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The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival

16th annual Kent International Festival set for Saturday, June 1

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ShoWare Center

The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival
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Valley SWAT takes Kent woman, 23, into custody after shooting

Woman barricaded herself in home after reportedly shooting, injuring another woman

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Kent School District labor groups want resignations of leaders

Call for Superintendent Israel Vela and Board President Meghin Margel to quit

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Courtesy File Photo 2022, Kent School District

ShoWare Center in Kent to host 24 high school, college graduations

Ceremonies start May 31 and end June 21; Kent schools to graduate Saturday, June 8

Courtesy File Photo 2022, Kent School District
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Kent School District announces employees of the year for 2023-2024

Top teacher, principal, bus driver, coach, paraeducator, custodian and more

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Medical examiner identifies second victim in fiery Kent car crash

Troy Thorp, 61, died in May 11 single-vehicle crash along South 272nd Street on West Hill

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Kent man, 52, receives reduced sentence in Seattle fatal shooting

Pleads guilty to lesser charge of manslaughter after video of 2020 shooting indicates self-defense

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City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup for 2024

Venues are West Fenwick Park, Kent Station and Lake Meridian Park from July 10 to Aug. 21

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Kent Police use drone, K-9 unit to capture assault suspect

Man had fled after fight with security guard at apartment complex along SE Kent-Kangley Road

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Ladies Night Out 10th anniversary June 13 at Kent Station

Pampering, wine tastings, light bites part of event

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Teddy Bear Clinic a hit in Kent with children, parents

Children receive free teddy bears, check out fire engines, aid cars and fire hoses

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Memorial Day ceremony set for Tahoma National Cemetery near Kent

Monday, May 27 event begins at 1 p.m. to honor veterans

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Kids learn how to catch fish in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole

Annual event by city of Kent Parks, Rotary Club of Kent provides new experience

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A new playground is part of the recently-completed renovations at Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill in Kent next to the Kent YMCA. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

Morrill Meadows Park in Kent reopens after $1.59 million renovation

Upgrades include expanded playground, new swings, improved lawn space and a permanent stage

A new playground is part of the recently-completed renovations at Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill in Kent next to the Kent YMCA. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks
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Kent-based Blue Origin completes seventh human spaceflight

Six-member crew included Ed Dwight, the nation’s first Black astronaut candidate in the 1960s

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One of two victims identified in fiery Kent crash

Kristen Anne Meyers, 53, died in May 11 crash on West Hill, according to medical examiner

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City-owned ShoWare Center in Kent loses $742,675 in 2023

Losses lower than projected but expenses continue to exceed revenue at 6,200-seat arena

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Kent firefighters extinguish two fires on the same morning | Photos

Friday, May 17 at apartment leasing office in the Valley and at a vacant East Hill house

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Christie Nelson new leader of John L. Scott office that serves Kent

Office also handles Covington and Maple Valley with 60 brokers

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Check out Paw-Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Paw-Fest to feature pets for adoption, activities at Kent Station

Event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1

Check out Paw-Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent