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Kent to receive bronze bust of Mexican Independence leader
The city of Kent aims to strengthen ties with its Mexican residents when Mayor Suzette Cooke accepts a…
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Writing contest on World War II under way
To help mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Washington students in grades 8…
Sports
Oberto to end sponsorship run | Hydroplane racing
Oberto says farewell as a sponsor in the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series on Sunday at the season-ending San…
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Great Washington ShakeOut drill set for Oct. 15
For the fourth year in a row, Washington state is participating in the Great Washington ShakeOut “drop, cover…
Life
Peppa Pig live performance coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Preschoolers and their parents are expected to enjoy a live performance of Peppa Pig's Big Splash at 6…
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STEM award recognizes Highline College faculty member
Dr. Amelia Phillips has been named one of this year's 100 Inspiring Women in STEM, an award presented…
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Eligible families encouraged to apply for free and reduced meal programs | School briefs
Families with students who are eligible for free and reduced school meals are encouraged to apply for the…
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Kent Fire Department offers heating safety tips for fall
Check out these fall weather heating safety tips from the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority to help…
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Kent CROP Hunger Walk set for Oct. 4
The Kent CROP Hunger Walk – a benefit to fight poverty and hunger throughout the world and in…
Sports
Tacoma Stars release schedule; home opener is Nov. 6 | MASL
The Tacoma Stars' 20-game Major Arena Soccer League slate includes 10 home contests at the ShoWare Center this…
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SKC Pride gives back to organizations, honors individuals
South King County Pride raised and donated money to charitable causes and honored supporters in the Kent community…
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Rainier Youth Choirs to begin ninth season: Explore, Dream, Discover
The Rainier Youth Choirs organization continues to grow with the addition of a second section of Vocina, a…
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Highline College earns national award for ‘excellence in diversity’ for third consecutive year
Highline College has received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine,…
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Keep the light on for charter schools
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Ill-timed ruling disrupts charter schools
It is appalling the ruling against charter schools was made three weeks into the school year.
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Kent Police determine foul odor near Green River from fish, not a body
A passerby reported to Kent Police on Monday afternoon a foul odor coming from near Riverview Park below…
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Kent-area community calendar | Sept. 16
Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, June 6-Sept. 26. Fresh produce, flower, vendors. Kent Lions program. For…
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Kent School District to add School Resource Officer
The Kent School District will add a King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) School Resource Officer to serve its…
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Eighth annual CAToberfest set for Oct. 17
South County Cats' eighth annual CAToberfest – A Celebration of Cats! – is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1…
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Silver Alerts begin in Washington to find missing people 60 and older
Law enforcement agencies in Washington have started using a new notification to alert the public of missing persons…