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A lengthy line in front of Ray's Place in downtown Kent on March 9, 2024.

BOK ’25: Best bar

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter April 1, 2025

FIRST: Ray’s Place Ray’s Place, located at 135 Franklin Ave., has been in Kent serving food and drinks since 1937. The bar and grill draws in crowds for dining in as well as nightlife. Day manager...

Sophia Fricioni poses with her roommate on their front porch. 

Fake Paddy’s Day celebrations not stopped by COVID-19

Rachel Karas, Assigning Editor Zaria Johnson, General Assignment Editor March 13, 2021

A gray house on the street corner of East College Avenue was vibrant with people in St. Patrick’s-themed garb filling the yard, the porch and the neighboring house’s balcony, but the festivities were...

Colin Dussault's Beatles Project performs at Venice Cafe at the 7th annual Beatlesfest held in downtown Kent Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. 

Downtown Kent welcomes musicians for seventh annual Beatlefest

Emily Williams Reporter February 22, 2020

Downtown Kent was bustling with Beatlemania Friday night as local musicians paid tribute to the rock band. Over 20 bands descended on downtown to flood local venues with the sound of the 60s. The Jillettes...

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