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Community to build playground at Kent’s Tudor Square Park

Kent community crews plan to build a new playground and fitness stations in six hours Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Tudor Square Park, 112th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 268th Street.

  • Oct 17, 2011
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Rick Hermanson get his head shaved by his daughter Jana Burbank

Heart Walk haircut at Hermanson in Kent | Slide Show

President of Hermanson, Rick Hermanson starts with a full head of hair before getting it all shaved off, Friday, Oct. 14. Hermanson rewarded his employees for reaching a goal of over $10,000 in their office alone for the American Heart Association Heart Walk.

Rick Hermanson get his head shaved by his daughter Jana Burbank

Kent Untied Methodist Church offers free companionship workshop Oct. 22

A free companionship workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 at Kent Untied Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St., 253-852-3900. The workshop is presented by Craig Rennebohm, chaplain.

  • Oct 16, 2011
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Kent School District along with other districts improving students nutrition choices

Students across King County are eating healthier this year, thanks to the work of five local school districts to improve school nutrition. From making it easier for kids to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to improving nutrition education, the Kent, Auburn, Highline, Renton and Seattle school districts are working to make healthy choices easier for students, while fighting childhood obesity.

  • Oct 15, 2011
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State liquor board to look at allowing local jurisdictions to extend alcohol-service hours

The Washington State Liquor Control Board agreed Wednesday to the city of Seattle’s request to open rule-making regarding hours of alcohol service.

Arbor Village Head Chef  of the Lodge John Legg

‘Iron Chef’ competition at Arbor Village in Kent | Slide Show

Arbor Village of Kent present its second Iron Chef competition Oct. 7. The Arbor Village chefs prepared an array of dishes for the judges.

Arbor Village Head Chef  of the Lodge John Legg

Des Moines man sentenced to 15 months in prison for selling fraudulent green cards

A 42-year-old Des Moines man was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week for possessing and selling fraudulent alien registration receipt cards, also known as green cards.

Kent couple pleads guilty to disability fraud scheme that netted $320,000

A Kent couple pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a 20-year disability fraud scheme where they illegally collected more than $320,000.

Kent Police collect evidence from Suzie Q's in July when it served search warrants at several medical marijuana businesses for selling marijuana.

Emotions heat up as Kent City Council committee debates medical marijuana moratorium

Medical marijuana lit up emotions at a public hearing Monday evening in Kent.

Kent Police collect evidence from Suzie Q's in July when it served search warrants at several medical marijuana businesses for selling marijuana.
Christine Huynh

Kent students experience ‘rewarding feeling’ at food bank warehouse

Peter Kim and a dozen or so other Meeker Middle School students couldn't help but feel good after what they accomplished Saturday morning in Kent.

Christine Huynh

Kent man pleads not guilty to assault, hate crime against Hispanic man

A 42-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of second-degree assault and malicious harassment after he allegedly punched and yelled racial slurs at a Hispanic man during a Sept. 22 fight outside of a Kent restaurant.

Tacoma man loses balance fishing in Green River; presumed drowned | Update

A 35-year-old Tacoma man fishing in the Green River Wednesday evening lost his footing and was swept away by the current. He is presumed drowned, despite efforts by other fisherman to rescue him, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

Kent Reporter wins 8 awards in state newspaper contest; 2nd for General Excellence

The Kent Reporter won eight awards in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest, including a second place for General Excellence.

  • Oct 12, 2011
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Safety tips to reduce chances of home fires | Kent Fire Department

Now that fall is officially here it is time to start considering the health and safety of your family when using furnaces or other types of indoor heating.

  • Oct 11, 2011
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Kent Police blotter.

Woman punches Kent boyfriend in face during argument over money | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly punched her boyfriend in the eye inside a vehicle after an argument about money.

Kent Police blotter.
Julia Wenndt

Kent Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 4-5

It's almost time for Kent's 25th annual Holiday Craft Market.

Julia Wenndt

Kent railroad gates down for two hours after wire theft incident

Kent commuters had a tough time getting through downtown Tuesday morning when the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad gates were down for two hours because of a signal malfunction caused by wire theft.

Washington State Patrol cadet training on Twitter

Interested in a career as a Washington State Patrol trooper and not sure what it takes to be a trooper? Follow @troopercareer on Twitter to find out about the training the cadets at the State Patrol Academy are doing and see if you have what it takes to become a Washington State Patrol trooper.

  • Oct 11, 2011
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Des Moines church to dedicate refurbished 122-year-old pipe organ Oct. 23

Community members from Kent, Des Moines and beyond are invited to a free concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 134 S. 206th St., in Des Moines to dedicate the church's newly refurbished 122-year-old pipe organ.

  • Oct 10, 2011
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Kent seeks volunteers for Salt Air Vista Park project

Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to weed, clear trails and plant trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 at Salt Air Vista Park, 24615 26th Place S. on the West Hill.

  • Oct 10, 2011
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