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Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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New caterer to operate Kent Senior Center lunch program

The city of Kent has hired a new caterer to operate the lunch program at the Kent Senior…

A firefighter examines a teddy bear, one of the features at the Teddy Bear Clinic coming up Saturday, May 2. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Teddy Bear Clinic in Kent set for May 2 at Fire Station 74

The free annual Teddy Bear Clinic presented by Puget Sound Fire returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

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Auburn Symphony hosts free family show ‘Peter and the Wolf’

Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s first free family concert, “Peter and the Wolf,” takes place at 2:30 p.m. April 26…

The Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show will run April 25-26 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO

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Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show coming to Kent April 25-26

The Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show will return Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 to Kent Commons, 525…

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A scene from a past Petpalooza.

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Mark your calendar for Auburn’s Petpalooza 2026 on May 16

On one special day of the year, the tailed and taloned, the brindled and barking, the hoofed and…

The city of Kent will install new LED lights this summer at Wilson Playfields. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Kent City Council approves 3 park improvement projects

Improvements are coming to three city of Kent parks.

West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Water shut off at West Fenwick Park in Kent due to leak

The city of Kent has shut off all water at West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, due…

A chance to pet baby goats will be one of the many activities during a Easter celebration for children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

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Children’s Easter celebration at Kent Station set for March 28

A free Easter celebration featuring special appearances by unicorns, baby goats, bunnies and more is coming up at…

“Dreamweaver.” By Derek Nagagawa. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Five winners chosen in Kent School District art contest

Four students and a staff member were chosen as winners in the 2025-2026 Kent School District art contest.

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Snow surprise: Kent receives first snow of winter on March 13

The city of Kent received its first snow of winter on Friday, March 13.

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

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