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City of Kent celebrates grand opening of renovated West Fenwick Park

$3.1 million project features new interactive playground, artificial turf field and main grass field

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Food Truck Frenzy coming to Kent Senior Center Aug. 5

For people 50 and older

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Free Kent Health Fair set for Saturday, Aug. 7

At Kent YMCA on East Hill

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Ramp metering comes to northbound SR 167 at I-405 interchange

As drivers head from Kent to Renton

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Voters can drop off ballots at Panther Lake Library in Kent

Ballot box moved to new site from Kentridge High School

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Kent-based Blue Origin to give 19 $1 million grants to space-based charities

Club for the Future foundation received $28 million from winning bid to ride into space

Courtesy Photo, Blue Origin
Seattle-based Choroloco will perform Saturday, July 10 at the Inside Out Marketplace in downtown Kent along First Avenue South. COURTESY PHOTO, Choroloco

Inside Out Marketplace opens Saturday, July 10 in downtown Kent

Acoustic trio Choroloco to provide musical entertainment

Seattle-based Choroloco will perform Saturday, July 10 at the Inside Out Marketplace in downtown Kent along First Avenue South. COURTESY PHOTO, Choroloco
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Police remind residents that fireworks are illegal in Kent

‘Please resist, be safe and find other ways to make a memorable celebration,’ police say

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Kent’s Scenic Hill Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Nine Kent schools hit anniversary milestones this year

Scenic Hill Elementary celebrates 60th year

Kent’s Scenic Hill Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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High school graduates celebrate at Kent campuses

Class of 2021 gathers at schools across town

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Kent-Meridian High drama program produces film about pandemic

‘Unstable Connection’ tells story about students navigating remote learning, social isolation

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People dine outside in downtown Kent in 2020 along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

Friday Night Market coming up July 23 in downtown Kent

First Avenue South to be closed to vehicles for pedestrian-oriented marketplace

People dine outside in downtown Kent in 2020 along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership
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Councilmembers raise Pride flag at Kent City Hall

Mayor Ralph declared June as Pride Month in Kent

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Kent Arts Commission seeks applicants to fill alternate vacancy

Group helps plan Spotlight Series and summer concerts

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State Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, will be one of the speakers at the second annual PNW Economic Equity Summit virtual event on June 23. COURTESY PHOTO, House Democrats

Local chambers of commerce to present PNW Economic Equity Summit

Virtual event at 11 a.m. on June 23 offered by Kent, Renton, Seattle Southside groups

State Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, will be one of the speakers at the second annual PNW Economic Equity Summit virtual event on June 23. COURTESY PHOTO, House Democrats
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Vintage car races coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Old Yeller II among numerous cars to be at July 2-4 event

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Steel Magic Northwest will perform at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

Youth steel drum band to perform June 18 at Kent Station

Steel Magic Northwest to play from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Steel Magic Northwest will perform at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station
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Kent woman receives honor for volunteer work in schools

Mary Floyd is part of a foster grandparent program that mentors children

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A Pride flag flies above Federal Way City Hall this month. In addition to the traditional six colors, the flag also includes a black stripe for diversity and a brown stripe for inclusivity. Kent city leaders will raise a Pride flag at City Hall on June 14. OLIVIA SULLIVAN, Sound Publishing

Pride flag to fly at Kent City Hall June 14-20

Mayor Ralph declares June as Pride Month

A Pride flag flies above Federal Way City Hall this month. In addition to the traditional six colors, the flag also includes a black stripe for diversity and a brown stripe for inclusivity. Kent city leaders will raise a Pride flag at City Hall on June 14. OLIVIA SULLIVAN, Sound Publishing