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Kent Valley Ice Centre to reopen Jan. 11 under new state guidelines

Public skating to be offered

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Some instruction will be allowed starting Jan. 11 under new guidelines

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Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns

Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton…

University of Montana senior Haley VonGoedert is preparing for a student teaching experience in the remote fishing village of Newhalen, Alaska. VonGoedert paired an elementary education major with wilderness and civilization studies. COURTESY PHOTO, University of Montana

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Into the Wild: Covington woman to depart for remote Alaskan teaching experience

University of Montana student graduated from Kent-Meridian High

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Thanksgiving cherry pie request makes Auburn family $1 million richer

Washington Lottery winner

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ online through Jan. 3

Available to stream online for free

Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.

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Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids

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Volunteers dropped off hundreds of toys Dec. 18 at Kent Lutheran Church from the annual Kent firefighters Toys of Joy drive to be distributed to children through the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Toys for Joy drive in Kent to provide 500 children with gifts

Community donated more than $17,000 to buy toys

Two children check out the Candy Cane Lane drive-thru event that was open Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hogan Park and outside the Kent Valley Ice Centre. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Candy Cane Lane drive-thru event a hit in Kent

Children ask in Santa letters for things to be easier for their families during COVID-19

Madison Woolery is one of three Kentridge High School students who earned top honors during the Jackson State University music department’s virtual Solo and Ensemble Contest. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kentridge High students earn music honors at virtual national competition

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Blind Boys of Alabama livestream concert set for Dec. 23

City of Kent partners with group for holiday event

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Candy Cane Lane drive-thru set for Dec. 12 in Kent

Get free treats, see Santa