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Kent Rotary raises $10,000 for local causes

Slipper donations part of community fundraising drive

People take advantage in 2020 in downtown Kent of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets on Saturdays in the summer. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

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Downtown Kent open air dining and marketplace set for this summer

On Saturdays July 10 through Aug. 28 on First Avenue South

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No appointment needed to get vaccinated at Kent, Auburn sites

Walk-ins accepted due to plenty of vaccine

McSorely Creek in Des Moines, on Sept. 14. The water’s brown color is from a Sept. 10-14 sewage spill. The drain pipe at right is part of cleanup efforts. COURTESY PHOTO, Midway Sewer District.

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Midway Sewer District in Kent fined for September sewage spill

An estimated 1.2 million gallon spill into McSorley Creek in Des Moines

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Kent landlords must give 40 days notice to end tenant rental agreements

Change to begin Aug. 1 as City Council approves extension from state-mandated 20 days

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Kent School District elementary students return to buildings | Photos

April 12 marks first day back to in-person learning since closure in March 2020 due to COVID-19

Crews installed columns earlier this year for the light rail station in Kent. Now crews are installing the first girders for the elevated station and track. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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First girders going up at the future light rail Kent/Des Moines Station

Construction of Federal Way Link Extension’s first elevated track segments begins

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Kent group starts up Little Free Pantries to fight hunger

A zero-barrier access point to food to help fill the gaps in the system

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Keiser bill would provide additional $500 million in tax relief to businesses

Aid to small businessses impacted by pandemic

A shelter at Lake Meridian Park. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent taking reservations for park shelters

Available May 1 through Sept. 30

People eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations can call the Kent Senior Center for appointments at the city facility. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Senior Center offers waiting list for people seeking vaccinations

Extra vaccine sometimes available at end of day through Puget Sound Fire partnership

Courtesy image, Comcast

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Comcast reaches 10-year milestone for low-income internet program in Kent

More than 30,400 people connected in the city over past decade

Meridian Elementary School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District families need to choose between hybrid and remote learning

March 25 deadline for kindergarten through sixth grade with April 12 return

Seattle Thunderbirds captains/assistant captains Henrik Rybinski, Keltie Jeri-Leon, Matthew Rempe and Tyrel Bauer. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/Thunderbirds

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T-Birds name captains for Western Hockey League season

Henrik Rybinski, Keltie Jeri-Leon, Matthew Rempe and Tyrel Bauer

The Easter Bunny will be at Kent Station for photos by appointment only on March 20, 26 and 27. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

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Kent Station offers egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos

Restrictions due to COVID-19, but events are on

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State House passes 988 lifeline number for suicide prevention, crisis response

Orwall sponsor of bill to implement national hotline

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Schrier administers vaccination shots in Kent

“We need to get vaccines into arms as fast as we can’

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Kent Des Moines Road to close for two nights | Update

Sound Transit to close street March 21 and 23 for construction equipment transport

The Kent Farmers Market won’t be back in 2021. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

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Kent Lions Club cancels Cornucopia Days, Farmers Market

Summer events won’t be back

Congresswoman Kim Schrier. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Schrier applauds final House passage of American Rescue Plan

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill