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The Seattle Thunderbirds open the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs on Friday, April 14 against the Prince George Cougars at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Prince George in WHL second round of playoffs

First two games April 14-15 at accesso ShoWare Center

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Congressman Smith joins Kent-Meridian High students on apprenticeship tour

At Kent-based Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington training site

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Renton man, 38, dies two days after fight at Home Depot in Kent | Update

Medical examiner says cause and manner of death are pending

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Kent offers informational event about fentanyl and other drugs

Students in grades 6-12 and parents invited to April 27 presentation by Kent Police, Kent School District

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Kent-based T-Birds advance to WHL playoffs second round with series sweep

Seattle wins all four games against Kelowna Rockets; next round starts April 14 at ShoWare Center

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates

Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details

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California real estate group buys Webster Court apartments in Kent

PEF Advisors plans to spend $1.2 million on improvements to downtown senior living complex

The city of Kent has closed Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill until December for renovations, including an improved and expanded playground. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent closes most of Morrill Meadows Park for renovations

Park to remain closed until December for expanded playground, new stage and more

A man was killed March 28 in Kent near this homeless encampment in the 10900 block of SE 256th Street. This March 29 photo shows a piece of yellow tape used by Kent Police to mark the crime scene. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing

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Man, 54, killed at Kent homeless encampment identified

Man died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to medical examiner

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Three Kent art groups receive ArtsFund, Paul Allen foundation grants

Soos Creek Studio, Greater Kent Historical Society and Rainier Youth Choirs get money

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Kent School District looks to purchase property for three programs

School board approves reallocation of $5.4 million for potential locations

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Kent School Board limited in discipline of fellow members

State association explains what steps can be taken against former Board President Tim Clark

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Kent Police Blotter: March 13-27

Incidents include burglaries, struggle with officers, injury crash

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season on May, 8, 2021. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks partner with Kent schools to launch girls flag football teams

Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood and Kentlake to offer teams

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Tim Clark plans to remain on Kent School Board despite resignation pleas

Speakers at board meeting want Clark gone after insensitive comment about Somali families

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Easter egg, scavenger hunts coming up at Kent Station April 8

Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers

Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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Keiser state bill caps insulin costs at $35 per month

Inslee signs legislation; Congress has yet to pass any federal cost controls

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Zandria Michaud to run for reelection to Kent City Council

Voters elected her to four-year term in 2019

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Four new crosswalks with flashing beacons in Kent under construction

Improvements along SE 240th Street, 104th Avenue SE and Central Avenue North