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Ren helps Willard learn how to dance in “Footloose” the musical, playing at the Renton Civic Theatre until June 21.

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Lose your blues at Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’

A few left feet maybe, but RCT’s musical version of “Footloose” is a rock n’ roll rollick to…

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Kent School District to offer free summer meals for children

Kent School District will provide free summer meals for children and teens ages 18 and under during the…

Gwen Allen-Carston holds her MLK Medal of Distinguished Service Award with husband Charles Carston on the left and King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Steffanie Fain on the right. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council

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Kent’s Gwen Allen-Carston receives King County MLK award

Kent resident Gwen Allen-Carston received the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service Award from King County…

The Pride flag goes up June 2 at Kent City Hall as part of Pride Month. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Pride flag goes up at Kent City Hall for month of June

The Pride flag went up at Kent City Hall on June 2 as the city marks June as…

Performers at the Kent International Festival on May 30 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent International Festival thrills crowd with performances

Residents enjoyed performances, activities, food and traditions representing cultures from around the world at the 18th annual Kent…

PawFest is Saturday, June 1 at accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Regional Animal Services of King County

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Find a pet in Kent during PawFest June 6 at ShoWare Center

Find a pet, get your pet licensed and enjoy a pet costume contest and live demos from local…

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Glenridge Elementary student in Kent earns safety patrol honors

Tina Nguyen, a fifth grader from Glenridge Elementary School in Kent, is one of 10 students from across…

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King County Housing Authority offers new youth programs in Kent, Auburn

A new King County Housing Authority (KCHA) partnership with Northwest Credible Messenger will bring additional youth development programs…

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Kentwood High School graduation June 14, 2025 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

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ShoWare Center in Kent to host 26 graduations in June

The accesso ShoWare Center in Kent will be a busy arena in June with 26 graduations scheduled, from…

The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival

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Kent International Festival set for May 30 at ShoWare Center

The 18th annual Kent International Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at…

There are many different paths to becoming a pilot and for Hazen senior Trevor Sooy, this meant getting his private pilot license at 18.

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Learning to fly: Hazen High senior earns private pilot license

Getting up to 14,000 feet in the air may be daunting for most, but for Trevor Sooy, it’s…

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Kent on tour stop for K-pop girls group Mamamoo

Mamamoo, a K-pop girl group from Seoul, South Korea, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at…

An artist’s rendering of the exterior of the future Auburn Avenue Theater. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Construction set to start on Auburn Avenue Theater

Construction is set to start soon on the Auburn Avenue Theater, adjacent to a new park.

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

A child receives a wellness check during the May 2 Teddy Bear Clinic presented by Puget Sound Fire. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Teddy Bear Clinic in Kent attracts hundreds of children

Children got a chance to pick up a free bear, receive a wellness check, spray a fire hose…

Raffle drawings were part of the fun at DAWN’s annual May It Forward fundraising gala May 2 at Renton Technical College. Photo by Crain Photography

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DAWN hosts annual May It Forward gala

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network, better known as DAWN, held its annual May It Forward fundraising gala May 2…

Families and community members gather in the lobby of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, helping them connect with resources. Photo credit: Schemata Workshop

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Kent-based organization expands support for people with disabilities

When the Fernandez family sat down for meetings to discuss their son Junior’s autism support, his 11-year-old sister…

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…