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Kent Little League wins ages 9-10 District 10 tournament; advances to state
Kent Little League's ages 9-10 All-Stars won the District 10 tournament in Federal Way earlier this month to…
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Kent schools offer free summer lunch program for children
The Kent School District sponsors free summer lunches for children ages 18 and under during the months of…
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Kent School District expands foreign language electives
Gone are the days where French, German, and Spanish are the only foreign language electives in the Kent…
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State Fire Marshal’s Office reports 354 injuries last year from fireworks
A total of 354 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2012 by…
Obituaries
James McDonald
James Pavo McDonald James Pavo McDonald (Pavo), beloved father, brother, uncle, artist, and teacher, passed away on June…
Letters to the Editor
Longer course could make way for par-3 golfers
Regarding the Kent City Council's decision on the sale or retention of the Par 3 golf course, many…
Letters to the Editor
Twice a victim
I am a little disgusted with our police departments lack of followup on victimless crimes.
Letters to the Editor
Why should we pay taxes or follow the law?
The state is implementing the pot bill against federal law. The courts are silent. I called the offices…
Letters to the Editor
Eulogy For the Alvord T
Peoples o' the County, a death was decreed This day of Five June Two Thousand One-Three As sudden…
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Kent International Festival unfolds this weekend
The fifth annual Kent International Festival – a celebration of multi-cultural music, entertainment, music, food and art –…
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Sunrise students knit for baby care center
Students from Sunrise Elementary School recently knitted carseat blankets for the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent –…
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Northwood’s Abrams to be named Regional Teacher of the Year
Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) has selected Amy Abrams as the 2014 Kent Teacher of the Year.
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Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking to hold meeting
The Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking has its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at…
Obituaries
Deanne Crowell
Deanne Crowell Deanne Crowell, age 48, of Kent, WA, Passed away peacefully with her family at her side…
Sports
Kentwood High catcher Reese McGuire signs with Pittsburgh Pirates
Recent Kentwood High School graduate Reese McGuire signed a professional contract Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Decision upheld: Pacific Raceways must be quiet on Mondays and Tuesdays
A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has substantially upheld a decision by the King County Hearing Examiner on…
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Kent Station throws free school’s out party June 20
Families are invited to a free School's out at Kent Station (SOAKS) event from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June…
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King County flood hazard management plan update continues; July 9 public meeting set
With stakeholder guidance gathered from a series of public meetings, King County and the King County Flood Control…
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Woman rescued on Green River in Kent
A woman was rescued off the Green River on Saturday by Kent Fire Department firefighters after she and…
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Kent schools show mixed results in state’s Achievement Index rankings
Utilizing an idea endorsed by leaders of both political parties, Washington Policy Center (WPC) has published letter grades…