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Kentridge senior ranks at top of the world in calculus

National Merit Scholar semifinalist and Kentridge High School senior Tracy Tran is one of only eight candidates in the world to earn every possible point on the Advanced Placement Calculus level AB exam.

  • Dec 6, 2013
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Kent Police continue to investigate car crash that killed driver’s girlfriend

Kent Police are awaiting a toxicology report before forwarding a potential vehicular homicide charge against a 20-year-old Covington man to King County prosecutors.

Kent Police are looking for this man who robbed a U.S. Bank on the East Hill. The suspect is described as a white male

Kent Police seek public’s help to identify robber

Kent Police Detectives are hoping that the public can help identify a man wanted for the robbery of a U.S. Bank branch in Kent.

  • Dec 5, 2013
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Kent Police are looking for this man who robbed a U.S. Bank on the East Hill. The suspect is described as a white male
Fire Commissioner Pat Riordan

Kent fire commissioner Riordan to retire

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (RFA) board recognized Commissioner Pat Riordan Wednesday, Dec. 4, for his service to both the RFA and King County Fire District 37.

Fire Commissioner Pat Riordan
The Road Map Project is a community-wide effort aimed at dramatically improving student achievement from cradle to college and career in South King County and South Seattle

South Seattle, South King County join national partnership to increase postsecondary attainment

Lumina Foundation announced Wednesday that the Road Map Project region – South Seattle and South King County – will be among the first 20 metro areas in America to partner with the foundation in a mobilization effort designed to increase the number of local residents with postsecondary credentials.

  • Dec 5, 2013
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The Road Map Project is a community-wide effort aimed at dramatically improving student achievement from cradle to college and career in South King County and South Seattle
The city of Kent would hire six police officers in 2014 under a budget ordinance that goes before the City Council on Tuesday

Kent City Council committee approves police hires, field turf replacement

A Kent City Council committee voted 2-1 to approve in 2014 new police and jail hires, replacement of the Wilson Playfields synthetic turf and hiring a consultant to help bring more retail business to town.

The city of Kent would hire six police officers in 2014 under a budget ordinance that goes before the City Council on Tuesday
Rhaquel Abutin

Kent Police offer Game of Life Conference for students

The Kent Police Youth Board and the Kent Police Department will host the 27th annual Game of Life Youth Conference Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 10-11, at the Kent Commons.

Rhaquel Abutin

Kent to open severe weather shelter Dec. 5-7

With the cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 5-7, at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.

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Kent, Covington youth team up with UPS to create culture

Kent and Covington middle and high school students with the Institute for Community Leadership recently teamed up with United Parcel Service volunteers to paint cedar canoe paddles and create community spirit.

  • Dec 4, 2013
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Marcus Shelton holds up memorial discs given to his father who was assigned to John F. Kennedy’s grave site. The box on the right contains his father’s fingerprint analysis tools from his work with the FBI. All of these artifacts were buried in records until he unearthed them after his father’s death.

Unearthing artifacts of his father’s service, Shelton finds unique slices of history

Despite having passed away six years ago, Thomas Shelton still teaches his son, Marcus, about his accomplishments in life.

Marcus Shelton holds up memorial discs given to his father who was assigned to John F. Kennedy’s grave site. The box on the right contains his father’s fingerprint analysis tools from his work with the FBI. All of these artifacts were buried in records until he unearthed them after his father’s death.

Plans moving ahead to open charter school

Adel Sefrioui is hoping to open a new public charter school in Kent.

Elizabeth Albertson

Kent to honor outgoing City Councilmembers Albertson, Perry

Kent City Councilmembers Elizabeth Albertson and Jamie Perry will be celebrated at a farewell reception prior to their last council meeting.

Elizabeth Albertson
Elizabeth Albertson.

Democrats nominate Kent’s Elizabeth Albertson for state House seat

The 33rd Legislative District Democrats nominated Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson Tuesday night to fill the state House seat being vacated by State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Kent Frager Farm Stand shooting remains under investigation

The shooting death of an alleged burglar by a Kent property owner on Oct. 2 remains under investigation by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Severe weather shelter to open in Kent tonight

In response to predicted cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter tonight at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S.

  • Dec 4, 2013
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Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Kent Fire Department rescues injured worker at apartment complex under construction

Kent firefighters used their aerial ladder truck and a rescue basket to remove a construction worker injured while working on the roof of the The Platform Apartments under construction at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North.

Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Standard and Poor’s upgrades city of Kent’s credit rating

Standard and Poor’s upgraded the city of Kent's credit rating from A+ with a negative outlook to AA- with a stable outlook, because of the city’s improved financial standing.

Man robs Kent bank

A man wearing a dark-colored beanie cap robbed a bank on Kent's East Hill at about 5:28 p.m. Nov. 27.

Dr. Lisa Skari

HCC vice president named Regional Communicator of the Year

Highline Community College's Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Dr. Lisa Skari, was recently named the 2013 District 7 Communicator of the Year by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR).

  • Dec 2, 2013
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Dr. Lisa Skari

Kent Fire: Be ready for icy/snowy roads; temperatures to drop

This week's drop in temperature is a reminder to everyone to take precautions both at home and while traveling.

  • Dec 2, 2013
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