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Legislature honors local educators in civic education

Legislators honored a select group of educators from around the state this week as a part of Civic…

Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report Feb. 7-13

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

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Free Repair Time being offered at Kent Senior Activity Center

If you have household items that need fixing – don't trash them. Bring them to the free Repair…

Sen. Bruce Dammeier

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Education bill ignites challenging Senate debate, survives on 26-23 vote

A key education bill has had an amendment-riddled ride through three Senate committees before earning consideration by the…

The Cascade Warbirds promote foster

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Cascade Warbirds offer aviation scholarships

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft,…

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas

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Kent Police host community awareness meeting tonight

The Kent Police Department invites residents to a community meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Meridian Elementary School,…

The Thunderbirds' Keegan Kolesar pushes the pubck up the ice during WHL play Sunday. Koelsar's hat trick powered the T-Birds to a 4-2 win over Victoria.

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Kolesar hat trick fuels Thunderbirds’ victory | WHL

Keegan Kolesar had a hat trick to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-2 Western Hockey League win…

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Kentlake snags state berth | 4A girls basketball

Jada Leonard had 15 points and Aniston Denckla finished with 12, leading torrid Kentlake to a 55-35 rout…

The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp

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T-Birds beat Winterhawks with 1 second left in overtime | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from two two- and one-goal deficits to beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-5 in…

Stars midfielder Joey Gjertsen brings the ball upfield.

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Late surge pushes Sonora past Stars, 15-10 | MASL

The Tacoma Stars (11-7) dropped a late lead in a 15-10 loss to Soles De Sonora (15-2) on…

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Suspect in East Hill shooting turns himself in to Kent Police

A 16-year-old boy suspected to be involved in a Friday night shooting on East Hill has turned himself…

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Conks snag state berth; Chargers fall | 4A boys basketball

Kentwood is in, Kentridge remains in the hunt and Kent-Meridian and Kentlake met elimination in the district playoffs…

“Chingon Hermana Who Wears the Serpent Dress (Coatlicue)”

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Kent artist, Highline educator lends time, talent to Latino Summit

As a Latina educator, participating in Highine College's upcoming Latino Summit is especially meaningful for Kent artist Tracy…

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce

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Local school districts make gains in graduation rates, new report shows

The Road Map Project 2015 Results Report shows significant progress being made on important education milestones in the…

Rep. Mark Hargrove

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House approves Hargrove’s bill to ensure foster parents receive notice of hearings

The state House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Mark Hargrove that would require…

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Teen shot outside McDonald’s on East Hill

A 17-year-old boy was shot at close range outside a McDonald's on Kent's East Hill Friday night, Kent…

Suzette Cooke

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Kent Chamber to host Mayor’s State of the City address on March 9

The Kent Chamber of Commerce hosts Mayor Suzette Cooke's annual State of the City address and luncheon on…

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Conks, Chargers advance in district playoffs | 4A boys basketball

Kentwood and Kentridge are within reach of state Class 4A state basketball berths.

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Chargers advance, Royals fall in district play | 4A girls basketball

Junior guard Taylor Jenkins scored 12 points and sophomore Morgan Gary added 11 as Kentridge shut down Emerald…

The Stars' Corey Keitz brings the ball upfield against the Sockers in MASL play.

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Stars drop tense match to Sockers, 5-4 | MASL

A Tacoma Stars (11-6) late rally fell short, giving the San Diego Sockers (11-6) a 5-4 victory on…