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King County unanimously approves Kent’s levee repair plan

After weeks of debate, the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the…

Kentridge’s Chase Bublitz

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Kentridge swimmer wins two state titles

Chase Bublitz claimed two titles at the Class 4A state high school Boys Swimming and Diving Championships last…

Bridging the language barrier: Coach Mike Dobner signs to his swimmers during the state championships.

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Kentridge swim coach pushes past disability

Mike Dobner sits poolside at the coaches table looking up at the scoreboard in the Weyerhaeuser-Aquatic Center as…

Kent’s Marie Spieldenner’s exceptional skills were rewarded when she captured the teen jazz solo division in a worldwide online dance competition.

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Kent teen from Allegro takes international online dance title

An online dance competition was something Marie Spieldenner and her family had never heard of before. Nonetheless, she…

Thomas Bui and Verlinda Vu

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Kentridge alumnus steps up, helps plan large cultural event for Vietnamese community | SLIDESHOW

It was something close to his heart. It was a part of his childhood, his culture. And this…

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CWU forming new education advisory councils

The Central Washington University Kent and Des Moines campuses are in the process of forming individual advisory boards…

Globetrotter Dizzy Grant ran into Dave Matthews while visiting St. Benedict's School in Seattle to promote the new ABCs of Anti-Bullying Program.

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Harlem Globetrotters spread anti-bullying campaign to the Pacific Northwest

The Harlem Globetrotters are in the Pacific Northwest spreading their ABCs of Anti-Bullying Program.

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California real estate group buys over 70 acres of Kent Valley land from Boeing

The IDS Real Estate Group and Clarion Partners have purchased more than 70 acres of land for warehouses…

Kent-Meridian senior Calvin Edwards has been ruled ineligible. The school reported the 'clerical error' to the WIAA regarding the player's status.

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Ineligibility bumps Kent-Meridian from playoffs

Kent-Meridian High School will not play in the South Puget Sound League 4A boys basketball playoffs this weekend…

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Kent-Meridian students plan dance, create community

The invitation read, "You're invited! Bring the family!" Days later, everyone received a phone call reminding them to…

After-school study session: Ibrahim Hassan finishes up homework and worksheets provided by the staff at the Birch Creek Youth Center.

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New partnership promotes education in Kent

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Kent School District (KSD), Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) and other…

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Kent Phoenix Academy health clinic available to K-M students

The health clinic at Kent Phoenix Academy (KPA) is now available to students at Kent-Meridian high school.

Stefano Langone will release his newest single 'Yes to Love' digitally on Feb. 12th.

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Stefano Langone to release new single in time for Valentine’s Day

Kent's Stefano Langone will be officially releasing his new single "Yes to Love" digitally on Feb. 12th.

Rock ‘n roll: Amanda Hardy belts it out on stage.

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Kent teen rocks out: Amanda Hardy emerges as lead vocalist

Amanda Hardy is your average 16-year-old girl with an above average dream. "I just really wanted to play…

Mike Karney

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Karney makes the transition from the NFL

It was the competitive atmosphere of his Kent neighborhood that inspired Mike Karney. "It helped push me. It…

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Kent School District to install plan to incorporate teacher, principal evaluation formats

The Kent School District is in the process of implementing a plan to incorporate teacher and principal evaluation…

Maureen Ezekwugo

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Kent woman shows ‘Moxie’ in new book

Maureen Ezekwugo was raised to be respectful, even if that meant downplaying her talents. "There were many times…

Students from Kentridge High School perform a traditional Chinese lion dance during Wednesday night's MLK Jr. celebration.

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Kentridge students show unity at MLK Jr. celebration | SLIDESHOW

Kentridge High School's Multicultural Club hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Wednesday. Friends, parents and community members…

Josh Smith

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Smith continues legacy at K-M

Josh Smith had some pretty big shoes to fill. "My brothers have been wrestling before me, and I…

Learning by doing: Kent-Meridian tech students sit in the green screen room adjacent to Michael Christiansen’s classroom. They are filming news broadcasts and commercials as part of their history project.

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K-M Technology Academy introduces 21st century skills

Mike Christiansen sits at his desk, watching students type away on computers. In his classroom, you will find…