Heidi Jacobs

Green River faculty opt out of program prioritization process

Green River College's Instructional Council and faculty union have decided not to participate in the college's program prioritization process.

Kent-Meridian’s Anthony Raftis

K-M’s Raftis aims for PR at state cross country meet in Pasco

Kent-Meridian High senior Anthony Raftis says he hopes his performance at the Class 4A state cross country meet in Pasco on Saturday will be his best yet.

Kent-Meridian’s Anthony Raftis
Goalkeeper Danny Waltman will help lead the Tacoma Stars in their Major Arena Soccer League 2015-16 season debut on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Goalkeeper Danny Waltman ready for Tacoma Stars revival

Danny Waltman grew up supporting the Tacoma Stars indoor soccer team in the 1980s and '90s, before the organization folded, so the Gig Harbor native was excited when the team made its return to the area this year and even more thrilled for the opportunity to play for the Stars.

Goalkeeper Danny Waltman will help lead the Tacoma Stars in their Major Arena Soccer League 2015-16 season debut on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kentridge's Haley Childress competes in the West Central District III 4A finals of the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday. Childress won the race and also placed seventh in the 100 backstroke.

Kentridge swimmer takes first in 100 butterfly at districts

Kentridge's Haley Childress took first place in the 100-yard butterfly at the West Central District III 4A girls swim meet on Saturday at the Curtis Aquatic Center in Tacoma.

Kentridge's Haley Childress competes in the West Central District III 4A finals of the 100-yard butterfly last Saturday. Childress won the race and also placed seventh in the 100 backstroke.

King County Elections director rules against challenge of Kent School Board candidate’s residency

A challenge of Kent School Board candidate Trisha Sanders' residency in the district has been denied by King County Elections director Sherril Huff due to a lack of evidence.

Kent School Board candidate maintains she lives in district despite challenge

Kent School Board candidate Trisha Sanders told King County Elections officials at a hearing on Wednesday morning that she does live in the district despite her opponent’s claims.

Kent Elementary first-graders hug Dr. Cleo

Event promotes literacy, healthy living at Kent Elementary School

Molina Healthcare and the Molina Foundation teamed up to host a literacy event at Kent Elementary School on Oct. 22.

Kent Elementary first-graders hug Dr. Cleo
Kentridge freshman Alyssa Miron dives off the blocks at the starts of the 100-yard backstroke. Miron finished second in the race.

Tahoma topples Kentridge for division swim title

The South Puget Sound League 4A North Division girls swim title came down to the last meet of the season, as two undefeated teams - Kentridge and Tahoma - squared off on Tuesday.

Kentridge freshman Alyssa Miron dives off the blocks at the starts of the 100-yard backstroke. Miron finished second in the race.
Kentwood forward McKenna Strong

Kentwood girls soccer hosts Kick for the Cure benefit match | SLIDESHOW

Kentwood High School girls soccer hosted Eastlake High School at French Field on Saturday for the seventh annual Kicks for a Cure benefit match.

Kentwood forward McKenna Strong

Green River College begins college program prioritization

Green River College is seeking input from faculty, staff, students and the community for its new program prioritization process.

A new speed limit sign occupies the school zone at Carriage Crest Elementary.

County installs flashing school zone signs at Carriage Crest Elementary

Getting to school will soon become safer for students and their families at Carriage Crest Elementary.

A new speed limit sign occupies the school zone at Carriage Crest Elementary.
Alberto Avila-Cardenas

Two men sentenced in murders of three men in 2010 near Kent

A 40-year-old Lakewood man was sentenced Friday to 95 years in prison for the murders of three men whose bodies were found in March 2011 at a plant nursery near Kent.

Alberto Avila-Cardenas
A new 13

Kent School District to construct new TOP building

The Kent School District will spend about $4.8 million on a new building to house The Outreach Program (TOP), which serves 18-to-21-year-old special needs students.

A new 13

K-M girls soccer ends 13-year win drought

When the Kent-Meridian High School girls soccer team defeated Spanaway Lake 3-0 last month, it was the Royals first win since 2002.

The Kentridge High School girls soccer team hopes to chase down third consecutive SPSL North title and another Class 4A state playoff berth this season.

Kentridge soccer sets higher state goals

After falling out of the first round of the Class 4A state high school girls soccer playoffs the past four years, Kentridge hopes to win its first state title this season.

The Kentridge High School girls soccer team hopes to chase down third consecutive SPSL North title and another Class 4A state playoff berth this season.
Seattle’s Ryan Gropp

Gropp, T-Birds aim for success on the ice | WHL

Ryan Gropp and the Seattle Thunderbirds anticipate big things this season.

Seattle’s Ryan Gropp
Hanoor Dhillon

Fairytale gowns: Cinderella Project loans homecoming dresses to students

While there may not be a fairy godmother to turn a pumpkin into a carriage, the Cinderella Project helps make homecoming memorable for high school students in Kent.

Hanoor Dhillon
Saturday's benefit and awareness concert celebrates the region's natural resources.

Rock the Green is Saturday at Green River College

The community is invited to Rock the Green this Saturday on Green River College's main campus, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

Saturday's benefit and awareness concert celebrates the region's natural resources.
Keith Beasley

Green River College student fights fires in Eastern Washington

Keith Beasley of Renton started his sophomore year at Green River College on Monday knowing that he had made a difference this summer fighting fires in Eastern Washington.

Keith Beasley
Mark Millbauer

Faculty unrest simmers at Green River College

As a new school year begins at Green River College, faculty members have not buried their old frustrations with the college’s administration.

Mark Millbauer