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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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Paw Patrol Live brings stage show to Kent at ShoWare Center

Tour hits town April 10-11, 2024

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Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, the Seattle Christmas Market is a month-long holiday event at the Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center. Seattle Christmas Market photo

Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24

The first-ever Seattle Christmas Market is coming to town

  • Nov 20, 2023
  • by Seattle Christmas Market
Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, the Seattle Christmas Market is a month-long holiday event at the Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center. Seattle Christmas Market photo
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The Kent Food Bank and KentHOPE shelter are among charities looking for donations of food, such as turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Volunteer opportunities: Kent nonprofits that are making an impact

Check out a list of most-needed items at the Kent Food Bank.

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The Kent Food Bank and KentHOPE shelter are among charities looking for donations of food, such as turkeys for Thanksgiving.
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A hike along Heybrook Ridge in Snohomish County is one example of the numerous outings the Kent Senior Center organizes for people ages 50 and older.

Kent Senior Center offers outdoor activities for people 50 and older

Check out a list of upcoming outings.

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A hike along Heybrook Ridge in Snohomish County is one example of the numerous outings the Kent Senior Center organizes for people ages 50 and older.
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Christian group MercyMe to perform April 4 in Kent at ShoWare Center

‘Always Only Jesus Tour’ also will features Newsboys and David Leonard

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Kent’s ShoWare Center financial losses lower than projected

Operating deficit remains high through third quarter of 2023

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Ayden Bryant as Joe Pendleton in the Kent-Meridian High School Drama presentation of “Heaven Can Wait” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 in the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Kent-Meridian High Drama club presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’

Catch the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 or Saturday, Nov. 18

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Ayden Bryant as Joe Pendleton in the Kent-Meridian High School Drama presentation of “Heaven Can Wait” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 in the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.
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Kent Winterfest, tree lighting set for Saturday, Dec. 2

Annual event features music, crafts, vendors, food trucks at Town Square Plaza

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