Kent girls to compete in Seattle Pageant

Kaylee Lynn Pederson will vie for the Miss Teen Seattle title June 17 at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma.  - Courtesy photo
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Kaylee Lynn Pederson will vie for the Miss Teen Seattle title June 17 at the Rialto Theatre in Tacoma.
A pair of Kent girls – 15-year-old Kaylee Lynn Pederson and 8-year-old Angela Becerra (pictured below) – recently were selected to participate in next month's Seattle Pageant.

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5:12 PM May 24, 2012 0

Understanding Ellensburg’s Wind

As we move into the late May and June regime of low clouds (a.k.a. June gloom), experienced west side residents know that crossing the Cascades--east of Cle Elum and down into Ellensburg-- can bring welcome sun.  A fancy resort, Suncadia, has been built for sun-starved travelers in Cle Elum, and even more sun can be...

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Blogs 10:04 PM May 24, 2012 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Kids enjoy a day at the Old Fishing Hole Park

About 170 boys and girls ages 14 and younger joined their families for a free fishing event last Saturday at Kent's trout-stocked Old Fishing Hole Park along the Green River.

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5:01 PM May 24, 2012 0

Kent Rugby team wins at state

For the first time in 25 years, the Valley Joey's rugby club became the Washington U19 boy's state champions.

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3:37 PM May 24, 2012 0

City of Kent to host infrastructure meeting

The Kent City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Infrastructure will meet to discuss infrastructure needs and funding options June 4.

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3:35 PM May 24, 2012 0

Kent man, woman receive free wheelchair ramps

Steven Wangsness can now get in and out of his home. Double-amputee Alicia Hernandez can now enter and leave her home without the assistance of a family member.

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2:28 PM May 24, 2012 0

Green River English division awarded College Spark grant

College Spark, a Seattle-based foundation that funds programs helping low-income students prepare for college, has announced that it would fund a Green River Community College startup program that would develop an English placement system for high school students.

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1:17 PM May 24, 2012 Auburn Reporter 0

Sen. Fain, Algona Mayor Hill attend firefighter and emergency response training simulation

Sen. Joe Fain of Auburn and Algona Mayor Dave Hill recently attended Fire Ops 101, a training simulation designed to mirror a day in the life of a firefighter.

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updated 1:09 PM May 24, 2012 0

Sen. Fain attends firefighter and emergency response training simulation

Sen. Joe Fain, who represents Kent, attended Fire Ops 101, a training simulation designed to mirror a day in the life of a firefighter.

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11:44 AM May 24, 2012 0

Kentridge hosts benefit yard sale Saturday

Kentridge High School hosts a Relay for Life Yard Sale from noon to 3 p.m. in the school parking lot, 12430 SE 208th St?

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11:09 AM May 24, 2012 0

KENT MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL PUTS ON VOLUNTEER TEA

Ray Lee is honored for his work at Kent Meridian by Debbie Theisen   Wednesday afternoon many of the members of the community that had volunteered throughout the year at Kent Meridian High School with Challenge Day, Senior Project Presentations, tutoring, Career Day, music programs, and whatever else was needed were treated to a wonderful...

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Blogs 6:06 AM May 24, 2012 The Buzz on the Streets, a Community Blog

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