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City to begin major renovations at Kent Commons Community Center

Work on $1.5 million project to start soon to upgrade recreation facility

 

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

 

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Spring is near as nesting eagles return to Riverbend in Kent

Eagles can be spotted near Riverbend Golf Complex and along the Green River and Interurban Trail

 

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Kent YMCA to offer free Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 24

Facility will be open noon to 3 p.m. to all for swim, gym and other activities

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Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)
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Performers wanted for return of ‘Kent Has Talent’ show

Registration starts Feb. 1; auditions March 23-24; show set for May 23

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Cider & Ale Trail coming to historic downtown Kent March 8

Event to feature cideries, breweries, distilleries from Washington and Oregon

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Construction at the Snoqualmie Casino. CAMERON SIRES, Sound Publishing

Snoqualmie Casino expansion inches closer to completion

Convention space, ballroom and 210-room hotel to be completed by 2025

Construction at the Snoqualmie Casino. CAMERON SIRES, Sound Publishing
The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.
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Lots of Toys for Joy gifts donated, distributed by Puget Sound Fire

Gifts included nearly 3,850 toys; 1,050 stuffed animals; and more

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Image courtesy King County Library System

KCLS releases best books list of 2023

Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.

Image courtesy King County Library System
Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)
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New pastor to deliver Christmas message at Kent Lutheran Church

The Rev. Tormod Svensson first new pastor in 24 years at the downtown church

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Residents celebrate annual Kent Winterfest with parade, tree lighting | Photos

Musical entertainment, food trucks, local crafts also featured

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Get a photo with Santa at Kent Station shopping center

Online bookings available with the North Pole visitor

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A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)

Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County

Full Life Care gathers community groups and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to isolated seniors and caregivers.

A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)
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Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday showcase

‘Radio City Disaster’ set for Dec. 16 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Rainier Youth Choirs to present holiday concert Dec. 3 in Kent

‘Sing for Peace’ celebration at New Hope Presbyterian Church

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Students help celebrate renovations to Kent’s Salt Air Vista Park | Photos

Plenty of sun, smiles and chants at small neighborhood park on West Hill

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