Dave Jamison

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Kentridge’s Jamison Hall of Fame bound

Kentridge High’s Dave Jamison will be recognized for his success as a boys basketball coach when he is…

Danny Frantsevich

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Kent-Meridian Robotics team pleased with season’s outcome

For the first time in its six-year history, Kent-Meridian High School's FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science…

Calvin Watts

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New school leader: Watts prepares for top job in Kent

When Calvin Watts takes over as superintendent of the Kent School District in July, it will be a…

Sara Beth Radical

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Green River College spares parent-child education

One of four Green River College programs on the chopping block for potential elimination has been spared.

Kentridge’s Jessica Lam creates fear in her opponents with her play on the court

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Patience on court key for Kentridge’s Lam

Kentridge High senior Jessica Lam’s patience and ability to lob the ball on the tennis court have earned…

Aaron and Mari Borrero

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Kent schoolteacher writes book to help children with a parent in prison

Mari Borrero and her husband, Aaron, are trying to make the best of a difficult situation while helping…

Richard Jones

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Green River College proposes program cuts

Facing at least a $1.8 million budget deficit next year, the Green River College Board of Trustees may…

Gizmo enjoys a puppucino (whipped cream in a bowl) after the Pampered Parade last Saturday in downtown Kent.

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Pets sport their best in inaugural Pampered Pet Walk | SLIDESHOW

Thirty-one dogs and a miniature horse strolled the streets of downtown Kent last Saturday during the Kent Downtown…

Calvin C. Watts officially begins his new job as Kent School District superintendent on July 1. His annual salary will be $250

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Kent School Board approves new superintendent’s contract

Calvin J. Watts will start his job as Kent School District superintendent on July 1 and will make…

Students enjoy a hands-on display at last year’s Technology Expo. This year’s expo is set for April 30 at the ShoWare Center.

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Technology Expo comes to ShoWare on April 30

The Kent School District's annual Technology Expo will draw visitors from throughout the country and the world this…

Kent-Meridian sprinter Nate Barton just took up track and field last year and excels in the 400 meters with one of the top times in the state at 49.54 seconds.

Sports

Royals’ Barton finds success as sprinter

In only his second year on the track and field team, Kent-Meridian High senior Nate Barton is ranked…

Kendrick Glover

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Mentoring program provides young men with tools to succeed

After recognizing the need to provide mentors to young men in the Kent area, Kendrick Glover and Sylvester…

Hallie Mills

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Kent schools prepare for Smarter Balanced Assessments

As students throughout the state get ready to take their annual standardized exams, school districts are preparing to…

Kent-Meridian’s Lacey Schomburg switched from shortstop to pitcher this season because the Royals had no players with pitching experience.

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Royals’ Schomburg takes on pitching role

When the Kent-Meridian High fastpitch softball team started the season, it had no experienced pitchers.

Adel Sefrioui

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Kent’s first charter school selects location, students

Excel Public Charter School, the first of its kind in Kent, is preparing to open its doors to…

Jimmy Benson

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Young life taken too soon: Family, K-M community pay tribute to Lupo Benson | SLIDESHOW

Hundreds of Kent-Meridian High School students, staff and community members gathered last Friday to remember Lupo Benson with…

Taking his cuts: Kentridge’s Matt Fleming works on his swing in a batting cage as he hopes to lead the Chargers back to the playoffs.

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Fleming emerges as leader for rebuilding Chargers | Prep baseball

After graduating nine starting players from last season, the Kentridge High baseball team needed a leader to emerge.

Calvin Watts speaks at a public forum. The Kent School District selected Watts as its new superintendent.

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Watts chosen new superintendent | UPDATE

Calvin J. Watts, an assistant superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, Ga., will be the Kent…

Eric Sires

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Mill Creek symposium explores the brain

Community members had the chance to engage their minds while learning more about how the organ works during…

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Kent School Board names two finalists for superintendent

The Kent School Board has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to two candidates and expects to…