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Kent woman receives honor for volunteer work in schools

Mary Floyd is part of a foster grandparent program that mentors children

A Pride flag flies above Federal Way City Hall this month. In addition to the traditional six colors, the flag also includes a black stripe for diversity and a brown stripe for inclusivity. Kent city leaders will raise a Pride flag at City Hall on June 14. OLIVIA SULLIVAN, Sound Publishing

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Pride flag to fly at Kent City Hall June 14-20

Mayor Ralph declares June as Pride Month

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Link light rail to increase frequency starting June 12

Will run every eight minutes during peak hours rather than every 12 minutes

Two Scenic Hill Elementary School teachers in Kent attained national board certification this year. A teacher each from Meadow Ridge Elementary and The Outreach Program also earned certification. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Four Kent teachers earn National Board Certification

School nurse also attains national certification

Kent Police are looking for help to find NiAni Rashaad, a missing autistic adult last seen May 31 near the Riverwood Apartments. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing autistic woman

Last seen May 31 near Riverwood Apartments

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Kent School District announces employee of the year winners

Eleven staff members recognized

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City of Kent sets summer recycling event for June 5

Will take items that are not normally accepted at the curb

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Four Seattle Thunderbirds ranked for NHL Draft

Roulette, Hanzel, Ciona and Milic recognized by NHL Central Scouting

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Kent School District sets private screening of ‘Revolution Remix’

Partners with Kingmakers of Oakland to show film created by youth in response to 2020 protests

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A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College.

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Sound Transit extends deadline for input on Kent development

Transit-oriented projects on 4 acres near Kent/Des Moines light rail station

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Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Operations and maintenance facility similar to what’s planned in either Kent or Federal Way

Sound Transit will add 152 new light vehicles to its expanding system by 2024, including a new route from SeaTac to Federal Way. The first of the new vehicles were entered into service in May. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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First new Link light rail vehicles enter passenger service

New cars offer more bike racks, larger windows

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King County Wastemobile to be in Kent May 28-30

Safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and other household hazardous items

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Ubax Gardheere launches campaign for King County Council

Community organizer to challenge Reagan Dunn in District 9

Merle and Marti Reeder. COURTESY PHOTO

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Merle Reeder joins Kent’s Team Marti of John L. Scott real estate

Husband to work with wife as operations manager and broker-partner

A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit seeks public input on development in Kent

Transit-oriented projects on 4 acres near Kent/Des Moines light rail station

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City of Kent announces summer concert lineup

Performances to feature country, rock, rhythm and blues

Keltie Jeri-Leon played his final game May 9 with the Seattle Thunderbirds as they wrapped up the 2020-2021 shortened season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

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Seattle Thunderbirds end WHL season by beating Spokane

Keltie Jeri-Leon ends WHL career with 250 games played

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Interactive space-themed park could be coming to Kent

Fundraising goal is $1.25 million for redevelopment of Kherson Park

Mona Das. COURTESY PHOTO

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Das bill expanding affordable housing development becomes state law

Extends Multifamily Tax Exemption for developers on certain property taxes