News
Not in the saddle yet, but Kent schools chief Vargas is present
It’s not the ideal situation for a new superintendent to get to know his community, but Edward Lee…
News
Kent-based firm named in USDA food recall of Trader Joe’s product
Kent-based Lucy’s Enterprises, Inc, is recalling approximately 13,776 pounds of frozen, ground chicken products that may contain “foreign…
Business
State seeks to shut down Kent’s All My Sons Moving and Storage
State regulators are asking the courts to shut down a Kent-based moving company that they say is operating…
News
Kent School District seeks job applicants
At a time when many businesses in the region and state are announcing layoffs and closures, the Kent…
News
Vargas offered top Kent Schools position
The Kent School Board Wednesday officially and unanimously appointed Dr. Edward Lee Vargas as Kent’s next superintendent. The…
News
What programs should Kent district save?
Nearly 800 community members, staff and students packed into the Kent-Meridian gymnasium Tuesday night to help the Kent…
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Vargas comes out as top candidate for Kent schools chief
After several months of searching, the Kent School District superintendent search has narrowed to a single candidate: Dr.…
Business
Business briefs for week of Feb. 21
TLC Skate Center closes doors After more than 25 years in operation, the TLC Skate-N-Fun Center on S.E.…
Opinion
Ken Griffey comes home to roost at Safeco
As anyone who has ever met me will tell you, I am not primarily a Mariners fan. The…
News
Opera singer Noah Baetge still in the running at the Met
It may be opera, but the fat lady is not yet singing for Kent tenor Noah Baetge as…
Business
Kent-based Magnolia to cut 80 positions
More than 80 workers at the Magnolia offices and distribution center in Kent were informed Feb. 12 that…
News
For this teacher, Lincoln legacy has personal meaning
It’s a long way from 1850s Springfield, Ill. to Pine Tree Elementary School in 2009, but that didn’t…
News
Kentridge Jazz Band: Winning and playing to the same tune
It’s all coming together this year for the Kentridge Jazz Band. With seniors leading the way in most…
News
Kent superintendent candidates speak their piece to public
Experience with diversity and budget issues led the way during a series of forums Feb. 12 in which…
News
‘Extremely serious’: Kent School District eyes drastic cuts
With a potential budget gap of up to $16 million in next year’s financial plan, the Kent School…
News
REI announces major cuts to staff in Kent, Sumner
Sporting goods retailer REI is the latest victim of the economic slowdown, announcing Wednesday that it would cut…