Heidi Jacobs

Kent-Meridian’s Maria Jose will be the first in her family to graduate from high school and go to college.

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 on track to graduate.

Kent-Meridian’s Maria Jose will be the first in her family to graduate from high school and go to college.
Ryder Patton

Small homes, big dreams: Green River student building possibilities with tiny houses

When Ryder Patton completes the carpentry program at Green River College in June, he plans to drive the house he's built to Minnesota and live there.

Ryder Patton
Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds

Conner charges to state title in hurdles | 4A track and field

Tanner Conner had one goal going in to the Class 4A high school track and field meet: To win his first state title.

Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds
Ridwan Ibrahim

Students open time capsule to mark Green River College’s 50th anniversary

As a part of Green River College's 50th anniversary celebration, the campus community gathered Thursday to look back on the college's past.

Ridwan Ibrahim
Lynne Dodson

Three-day faculty strike begins at Green River over proposed program cuts

Monday marked the beginning of a three-day strike for faculty at Green River College.

Lynne Dodson
Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads the field in the 300-meter hurdles at the 4A West Central District meet at French Field last Saturday. Conner

Kentridge’s Conner aims for state titles | 4A prep track and field

After finishing second in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles at the Class 4A state track and field championship last year, Kentridge High School senior Tanner Conner is determined to win at least one state title this year.

Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads the field in the 300-meter hurdles at the 4A West Central District meet at French Field last Saturday. Conner
Woofster

Green River College students develop, launch businesses

Students in Green River College's marketing and entrepreneurship bachelor's degree program are gaining real-world experience.

Woofster
Green River College faculty will strike for three days beginning Monday

Three-day strike starts Monday at Green River College

Faculty at Green River College will begin a three-day strike on Monday. The United Faculty board voted unanimously on Friday to strike. Union members authorized the strike last week after college administrators announced 11 programs facing elimination.

Green River College faculty will strike for three days beginning Monday
Green River College student and activist Victoria Pacho leads rally in support of Green River facility at Renton Technical College last Saturday during a solidarity event hosted by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Washington.

Green River College faculty challenge potential cuts

Green River College faculty members say proposed cuts to 11 programs are not financially necessary but an intimidation tactic.

Green River College student and activist Victoria Pacho leads rally in support of Green River facility at Renton Technical College last Saturday during a solidarity event hosted by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Washington.

Kent teachers concerned about classroom safety

More than 50 teachers packed the Kent School Board meeting last week to implore the district to do more to provide a safe environment for students and staff.

Green River College identifies 11 programs up for possible elimination

Green River College administrators have identified 11 programs that could be eliminated in an effort to close an up to $4.5 million budget deficit.

KentMeridian High School’s sports medicine team is poised to finish strong at nationals.

Kent-Meridian’s sports medicine program shines

In only its second year, Kent-Meridian High School's sports medicine program is making its mark.

KentMeridian High School’s sports medicine team is poised to finish strong at nationals.
Kent-Meridian’s Keeley Phommathirath

Kent-Meridian sprinter seeks fast finish before leaving for CWU

This fall, Kent-Meridian High senior Keeley Phommathirath will head to Central Washington University in Ellensburg as a two-sport athlete.

Kent-Meridian’s Keeley Phommathirath
Steve Konowalchuk

Coach shows the way for cup-seeking Thunderbirds | WHL finals

Steve Konowalchuk has spent the last five years as the Seattle Thunderbirds coach, building his team for a chance to win a Western Hockey League championship.

Steve Konowalchuk

School bond measure continues to fall short | Election update

Voter approval of the Kent School District's $252 million bond issue increased by 1 percent from initial returns on April 26, but was still falling short of the 60-percent-plus-one-vote supermajority needed for passage.

Astrid Fiallos

Mill Creek creates community center

Students at Mill Creek Middle School now a have a safe place to hang out after class.

Astrid Fiallos
Kent-Meridian High School's African Youth Club performs a dance during the Kent School District's K-Day at French Field on April 19.

K-Day raises $356 for KentHOPE | SLIDESHOW

Nearly 100 Kent School District students, staff and community members attended the third annual K-Day, a community-wide anti-bullying event, on April 19 at French Field.

Kent-Meridian High School's African Youth Club performs a dance during the Kent School District's K-Day at French Field on April 19.
Kent-Meridian’s Binyam Ayele

Ethiopian-born K-M player embraces opportunities

Kent-Meridian High School soccer player Binyam Ayele is grateful for the opportunities he has had since his parents decided to move from Ethiopia to the United States in 2005.

Kent-Meridian’s Binyam Ayele
Green River College students and faculty gathered to express their discontent with college administration and potential program cuts after walking out of class on Friday morning at the main campus in Auburn.

Students, faculty walk out amid high tensions at Green River College | SILDESHOW

Five minutes after 10 a.m. classes began Friday on Green River College’s main campus in Auburn, hundreds of students and instructors walked out.

Green River College students and faculty gathered to express their discontent with college administration and potential program cuts after walking out of class on Friday morning at the main campus in Auburn.
For the first time in its five-year history

Kentridge Robotics qualifies for world championships

Members of the Kentridge High School Robotics Club travel to St. Louis next week to compete in the FIRST world championships.

For the first time in its five-year history