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Free veterans resource fair returns to Tacoma Dome on April 30
For the fourth consecutive year, area veterans are offering a free resource fair on April 30, from 9…
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Firefighters organize dinner to benefit ‘Soup Ladies’
Kent and Tukwila Firefighters are having a "Let's Eat Out" night at the Old Spaghetti Factory at Southcenter…
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Red Cross, Kent RFA offer smoke alarm installation program to residents
Home fires kill seven people every day in this country. Fire-related injuries are reported every 40 minutes. Residential…
Obituaries
Frank H. Wright Jr.
Frank H. Wright Jr. March 20, 1929 – March 8, 2016 Frank H. Wright Jr., a lifelong Kent…
Sports
Local high school tennis players to help kids with special needs
The Boeing Employees Tennis Club (BETC) hosts a two-day tennis camp in April for children and young adults…
Sports
Sounder train to run Saturday in Kent for Sounders FC match
Sounders FC fans can take Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to the match against Montreal Impact at 7…
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Wild Waves Theme Park hiring for summer
Summer is still a couple of months away, but Wild Waves Theme Park (36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal…
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Legislature passes groundbreaking addiction recovery law
The state Legislature has passed a law making it the first in the nation to actively protect the…
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Thunderbirds sweep away Cougars; ‘Tips are next | WHL playoffs
Nolan Volcan scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince…
Business
KDP sheds new light on downtown businesses
Downtown Kent is aglow again after volunteers from the Kent Downtown Partnership recently replaced lightbulbs along the rooflines…
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Kent School District students to compete in state geography bee
Two Kent School District seventh-graders will compete in the 2016 National Geographic State Bee on Friday, April 1,…
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Kent School District’s Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture
The Kent School District hosted its the 19th annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Kentwood High School Performing…
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Fix it, don’t toss it, at a free community repair event in Kent
People all know the saying, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but with Earth Day coming up on April 22, it’s…
Letters to the Editor
City needs to do the right thing, rescind sale of park
On Tuesday, the Kent City Council will possibly vote on the issue of the sale of Pine Tree…
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City urges cat and dog owners to license their pets
If you haven't registered Fido or Fluffy, now's the time. In collaboration with the city, canvassers with Regional…
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T-Birds blank Cougars for commanding 3-0 series lead
Landon Bow made 27 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-0 shutout of the Prince George…
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Kentridge Chatelaines win two state titles
The Kentridge High School Chatelaines won two state titles in the 4A state dance and drill competition last…
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Sleep Train’s Pajama Bowl coming April 24
Sleep Train's Pajama Bowl is April 24 at the Acme Bowl, 100 Andover Park W., No. 100, Tukwila.
Business
Amazon ships first order from Kent fulfillment center
Amazon on Tuesday shipped its first customer order from its new fulfillment center in Kent.
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Kent-Meridian grad named New Jersey Teacher of the Year
John Taylor, a 1998 graduate of Kent-Meridian High School, has been named the 2016 New Jersey Charter Schools…