Brian Beckley

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Column: This July 4, take a look at Declaration of Independence

Ahhh, Fourth of July Weekend. Memorial Day kicks off the season and Labor Day closes it down, but the Fourth of July is a pure… Continue reading

Fireworks are fun

Fireworks: Fun but dangerous, Kent firefighters warn

Fireworks may the best known way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but police and fire officials are reminding Kent residents to be safe while… Continue reading

Fireworks are fun

Supreme Court declines to rule on Kent School District case

The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday declined to hear a case involving the Kent School District, leaving in tact a lower court's… Continue reading

Jacquie Alexander

KDP director looks back on seven strong years in downtown Kent

After seven years at the helm of the Kent Downtown Partnership, Executive Director Jacquie Alexander is retiring this week.It's not that she no longer enjoys… Continue reading

Jacquie Alexander
Eric Scheir

New law proves to be casino’s ace in the hole

A bill passed this year by the State Legislature means that a Panther Lake-area casino will be able to remain open if its part of… Continue reading

Eric Scheir
Panther Lake’s Jeffrey Nakamura placed a laptop into the 2009 time capsule for Eric Behrens’ third-fourth grade class.

Leaving a legacy for future classmates Panther Lake students pack items into ‘time capsule’

The days of the current Panther Lake Elementary School may be numbered, but the staff and students at the school this past week tried to… Continue reading

Panther Lake’s Jeffrey Nakamura placed a laptop into the 2009 time capsule for Eric Behrens’ third-fourth grade class.
Thursday

Kent teacher remains clam, in spite of receiving Ivar’s award

A Kent teacher and student were honored this past week when representatives from Ivar's selected Northwood Middle School math teacher Denise Khazoyan as their Teacher… Continue reading

Thursday
Breakthisrecord.com owner Jeff Huffman attempts to set a new milestone for eating three cheeseburgers while Mike Chaffeur watches the clock. Huffman accomplished the mission

Pennies up the nose: Kent Internet biz has a record-breaking deal for you

How many pennies can you stick up your nose? Is it more than 17?How about Ding-Dongs? Can you eat two of them in less than… Continue reading

Breakthisrecord.com owner Jeff Huffman attempts to set a new milestone for eating three cheeseburgers while Mike Chaffeur watches the clock. Huffman accomplished the mission
Herschel C. Lyon (Nicolas Morales) is flanked by two of his “attorneys” Ryan Tsing (left) and Kultar Singh (right) during the June 2 mock trial event at the Tukwila Courthouse.

Herschel the steelhead-eating sea lion finally gets his day in court

The jury was not in session too long, but as they filed out of the jury room at the Tukwila Courthouse, only a few shot… Continue reading

Herschel C. Lyon (Nicolas Morales) is flanked by two of his “attorneys” Ryan Tsing (left) and Kultar Singh (right) during the June 2 mock trial event at the Tukwila Courthouse.
Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.

Class of 2009 – Kent-Meridian, Kentridge graduates celebrate at ShoWare in style

The ShoWare Center was packed Saturday in Kent as four local high schools celebrated their seniors' achievements during graduation. Read these stories of Kent-Meridian and… Continue reading

Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.

Business Briefly for the week of June 13

set for June 20The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.Among… Continue reading

Hannah Green and Brandon Anica share a light moment during the Mock Congressional Hearings June 1 at Mill Creek Middle School. The event tested students on their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution

Kent students show grace under fire in mock Congressional hearing

The question was a tough one, but not enough to shake Brandon Anica.The seventh grader at Mill Creek Middle School had been preparing for the… Continue reading

Hannah Green and Brandon Anica share a light moment during the Mock Congressional Hearings June 1 at Mill Creek Middle School. The event tested students on their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution
Kentridge’s 10 valedictorians are

Kentridge’s Top 10 scholars ready to lead

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Kentridge’s 10 valedictorians are

Teacher callback: Finances look brighter for Kent Schools

Layoffs in the Kent School District will not be as big a number as originally anticipated, as more than half of the teachers who received… Continue reading

Kent Schools Superintendent Barbara Grohe greets visitors to her office. It won't be her office much longer - Grohe is about to retire after 10 years at the helm of her district.

About to retire: Schools chief Barbara Grohe looks back at her time in Kent

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.

Kent Schools Superintendent Barbara Grohe greets visitors to her office. It won't be her office much longer - Grohe is about to retire after 10 years at the helm of her district.
Rayan Chepuri

Kent’s Mathnasium wants to make math fun for all

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Rayan Chepuri
Kent-Meridian’s top scholars include

Graduation 2009: Kent-Meridian’s top scholars shine

Story follows below this information 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.

Kent-Meridian’s top scholars include

You’d better bet a buck we’re battling the Big C

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Darryl Tapp gets a hug May 26 during the Kent Relay for Life at French Field. The relay was Tapp's first as a cancer survivor.

Photo essay: Kent Relay for Life

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

Darryl Tapp gets a hug May 26 during the Kent Relay for Life at French Field. The relay was Tapp's first as a cancer survivor.
Chamberlain’s Dreamers

Thousands put in the laps during Kent Relay for Life

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

Chamberlain’s Dreamers