The Kent Holiday Craft Market will run Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Catch the Kent Holiday Craft Market Friday, Saturday Nov. 1-2

Features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts from local artists and craftspeople

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Pedestrian dies in Kent after being struck by a vehicle | Update

Des Moines man, 61, identified; reportedly tried crossing highway late at night but wasn’t in a crosswalk

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‘Drivers going too fast’ led to 45-vehicle collision in Kent on I-5

State Patrol says drivers need to ‘slow down;’ nobody seriously injured in Sunday afternoon incident

The Hardys also were able to visit Mount Stanserhorn in Switzerland while escorting a client’s European trip, summer 2024. Courtesy photo.

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From Alaska to the Rhine, Jennifer Hardy has your travel needs in mind

When it comes to planning a cruise trip with the family, fewer local agents are as popular as…

Darren, Ryan and Launice Malmassari and Becca Pimentel all work at Kent East Hill Nursery as a family. Courtesy photo

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Kent East Hill Nursery continues to grow

When the Malmassari family took over the Kent East Hill Nursery in 2017, it was after Darren Malmassari…

Best of Kent 2024 winners announced!

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Best of Kent 2024 winners: See the list here

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Sound Transit to feature glass art in Kent at Star Lake Station

Part of agency’s light rail art program at two stations in Kent and one in Federal Way

Emergency vehicles respond Oct. 21 to the State Route 18 crash in Maple Valley that killed a Kent baby. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Federal Way man faces vehicular homicide charge in death of Kent baby

19-year-old also charged with vehicular assault for injuring boy’s mother in SR 18 crash

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will play the Everett Silvertips in the fourth annual Battle of the Sound at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Everett at Climate Pledge Arena

Fourth annual Battle of the Sound set for Friday night, Dec. 27 in Seattle

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Seattle Storm help Special Olympics athletes at Kentwood High event

Team helps teach basketball skills as part of partnership with state Department of Health

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Maggie’s on Meeker owner receives state Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Honor given to Raman Arora at statewide conference in Walla Walla for bringing Main Streets to life

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Kent mother arrested after reportedly driving drunk with baby in vehicle

22-month-old baby uninjured after witnesses report woman asleep at the wheel and blocking traffic

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Kent-based Blue Origin completes 27th mission to space

Company debuts second vehicle in efforts to meet growing customer demand to board flights

Puget Sound Fire, King County Medic One, and Washington State Patrol on location of the accident. Photo from Puget Sound Fire X account

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Baby dies in crash on SR 18

Incident occurred at about 2:58 p.m. Oct. 21.

Photo provided by Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Kentwood senior Maimuna Kora (volleyball) and junior Nebay Kidane (cross country) take home awards.

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 7-22

Incidents include robberies, dog attack, shots fired

Zoey Sling wins a challenge against Tahoma late in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Chargers draw level with Tahoma 1-1

Kentridge remains unbeaten and eyes league title with two games remaining.

Kentlake’s Lauren Tripp attempts to clear a ball inside the Kentlake defensive third. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake girls soccer falls to Decatur 4-0

Falcons held scoreless for first time all season, but aim for postseason.

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City of Kent receives $6 million in state grants for two parks

For improvements at Uplands Playfield Park and expansion of Clark Lake Park