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Portion of Green River Trail in Kent to close for levee repairs
Work to repair and strengthen a King County levee along the Green River in Kent requires the temporary…
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Show of color: Kent International Festival shines
The Kent International Festival – a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in the community and South King…
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Survivors, family, friends take part in Kent Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society's Kent Relay for Life fundraiser returned to French Field this weekend.
News
World Relief’s SEA-TRI-KAN bike ride for refugee employment kicks off June 10
World Relief's second annual SEA-TRI-KAN bike ride kicks off Friday, June 10, at its office in Kent, 841…
News
Kent Fire Department offers tips to beat the heat this weekend
The National Weather Service has forecast temperatures in the mid to high 80s this weekend, possibly even 90…
News
Kent Police pass the torch in run for Special Olympics
Kent Police hit the streets for a good cause Friday. A group of nine officers participated in the…
News
Staff celebrates city of Kent jail’s 30th year
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas joined jail staff on Wednesday to help celebrate the 30th year of the…
Business
Kent’s Airways Brewing pushes back opening of new site to June 21
Airways Brewing has pushed back the opening of its new Kent tap room to 2 p.m. on Tuesday,…
News
U.S. Sen. Murray releases statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) released the following statement Thursday on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
News
Sound Transit Board unanimously approves faster ST3 light rail extensions
The Sound Transit Board on Thursday unanimously approved changes to the Sound Transit 3 plan that will speed…
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Charities win, along with the environment, in Brown Bear Charity Car Wash Program
Nonprofit organizations are raising funds – and protecting the environment – through the Brown Bear Car Wash Charity…
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Kent-area community calendar | June 1
A listing of Kent-area events, clubs, library programs and entertainment events.
News
Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday
The Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday for its 41st season of farm-grown food, local crafts and lively entertainment.
News
3-year-old Kent boy receives free ramp
The Master Builders Association, db General Contractors and volunteers recently donated their time and effort to build a…
Sports
T-Birds’ Bow signs with AHL’s Texas Stars
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Landon Bow has signed with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League for the…
Opinion
Hard-working janitors need protection | Guest op
Rosa is a single mother who supports her three children by cleaning at a busy mall. Although she…
Letters to the Editor
There’s no money; Ely is not the problem
Our government grew 30 percent in the last 16 years, faster than the general population. That takes my…
News
King County launches enhanced emergency alert system
King County Emergency Management on Wednesday officially launched an enhanced regional emergency alert system.
Sports
Thunderbirds sign defenseman
The Seattle Thunderbirds signed defenseman Jake Lee to a WHL standard player agreement, general manager Russ Farwell announced…
News
Juneteenth Celebration coming up June 19 in Kent
Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be among the guest entertainers at the fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration on…