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Street of Treats Halloween event in downtown Kent set for Oct. 26

A frightfully fun family outing from 2 to 5 p.m. at 11 participating businesses

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week of Sep. 27

Kentwoods Ethan Heidal (football) and Diya Thomas (soccer) take home this weeks honors.

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week of Sep. 20

Avan Woods (soph.) plas football for the Chargers, Tiana Stephenson (Sr.) plays soccer.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week

Kent-Meridian seniors Kyle Soper (XC) and Claire Eaton (Swim) named athletes of the week.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Brianna Sanders, James Mullenix

Kentlake senior (Sanders) runs cross country, while the freshman (Mullenix) plays football.

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Kent-based T-Birds wrap up training camp with tournament

Western Hockey League preseason games start Sept. 6 in Everett

Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club

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Kent Sunrise Rotary Club offers chance at $1M hole-in-one

Registration open for Golftoberfest tournament Sept. 12 at Washington National Golf Club

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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show fills up Kent Station shopping center | Photos

Many vehicles were on display Sunday, Aug. 25

The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door. File photo

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Auburn Avenue Theater demolition process begins

From the Sept. 3 start date, the demolition will continue for about 40 days.

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Secretary of State directs recount in lands commissioner race

Recount in battle for second between Upthegrove and Kuehl Pederson could take 7 business days

Light rail fares will go to a flat rate of $3 starting Aug. 30. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to make light rail a flat fee of $3 for adults

Fares currently are distance-based; youth 18 and under will continue to ride for free

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Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse

Company holds competitions in warehouse work and truck driving

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Man, 26, drowns at Gene Coulon Beach in Renton

Renton Police are still investigating.

Traffic backs up on Interstate 5 northbound June 26 in Federal Way after a fatal stabbing in a vehicle. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Department of Transportation

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Suspect arrested in I-5 fatal stabbing in Federal Way

19-year-old Patriot Ryan Lemay died from a stab wound to the neck in June 26 incident

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25 high school students participate in Kent Police Teen Academy

Teens learn about the jobs of officers and role of police department

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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8 Kent high school students participate in Rotary leadership conference

Students selected for their potential to be leaders and dedication to community service

A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

Vote today for the Kent Reporter's Athletes of the Year.

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Vote for the Kent Reporter Athletes of the Year

The online contest runs May 1 to May 8.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Justin Jamison

Jamison has set a new personal record in the 400 every race this season.