington rivers:

  • Feb 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Searchers respond to an early morning Feb. 15 plane crash that killed three people near Mount Si in North Bend. The victims included Kentlake High swim coach Seth Dawson.

NTSB preparing preliminary report on plane crash that killed Kentlake swim coach

A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report about the Cessna 172 plane crash that killed Kentlake High School swim coach Seth Dawson Feb. 15 near Mount Si in North Bend is expected to be issued by the end of this week or early next week.

Searchers respond to an early morning Feb. 15 plane crash that killed three people near Mount Si in North Bend. The victims included Kentlake High swim coach Seth Dawson.

Snoqualmie Pass reopened in both directions of Interstate 90 | Update

State Department of Transportation officials reopened at noon Tuesday both directions of Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass.

  • Feb 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent East Hill revitalization forum March 3

The city of Kent wants to hear what people living and working on the East Hill believe needs to happen to be able to speak those words. A collaborative discussion and forum will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 in the PERC Multi-Purpose Room at East Hill Elementary School, 9825 S. 240th Street, Kent.

  • Feb 21, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Benton Coblentz worked as a page for Sen. Joe Fain and other senators in Olympia.

Sen. Joe Fain hosts Aviation High School student as page

Benton Coblentz, a sophomore at Aviation High School in Des Moines, participated in the Senate Page Program during the third week of the 2012 Legislative session. Coblentz was sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain of Auburn.

  • Feb 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Benton Coblentz worked as a page for Sen. Joe Fain and other senators in Olympia.

Boater education program reaches benchmark | Washington State Parks

The Washington State Boating Programs has reached a milestone in its mandatory boater education program, issuing card number 100,000.

  • Feb 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Free dental screenings for children 1 to 18 years old | The Center for Pediatric Dentistry

The Center for Pediatric Dentistry – a partnership with the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s – offers free, brief dental screenings for all children ages one to 18 years old.

  • Feb 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Seattle woman leads Tukwila police on high speed chase

A Tukwila police officer on routine patrol observed a stolen vehicle traveling in the 14600 block of Tukwila International Boulevard at 3:50 p.m. today, Feb. 19.

  • Feb 20, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Mount Si trails to remain closed for the three-day weekend due to airplane crash that killed Kentlake and Decatur swim coaches

Due to an ongoing investigation of Wednesday’s airplane crash on Mount Si, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be keeping the area closed throughout the three-day Presidents’ Day weekend and possibly into next week.

  • Feb 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Local firefighters join auction to benefit leukemia & lymphoma society

Firefighters from throughout the state are once again coming together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. People in the community are invited to support their efforts.

  • Feb 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Counties gain revenue compensation for encumbered state forest lands | State Legislature

Some local governments in Southwest Washington have dealt with sporadic timber revenues and therefore uncertain budgets due to a lack of access to portions of state forest lands encumbered by endangered animal species.

New police dispatch procedure saving lives | King County Sheriff’s Office

An 88 year man was resuscitated by a King County Sheriff’s deputy Feb. 15 after the deputy responded to a broadcast for medical assistance.

  • Feb 18, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Renton man gets five years in prison for role in retail theft ring of home improvement stores

A 42-year-old Renton man, who helped lead a retail theft ring that targeted home improvement stores, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for wire fraud and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Workers could gain new benefit option: Education savings accounts | State Legislature

Low-wage workers who are looking to climb up the career ladder may gain a new resource to help improve their skills and marketability if a bill lingering in a House committee moves on to gain support from legislators on final passage

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Kent man survives first episode of History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

Kent resident Kyle Sumpter survived the first episode of The History Channel's "Top Shot."

  • Feb 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
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Valley Communications Center in Kent handles 911 calls. Kent Police want residents to report suspicious activity to 911 more often.

Kent Police say residents should call 911 more often

Kent Police want more residents to call 911 whenever they see something that "just doesn't feel or look right."

Valley Communications Center in Kent handles 911 calls. Kent Police want residents to report suspicious activity to 911 more often.