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The Kaiser Permanente Kent Medical Center on the East Hill. The company plans to build a facility at the former Kmart site, but hasn’t announced any timeline. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente mum on timeline for new Kent facility

Company bought former Kmart property in 2020

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High expectations for Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League

Kent-based team features three players taken in the 2022 NHL Draft; two picked in first round

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Two die in wrong-way Interstate 5 collision in SeaTac

One vehicle burst into flames after crash; both drivers killed

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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Median residential property values up 24% in Panther Lake area of Kent

Home sale prices and overall home values have risen sharply in most King County neighborhoods

The Kent Panther Lake Library remains closed after a vehicle crashed into the building May 7. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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Kent Panther Lake Library reopening date remains unknown

Building damaged after vehicle crashed into it nearly five months ago

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Kent School District looking to hire bus drivers for 2022-2023

Pay is $25.41 to $30.03 per hour for part-time positions; open house set for Sept. 28

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Betting, purses up at Emerald Downs in 2022 compared to 2021

Racing fans wager $67.7 million at Auburn track

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Kent to work with Seattle group to develop middle income housing

Community Roots Housing owns, maintains nearly 50 apartment buildings across Seattle, White Center

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds ranked No. 3 in CHL

Team returns two NHL Draft first-round picks and adds high-scoring veteran from Saskatoon

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OktoberFAST coming Oct. 8 to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Event to feature road racing, beer and food

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Seven-story Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent opening this month

157 units downtown at corner of West Meeker Street and Madison Avenue

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Sound Transit participates in Rail Safety Week

Emphasis on importance of safety around trains and tracks

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Kent ranks 7th as most ethnically diverse city in the nation

First among other cities in Washington, according to WalletHub study

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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case

Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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Life

Country artist Gary Allan to perform Jan. 13 in Kent

Ruthless Tour coming to ShoWare Center

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Business

A new look to the busy Kent corner where REI once stood

Two blue and white industrial buildings, open green space occupy spot

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Meghin Margel sworn in as Kent School Board member

BECU director fills vacant position on five-member board

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Man pleads guilty to assault on a federal officer in Des Moines

Shots fired in October 2021 incident near Des Moines gas station and Safeway

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State awards grant for solar panels at Kent Senior Center

Grant will be for first solar installation at a city-owned facility

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Northwest

Update: National rail strike averted, Sounder to operate on normal schedule

Commuter line includes stops in Kent, Auburn