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Quick save on the block: Teen rescues woman who needed medical attention
It was a tearful reunion last week when Kathleen Evans met the 13-year-old Kent boy who saved her…
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Green River College appoints interim president
Scott Morgan has been named interim president of Green River College.
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Green River faculty, students question continued lack of shared governance
When Eileen Ely resigned as Green River College president in June after months of growing tension on campus,…
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Sen. Cantwell calls for more help to address affordable housing crisis during Kent visit
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., visited Kent's Birch Creek housing complex on Wednesday to talk about affordable housing…
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Meal program feeds children during the summer
Each summer, the Kent School District provides thousands of meals to children, some of whom may not get…
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Green River College cuts four programs, seven spared
The administration of Green River College has eliminated four programs while sparing seven others that had been on…
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Kent Cornucopia Days draws thousands of visitors | SLIDESHOW
Thousands of people attended the 45th annual Kent Cornucopia Days last weekend.
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Kent Downtown Partnership seeks donations to upgrade Meeker Street overpass lighting
Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) and the city of Kent want to brighten up Meeker Street under the State…
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WGU Washington celebrates opening of Kent headquarters
Western Governors University (WGU) Washington kicked off summer with an open house last month at its new headquarters…
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Green River College cuts softball, adds recreational sports
After 35 years of fielding a varsity fastpitch softball team, Green River College has cut the program.
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Community celebrates Independence Day with Fourth of July Splash at Kent’s Lake Meridian
Festivities included entertainment, games, a pie eating contest and, of course, fireworks to cap off the night.
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Green River College pays $286K settlement in Ely’s resignation
Green River College has paid former president Eileen Ely more than $286,000 as a part of a resignation…
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Athletes swim, bike, run at annual Lake Meridian Triathlon | SLIDESHOW
A cool, cloudy June morning didn't slow down about 380 athletes who competed in the Lake Meridian Triathlon…
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Dwell at Kent Station welcomes first residents
The first occupants of Dwell at Kent Station moved into the 154-unit apartment complex last month.
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Green River College president resigns | UPDATE
Eileen Ely has resigned as president of Green River College. The Green River Board of Trustees unanimously voted…
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Kent School District will put bond issue on ballot again
Residents in the Kent School District in November will vote on a $252 million bond issue identical to…
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Ball retires after years of building Green River College
In the last 15 years, Sam Ball has overseen the construction of a dozen capital projects at Green…
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Congressman goes to class, learns social-emotional lesson
Congressman Adam Smith, D-Renton, visited Emerald Park Elementary on Kent’s East Hill last Friday to see first-hand the…
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Excel charter wraps up first school year, prepares for second
As Excel Public Charter School's first year comes to an end, Adel Sefrioui, its founder and executive director,…
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Staying on course to follow her dreams | Great grads ’16
Kent-Meridian High School senior Maria Jose credits Elisa Aguayo, Communities in Schools site coordinator, with helping her stay…