The Kent Downtown Partnership last week gave out its “Community Stars” award to three local citizens who have contributed their time, energy and resources into… Continue reading
It's a case of life imitating art these days over at Kentridge High School, with the whole school coming together for a single drama club… Continue reading
While there is no denying the effects of the national recession are affecting cities and businesses throughout the Puget Sound Area, Kent Valley’s high number… Continue reading
Some artists work their whole lives and never get to see their pieces hang in a gallery.But that will never be a problem for 11-year-old… Continue reading
Bargaining between the Kent School District and its teachers’ union has officially begun.The Kent Education Association’s current contract expires Aug. 31 and a new contract… Continue reading
Back in 1979, the world, and Kent, were different places.“Think what 30 years ago in Kent must have looked like,” says Dick Lowe, owner of… Continue reading
Michelle Kelly’s room at Kent Elementary is a hub of activity.Home to a split grade-level class of highly capable third- and fourth-graders there is constant… Continue reading
Two years ago Trudy Schug was a bit out of shape and certainly out of balance.“I really wanted to get my life in balance,” Schug… Continue reading
It's been a while since Kent-Meridian High School has been able to celebrate a state championship, but a new Royal Dynasty may be the beginning.With… Continue reading
A little more than 10 years ago, while he was working for the Denny's Corporation, Jim Berrios was on the road, part of his job as a vice-president of operations.
The Kent School Board continued its preparations for a "worst case scenario" budget Wednesday night by passing a reduced education program resolution detailing up to… Continue reading
Brooke Valentine has been an advocate for children and school-funding issues for some time now, but recently she has taken her advocacy to another level:… Continue reading
At the center of the Storm, it is anything but quiet.With the draft approaching and the team’s superstar free agent still unsigned as the June… Continue reading
Want to cook up a rainforest like those found in the Amazon basin?
Well, it’s pretty simple, really. According to one of the songs sung by second-graders at Emerald Park Elementary, “All You Need is Dung.”
OK, maybe, it’s not all you need, but it’s certainly a vital part of the recipe, according to the chefs.
When you come from a small town in a part of a state most people don’t even know exists, you don’t expect to see its… Continue reading
After months of planning based on projections from the governor’s budget, school districts across the state, including Kent, got their first look this week at budget proposals from the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Like any other 10-week old puppy, Lipton seems to want nothing more than to chase things and chew on something, anything: paws, shoes, toys, newspaper reporters.
He’s not picky.
Residents in Covington will have to wait even longer for a replacement to Covington Elementary School, following a decision by the Kent School Board to… Continue reading
With half of the school year behind them, members of the Kent School Board on March 25 listened to budget projections for the remainder of this year before hearing about the potential cuts for next year.
