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Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man

Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man

Authorities call Jan. 20 assault a hate crime attack

Auburn man pleads not guilty in brutal beating of Kent man
Kent School District examines budget as special election looms
Kent School District examines budget as special election looms
Kent man left unconscious after brutal beating in Auburn

Kent man left unconscious after brutal beating in Auburn

Authorites: African American was the target of hate crime attack

Kent man left unconscious after brutal beating in Auburn
Catching adventure, memories on ‘The Amazing Race’

Catching adventure, memories on ‘The Amazing Race’

Kent man competes in TV show’s chase around the world

Catching adventure, memories on ‘The Amazing Race’
Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering

Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering

District 47 lawmakers discuss some key issues facing Olympia this session

Fain, Sullivan talk legislative shop at Good Eggs gathering
Central Valley turns back Kentridge in girls clash

Central Valley turns back Kentridge in girls clash

Hull sisters power Bears’ win over Chargers

Central Valley turns back Kentridge in girls clash
Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking

Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking

Advocate teams with police, other partners to help victims

Working to put a stop to human sex trafficking
Shores, Sirbu shine for Chargers

Shores, Sirbu shine for Chargers

Kentridge wrestlers score class titles at Doc Herren Invitational

Shores, Sirbu shine for Chargers
Toys express

Toys express

Les Schwab Tire Center Toy Drive collects 40,000 toys for needy kids

Toys express
Students tackle difficult topics at Game of Life Conference

Students tackle difficult topics at Game of Life Conference

Youth, peers engage in workshops that address personal safety, health and other issues

Students tackle difficult topics at Game of Life Conference
Mangrum scoots to 10K win at Kent’s 35th annual Christmas Rush Fun Run

Mangrum scoots to 10K win at Kent’s 35th annual Christmas Rush Fun Run

Big field of runners competes despite the cold and fog

Mangrum scoots to 10K win at Kent’s 35th annual Christmas Rush Fun Run
Community gives back in Willow’s Place Hope for Families

Community gives back in Willow’s Place Hope for Families

Annual event takes in a big collection of donated clothing and other things

Community gives back in Willow’s Place Hope for Families
‘Gym on wheels’ brings flexible fitness to customers

‘Gym on wheels’ brings flexible fitness to customers

Local man’s company equips van to go just about anywhere

‘Gym on wheels’ brings flexible fitness to customers
Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent

Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent

They fled a civil war half a world away and escaped the ravages of Seattle’s sordid Jungle to find peace and hope. Sober, resolute and… Continue reading

Bol bothers survive hard times to find peace, hope in Kent
Former Kent-Meridian High School employee charged with raping student

Former Kent-Meridian High School employee charged with raping student

A former office staff worker at Kent-Meridian High School was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with child rape Thursday in connection with a sexual relationship… Continue reading

Former Kent-Meridian High School employee charged with raping student
Special visit to honor unforgotten veterans

Special visit to honor unforgotten veterans

Member of the Kent Meridian Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6785 visited veterans at Arbor Village Senior Living last Friday to extend handshakes, hugs and… Continue reading

Special visit to honor unforgotten veterans
KDP turns silver: Downtown organization celebrates 25 years of work

KDP turns silver: Downtown organization celebrates 25 years of work

In commemorating its silver anniversary, Kent Downtown Partnership highlighted some golden moments. Like welcoming new businesses, bringing different events and making improvements to a downtown… Continue reading

KDP turns silver: Downtown organization celebrates 25 years of work
Fab four: Kentridge seniors sign to play ball

Fab four: Kentridge seniors sign to play ball

Four Kentridge High senior standouts signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports on Wednesday morning. The foursome – from left, Preston Viltz, Mikey Calllia,… Continue reading

Fab four: Kentridge seniors sign to play ball
Back in stride: Kent woman beats cancer, realizes goal to run in the New York City Marathon

Back in stride: Kent woman beats cancer, realizes goal to run in the New York City Marathon

Ready for a run of a lifetime, Michael-Ann McAboy was abruptly tossed into a race to beat a terrible disease. A sudden diagnosis of breast… Continue reading

Back in stride: Kent woman beats cancer, realizes goal to run in the New York City Marathon
Grieving family, friends remember a ‘wonderful spirit’

Grieving family, friends remember a ‘wonderful spirit’

Community holds vigil for Kent woman who was killed in her East Hill home

Grieving family, friends remember a ‘wonderful spirit’