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

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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‘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

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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

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

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 Jennifer Hardy,… Continue reading

Best of Kent 2024 winners announced!

Best of Kent 2024 winners: See the list here

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

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 had been… Continue reading

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Study Smart, Save Big—Get Connected NOW Without Breaking the Bank

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Renton man arrested in Seattle DUI collision that killed 20-year-old

State Patrol arrests 30-year-old man for investigation of vehicular homicide in Oct. 27 Seattle incident

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Former Renton High teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

Students says: ‘I thought I could trust you to be my teacher and not my predator.’

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Sound Transit staff stand under Structure C in Kent which includes the longest light rail bridge built by Sound Transit. The bridge was completed recently and they are now moving to the next phase that focuses on the rail itself atop the bridge. KEELIN EVERLY-LANG, Sound Publishing

Sound Transit completes longest bridge in light rail work

Trains to be tested in Kent, Federal Way as early as the end of this year.

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Missing Auburn woman found safe in Mexico

21-year-old reportedly kidnapped in Auburn

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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

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

 

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Paul Raftis (right) of Paolo’s Italian learned how to cook from his mother, Darlene Risse Raftis (left). Courtesy photo.

Vittoria! Paolo’s Italian wins big

It’s been a good month for Paolo’s Italian Restaurant in Kent — not only is the beloved eatery celebrating 34… Continue reading

 

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

Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

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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

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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Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants.

Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

The first meal of the night at the Federal Way amusement park was tarantula-covered pizza.

 

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

 

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales

I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at Uncle Fester there!” or “What’s cookin’, Kojak?!”

 

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Screenshot of cats inside the apartment from the Federal Way Animal Control body cam footage. Courtesy photo

Over 130 cats recovered from Federal Way apartment

See a video that shows the apartment. Some cats were only a few days old and many still need foster parents.

 

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Renton rape linked to 14-year-old unsolved Seattle case

‘We are doing everything we can to protect the 12-year-old victim,’ police say

 

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