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DAWN offices move to downtown Kent
The Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) is moving its administrative office and community services hub to a more…
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Ralph kicks off Kent mayoral campaign
As far as Kent mayoral candidate Dana Ralph is concerned, the diverse crowd of well wishers who came…
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Thrift store returns to its roots for temporary haven
Kent's longtime thrift store has temporarily come home in hopes of finding something permanent.
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District Democratic causus draws a Bernie crowd
They jammed the parking lot, packed the small gymnasium and formed a long line that spilled into the…
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Trio united at long last
Lindsay Young wanted to give her fiancé a surprise birthday party and a special gift – a missing…
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Kent nurse vows to work again while being treated for kidney disease
Martina Akumdi Lekwauwa genuinely helps others. It's just her nature, her personality as a longtime nurse and midwife…
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Judge orders Kent’s only medical marijuana shop to close
Kent’s only medical marijuana shop has been ordered to shut down.
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‘Bathroom bill’ stokes emotions at town hall
“Potty talk” turned heated at an emotional Kent town-hall gathering with District 47 state legislators last Saturday.
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Royals star Daigbe signs with Central | Prep football
Not all things have come naturally to Emmanuel Daigbe.
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Local group effort: trying to derail human trafficking
Human trafficking is alive and growing all too well in South King County.
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Bridging religions: Seminar builds Islamic-Christian relations
Know your neighbor. Extending a hand and ear, Suzette Cooke made the conscientious effort.
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Centro Rendu celebrates its graduates, tutors | SLIDESHOW
Hard work and perseverance have brought good things to Elvia Flores and her classmates.
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Community embraces generosity of Toys for Joy drive | SLIDESHOW
Monica Green was on the verge of tears as her 3-year-old daughter, Serene, beamed over the sight of…
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Auburn man scoots to Christmas Rush Fun Run title
James Roach had passed this way before. Only this time, he ran freely and in front of the…
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Woodworker spreads joy with handmade toys
He's a big kid at heart, a modern day Mister Geppetto who brings joy to children with the…
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Community comes together for a planting party | SLIDESHOW
Volunteers joined city and community leaders for a planting party last Saturday.
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Kentwood turns away Kent-Meridian to capture division title | 4A SPSL football
For Mike Bush and the Kentwood football program, it was familiar territory.
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Royals show late punch to retain Taylor Trophy | SPSL football
Neighborhood pride is important to a Kent-Meridian High football program that has played in the shadow of its…
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Royals outlast Trojans, retain Taylor Trophy | Prep football
Kent-Meridian's quick-strike offense thrives on the pass but devastates teams with an occasional punch on the run.
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Resilient thrift store celebrates 40 years
Quietly tucked away in historic downtown, the St. James Thrift Shop continues to speak volumes with its generosity.