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PREP GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: K-M hopes bigger numbers translates into success

Rene’ Kuebker can see the light at the end of the tunnel. And make no mistake:It’s a long tunnel — one the Kent-Meridian girls soccer… Continue reading

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH GIRLS SOCCER: AT A GLANCE• Favorites: Kentwood, Auburn Riverside.• Contenders: Tahoma, Kentlake, Kentridge.• Sleepers: Federal Way, Jefferson.• Playoff picture: The top three teams… Continue reading

Callie Basler

Frustrated with Kent teachers strike, kids organize their own rally

Schools on Kent remained closed on Wednesday, but on what was scheduled to be the second first day of school this year a group of… Continue reading

Callie Basler

STRIKE UPDATE: Mediators suspend bargaining until after Thursday court date

Following an all-night bargaining session overnight Sunday, the mediators working to solve the Kent Education Association - Kent School District Contract Dispute dismissed both sides… Continue reading

A protester with the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals holds up a sign Thursday outside the Kent ShoWare Center

SEE THE SLIDE SHOW: PETA organizes rally against circus in Kent

Protesters with the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals organized a rally Thursday outside the Kent ShoWare Center, protesting Ringling Brothers and Barnum… Continue reading

A protester with the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals holds up a sign Thursday outside the Kent ShoWare Center

Chiefs knock off T-Birds in preseason action Sept. 6

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Comcast Arena in Everett in the team's third game at the Everett Preseason Tournament.The… Continue reading

Teachers have full enough plate as it is

The WASL, ESL, Ritalin, overcrowding, underpaid, 15 daily work hours, lesson plans, broken homes, dysfunctional families, state standards, ever-changing regulations, weapons, cell phones, lack of… Continue reading

School leadership needs to support teachers

Doesn’t the following salary scale seem a little out of balance?Washington State Governor: $167,000.Vice President of the United States: $227,000.Kent School District Superintendent Dr. Edward… Continue reading

Kent teachers’ strike is about money

These are just a few comments from retired homeowners on the current Kent teachers’ strike. In reading both sides' statements, it seems the teachers union… Continue reading

Tips topple T-Birds Sept. 5

Everett September 5, 2009 - The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 Saturday night in their second game at the Everett Preseason tournament at… Continue reading

T-Birds vanquish Prince George Sept. 4

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince George Cougars 3-2 Friday afternoon in their first game at the Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament at Comcast Arena in… Continue reading

STRIKE VOTE: Kent teachers defy judge’s order; vote to continue strike

The Kent teachers union voted Monday to defy a judge’s orders to head back to their classrooms this week. Instead, members of the Kent Education… Continue reading

Kent Council race: Albertson, Koepp head to primaries

As expected by the early returns from the Aug. 18 primary, incumbent Elizabeth Albertson will face off against Geoff Koepp in the general election Nov.… Continue reading

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KENT STRIKE: Big rally Friday; no contract yet

Negotiations were to continue at noon today between the Kent School District and the Kent Education Association, the teachers' union, over the teachers' labor contract.Teachers… Continue reading

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PREP FOOTBALL: K-M drops OT thriller to AR, 30-29

They showed off their team speed and perseverance.But it wasn't quite enough for the Kent-Meridian football team on Friday night as the Royals dropped an… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Kentridge puts clamps on Kentlake, 34-7

They wanted to send a message.And on Friday night at French Field, Kentridge High linebackers Dylan Zylstra and Axl Snure did just that. Behind a… Continue reading

Judge Andrea Darvas delivers her decision Thursday

Read judge’s decision declaring Kent strike illegal

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas ruled Thursday in favor of the Kent School District's request to end the Kent Education Association's strike, saying the strike is illegal and the court cannot change that.

Judge Andrea Darvas delivers her decision Thursday
Judge Andrea Darvas delivers her decision Thursday

SLIDE SHOW: Kent teachers’ strike goes to court

The Kent teachers' strike escalated to a court hearing Sept. 3 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.King County Superior Court Judge Andrea… Continue reading

Judge Andrea Darvas delivers her decision Thursday

See local Kent candidates in televised forum

The local candidates’ forum hosted Wednesday by the Kent Chamber of Commerce will air on Channel 21 starting Sept. 4, at 8 a.m. and 8… Continue reading