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Eagles bring twigs to their nest in Kent along the Green River. COURTESY PHOTO, Julene Bailie

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Eagles ready for nesting in Kent near Riverbend Golf Complex

Eagles once again are nesting near the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent along the Green River.

The grand opening of the Seattle Universal Math Museum is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Universal Math Museum

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Seattle Universal Math Museum grand opening March 14 at Kent Station

Math is taking on a new meaning with the grand opening of the Seattle Universal Math Museum at…

Lacey-based Stottle Winery, which has a tasting room in Covington, will be one of several wineries participating in the Saturday, April 11 downtown Kent Wine Walk. COURTESY PHOTO, Stottle Winery

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Kent Wine Walk to return April 11 at downtown businesses

Prepare to sip, shop and socialize when the Downtown Kent Wine Walk returns from 5 to 8 p.m.…

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A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025.

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

Third Day will perform Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Third Day

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Christian rock band Third Day to perform in Kent April 19

The Christian rock band Third Day will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare…

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Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown

Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event

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City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games

Ethan Page. COURTESY PHOTO, BR/WWE

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NXT Live coming to ShoWare Center in Kent Feb. 14

To feature Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne and many more

IJenNeh will perform a vibrant fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kent Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, IJenNeh

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Kent Lutheran Church to offer two free concerts

IJenNeh plays fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel Jan. 31; Off Their Rockers perform Feb. 21

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Kent church to host Quintard Taylor Jr. celebration of life

UW professor founded BlackPast.org, an online encyclopedia of African American history; event Feb. 7

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Kent City Council gets update about YMCA operations

Nonprofit attracts 7,500 members; offers discounts based on income to join and for programs

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

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Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

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Plenty of smiles at annual Kent Winterfest celebration | Photos

Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade

The Evergreen Elders Connection, or Nhóm Cao Niên Tình Xanh, meets twice a month at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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A day at the Kent Senior Activity Center

A regular Tuesday at the Kent Senior Activity Center is filled with activity and socialization — from day…

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Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

Participants enjoy the 2024 Winterfest in Kent. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 6. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Winterfest celebration in Kent set for Saturday, Dec. 6

Event includes parade, tree lighting, music, vendors and Santa

Sara Akmel, of Kent and Mill Creek Middle School, placed second in the National Civics Bee Washington State Championship June 21, 2025 at Olympia High School, hosted by the Association of Washington Business. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business

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National Civics Bee competition open to middle school students

Kent Chamber of Commerce seeks students to apply for contest that will send winner to Washington, D.C.

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire annual Toys for Joy program collected more than 6,000 toys and stocking suffers for about 1,500 children during its 2024 holiday drive. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire kicks off Toys for Joy program

Donations wanted to provide food and toys for those in need during the holiday season.