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Fireworks: Fun but dangerous, Kent firefighters warn
Fireworks may the best known way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but police and fire officials are…
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Supreme Court declines to rule on Kent School District case
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday declined to hear a case involving the Kent School…
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KDP director looks back on seven strong years in downtown Kent
After seven years at the helm of the Kent Downtown Partnership, Executive Director Jacquie Alexander is retiring this…
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New law proves to be casino’s ace in the hole
A bill passed this year by the State Legislature means that a Panther Lake-area casino will be able…
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Leaving a legacy for future classmates Panther Lake students pack items into ‘time capsule’
The days of the current Panther Lake Elementary School may be numbered, but the staff and students at…
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Kent teacher remains clam, in spite of receiving Ivar’s award
A Kent teacher and student were honored this past week when representatives from Ivar’s selected Northwood Middle School…
Business
Pennies up the nose: Kent Internet biz has a record-breaking deal for you
How many pennies can you stick up your nose? Is it more than 17? How about Ding-Dongs? Can…
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Herschel the steelhead-eating sea lion finally gets his day in court
The jury was not in session too long, but as they filed out of the jury room at…
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Class of 2009 – Kent-Meridian, Kentridge graduates celebrate at ShoWare in style
The ShoWare Center was packed Saturday in Kent as four local high schools celebrated their seniors’ achievements during…
Business
New Kent Kidney Center brings dialysis close to home
Three times a week, Gary Ruggles of Covington has to come in for dialysis. It’s a four-hour-and-15-minute procedure…
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Business Briefly for the week of June 13
set for June 20 The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m.…
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Kent students show grace under fire in mock Congressional hearing
The question was a tough one, but not enough to shake Brandon Anica. The seventh grader at Mill…
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Teacher callback: Finances look brighter for Kent Schools
Layoffs in the Kent School District will not be as big a number as originally anticipated, as more…
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About to retire: Schools chief Barbara Grohe looks back at her time in Kent
Event will honor Grohe The Kent School District Board of Directors will host a public program at 4…
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Graduation 2009: Kent-Meridian’s top scholars shine
Story follows below this information The Kent-Meridian High School Class of 2009 will get their diplomas June 13…
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Thousands put in the laps during Kent Relay for Life
A total of 81 teams and several thousand people gathered May 29 and 30 at Kent’s French Field…
Life
Photo essay: Kent Relay for Life
A total of 81 teams and several thousand people gathered May 29 and 30 at Kent’s French Field…