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Official ribbon cutting for the Kent Valley Bezos Academy, which is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Kent Valley Bezos Academy offers student-driven preschool experience

New school offers free enrollment to children of income-eligible families

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

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Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

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Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

The Hardys also were able to visit Mount Stanserhorn in Switzerland while escorting a client’s European trip, summer 2024. Courtesy photo.

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From Alaska to the Rhine, Jennifer Hardy has your travel needs in mind

When it comes to planning a cruise trip with the family, fewer local agents are as popular as…

Darren, Ryan and Launice Malmassari and Becca Pimentel all work at Kent East Hill Nursery as a family. Courtesy photo

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Kent East Hill Nursery continues to grow

When the Malmassari family took over the Kent East Hill Nursery in 2017, it was after Darren Malmassari…

Paul Raftis (right) of Paolo’s Italian learned how to cook from his mother, Darlene Risse Raftis (left). Courtesy photo.

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Vittoria! Paolo’s Italian wins big

It’s been a good month for Paolo’s Italian Restaurant in Kent — not only is the beloved eatery…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Former Renton High teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

Students says: ‘I thought I could trust you to be my teacher and not my predator.’

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

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Renton High School staff receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award

The staff members all worked together with school nurse last year to save the life of a 10th-grade…

Courtesy of WSDOT.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

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Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects in South King County and state

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman pose for a photo with a fan on the opening day of Crumbl Cookies, which Wagner co-owns. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Wagner, Sherman sign autographs in Renton at Crumbl Cookies grand opening | Photos

Some fans got in line at 4 a.m. in for the chance to meet the former Seahawks players.

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

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Bench warrant issued in 2022 forced prostitution case in Renton

The woman was charged with attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful imprisonment