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The Kent Panther Lake Library remains closed after a vehicle crashed into the building May 7. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

Kent Panther Lake Library reopening date remains unknown

Building damaged after vehicle crashed into it nearly five months ago

The Kent Panther Lake Library remains closed after a vehicle crashed into the building May 7. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
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Kent School District looking to hire bus drivers for 2022-2023

Pay is $25.41 to $30.03 per hour for part-time positions; open house set for Sept. 28

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Betting, purses up at Emerald Downs in 2022 compared to 2021

Racing fans wager $67.7 million at Auburn track

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Kent to work with Seattle group to develop middle income housing

Community Roots Housing owns, maintains nearly 50 apartment buildings across Seattle, White Center

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds ranked No. 3 in CHL

Team returns two NHL Draft first-round picks and adds high-scoring veteran from Saskatoon

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OktoberFAST coming Oct. 8 to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Event to feature road racing, beer and food

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Seven-story Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent opening this month

157 units downtown at corner of West Meeker Street and Madison Avenue

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Sound Transit participates in Rail Safety Week

Emphasis on importance of safety around trains and tracks

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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case

Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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Kent ranks 7th as most ethnically diverse city in the nation

First among other cities in Washington, according to WalletHub study

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Country artist Gary Allan to perform Jan. 13 in Kent

Ruthless Tour coming to ShoWare Center

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A new look to the busy Kent corner where REI once stood

Two blue and white industrial buildings, open green space occupy spot

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Meghin Margel sworn in as Kent School Board member

BECU director fills vacant position on five-member board

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Update: National rail strike averted, Sounder to operate on normal schedule

Commuter line includes stops in Kent, Auburn

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Man pleads guilty to assault on a federal officer in Des Moines

Shots fired in October 2021 incident near Des Moines gas station and Safeway

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State awards grant for solar panels at Kent Senior Center

Grant will be for first solar installation at a city-owned facility

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 29 to Sept. 9

Incidents include stabbing, apartment brawl, burglars caught, smoke shop robbery

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Tukwila’s Continental Mills changes name to The Krusteaz Company

Decision made in honor of 90th anniversary of brand; company has Kent manufacturing facility

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FareStart hits 5-million meals mark since pandemic struck

Nonprofit distributes food throughout Seattle area, including Kent organizations

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FAA to investigate Kent-based Blue Origin’s uncrewed rocket crash

Flight mishap after launch from West Texas site

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