Five Kent schools achieve state recognition

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Five Kent schools achieve state recognition

Daniel, Meridian, Ridgewood, and Sawyer Woods elementary schools and Kent Mountain View Academy are in the top 20…

Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent on June 7-9

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Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent on June 7-9

King County residents have a safe and convenient upcoming opportunity to dispose of household hazardous materials when the…

Kent’s apartment rents rise 0.7 percent in May

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Kent’s apartment rents rise 0.7 percent in May

Median rent for one-bedroom unit at $1,480 per month

JERROL (“JERRY”) RALPH KELLER

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JERROL (“JERRY”) RALPH KELLER

Jerrol “Jerry” Ralph Keller (81) of La Conner, WA, passed away at Island Hospital in Anacortes, WA the…

WIAA drops Tacoma Dome as high school championship football site

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WIAA drops Tacoma Dome as high school championship football site

Board cites higher costs, new seating arrangement for decision

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

At the awards program were, from left: Sam Nigh; Diane Radischat; Loren Bliss; Jay Woolford, Dr. Tamiko Olson; Karen Lucas. COURTESY PHOTO, Jamie Mitchell

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Combating ageism’s threat: new SHAG Awards defuse stereotypes

SHAG (Sustainable Housing for the Ageless Generation) celebrated three decades of service and honored four seniors who defy…

Companies purchase Kent’s Waterford at the Lakes Apartments for $83.2 million

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Companies purchase Kent’s Waterford at the Lakes Apartments for $83.2 million

344-unit complex in Kent Valley built in 1989

Relay for Life opens Friday, June 7 at Kent’s French Field

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Relay for Life opens Friday, June 7 at Kent’s French Field

Annual American Cancer Society fundraiser

U.S. forces prepare to land on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. COURTESY PHOTO, Museum of Flight

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D-Day presentation offers new look at Normandy invasion | Musem of Flight

Historian Edward Gordon delivers June 8 program based upon his book

Stars sign free-agent midfielder Douglas Lima | MASL

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Stars sign free-agent midfielder Douglas Lima | MASL

The Tacoma Stars have signed MASL veteran midfielder Douglas Lima, the first free-agent pickup this offseason for the…

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Boyce, American Legion Post 15 participate in Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Hillcrest

Kent City Council President Bill Boyce, second from the left, was the guest speaker at the Memorial Day…

Kent offers Police Teen Academy

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Kent offers Police Teen Academy

Application deadline June 14 for Aug. 13-15 classes

Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 1

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Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 1

Operates 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square Plaza

Meeker students place in Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

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Meeker students place in Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

Two Meeker Middle School eighth-graders won prizes in the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s 2019 Writing, Art, & Film…

Thunderbirds sign second-round draft selection

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Thunderbirds sign second-round draft selection

Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Spencer Penner to a Western Hockey League standard player agreement with the team.

King County Council recognizes Jack Sikma for Basketball Hall of Fame induction

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King County Council recognizes Jack Sikma for Basketball Hall of Fame induction

Starred for Sonics in late 1970s, early 80s

Sound Transit to offer reserved parking permits for SeaTac’s Angle Lake light rail station

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Sound Transit to offer reserved parking permits for SeaTac’s Angle Lake light rail station

Spots reserved until 9 a.m.

Kent School District joins program to help educators buy homes

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Kent School District joins program to help educators buy homes

The Kent School District announced Wednesday its partnership with Landed, a down payment assistance and home-buyer education program…

Tukwila H&R Block franchisee elected to national council

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Tukwila H&R Block franchisee elected to national council

Virgil Knedlik, an H&R Block franchise owner in Tukwila, has been elected to the H&R Block Franchise Leadership…