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American Legion members from Post 15 participate in opening ceremonies Tuesday at Panther Lake Elementary.

American Legion Post plans open house Sunday for Kent

By Brian Beckleybbeckley@kentreporter.comAmerican Legion Post 15 of Kent is hosting an open house Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.The event is designed to raise… Continue reading

American Legion members from Post 15 participate in opening ceremonies Tuesday at Panther Lake Elementary.

Kent Police crack down on drunk drivers in recent sting

Kent Police arrested nine drivers for investigation of driving under the influence on two nights as part of a recent crackdown by law enforcement throughout… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Police investigate Scenic Hill shooting

Kent Police are trying to sort out why one man shot another man in the leg at about 3:48 a.m. Friday at a home in… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Debris piles up along the Riverbend Golf Course during flooding of the Green River in January 2009.

UPCOMING FLOOD MEETINGS – KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK

• Sept. 23: Emergency-Preparedness Symposium, ShoWare CenterSouth county business owners can hear the latest on preparing for possible Green River flooding this winter, at an… Continue reading

Debris piles up along the Riverbend Golf Course during flooding of the Green River in January 2009.

Kent will set up sandbag stations should flooding occur this winter

Kent city workers plan to set up as many as five sandbag stations at sites on the East Hill and West Hill, where residents will… Continue reading

Elder Kurt Corbridge

Kent Council grants mayor decision-making power during flooding

The Kent City Council on Tuesday gave Mayor Suzette Cooke the power to declare a preemptive emergency, in case of flooding this winter along the… Continue reading

Elder Kurt Corbridge
Kent Emergency Manager Dominic Marzano speaks to the Kent City Council Sept. 15 about evacuation routes and plans for the Green River Valley

Kent prepares on multiple fronts for anticipated flooding of Green River

Kent city officials are planning a “fight-and-flight” response to the possibility of flooding this winter in the Green River Valley.City workers say they’re planning to… Continue reading

Kent Emergency Manager Dominic Marzano speaks to the Kent City Council Sept. 15 about evacuation routes and plans for the Green River Valley

State, feds promise quick response if Green River valley is flooded this winter

State and federal representatives promised a rapid flood-emergency response Wednesday they briefed members of a Metropolitan King County Council committee on preparations already under way… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Bellydance Superstars perform Oct. 10 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Kent Spotlight Series: Everything from belly dancers to Pink Floyd

Belly dancers, acrobats, jugglers, actors and a wide range of musicians will take the stage this season of the Kent Spotlight Series.Arlo Guthrie, the Bellydance… Continue reading

The Bellydance Superstars perform Oct. 10 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.
Tuesday was the first day of school for Kent students. And it was an especially exciting one for students at Panther Lake Elementary

STORY, SLIDE SHOW: First day of school a big one for Kent School District’s Panther Lake Elementary

After waiting years for the opening of the new Panther Lake Elementary school, a few more weeks was nothing.But as students all over Kent were… Continue reading

Tuesday was the first day of school for Kent students. And it was an especially exciting one for students at Panther Lake Elementary

Blotter: Police fire Taser after man marches toward officer in a fighting stance

DISORDERLY CONDUCTKent Police fired a Taser gun at 24-year-old man who reportedly marched toward an officer in a fighting stance during an incident at about… Continue reading

  • Sep 15, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Gov. Christine Gregoire talks about flood preparation

Governor comes to Kent, warns of Green River flooding dangers

The nearly 30,000 residents of the Green River Valley need to buy flood insurance and make plans to evacuate their homes or businesses this winter,… Continue reading

Gov. Christine Gregoire talks about flood preparation
Kent Elementary teachers

KENT SCHOOL TEACHERS’ STRIKE IS OVER: CLASSES START TUESDAY

The Kent teacher strike is officially over and classes will finally begin Tuesday morning at schools all across the district.Members of the Kent Education Association… Continue reading

Kent Elementary teachers

News of tentative contract announced during downtown Kent teachers’ rally

The 1,700 teachers in the Kent School District will have the chance to vote Monday morning on a tentative contract agreement announced in the middle… Continue reading

Kent teachers reach tentative with district; Membership vote scheduled for Monday morning

The two-week old strike in the Kent school district may finally be over.Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas said by phone tonight the District… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

District moves first day of school to Tuesday; Union says it won’t return without an agreement

The Kent School District announced on its Web site Friday afternoon that school will begin Tuesday, Sept. 15, not Monday as was previously announced.This is… Continue reading

Kent school district turns down union contract proposal: Read proposal

Teachers and union officials were stunned Friday when the Kent School District rejected the union's latest contract offer, one the union said had a total… Continue reading

Striking teachers again lined the roadway outside Kent School District headquarters Friday

UPDATED: Striking Kent teachers rally Friday, still no contract; READ THE PROPOSAL

Kent teachers and supporters were out in force Friday morning at school-district headquarters, waving signs and making it clear they wouldn't be going back to… Continue reading

Striking teachers again lined the roadway outside Kent School District headquarters Friday

Lingerie Football League opens play Friday in Kent

Katie Ryckman's dad had a quick reaction when his daughter told him last spring she planned to play lingerie football."He didn't want me to play… Continue reading

Kent firefighters want to ‘fill the boot’

Expect to see at least a couple of Kent firefighters all day Friday at two downtown intersections during a "Fill-the-Boot" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy… Continue reading