Event will honor Grohe
The Kent School District Board of Directors will host a public program at 4 p.m. June 11 at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center to honor outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe for her 10 years of service to the district and 41-year career.
For more information, call the Kent School District’s Community Connections Department at 253-373-7524.
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Willy Metzker quickly discovered what he likes best about Nintendo Wii bowling.
“You don’t need bowling shoes, balls or a bag,” Metzker, 69, said during a break Wednesday at a South King County Wii bowling tournament at the Kent Senior Activity Center. “It’s all self-contained. It’s terrific.”
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The Kent-Meridian High School Class of 2009 will get their diplomas June 13 at the ShoWare Center. The ceremony begins 4 p.m.
Info: www.kent.k12.wa.us/ksd/KM/
The Kent-Meridian High School Class of 2009 is nearly ready to launch itself into the adult world, with graduation scheduled for June 13 at Kent’s ShoWare Center.
Except for mayor and one City Council position, few political races are expected this year in Kent because of a lack of candidates.As of Wednesday,… Continue reading
Kent city residents who subscribe to Comcast for cable television could see a small reduction starting with their July bill. The Kent City Council is… Continue reading
Despite an operating loss of $169,923 during the first four months of the ShoWare Center's operations, Kent city and arena marketing officials remained optimistic last… Continue reading
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Expect to see fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts - even frozen beef - at this year’s Kent Farmers Market.Sponsored by the Kent Lions Club, the market… Continue reading
Residents can discuss future transportation options and financing during a Town Hall meeting Thursday, hosted by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and King County Councilwoman Julia… Continue reading
Kent Police are seeking a man who reportedly robbed the Home Street Bank, 505 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent at about 11:30 a.m. May… Continue reading
A total of 81 teams and several thousand people gathered May 29 and 30 at Kent's French Field for the 11th-annual Kent Relay for Life.… Continue reading
The job would normally take two people, but John DeNure, curator for the Thorniley Collection at West Coast Paper, dutifully shows the 13 steps it… Continue reading
Just moments after Dennis Housley watched a judge sentence his older brother Vincent Housley on Friday to 50 years in prison for killing their parents,… Continue reading
A King County Superior Court Judge on Friday sentenced Vincent Wayne Housley to 50 years in prison for killing his parents in their Panther Lake… Continue reading
It seemed just like any other weekday when Bill Milstid headed out to lunch with co-workers on Jan. 9, 2004. He started to fill a… Continue reading
Teachers in Kent rallied again before the Wednesday school board meeting in support of their bargaining unit, currently in contract negotiations with the school district.More… Continue reading
On Wednesday the “Can’t Stop Rockin’ Tour” stormed the ShoWare Center in Kent, highlighting the live shows of classic rock stalwarts REO Speedwagon, Styx and… Continue reading
