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Meeker Middle School teacher wins Outstanding Educator Award
Carol Brewster, Meeker Middle School band teacher won the First Investors Outstanding Educator Award.
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Adult motorcyclists want ‘right’ to crash – or not – without helmet; Senate bill requires protective headgear for under-18 riders
Universal helmet laws are a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, argued one supporter of a bill introduced in…
Obituaries
Lynda Carrie Ellis
Lynda Carrie Ellis Lynda Carrie Ellis of Auburn died suddenly January 23, 2013 at Auburn Hospital. Lynda was…
Opinion
Let’s take a closer look at our test scores | Prescott on education
My grandson is adorable and as smart as a whip. He was able to read and write before…
Business
Herndon Products acquires Kent company | Briefs
Herndon Products, Inc., of O'Fallon, Mo., recently acquired Kent-based Intercoastal, Inc., creating a new company – Intercoastal, LLC,…
Letters to the Editor
Councilman shows lack of civility
While reading the article about civility laws to deal with the issues of homelessness, I was dismayed by…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s help, understand our homeless
Before the city enacts "civility laws" to control homeless behavior, the mayor and council might consider installing portable…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Kings of Swing
On behalf of the Kent Senior Activity Center's evening dancers, I would like to thank the Kings of…
News
Allen grant to help create smartphone app for libraries
The Washington State Library is a step closer to offering a smartphone application that will provide service to…
Sports
Pernell, Kentlake capture All-City Gymnastics Meet
Behind Ashley Pernell's all-around performance, Kentlake captured the All-City Gymnastics Meet Wednesday at Kentwood High School.
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Theodore, Delnov power T-Birds past Cougars
Shea Theodore had two goals and an assist and Alexander Delnov had three assists Tuesday night to lead…
Sports
Theodore, Delnov power T-Birds past Cougars
Shea Theodore had two goals and an assist and Alexander Delnov had three assists Tuesday night to lead…
News
Green River celebrates Court Reporting program’s 40th anniversary with technology fair
Faculty, almuni, current students, and more came out to celebrate forty years of theCourt Reporting program at Green…
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Medical Reserve Corps plans orientation in Kent
The Medical Reserve Corps is having an orientation for volunteers at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith…
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East Hill Partnership plans Feb. 9 cleanup
The East Hill Partnership has organized a quarterly cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9.
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SPU students from Kent make dean’s list
The following students made the Seattle Pacific University autumn quarter dean's list. Students on the dean's list have…
Sports
Discovery Studios to produce documentary series on H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing
H1 Unlimited and Discovery Studios revealed plans today for a documentary TV series focused on the Air National…
News
Volunteers help clean up Interurban Trail in Kent
It was a large, community effort. A volunteer force of 77 strong – from 4-year-old Sophie McManus to…
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Assault by deadly disease may get expanded definition in state’s criminal laws
A Washington state law that criminalizes intentionally infecting other persons with HIV without their consent may be expanded…
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Pending abortion legislation reignites pro-choice, pro-life debate in Olympia
Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed a woman's right to an abortion, turned…