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City of Kent prepares Lake Meridian Park for swimmers

Swim area marked off, beach groomed as hot weather hits the area

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Kent Police arrest Auburn man for killing female companion

Officers responded to domestic violence incident at local hotel

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Conner Roulette handles the puck for the Seattle Thunderbirds during the 2020-2021 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds home opener in Kent set for Oct. 9 against Portland

Western Hockey League play to return to ShoWare Center

Conner Roulette handles the puck for the Seattle Thunderbirds during the 2020-2021 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
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Auburn man shoots, injures Shelton man in Kent road rage incident

Wednesday morning on East Hill along 124th Avenue SE

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A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

Sound Transit, Amazon agreement to create affordable housing projects

$100 million commitment to build near light rail stations, including Kent and Federal Way

A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest

Mercy Housing to expand out-of-school time program to Kent

At the Appian Way Apartments

The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest
Cody Johnson will perform Oct. 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Codyjohnsonmusic.com

Concerts begin to come back at ShoWare Center in Kent

Country singer Cody Johnson to perform Oct. 16

Cody Johnson will perform Oct. 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Codyjohnsonmusic.com
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Kent Rotary helps procure equipment to fight food insecurity

$27,000 donation pays for refrigerators, freezers for local programs

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The winning bid hit $28 million for a seat on New Shepard’s first human flight into space by Kent-based Blue Origin. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

It took $28 million for winning bid on Kent-based Blue Origin’s space flight

Winner’s name to be released later; nearly 7,600 people from 159 countries placed bids for seat

The winning bid hit $28 million for a seat on New Shepard’s first human flight into space by Kent-based Blue Origin. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
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Development planning continues for Kent’s West Hill, downtown properties

Land near light rail station and Naden property

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Man on electric scooter killed in collision with semi in Kent | Update

55-year-old man identified as Craig Hatfield

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City of Kent to redesign its website to enhance engagement

Staff says ‘current website lacks the functionality to meet the city’s business needs’

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Courtesy Photo, The Village Farmers Market (Puyallup)

Kent Station to host farmers market starting July 14

Wednesday evenings through Aug. 18 on main street through shopping center

Courtesy Photo, The Village Farmers Market (Puyallup)
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Kent city leaders propose how to spend $28.2 million in federal relief

Backfill lost city revenue; economic development investments lead list

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Crews building 16-story, $8.4 million water tower on Kent’s West Hill

Base covers most of the property of former city park

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State to allow ‘Joints for Jabs’ promotions to support vaccinations

Retailers temporarily allowed to provide a joint for adults vaccinated at in-store clinics

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Man could face eluding police charge in Kent street racing incident

Reportedly hit speeds of 80 to 90 mph in 35 mph zone

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Crews paving portion of South 212th Street in Kent

Between 72nd Avenue South and 84th Avenue South; lane closures set between June 7 and fall

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Bezos to be on Kent-based Blue Origin’s first human flight to space

His brother and a high bidder will join him on July 20 launch from Texas

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NiAni Rashaad had been missing in Kent since May 30. She was safely found June 4. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police locate missing 18-year-old woman NiAni Rashaad | Update

Last seen May 30, safely found June 4

NiAni Rashaad had been missing in Kent since May 30. She was safely found June 4. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police