Jacob Llavore let his talent with mathematics guide him to high school success and an interest in aerospace engineering.

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Making it all add up at Kent-Meridian | Class of 2014

For Kate Khazoyen and Jacob Llavore, the valuable time and understanding at Kent-Meridian High School have shaped where…

Gov. Jay Inslee greets Green River Community College staff during his visit Tuesday in Kent.

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Gov. Inslee praises iGrad’s successful reach

As the story behind iGrad continues to grow, it also attracts increased attention from higher-ups. Most recent of…

Sports

Kent’s Cusack excels in lacrosse

Ashley Cusack is cashing in on six years of lacrosse playing in elementary, middle and high school.

Michael Skarin feeds strips of paper into a Lego machine that turns them into ruffled ribbons

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Youth learn, grow through Bricks 4 Kidz program

With a ceremonial slice of the ribbon, Ai Richardson officially began her Kent franchise of Bricks 4 Kidz,…

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iGrad principal encourages community input to help quell fighting and bullying

Carol Cleveland has seen her share of problems at schools.

A panel of experts discusses the problems of alcohol and drugs to a small audience last week.

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Seminar tackles problems with alcohol, drugs

A discussion about drugs and alcohol can be a difficult discussion between parents and their children.

Drew Barquist

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CrossFit regionals host athletes from near and far | SLIDESHOW

The ShoWare Center hosted the CrossFit Games regional competition May 16-18. The weekend featured men’s and women’s individual…

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School district reviews practices

Two weeks after an estimated 80 concerned parents and teachers aired their grievances about the state of early…

Kentridge’s Sara Madden will aim for a spot in the Class 4A state track and field meet at the West Central District tournament Friday and Saturday at French Field in Kent.

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Kent-Meridian’s Madden seeks state berth in hurdles

Sara Madden runs fast and jumps far, and might just represent her school in the Class 4A state…

Opinion

We need you as much as you need us | Coyle

While working on my latest story regarding bullying at Mill Creek Middle School, I ran into several obstacles…

First Avenue is quiet on a sunny spring morning. Since Kent Station moved in to downtown

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Forgotten First Avenue seeks an identity

It's 6 in the evening on a Thursday, and Kent's First Avenue is almost deserted. Occasional visitors stop…

Kentridge catcher Shane Stober waits for a throw as a Battle Ground player slides home safely.

Sports

Kentridge falls to Battle Ground

It was a missed catch here, a pop fly there, and the errors added up. The Kentridge High…

Kentridge High pitcher Lizzet Dominguez hopes to help lead the Chargers to a berth in the Class 4A state fastpitch softball tournament.

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Dominating Dominguez powers Chargers

Kentridge pitcher Lizzet Dominguez comes off as a little shy, a teenager slowly transitioning to adulthood. But that…

Paul DeLean goes for a header in Kentridge’s soccer match May 1 against Tahoma. Kentridge lost  to the Bears 1-0.

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Tahoma blanks Kentridge in SPSL North

The Tahoma High School boys soccer team knocked Kentridge down to third in the South Puget Sound League…

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Bullying, fights plague Kent middle school

When Danielle left Mill Creek Middle school, the bullies followed her. They followed her to the Kent Library,…

Students from several school groups listen to a National Guard staff sergeant explain the M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

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Hands-on learning with the Washington National Guard | SLIDESHOW

Students from several school districts, including Kent and Federal Way, toured the Kent National Guard Armory on Monday…

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Parents, teachers raise concerns about disruptive students in classrooms

More than 100 concerned parents and teachers crammed into the Kent School District's bi-monthly meeting April 23 to…

Mill Creek Middle School students

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Mill Creek students design a winning, futuristic high school

A team of Mill Creek Middle School students wasn't expecting to go very far when it started planning…

Kentridge center fielder Carter Johnson picks up another run for the Chargers during a 19-5 stomping  of Tahoma on Monday in SPSL North play.

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Kentridge trounces Tahoma in SPSL North play

Kentridge erupted for 15 hits in trouncing Tahoma 19-5 in six innings on Monday to move closer to…

Kentwood High's Shannon Henderson is guided by her strong belief in the power of education and service for others.

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Kent’s Teacher of the Year: Kentwood’s Henderson excels in her way with students

Despite a small figure and modest voice, when Kentwood High School teacher Shannon Henderson speaks, her class listens.