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Kent School District faces estimated $6.9 million budget shortfall
As students and teachers in Kent prepare for school to start Aug. 31, district officials face an estimated…
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Challengers oust incumbent in Kent school board primary race
The Kent School Board will have a new director for Position No. 4 this fall.
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Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai
Kendra Smith, of Kent, hosts a book signing for her first published book, “Pocket Thoughts” at 7 p.m.…
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‘Newest Gator’ Johnson takes on challenge as new Green River College president
Suzanne Johnson takes on the challenge as president at Green River College
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Auburn’s Flannery scoots to victory in festival 5K race | PHOTOS
Tyler Flannery was the top finisher in the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K last Saturday, his second victory in…
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Support from teachers, family helps Kent-Meridian student overcome challenges | GREAT GRADS ’17
As Amal Ahmed prepares to graduate from Kent-Meridian High School on Saturday, she said she couldn’t have done…
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Taking the road less traveled | GREAT GRADS ’17
During his four years at Kentwood High School, Warren Bacote-Wilson has found his place and made an impact.
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Schedule changes planned for Kent School District | UPDATE
A typical school week for students in the Kent School District will look different beginning this fall.
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Two men arrested for vandalism at Kentwood High School
Two men were arrested early Friday morning for allegedly vandalizing Kentwood High School.
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Kentlake senior overcomes challenges, embraces diversity | District’s great grads
Editor’s note: The Kent Reporter is showcasing standout graduates from each of Kent’s four high schools.
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Kentridge’s Campbell encourages incoming students to get involved | District’s great grads
Editor’s note: The Kent Reporter is showcasing standout graduates from each of Kent’s four high schools.
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Kent’s Public Works Week event provides hands-on activities
Local children learned about the jobs crews perform during the city of Kent’s annual Public Works Week event…
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Kentridge’s Cronk wins state high jump title | PHOTOS
After narrowly missing a state berth last season, Kentridge junior Tyler Cronk is the Class 4A boys state…
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Kent City Council considers ban on smoking, tobacco use in parks
Smoking may soon be banned in Kent parks.
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Mill Creek Middle School students learn about bioengineering
In hopes of getting seventh-grade students interested in science and medicine, Kent’s Mill Creek Middle School hosted an…
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Mechatronics program provides technical training
When Kaiya Neuss walked into the mechatronics lab at Kent Phoenix Academy for the first time, she felt…
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‘Real serious fight’: Community task force addresses shootings
In the wake of several recent shootings involving teens in Kent, community members decided its time to take…