Holocaust survivor Henry Friedman

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Rising from the ashes: Holocaust survivor earns diploma

It was 68 years in the making, but Henry Friedman has finally got his high school diploma.

Kent-Meridian coach Brett Allen goes over a playbook at a recent practice as the Royals prepare to play Kentwood in a SPSL Northeast  Division showdown game on Friday night.

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Allen turns Royals into a powerhouse | SPSL football

Kent-Meridian High School head football coach Brett Allen moves around the sidelines with a measured, steady pace and…

Coach Brett Allen has the Royals off to a 5-1 start.

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Royals overcome Bears, await test from Conks | SPSL 4A football

Ben Woods threw for 440 yards and four touchdowns, leading Kent-Meridian High School to a 42-36 come-from-behind victory…

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Study: district chief’s work not related to student achievement

A recent study suggests that superintendents might not be as crucial to school districts as previously assumed.

Teresa Allen

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K-M kitchen crew, a job well done

Trillium Employment Services, a nonprofit agency based in Auburn, recognized Teresa Allen for her work with developmentally disabled…

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PASA opens at Kent-Meridian on Oct. 7

The Parent Academy for Student Success makes its first debut at Kent-Meridian High School on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Country music singer Dakota Bradley leans in for a photo with Kentwood students during his concert at the High School Nation assembly Sept. 25. The event provided students with the chance to get acquainted with music and art tools.

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High School Nation gives Kentwood a boost

High School Nation descended on Kentwood High School last week. Along with exposing students to different media and…

Tuesday’s grand opening of the new Trader Joe’s in Kent drew a good crowd.

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East Hill welcomes new Trader Joe’s

Checkout lines at the new Trader Joe's in Kent rarely dropped below 15-people deep during the specialty store's…

John Callaway trains for Tough Mudder obstacle courses with a combination of distance running around Kent as well as hill and trail runs.

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Ex-Marine takes on endurance challenges

While people often compete in Tough Mudder runs or Spartan Races to test themselves after rigorous training, not…

Workers from Boeing

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If you built it, they will play | Kent community at work | SLIDESHOW

You need to make your luck, they say. In the case of volunteers from Boeing, a Seattle radio…

Kent-Meridian High School Principal Wade Barringer gives directions to a student while on his daily campus rounds. His 2013-2014 superintendent internship drew him away from school often

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Kent-Meridian’s Barringer excels as a principal, gets taste of superintendency

With 11 years of principalship at Kent-Meridian High School under his belt, Wade Barringer moved his career forward…

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Kent teachers want evaluations addressed in contract talks

Kent School District teachers checked into the Sept. 10 board meeting to voice their concerns about union negotiations…

Seattle defenseman Ethan Bear will try to help lead the Thunderbirds to another Western Hockey League playoff berth this season. The T-Birds open the season Friday at Portland.

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Bear, T-Birds gear up for a new season | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds’ Ethan Bear, while proud of his past, is looking to his future. NHL scouts project…

Lexi Nguyen delivers a serve at a recent Kentridge High practice.

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Kentridge features new coach | Prep volleyball

The Kentridge High girls volleyball team returns to the court this year with a major change. Deanna Colston…

Kent-Meridian High expects its experience to lead to a successful volleyball season in the South Puget Sound League.

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Kent-Meridian aims for better season | Prep volleyball

Kent-Meridian High girls volleyball returns with an older team that coach Michael Christiansen hopes will come to a…

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Kentridge teacher files grievance

A former Kentridge High School substitute teacher has filed a grievance with the Kent School District after he…

Kentridge’s Brian Brown

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Kentridge poised for bounce-back season | Prep football preview

Kentridge High returns to the football field after a crushingly poor showing in 2013, when the Chargers scored…

Edward Lee Vargas

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Board renews superintendent’s contract

The Kent School Board renewed Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas's contract over the summer.

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School officials mum about grievance against Mill Creek

The Kent Education Association and Kent School District have remained quiet about potential ways to resolve the KEA's…

Jeff Bader

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Seattle Impact FC continues to shape roster

Seattle Impact FC – a newcomer to the 23-team Major Arena Soccer League, the indoor game's top-tier division…