Kentridge sophomore Bronte Fougere goes for a layup during a recent practice with the Chargers who hope to return this season to the Class 4A state playoffs.

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Kentridge girls seek state basketball trip

The Kentridge High girls basketball team returns to the court after a successful season that included a final…

Kentridge’s Micah Simmons drives against teammate Nick Hopson during a recent practice. Both players are expected to play key roles this season for the Chargers.

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Kentridge aims for return to state tourney

Kentridge High returns only four players from last year's boys basketball roster, leaving coach Dave Jamison's work cut…

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Groups weigh in on search for next superintendent

Inviting community input on the Kent School District's search for a new superintendent revealed a number of things…

Kent-Meridian senior Bria Reed scrambles for the ball against Hazen.

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New coach to guide Kent-Meridian girls | Prep basketball preview

New Kent-Meridian High girls basketball coach Amanda Phelps takes a more conservative approach than the aggressive style of…

Kent-Meridian coach Brian Lockhart expects as many as 10 players to contribute this season for the Royals boys basketball team in the South Puget Sound League.

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Kent-Meridian boys feature deep roster | Prep basketball preview

Coach Brian Lockhart is optimistic about the Kent-Meridian High boys basketball team’s chances, but tempers it with the…

Edward Lee Vargas

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Kent school officials laud outgoing superintendent’s accomplishments

As Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas steps down from his position, he'll have left some powerful marks on the…

Gordy Gurson moves the ball down the field during the Seattle Impact FC home opener in the Major Arena Soccer League at the ShoWare Center.

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Gurson thrives in leading Impact’s attack

Don't let his stature fool you, Seattle Impact FC forward Gordy Gurson can be a scoring dynamo on…

Bystanders stop to admire the new mural outside of  St. Vincent De Paul on Central Avenue on Wednesday.

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St. Vincent mural graces Kent thrift store

A new mural outside of St. Vincent De Paul on Central Avenue was unveiled Wednesday.

Music and faith move Eugene Kolding

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In harmony with music, faith: After long teaching career, Mill Creek’s Kolding is ready to retire

His life has been a series of happenstances that led to a successful and passionate career in teaching,…

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Mill Creek’s KTA stalls on new programs tech needs

Kent Technology Academy students from Mill Creek Middle School have been invited to represent the school globally at…

A surprised Eric Hannon enters the ShoWare Center as the venue’s two-millionth guest last Friday night.

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Kent man represents milestone for ShoWare

With a showering of confetti, horns and a special greeting from Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, the ShoWare Center…

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22 players walk out on Seattle Impact FC because of owner

This wasn't the opening season that Seattle Impact FC owner, player and coach Dion Earl envisioned when he…

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Kentridge falls in state soccer playoffs

The Kentridge High School girls soccer team lost in overtime to Gig Harbor 2-1 in the opening round…

Dion Earl is owner

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Lawyers sue Seattle Impact FC owner, league on behalf of former employees

Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against Seattle Impact FC owner Dion Earl as well as the…

Kent-Meridian sophomore quarterback Ben Woods has thrown 17 touchdown passes this season to help the Royals advance to a district playoff game Friday at Gig Harbor.

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Woods leads Royals into district playoffs | Prep football

He throws for 25, he throws for 35, he throws for 45. Kent-Meridian High quarterback Ben Woods has…

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Seattle Impact FC soccer coaches gone from team

Seattle Impact FC coaches Jason Dunn and Todd Haley have left the arena soccer team just days before…

Faith Faamausili works on her hitting skills for Green River Community College.

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Faamausili finds the right fit at Green River

Despite her reluctance to play college volleyball, Faith Faamausili has distinguished herself as an up-and-coming player for the…

Dion Earl

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Soccer team owner receives sexual harassment protection order

Dion Earl, owner of Seattle Impact FC, Kent's new professional indoor soccer team, received a sexual harassment protection…

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New team in place to help Mill Creek Middle School

A new leadership team has arrived at Mill Creek to address the struggling middle school's problems that culminated…

Alisa Luedtke helps a student thread a needle in her sewing elective class. Leudtke is one of several first-year teachers at Kent-Meridian High School who are learning to adapt what they learned in school to the practical classroom.

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New teachers at Kent-Meridian learn how to work with students beyond what they were told in textbooks

While experienced teachers at the Kent School District know their way around a classroom, it's a different experience…