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Metro Transit will offer reduced fares starting in March for lower-income bus riders.

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King County executive announces reduced-fare program for lower-income Metro bus riders

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Thursday how King County will implement a reduced-fare program for lower-income bus…

Seattle Thunderbirds goaltender Taran Kozun teaches a group of youngsters in front of the net at the Thunderbirds Hockey School at the ShoWare Center last week.

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Summer school on ice | SLIDESHOW

Seattle Thunderbirds held its popular T-Birds Hockey School.

Letters to the Editor

Circus has history of cruelty to animals

Given all the controversy about the Ringling Bros. Circus, it's puzzling your piece ("Ringling Bros. circus coming to…

Letters to the Editor

District 8 needs a change

It is time to seriously consider retiring Dave Reichert from his position in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nancy Simpson

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Experience Historical Kent Day is Saturday

It's an opportunity to learn more about Kent's roots. The Greater Kent Historical Museum, volunteers and event partners…

Daniel Gallegos

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Kentridge’s Gallegos selected to National Society of High School Scholars

Kentridge High School student Daniel Aaron Gallegos has been selected to become a member of the National Society…

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Kent companies recognized for environmental stewardship

Several Kent companies were honored for their efforts in protecting regional water quality.

CenterPoint Office Park recently launched a new outdoor fitness path and stretching station amenity on its Kent campus. Employees from 11 companies on campus participated in the ceremony.

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Park opens path to fitness

CenterPoint Office Park recently unveiled a new outdoor fitness path and stretching station amenity to its campus with…

A computer rendering of South 228th Street going under the railroad tracks to separate vehicles from trains.

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Kent Chamber sets meeting about LID to pay for street projects

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will have a special government affairs meeting to discuss the potential formation of…

Sports

SPSL splits into three divisions in 2014-15; no more North-South

The South Puget Sound League is more trim and divided as part of the state’s biennial reclassification. And…

Jaimen Yakubowski

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T-Birds trade Yakubowski to Moose Jaw | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds traded forward Jaimen Yakubowski to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a third round…

Country singer Tayla Lynn performs at 7 p.m. Thursday

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Country singer Tayla Lynn performs in Kent Aug. 14

Country singer-songwriter Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, plays at the city of Kent's final Thursdays at the…

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Campfires prohibited in all state parks

Washington State Parks announced today that campfires in all state parks will be prohibited until further notice to…

Mustangs of all types will be on display at the 27th annual All Ford and Mustang Roundup Car Show at Bowen Scarff Ford-Lincoln in Kent on Saturday.

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Bowen Scarff hosts Pacific Cascade Mustang Club show and benefit

The Pacific Cascade Mustang Club holds its 27th annual All Ford and Mustang Roundup Car Show at Bowen…

Drivers should be aware of extra police patrols in King County from Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.

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Police departments plan extra DUI patrols in King County Aug. 15-Sept. 1

Extra police patrols in King County are planned for the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign…

Kent parks planner Brian Levenhagen stands on the new synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields.

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Kent’s Wilson Playfields’ re-opening celebration Sept. 6 to feature Seattle Impact FC

The city of Kent will dedicate the new multi-use turf fields at Wilson Playfields during an official reopening…

Riders catch a Sound Transit train.

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Sound Transit boardings up 8 percent in first quarter

Sound Transit boardings for trains, light rail and buses increased by more than 8 percent during the first…

Roberto the Magnificent

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Juggler-comedian to perform Aug. 13 in Kent

Roberto the Magnificent brings his juggling and comedy act to the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances from…

Kent Fire Department call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report Aug. 3-9

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

Francisco Cisneros

Sports

Seattle Impact FC signs defender

The Seattle Impact FC have announced the addition of Francisco Cisneros, the indoor soccer team's first signed defender.