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Traffic collision claims life of 13-year-old girl; vehicle strikes family as they attempt to cross Pacific Highway

Kent Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a tragic traffic collision that took the life of a…

Bob Ferguson

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Judge agrees with Attorney General’s opinion, upholds I-502 against challenge

The Attorney General's Office today presented arguments in MMH, LLC v. Fife in Pierce County Superior Court before…

Taran Kozun

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T-Birds shut out Americans in preseason opener | WHL

Taran Kozun made 18 saves to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-0 shutout of the Tri-City…

James R. Berry

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James R. Berry

James R. Berry Our Dad, Jim Berry, age 73, of Grayland, WA, passed away from cancer on July…

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Covington pet welfare workers attend workshop

Cheryl Bays, Isobel Sweet, Veronica Whitethorn, Emi and Laurie Jensen, Michelle Storlie, Debbie Froehlich and Laura Berggruen represented…

The Thunderbirds play a seven-game preseason schedule

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T-Birds sign 5 players; exhibition opener Friday | WHL

Seattle Thunderbirds signed five players to WHL standard player agreements, general manager Russ Farwell announced today.

Jack Bermingham

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Highline College part of Working Families Success Network strategy expansion

Achieving the Dream today announced a national community college expansion of the Working Families Success Network (WFSN) strategy.

Kent School District will continue to make changes in its school cafeterias

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New school year brings healthier food choices for Kent students

Students throughout Kent and King County will have more options for healthy food this school year.

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Keep it Kent-Meridian

"Getting a close look at firefighting" (Kent Reporter, Aug. 22) was probably the best article written in the…

Opinion

Official language policy needed to unite Washington residents | GUEST OP

When it comes to cultivating a welcoming environment for immigrants, policymakers in Washington are lacking.

City parks planner Brian Levenhagen stands on the new synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields on the East Hill. The city spent $1.8 million to replace the old turf. The city of Kent will dedicate the new multi-use turf fields at Wilson Playfields during an official reopening ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday

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Kent-area community calendar | Aug. 27

Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 27, Town Square Plaza Park, corner of Second and…

The Sparkle Effect supports schools in efforts to implement cheer squads for students with disabilities to participate with typically developing peers.

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The Sparkle Effect creates opportunities for differently-abled cheerleaders

The Kent School District has a cheer squad that includes students with disabilities.

Leora Schwitters

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Rainier Youth Choirs founder recognized; new singers sought

Leora Schwitters, artistic director and founder of Rainier Youth Choirs, recently was presented the Washington American Choral Directors…

Motorists are asked to be cautious as children return to area schools this week.

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Back to school means being more aware

This week will see many kids in the state return to school. The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire…

Sports

Seattle Impact FC announces single-game tickets for home opener

The Seattle Impact FC have announced the availability of single-game tickets for the team's inaugural season opener against…

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Couple sentenced for killing Kent woman

Two parties responsible for the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman, who was found in the trunk of…

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Unusual odor forces hotel evacuation

A six-story SeaTac hotel in the 18400 block of International Boulevard was evacuated Monday afternoon after employees and…

Life

Kreidler announces limited special enrollment period for people struggling with health coverage

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced a limited special enrollment period – effective Aug. 27 – for people who…

U.S. Bank employee volunteers prepare snacks at the backpack and school supplies event at Mercy Housing’s Appian Way Apartments last week.

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Kent children receive backpacks and school supplies

Brand new backpacks and plenty of school supplies awaited 224 children who live at Mercy Housing's Appian Way…

Lauren Baumann

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Seattle Impact FC announces co-captains for dance team

Lauren Baumann and Elizabeth Buslon have been named co-captains of the Seattle Impact FC's dance team, Ladies with…