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A 28-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday

Kent man arrested for vehicular assault in State Route 516 accident

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 47-year-old Kent man for investigation of vehicular assault after his pickup collided with two other vehicles at about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of State Route 516 and Meeker Street.

A 28-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday

Kent Police catch two burglary suspects inside West Hill home

Kent Police arrested two men Thursday for investigation of burglary after they responded to a home alarm system and found two men inside the house.

City of Kent to lay off 10 employees in January

The city of Kent will lay off 10 employees in January because of declining revenues in order to balance the 2012 budget.

King County awards funds to renovate Kent mobile home park

A Kent mobile home park will receive about $1.53 million from the King County Housing Finance Program to renovate the park and preserve affordable housing for low-income homeowners.

Kent Police arrest six in connection with property crimes

Kent Police arrested two young men and four juveniles Tuesday in connection with a series of burglaries, robberies, thefts and car prowls.

Puget Sound Energy offers LED bulb rebate

Puget Sound Energy has recently introduced a new instant rebate for up to $10 off energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs for residential electric customers looking for efficient lighting options.

  • Dec 7, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Santa hands out candy canes to the kids before the tree lighting

Kent celebrates the 30th annual Winterfest | Slide Show

Kent celebrates the 30th annual Winterfest | Slide Show

Santa hands out candy canes to the kids before the tree lighting
People in Kent and elsewhere donated more than 1

Kent part of drive that brings in more than 1,000 pajamas

People donated more than 1,000 pajamas and more than $2,000 to help foster kids served by Treehouse.

  • Dec 6, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
People in Kent and elsewhere donated more than 1

City of Kent seeks opinions about bicycling, walking projects

The city of Kent wants your opinion about bicycling and walking around town.

  • Dec 6, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Postal Service looks at closing Kent distribution center

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing its Kent Delivery and Distribution Center but no decision has been made yet.

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Kent officers arrest National Guard sergeant for reportedly picking up prostitute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a National Guard sergeant for investigation of patronizing a prostitute after he allegedly picked up in his vehicle a woman walking the night of Nov. 30 in the 26200 block of Pacific Highway South.

Kent Police Blotter.
A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Kent family’s home by Pacific Raceways catches fire due to power strip

A Kent family managed to safely escape their residential home after it caught fire Dec. 3 near Pacific Raceways.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
A fire fighter surveys the damage done to a residential home which caught fire Dec. 3. The fire was caused by a power strip.

Reception for outgoing Kent City Council members Dec. 13

To thank them for their years of service, the city of Kent invites the public to a reception for outgoing City Council members Ron Harmon and Debbie Raplee at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the lobby at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Boy Scouts will help you clean after Christmas

This year, local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees in neighborhoods around Kent for a $5 donation.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.

Free family skate night Dec. 8 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Join radio station Spirit 105.3 FM for a free family skate night at Kent's ShoWare Center.

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent's ShoWare Center is at 625 W. James St.
Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.

Kent Fire Department offers winter safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips to help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable holiday season:

  • Dec 5, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters battle a blaze two years ago on the East Hill.
Northwest Boychoir singer Chris Fertakis takes the stage for a Christmas concert series throughout December.

Tukwila singer gets ready to perform for the holidays

Singing in the Northwest Boychoir for 10 years has shaped Chris Fertakis' life in many ways.

Northwest Boychoir singer Chris Fertakis takes the stage for a Christmas concert series throughout December.

King County noxious weed board seeks new members

The King County Noxious Weed Control Board, a volunteer citizen board that oversees and guides the work of the County’s Noxious Weed Program and sets the noxious weed list priorities for the County, has two openings.

  • Dec 4, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Spread cheer not influenza during holiday

It is not too late to get your flu vaccine, if you have not gotten one already. Flu activity is currently low in King County, which means there is still time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu season usually peaks in February or later and can last as late as May.

  • Dec 4, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Birch Creek Career Center offers free career service training

The Birch Creek Career Center opened October 2011. The hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and it is located at 3111 SE 274th Street, 2nd Floor, Kent.

  • Dec 3, 2011
  • BY Wire Service