Forward Danny Torlai leaps to block a pass to forward Nick Hopson during a Kentridge practice on Dec. 2. Coach Dave Jamison says his team contains a good balance of speed and height

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Kentridge boys move in with confidence | Prep preview

Coming off of what head coach Dave Jamison describes as a "mediocre" two past seasons, the Kentridge High…

Tracy Tran

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Kentridge senior Tracy Tran ranks at the top of the world in calculus

If knowledge is power, Tracy Tran can move mountains. The Kentridge senior recently took a unique honor among…

Tim Clark

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Clark calls it a career, leaves mark in education

Several colleagues, family members and students gathered at Scenic Hill Elementary School on Tuesday evening to say goodbye…

Marcus Shelton holds up memorial discs given to his father who was assigned to John F. Kennedy’s grave site. The box on the right contains his father’s fingerprint analysis tools from his work with the FBI. All of these artifacts were buried in records until he unearthed them after his father’s death.

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Unearthing artifacts of his father’s service, Shelton finds unique slices of history

Despite having passed away six years ago, Thomas Shelton still teaches his son, Marcus, about his accomplishments in…

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Plans moving ahead to open charter school

Adel Sefrioui is hoping to open a new public charter school in Kent.

Sally Goodgion sits with the binder that holds memories of all her visiting students. The binder holds more than 40 sets of photographs

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A heart, home for others: For 26 years, Kent woman has been a warm host for foreign exchange students

Kent resident Sally Goodgion has a rather large "extended family." More than 50 people, to be precise, from…

Danny Mumaugh

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T-Birds’ Mumaugh settles into goalie position

Danny "Mooms" Mumaugh's new goalie helmet sports an image of the Denver, Colo., skyline as well as Seattle's.…

Green River Community College students and officials break ground at a ceremony to launch the construction of the school's new Student Life Center

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Green River breaks ground on new Student Life Center

Members of Green River Community College Student Life broke ground at the campus site for the new Student…

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Kentridge girls savor solid season on the pitch

The Kentridge High girls soccer team lost only its second game all season during the state playoffs against…

The memorial walk: Visitors to Teagan McGinnis’s memorial service pass by objects from his childhood and time in school

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Saying goodbye to a teen who had a zest for life

A gray, overcast sky and soft rainfall set the mood last Friday, Nov. 15 for the memorial service…

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Kent-Meridian High lockdown lifted after weapon report unfounded

Kent Police and Kent School District safety officers locked down Kent-Meridian High School Tuesday morning after a report…

High performance: Allegro owner Tonya Goodwillie said that Trinity

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Allegro dancer and mom compete on Lifetime TV reality dance show

Despite being only 13 years old, Kent dancer Trinity Inay’s passion and dedication for dancing have brought her…

Sharon Rountree

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Brew pub finds its niche in Kent’s historic downtown

The oven timer at the Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro goes off, drawing the whole room's attention…

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Elliott concedes school board race to Vengadasalam

Bruce Elliott has conceded his Kent School District board race to Maya Vengadasalam.

Maryam Al-Ezairej

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Kent School District’s ELL program takes on the challenge

Afrikaans, Balinese, Chamorro, Creole, Dinka, Fula, Grebo, Hmong, Ilokano, Japanese, Khmer, Kosraean, Mandinka, Nepali, Romanian, Sotho, Tamil, Wolof.…

Mike Swienty

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East Hill shop features specialized cycling studio

Mike Swienty is putting a new spin on exercise in Kent. The former 24 Hour Fitness employee opened…

Chatelaine dancers perform Oct. 25 at French Field

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Kentridge’s Chatelaines continue tradition of excellence

Hard work and consistency can pay off, especially after 30 years of dedication to excellence in a program.

Tyler Phillips has designed a projector light show at his Kent home.

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Kent teen to put on a light show for Halloween

Kent-Meridian freshman Tyler Phillips is showing off a projector light show he has rigged up to display in…

Sunrise Elementary students run around the school building as part of coach Ryan Kaufman’s improvisation to the unexpectedly high number of signups for his club.

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Kent teacher makes running fun at Sunrise Elementary

When Ryan Kaufman proposed the idea of a running club this fall at Sunrise Elementary School he was…

Kentridge High cross country runner Isaac Derline found success after a slow start as a freshman.

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Derline learning to lead as Kentridge runner

Being a cross country star wasn't really on Kentridge High senior Isaac Derline's mind when he went to…