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KBAC’s Juneteenth Celebration and Festival returning to Morrill Meadows Park on June 17

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KBAC’s Juneteenth Celebration and Festival returning to Morrill Meadows Park on June 17

Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) presents its sixth annual Juneteenth Celebration and Festival on Saturday, June 17, from…

Inslee signs executive order to support safe testing, operation of autonomous vehicles

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Inslee signs executive order to support safe testing, operation of autonomous vehicles

Self-driving cars may sound futuristic, but Washington state is leading the way on developing autonomous vehicles that are…

King County Sheriff’s Office warns about jury duty scam

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King County Sheriff’s Office warns about jury duty scam

The King County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a scam that has been occurring in the Seattle area…

King County Metro, Sound Transit debut reduced summer ORCA youth fares

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King County Metro, Sound Transit debut reduced summer ORCA youth fares

Metro and Sound Transit will offer reduced fares from mid-June through Labor Day to all youth who use…

Home prices keep going up in Puget Sound region

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Home prices keep going up in Puget Sound region

Would-be buyers who have been shut out of the real estate market should test the “real estate waters”…

BNSF Railway tests crossing gates in Kent

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BNSF Railway tests crossing gates in Kent

BNSF Railway conducted testing of crossing gates on Tuesday at several intersections in downtown Kent.

Residents, cats escape Kent house fire

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Residents, cats escape Kent house fire

No one was injured Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a residence in the 26600 block…

Republic Services recycle, yard waste drivers vote to strike | Talks continue

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Republic Services recycle, yard waste drivers vote to strike | Talks continue

Teamster recycle and yard waste drivers who work at Republic Services voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to authorize a…

Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

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Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

Riser sprinted to the early lead and never looked back while rolling to a powerful 5¼-length victory in…

Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

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Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

Stankowski backstopped Seattle to WHL title

Kent’s annual Music and Art Showcase set for June 29

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Kent’s annual Music and Art Showcase set for June 29

The 10th annual Music and Art Showcase will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29,…

City of Kent seeks suggestions about Meeker Street changes

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City of Kent seeks suggestions about Meeker Street changes

How should Meeker Street be redesigned to include more pedestrian-friendly opportunities to encourage walking, biking and disabled-accessible pathways?

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | May 28-June 3

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Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | May 28-June 3

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves…

Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

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Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

Registration is open for the fourth annual South King Challenge, consisting of four separate run/walk events in South…

Sound Transit to add longer light rail trains

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Sound Transit to add longer light rail trains

Starting Monday, June 5, Sound Transit is putting more three-car light rail trains into weekday service to meet…

GERALD “JERRY” MOESCH

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GERALD “JERRY” MOESCH

Gerald “Jerry” Moesch, 72, passed on Sunday, May 28, 2017; born September 13, 1944 in Bismarck, ND, to…

Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

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Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

An evenly matched field of nine 3-year-old colts and geldings square off in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Stakes at…

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Summer reading: Relax, learn, and have fun | KCLS

It seemed like winter was longer than usual this year, but it’s behind us now. And with the…

City of Kent launches satisfaction survey about Riverbend Golf Course

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City of Kent launches satisfaction survey about Riverbend Golf Course

Just how much do golfers enjoy their experience at Riverbend Golf Course? The city of Kent hopes to…

Growing Kent International Festival shines at ShoWare | PHOTOS

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Growing Kent International Festival shines at ShoWare | PHOTOS

The Kent International Festival – a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in the community and South King…