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Police identify Kent man shot to death outside his apartment | Update

The Kent man shot to death Aug. 19 outside his apartment has been identified as Arnulfo Gomez-Vasquez, according to the Kent Police.

Trevor Ice

Kent man commissioned into U.S. Marine Corps

Trevor Ice was commissioned Aug. 12 into the U.S. Marine Corps as a second lieutenant during a ceremony at his family home in Kent.

  • Aug 23, 2011
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Trevor Ice

Want to know where DUI patrols will occur? There’s a website for that

Drivers can now go to a website to find out where officers will be looking for people Driving Under the Influence in Pierce, King or Snohomish counties.

William L. Phillip Jr. enters a not guilty plea March 21 in Kent to a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Seth Frankel.

Phillip faces court hearing Sept. 6 for murder of Kent city employee Seth Frankel

A trial date has yet to be set for William L. Phillip Jr., the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder in the May 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a Kent city employee.

William L. Phillip Jr. enters a not guilty plea March 21 in Kent to a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Seth Frankel.
Kent Police blotter report.

Kent officer busts down fence to catch escaping inmate | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer's decision to go through a fence rather than over it helped him catch an escaping inmate from the city jail when the fence fell on the 24-year-old man.

Kent Police blotter report.

Teachers union and Kent School District near contract agreement

An agreement on a new contract between the Kent School District and the teachers union could come this week and is expected by Aug. 30 at the latest.

Students and their families who participated in the Kent School District's Refugee Transition Center Summer Program fill up the office of Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas during a Aug. 17 visit.

Kent students end summer refugee transition program with informational walk

About 75 Kent students from kindergarten to high school juniors participated in a 2.4-mile walk Aug. 17 as part of the Kent School District's Refugee Transition Center Summer Program.

Students and their families who participated in the Kent School District's Refugee Transition Center Summer Program fill up the office of Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas during a Aug. 17 visit.

Challenges and community service in Kent | Police Chief Ken Thomas

First, let me start by saying how honored I am to be our new Kent Police chief. This has been a very humbling experience and a dream come true for me personally and professionally. I am very excited to lead such an outstanding organization with a great group of people.

Seattle Pacific University graduates from Kent

The following local students graduated from Seattle Pacific University.

  • Aug 21, 2011
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East Hill apartment fire displaces one resident | Kent Regional Fire Authority

The Kent Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to multiple reports of an apartment fire at the 22400 block of Benson Road SE on Kent’s Easthill.

  • Aug 21, 2011
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Spirits tasting pilot project begins Sept. 1 in state liquor stores

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will implement a year-long spirits tasting pilot in 30 state, contract and tribal liquor stores statewide beginning Sept 1.

  • Aug 20, 2011
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Jeff Caso serves as president of the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation that raises fund for local youth sports programs.

Thunderbirds dish out funds to Kent schools, sports groups

Jeff Caso has watched a lot of children benefit over the last two years from the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation supported by Seattle Thunderbirds hockey fans.

Jeff Caso serves as president of the Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation that raises fund for local youth sports programs.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas will help host a community meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Kent Parks Community Center at the Kent Phoenix Academy.

Kent Police to host community meeting Aug. 30 to discuss crime trends

Residents are invited to a community meeting hosted by the Kent Police Department from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Kent Parks Community Center at the Kent Phoenix Academy, 11000 S.E. 264th St.

  • Aug 19, 2011
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Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas will help host a community meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Kent Parks Community Center at the Kent Phoenix Academy.
A volunteer helps clear brush in April along the Soos Creek Trail in Kent.

King County plans survey of Soos Creek Trail users in Kent

King County Parks will conduct surveys of park users from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 along the Soos Creek Trail in Kent.

A volunteer helps clear brush in April along the Soos Creek Trail in Kent.
City of Kent Signal Technician Dan Carpmail

Wayside train horn demonstration in Kent | Video

Wayside train horn demonstration at Kent railroad tracks | Video

City of Kent Signal Technician Dan Carpmail

Kent seeks applicants for Youth and Teen division recreational jobs

The city of Kent is seeking applicants for 21 temporary positions in the Youth and Teen division of the Parks, Recreation & Community Services department.

  • Aug 19, 2011
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The Salsations are one of the many acts coming to Kent Sept. 1-5 with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.

Thrills galore at Ringling Bros. circus Sept. 1-5 in Kent at ShoWare Center

Hire-wire acts, speeding motorcycles in a steel globe, aerial gymnasts, flying dogs and clowns are each part of the Boom A Ring circus presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

The Salsations are one of the many acts coming to Kent Sept. 1-5 with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
Bicyclists head through Kent during the Seattle to Portland Classic in July.

State seeks volunteers to count bicyclists, walkers in Kent and other cities

Volunteers are needed Sept. 27-29 in Kent, Tukwila and other selected cities across the state to help count people who bicycle or walk to their destinations.

Bicyclists head through Kent during the Seattle to Portland Classic in July.
Donna Driver

Thousands of dahlias to be displayed at Kent Commons Aug. 27-28

If you want to take time to stop and smell the flowers, then check out the more than 3,000 blooms at the annual Puget Sound Dahlia Association show Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Aug 18, 2011
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Donna Driver

Wastemobile at Kent Fire Station No. 75 Aug. 19-21

The Wastemobile will be at the Kent Fire Station No. 75 parking lot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19-21.

  • Aug 18, 2011
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