Heidi Jacobs

Seattle Ravens hockey players Ben Lehfeldt-Ehlinger

Local players fuel Ravens’ hockey

The Seattle Ravens, a new U.S. junior hockey team in Kent, plans to give local teens a chance to improve their skills by playing at a higher level.

Seattle Ravens hockey players Ben Lehfeldt-Ehlinger
Mel Lindbloom

First Green River president marvels at college’s growth, success in 50 years

A lot has changed on the Green River College campus since the first time Mel Lindbloom visited the place on Auburn's Lea Hill more than 50 years ago.

Mel Lindbloom
Abriel Johnny-Rodriguez

SLIDESHOW | Kent School District’s Native American program hosts back-to-school powwow

The Kent School District's Native American program hosted a back-to-school powwow last Saturday at Kent-Meridian High School.

Abriel Johnny-Rodriguez
Lizeth Garcia

Kentlake graduate Brazil bound with Fulbright grant

For Lizeth Garcia, a 2009 Kentlake High School graduate, becoming a Fulbright award recipient is an accomplishment she only dreamed possible.

Lizeth Garcia
Kentridge will chase SPSL

Kentridge volleyball hopes to succeed under new coach

It's a year of change for Kentridge High School's volleyball team. Nine seniors from last year's squad graduated, and the team is adjusting to its third coach in three years.

Kentridge will chase SPSL
A worker applies finishing touches to the exterior of the Green River College Trades Technologies building this week. The facility is expected to be ready  for the start of fall classes.

College’s new, spacious Trades complex set to open for fall quarter

When classes begin Sept. 21, students enrolled in four programs at Green River College will use the new Trades Technologies building.

A worker applies finishing touches to the exterior of the Green River College Trades Technologies building this week. The facility is expected to be ready  for the start of fall classes.
Adel Sefrioui

Kent’s charter school remains open despite court ruling

Excel Public Charter School in Kent will continue to serve students at least through the end of the school year despite a state Supreme Court ruling that charter schools are unconstitutional, said Adel Sefrioui, the school's executive director.

Adel Sefrioui
Green River College has been a part of the communities of Auburn

Green River College celebrates golden anniversary; events planned throughout the school year

Ever since opening its main campus on Auburn’s Lea Hill in 1965, Green River College has offered residents a local option to reach their higher education goals.

Green River College has been a part of the communities of Auburn
Classic models line the golf course for the Rally in the Valley car show at Meridian Valley Country Club last Sunday.

Meridian Valley Country Club celebrates 50 years | SLIDESHOW

More than 100 current and former members and their guests celebrated Meridian Valley Country Club's 50th anniversary on Sunday.

Classic models line the golf course for the Rally in the Valley car show at Meridian Valley Country Club last Sunday.
Calvin Watts

Kent superintendent goes back to school for first day of classes

Like many students and teachers returning to the classroom, Kent School District Superintendent Calvin Watts experienced some first-day jitters Monday.

Calvin Watts
Kent-Meridian High’s Emmanuel Daigbe stars at wide receiver and linebacker for the Royals. He’s also a Class 4A state wrestling champion.

Kent-Meridian’s Daigbe ‘relentless beast’ on football field

Wide receiver Emmanuel Daigbe may be a force on the football field, but the Kent-Meridian High School senior comes from a humble upbringing.

Kent-Meridian High’s Emmanuel Daigbe stars at wide receiver and linebacker for the Royals. He’s also a Class 4A state wrestling champion.
Justin Gielski keeps nimble as he trains on a brick wall. The Kentlake High School graduate and New Jersey National Guardsman remains alive in ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Kentlake graduate competes on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Competing on "American Ninja Warrior" has not only made Justin Gielski stronger, it has also brought his family closer together.

Justin Gielski keeps nimble as he trains on a brick wall. The Kentlake High School graduate and New Jersey National Guardsman remains alive in ‘American Ninja Warrior’

City Council to vote on fire impact fee

The Kent City Council is expected to decide on Tuesday whether to implement a fire impact fee on new development to help pay for additional fire stations and boost firefighter response times.

Kentridge coach Marty Osborn muscles it up with a lineman during drills this week. Osborn

Passion to coach, compete: For 25 years, ‘steady’ Osborn has led the way for Kentridge football

A lot has changed in the 25 years since Marty Osborn took over as head football coach at Kentridge High School.

Kentridge coach Marty Osborn muscles it up with a lineman during drills this week. Osborn
Ward Buckingham

Brother writes book about life of longtime Kent fire, police supporter

After Mike Buckingham, a longtime supporter of the Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunken driving, died in January 2014, his brother, Ward, decided to write a book about Mike’s life in hopes of continuing to impact others as his brother had.

Ward Buckingham

Meridian Valley Country Club celebrates golden anniversary

Meridian Valley Country Club flashes back to 1965 on Sunday in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Danika Brace

Seattle Mist, Brace seek first Legends Cup title

Winning the Legends Cup in front of the home crowd on Sunday would be an ideal way for Danika Brace of the Seattle Mist to wrap up her sixth season in the Legends Football League.

Danika Brace
Mustafa Bulale

Kent’s first charter school begins serving students

Kent's first public charter school is up and running. Excel Public Charter School, which is using space in New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church, 19300 108th Ave. SE, opened its doors to students on Tuesday.

Mustafa Bulale
Players participate in a Seattle Ravens tryout at the Kent Valley Ice Centre.

New junior hockey team to make home in Kent

A new hockey team will take the ice in Kent this fall. The Seattle Ravens, an expansion team in the Northern Pacific Hockey League (NPHL), will call the Kent Valley Ice Centre home.

Players participate in a Seattle Ravens tryout at the Kent Valley Ice Centre.
Gurcharan Dhillon

Sports camp promotes healthy living, Punjabi culture

Gurcharan Dhillon wants children to be more active in the summer and learn more about their culture.

Gurcharan Dhillon