The Kent-Meridian High choir performs at last year's graduation at the ShoWare Center.

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Lots of graduations at Kent’s ShoWare Center this weekend

Expect plenty of traffic and people around the ShoWare Center and Kent Station this weekend because of pomp…

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Fatal car accident in Kent closes East Valley Highway at South 200th

Kent Police have closed East Valley Highway at South 200th Street in all directions starting at about 3…

Togo's sandwiches will have a grand opening on Saturday

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Togo’s sets grand opening at Kent Station for June 18

Togo’s plans a Saturday, June 18 grand opening for its new sandwich shop at Kent Station.

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations  and policies

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Kent School District to serve up free summer lunches | Locations listed

Kent School District is providing free summer lunches for children and teens 18 and under during June, July…

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

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Kent Police plan community meeting at Kent Elementary

Kent Police will host an informational community meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at Kent Elementary…

WGU Washington was established by the state Legislature in 2011 in partnership with nationally recognized and accredited Western Governors University to expand access to higher education for Washington residents.

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WGU Washington launches Bachelor’s in Data Management/Data Analytics

Online program prepares graduates for careers in Washington's data science industry.

Allison “Queen Abbo” Simon Lowe sings and dances to a soulful poem

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Juneteenth celebration returns to Morrill Meadows Park

Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers headlines a variety of guest entertainers at the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on…

The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team

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Seattle Ravens join new junior hockey league

The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team, which plays in Kent, will compete in the newly formed Pacific Division…

The Repair Time event is from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Kent Senior Center and is free to the public.

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Repair Time returns to the senior center June 15

Need something fixed? Bring small appliances, household items, clothing or accessories that need to be repaired to the…

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Federal Way City Council approves temporary ban on apartment developments

The Federal Way City Council passed a temporary ban on the development of apartment complexes in a 5-2…

A reaction to chemicals in a vat at Town Square Plaza park caused a man working with the chemicals to be sent to a local hospital on Wednesday.

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Chemical reaction at Kent park sends one man to hospital

An employee of a chemical company was sent to a local hospital at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday after…

The southbound Interstate 5 concrete pavement rehab project is located along 12.86 miles of freeway from Duwamish River Bridge in Tukwila to South 320th Street in Federal Way.

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Big weekend lane reductions on southbound I-5 start in one month for Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines

Sections of freeway will be reduced to two lanes during five weekends starting in July.

A brush fire breaks out last year along I-5 near South 216th Street

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Kent Fire Department warns residents about brush fire season

Although we have not hit the hottest and driest months of the year, we are already beginning to…

The Kent School Board recently honored its 11 Employees of the Year.

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Kent School District recognizes Employees of the Year

The Kent School District honored its 11 Employees of the Year at the May 25 School Board Meeting.

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KSD encourages graduates to join alumni website

Kent School District invites former graduates to join its new alumni database on the district's website.

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Kentwood High School announces dates for youth summer sports camps

Kentwood High School will host basketball, football, volleyball, track and dance camps.

About 80 percent of the homes coming on the market in King and Snohomish counties are selling within the first 30 days.

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Housing inventory shortages continue in King County

Just as expected, the month of May had an uptick in new listings (12,272), but just as many…

The I-405/SR 167 interchange is one of the most heavily congested interchanges in the state. Through this project

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Making Connections: WSDOT awards contract for improvements at I-405/SR 167 interchange

Construction on the HOT to HOV flyover ramp begins this summer

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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King County Executive Constantine in China for climate summit

King County Executive Dow Constantine is in Beijing to participate in a summit where leaders of U.S. and…

The Kent Fire Department call report.

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Kent Fire Department RFA call report May 29-June 4

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority: