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Kent-Meridian Royals look to go beyond .500 | HS Football

They came a long way last year. No more the soft spot on everyone’s football schedule, the Kent-Meridian Royals instead became a formidable roadblock. Still, they were far from satisfied.

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 30

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What police are doing about gangs

It is both perception and reality that gangs, and the violence associated with them, have been increasing recently. This week I want to offer a few perspectives on the phenomenon of gangs and what we are doing about it.

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Gay Softball World Series title games are set for today at Russell Road Park

The 32nd Gay Softball World Series will play its championship games today at Russell Road Park in Kent.

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Kent-Meridian senior Isaiah Walker takes a run at a tackling dummy during preseason practice earlier this week.

Going long on turnaround trail

• Coach: Trevor Roberts, 2nd year.

Kent-Meridian senior Isaiah Walker takes a run at a tackling dummy during preseason practice earlier this week.

Local families can see assistance with home-gas bills

Families living in South King County who meet income qualifications could get help paying their Puget Sound Energy gas bill through Multi-Service Center’s Energy Assistance Program.

Kentwood Conquerors look to fill backfield void | HS Football

Who’s next? That seems to be the hot-button topic on the Kentwood High gridiron these days when it comes to discussing the backfield.

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Free eye exams slated in Des Moines

Kentwood’s Darrius Coleman is just one of many players expected to carry the load in the backfield for the team this fall. Since 2000
Kentwood’s Darrius Coleman is just one of many players expected to carry the load in the backfield for the team this fall. Since 2000

How extremes alter public perception

The public needs extremes.

A breakdancer shows off his moves in the Seattle Center during last year’s Bumbershoot music and arts festival. The event – which features live music
A breakdancer shows off his moves in the Seattle Center during last year’s Bumbershoot music and arts festival. The event – which features live music

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Drag racer Jeannine Johnson will bring her new Super Pro alcohol dragster to the Kent car show this Saturday.

Vintage cars muscle into Kent

American muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s – such as the Plymouth Barracuda, Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac GTO – will be on display Saturday at Muscle Car Madness IV in Kent.

Drag racer Jeannine Johnson will bring her new Super Pro alcohol dragster to the Kent car show this Saturday.

Volunteers needed for statewide beach clean-up

Gov. Chris Gregoire has proclaimed Sept. 20 and 21 official Operation Shore Patrol Days, and is urging citizens to participate in keeping Washington’s Pacific waterways clean. The goal of Operation Shore Patrol is to focus attention on litter accumulated from water and land sources on Washington state ocean beaches. Litter poses a threat to people, fish and wildlife and creates an unsightly environment. Operation Shore Patrol is a major step in helping to rid the Washington state coastline of litter and debris.

Kathy Morrison

An excess of success

As she stepped to the starting line in the Danskin women’s triathlon a couple weeks ago, Kathy Morrisson had a hunch.

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KENTWOOD CONQUERORS

• Coach: Rex Norris, fifth year.

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 23

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