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Stretch your food budget, grow veggies in one of King County’s garden plots

Save money on fresh produce, provide a bounty of healthy food for the dinner table and get in…

Metro is considering cutting routes if the Legislature doesn't approve allowing King County to extend a $20 per year vehicle license fee that expires next year.

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65 bus routes face elimination when Metro Transit’s temporary funding expires

Sixty-five Metro Transit bus routes are at risk of being canceled, and service reduced on another 86 routes,…

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Rockets won’t go down; series returns to T-Birds’ home ice | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two late goals Saturday night at Prospera Place in British Columbia, but it wasn't…

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Rockets won’t go down; series returns to T-Birds’ home ice | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two late goals Saturday night at Prospera Place in British Columbia, but it wasn't…

Obituaries

Marilyn Medsker Hashagen

Marilyn Medsker Hashagen Marilyn Medsker Hashagen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away March 15, 2013. She…

Diane Lynn Martin

Obituaries

Diane Lynn Martin

Diane Lynn Lorenzo Martin Diane Lynn Lorenzo Martin passed away from breast cancer on March 11, 2013 in…

Sports

Northwest Xtreme All-Stars seek donations to fund trip to national event

The Northwest Xtreme All-Stars – Kent's competitive cheer program for young athletes – is looking to raise money…

Families and children are all welcome to hunt for eggs at Kent Station during its annual Egg Hunt.

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Kids of all ages to hunt for eggs at Kent Station this weekend

Kent Station is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon.

Claudia Kauffman

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Kent’s Kauffman, Wyatt among finalists to replace Port Commissioner Holland

After hearing from new and returning applicants Tuesday, the Port of Seattle Commission on Wednesday announced the finalists…

Mayor Suzette Cooke

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Kent’s Rose blossoms at 90

Kent Bowl is a special place for Rose Jackson. She has played the lanes at the iconic alley…

The Indian Dancers were a part of the festivities last year.

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Kent International Festival coming in June

f you like fun, food and entertainment then the Kent International Festival is the place to be in…

The Thunderbirds' Seth Swenson

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Rockets silence T-Birds, deny clincher | WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-0 Wednesday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff…

The Thunderbirds' Seth Swenson

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Rockets silence T-Birds, deny clincher | WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-0 Wednesday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff…

Sports

Prep baseball capsules: A look at Royals, Chargers

A glimpse of Kent-area baseball teams as they begin league play

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Kent machinist, Ruth race crew member passes away

Dan Higgins, a skilled mechanic who was a part of Jerry "The King" Ruth drag racing team for…

Elizabeth Johnson on the Senate floor with Sen. Karen Keiser

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Kent’s Johnson serves as legislative page

Elizabeth Johnson served recently as a page in the Washington State Senate in Olympia. Johnson was sponsored by…

Opinion

Teachers make a difference despite challenges | Prescott

I have had the good fortune to talk to quite a few teachers in the Kent School District…

Letters to the Editor

It’s time to support our paraeducators

March 11-15 was classified employee appreciation week for public schools. I made a public statement at the school…

Opinion

Party lines transcend generations | Box

The subject of telephone party lines came up at the office this week and, of course, I was…

T-Bird players celebrate the Game 3 conquest of Kelowna with goalie Brandon Glover.

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T-Birds blast Rockets, take commanding 3-0 series lead | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets went to overtime for the third consecutive game in their first-round playoff…