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Kent School District to start 2012 Kindergarten Roundup

Kent School District elementary schools are already looking to next fall welcoming the newest, and youngest, students to their classrooms.

  • Mar 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent students advised to take precautions during flu season

Flu season has finally arrived in Washington and the state department of health is reminding people that a few simple precautions can keep the disease from spreading.

  • Mar 26, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Machinists Union pickets target Kent’s Hytek Finishes

More than 200 informational pickets from the Machinists Union showed up Wednesday at Kent's Hytek Finishes to show support for the company's employees during ongoing contract talks.

Informational pickets from the Machinists Union walk in front of Hytek Finishes in Kent to support company employees seeking a new contract.

Scam alert: Hang up on phone calls requesting money for 911 services

Residents who receive calls from someone requesting money for 911 services should hang up and call their local police department or sheriff's office.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started its annual spring refill of the reservoir behind the Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River.

Army Corps starts annual spring fill of Howard Hanson Dam

Water managers have begun slowly filling the reservoir at Howard Hanson Dam at the headwaters of the Green River.

  • Mar 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started its annual spring refill of the reservoir behind the Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing scheduled for Monday in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be prosecuted as an adult, has been rescheduled to April 23.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Kent School District’s energy program saves money

The Kent School District Energy Program has saved more than $147,000 from June to December 2011.

  • Mar 23, 2012
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Kent Technology Academy students visit Microsoft

Students from the Kent School District Technology Academies at Mill Creek Middle School and Kent-Meridian High School visited the Microsoft campus in Redmond.

  • Mar 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The driving range at Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex is open again after the January ice storm destroyed the netting around the range.

Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range reopens after net replacement

The city of Kent's Riverbend Driving Range has reopened for full use after closing for nearly two months when the January ice storm damaged the net surrounding the range.

  • Mar 23, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The driving range at Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex is open again after the January ice storm destroyed the netting around the range.

Kentlake students to gain driving experience with professionals

Kentlake High School has been selected to participate in a national Driving Skills for Life teen driver safety tour.

  • Mar 23, 2012
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Two eagles perch by their nest near Panther Lake in Kent.

Eagle found in Kent near Panther Lake killed by another eagle

A dead bald eagle found this month in Kent likely died from a territorial dispute with another eagle.

Two eagles perch by their nest near Panther Lake in Kent.
Traffic backs up at about 11 a.m. Thursday

Two injured in I-5 northbound wreck near Southcenter | Update

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at about 10:18 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 5 northbound at Southcenter that blocked four left lanes of traffic.

Traffic backs up at about 11 a.m. Thursday

Kent School District saves taxpayer dollars

Kent School District staff saved taxpayers $1,295,071 in interest payments by refunding bonds approved in 2008.

  • Mar 22, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Terry Pallas

Haven for the homeless? Proposed shelter in downtown Kent draws concerns, opposition

A man of faith and compassion, Terry Pallas naturally extends a hand to help the homeless.

Terry Pallas
Kent's Ernest Wead captured this beautiful shot of Seattle on a rainy Sunday.

Picture of the Week: ‘Cloud bow over Seattle’

Kent's Ernest Wead captured this image of the Emerald Day.

  • Mar 22, 2012
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Kent's Ernest Wead captured this beautiful shot of Seattle on a rainy Sunday.

Kent and Auburn students to attend Water Festival

Students from the Kent and Auburn school districts are attending an event to learn about the environment.

  • Mar 22, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Steve Greso of Stanwood shows his 1920 steelcraft scout plane at the Greater Seattle Toy Show Antique & Collectible Toy Sale at Kent Commons last Saturday.

Toy showcase comes to Kent

Vintage toys – from miniature cars and model airplanes to exotic dolls and rare comic books – graced the Kent Commons on Saturday for the Greater Seattle Toy Show Antique & Collectible Show.

  • Mar 22, 2012
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Steve Greso of Stanwood shows his 1920 steelcraft scout plane at the Greater Seattle Toy Show Antique & Collectible Toy Sale at Kent Commons last Saturday.

Web, social sites spur debate | Box

Spent Sunday watching a Book TV show I recorded on my DVR.

State crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct March 24-25 in Seattle for inspections and reinforcement work.

Going to Seattle? State to close Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend

Anyone with plans to head to downtown Seattle should be aware that crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct for two of the next three weekends to inspect the structure and reinforce a two-block section located above the path of the future SR 99 tunnel.

  • Mar 22, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
State crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct March 24-25 in Seattle for inspections and reinforcement work.
Kent-Meridian High School sophomores Renata Chebotarera

Kent students and technology

New technology is not just for teachers. Students now have many tools at their disposal they didn't even have five years ago.

Kent-Meridian High School sophomores Renata Chebotarera