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Transportation Master Plan Citizen Committee back row from left

Transportation Master Plan Committee provides solutions for Kent roads

Figuring out the transportation puzzle in Kent is a long, winding road and very expensive. A seven-member Transportation Master Plan Committee has tackled the problem and come up with some potential solutions, including prioritizing projects and funding through a bond and car tabs.

Transportation Master Plan Citizen Committee back row from left

Kent Police car collides with vehicle; no serious injuries

A Kent Police officer in a marked patrol car and a driver of another vehicle each escaped serious injury after their cars collided early Monday morning along 84th Avenue South.

  • Sep 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Teens invited to day of play Sept. 24 at Kent Parks Community Center

Teens and their families are invited to the city of Kent Parks Community Center, 11000 S.E. 264th St., for an evening of indoor and outdoor games, face painting, art projects, healthy snacks and prizes.

  • Sep 19, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Teens and Technology is a two part series written by Kris Hill.

A virtual reality: Cyberbulling and a lack of virtual etiquette are challenges for youth | Teens and Technology Part II

Much like the playground bully that generation after generation of children have endured, young people today endure cyberbullying in silence, not knowing how to deal with it or what to do when they see someone else victimized.

Teens and Technology is a two part series written by Kris Hill.
Cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the New Kent-Meridian gym is

Kent-Meridian gym grand opening | Slide Show

Kent-Meridian gym grand opening | Slide Show

Cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the New Kent-Meridian gym is
Ignacio Trevino Vasquez

U.S. Marshals capture two men wanted for Kent car show shooting

Members of the U. S. Marshals Service have captured two men wanted in connection with last July’s shooting at a west Kent car show.

  • Sep 16, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Ignacio Trevino Vasquez

Kent, Tukwila, Renton and Auburn officials participate in disaster response exercise

City officials from Kent, Tukwila, Renton and Auburn were part of a four-day exercise this week about how to restore communities following disasters, including a major flood in the Green River Valley.

  • Sep 16, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Auburn man faces assault charge for Kent attack of rival gang member in King County jail

A 20-year-old Auburn gang member faces a first-degree assault charge after he reportedly attacked a rival gang member in the King County jail at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas gives an update at a press conference Thursday

Kent Police arrest four gang members in connection with car-show shooting

Kent Police arrested four gang members and issued warrants for two other men in connection with the July 23 shooting at a West Hill car show that injured 12 people.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas gives an update at a press conference Thursday
Ignacio Trevino Vasquez

Kent Police release photos of two men wanted in connection with car show shooting

The Kent Police Department released photographs and a description of two men wanted in connection with the July 23 shooting at a Kent car show. That incident left 12 people injured.

  • Sep 15, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Ignacio Trevino Vasquez

Kent School District wins award for website

The Kent School District is the recipient of the Best of the Web 2011 award from The Center for Digital Education in the category K-12 District Education Website.

  • Sep 15, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Two Kent students named National Merit semifinalists

Patricia Galvez of Kentridge High School and Kyle A. Woo of Kentlake High were named Sept. 14 as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

  • Sep 15, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police plan to announce arrests Thursday

Kent Police to announce major break Sept. 15 in car-show shooting

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas will announce a major break in the July 23 gang shooting at a lowrider car show that injured 12 people.

Kent Police plan to announce arrests Thursday

Get free blood pressure checks at Kent Senior Wellness day Sept. 22

Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks as well as fitness classes are part of the Senior Wellness day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Author Christine Cashen will be the keynote speaker at the GLOW first anniversary celebration Sept. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Valley Medical Center’s GLOW plans celebration at Kent’s ShoWare Center Sept. 22

Author Christine Cashen will be the keynote speaker at the first anniversary celebration of GLOW, the Valley Medical Center’s health and wellness program created by women, for women.

  • Sep 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Author Christine Cashen will be the keynote speaker at the GLOW first anniversary celebration Sept. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Teens can sign up for watercolor class with Kent artist

Kent artist Cheryl Renee Long will offer a watercolor class for children ages 12 and older starting Sept. 20 at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, 23220 Maple Valley Highway S.E.

  • Sep 14, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police blotter report.

Man arrested after he rips phone from wall at Kent Police Station |Police Blotter

Police arrested a man for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after he reportedly ripped a phone out of the wall at the Kent Police Station, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Kent Police blotter report.
Kim Laindback

Greater Seattle Toy Show at the Kent Commons | Slide Show

Greater Seattle Toy Show | Slide Show

Kim Laindback
Dena Brandt of Cookie Lee

Kent Downtown Partnership’s Wine, Women and Wow! | Slide Show

Kent Downtown Partnership's Wine, Women and Wow! | Slide Show

Dena Brandt of Cookie Lee
Kent-Meridian High School will unveil its new gym Sept. 14 at a grand opening celebration.

Kent-Meridian to unveil new gym at grand opening Sept. 14

Residents are invited to a grand opening of the new Kent-Meridian High School gym complex from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.

  • Sep 13, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian High School will unveil its new gym Sept. 14 at a grand opening celebration.