Heidi Jacobs

If not for Bruce Galvizo’s actions

Quick save on the block: Teen rescues woman who needed medical attention

It was a tearful reunion last week when Kathleen Evans met the 13-year-old Kent boy who saved her life.

If not for Bruce Galvizo’s actions
Scott Morgan

Green River College appoints interim president

Scott Morgan has been named interim president of Green River College.

Scott Morgan

Green River faculty, students question continued lack of shared governance

When Eileen Ely resigned as Green River College president in June after months of growing tension on campus, faculty and students said they were ready to hit the reset button and improve morale.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell

Sen. Cantwell calls for more help to address affordable housing crisis during Kent visit

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., visited Kent's Birch Creek housing complex on Wednesday to talk about affordable housing with local leaders.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell
Two-year-old Jaylynn enjoys lunch at Lake Meridian Park provided by the Kent School District’s summer meal program

Meal program feeds children during the summer

Each summer, the Kent School District provides thousands of meals to children, some of whom may not get a lunch otherwise.

Two-year-old Jaylynn enjoys lunch at Lake Meridian Park provided by the Kent School District’s summer meal program
Green River College student Keith Beasley takes part in a protest earlier this year over the proposed program cuts.

Green River College cuts four programs, seven spared

The administration of Green River College has eliminated four programs while sparing seven others that had been on the chopping block, college officials announced last week.

Green River College student Keith Beasley takes part in a protest earlier this year over the proposed program cuts.
Young performers from Dance Expressions entertain spectators lining Fourth Avenue during the Kent Cornucopia Days Parade on Sunday.

Kent Cornucopia Days draws thousands of visitors | SLIDESHOW

Thousands of people attended the 45th annual Kent Cornucopia Days last weekend.

Young performers from Dance Expressions entertain spectators lining Fourth Avenue during the Kent Cornucopia Days Parade on Sunday.

Kent Downtown Partnership seeks donations to upgrade Meeker Street overpass lighting

Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) and the city of Kent want to brighten up Meeker Street under the State Route 167 overpass.

Jack Musoke

Green River College cuts softball, adds recreational sports

After 35 years of fielding a varsity fastpitch softball team, Green River College has cut the program.

Jack Musoke
Sam Smith

WGU Washington celebrates opening of Kent headquarters

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington kicked off summer with an open house last month at its new headquarters in Kent.

Sam Smith
Mirrabella Menard

Community celebrates Independence Day with Fourth of July Splash at Kent’s Lake Meridian

Festivities included entertainment, games, a pie eating contest and, of course, fireworks to cap off the night.

Mirrabella Menard
Eileen Ely resigned as president of Green River College on June 16 amid turmoil. Ely

Green River College pays $286K settlement in Ely’s resignation

Green River College has paid former president Eileen Ely more than $286,000 as a part of a resignation agreement.

Eileen Ely resigned as president of Green River College on June 16 amid turmoil. Ely
Residents at Dwell at Kent Station can use a rooftop deck that looks south toward Mount Rainier. The new apartment complex opened last month.

Dwell at Kent Station welcomes first residents

The first occupants of Dwell at Kent Station moved into the 154-unit apartment complex last month.

Residents at Dwell at Kent Station can use a rooftop deck that looks south toward Mount Rainier. The new apartment complex opened last month.
Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Athletes swim, bike, run at annual Lake Meridian Triathlon | SLIDESHOW

A cool, cloudy June morning didn't slow down about 380 athletes who competed in the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.
Eileen Ely resigned as president of Green River College on Thursday amid turmoil. Ely

Green River College president resigns | UPDATE

Eileen Ely has resigned as president of Green River College. The Green River Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept Ely’s resignation at its Thursday afternoon meeting.

Eileen Ely resigned as president of Green River College on Thursday amid turmoil. Ely

Kent School District will put bond issue on ballot again

Residents in the Kent School District in November will vote on a $252 million bond issue identical to the one that narrowly failed in April.

Sam Ball

Ball retires after years of building Green River College

In the last 15 years, Sam Ball has overseen the construction of a dozen capital projects at Green River College.

Sam Ball
Congressman Adam Smith

Congressman goes to class, learns social-emotional lesson

Congressman Adam Smith, D-Renton, visited Emerald Park Elementary on Kent’s East Hill last Friday to see first-hand the school’s implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL).

Congressman Adam Smith
Bree Dusseault

Excel charter wraps up first school year, prepares for second

As Excel Public Charter School's first year comes to an end, Adel Sefrioui, its founder and executive director, says he has accomplished what he set out to do: create a school that could see different results than a traditional public institution while serving the same population.

Bree Dusseault
Adept at math and science

Kentridge senior shines in math, science and arts | Great grads ’16

In her four years at Kentridge High School, senior Gina Huynh has had ample opportunities to pursue her interests in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering), as well as the arts.

Adept at math and science