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Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations reach critical stage | Update

Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations reach critical stage | Update

Union, district gather in last planned bargaining session; talks bring no resolution; strike remains a possibility

Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations reach critical stage | Update
Celebrating Juneteenth in the park

Celebrating Juneteenth in the park

Community comes together to celebrate African-American freedom, honor late KBAC member and hear a comeback story

Celebrating Juneteenth in the park
Remembering, honoring Kent’s fallen hero

Remembering, honoring Kent’s fallen hero

Police, city leaders, family, supporters gather to remember Officer Diego Moreno, who was killed in the line of duty

Remembering, honoring Kent’s fallen hero
Crews break ground on Kent’s new YMCA

Crews break ground on Kent’s new YMCA

Collaborative project viewed by many as historical, creative

Crews break ground on Kent’s new YMCA
Students getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

Students getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

Students getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look
Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

Kentwood honors student earns $3,000 scholarship from Kent Lions

Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia
Being bold, being heard

Being bold, being heard

UTOPIA Seattle working to enhance the lives of queer and trans people in the area

Being bold, being heard
Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Eric Anderson remembered as a tireless worker, everyone’s friend, a leader who brought out the best in students

Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57
Kent falls to Auburn in classic duel for District 10 title

Kent falls to Auburn in classic duel for District 10 title

All-Stars come up short in pursuit of a state tournament spot

Kent falls to Auburn in classic duel for District 10 title
Shooting stars

Shooting stars

Kent survives elimination game, plays for District 10 championship against rival Auburn on Saturday

Shooting stars
History takes rightful place on the wall

History takes rightful place on the wall

Descriptive, interpretive plaques adorn vintage buildings throughout downtown Kent

History takes rightful place on the wall
New on the block: a mystical creature takes wing

New on the block: a mystical creature takes wing

The Guardian is latest public art sculpture on display in downtown Kent

New on the block: a mystical creature takes wing
Kent teachers plea for better pay

Kent teachers plea for better pay

Negotiations underway over salaries as school district officials build a budget, confront a deficit

Kent teachers plea for better pay
Grownups with big jobs

Grownups with big jobs

Meridian Elementary students get a close look at job opportunities on career day

Grownups with big jobs
Heated demonstration on East Hill

Heated demonstration on East Hill

Pro-choice, pro-life voices, anti-fascists heard loud and clear outside Kent’s Planned Parenthood clinic

Heated demonstration on East Hill
All charged up: Cronk, Hines capture state titles

All charged up: Cronk, Hines capture state titles

Kentridge seniors grab gold; other locals pull podium finishes | PHOTOS

All charged up: Cronk, Hines capture state titles
Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to military men and women of today and yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way
Kent’s best dart to state

Kent’s best dart to state

Royals’ McGeachy, Chargers’ Hines, Ford lead the way | PHOTOS

Kent’s best dart to state
Paddling toward world waters

Paddling toward world waters

Washington Masters Dragon Boat teams prepare to compete in Hungary this summer

Paddling toward world waters
Sprinters take center stage

Sprinters take center stage

Kentridge’s Hines sets pace as field revs up for district meet

Sprinters take center stage