Michelle Conerly

King County Housing Authority suspends issuance of Section 8 vouchers

On Mar. 1, the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) suspended issuance of Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers due to impending sequestration.

Kentridge’s Chase Bublitz

Kentridge swimmer wins two state titles

Chase Bublitz claimed two titles at the Class 4A state high school Boys Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend in Federal Way.

Kentridge’s Chase Bublitz
Bridging the language barrier: Coach Mike Dobner signs to his swimmers during the state championships.

Kentridge swim coach pushes past disability

Mike Dobner sits poolside at the coaches table looking up at the scoreboard in the Weyerhaeuser-Aquatic Center as his swimmers approach the blocks.

Bridging the language barrier: Coach Mike Dobner signs to his swimmers during the state championships.
Kent’s Marie Spieldenner’s exceptional skills were rewarded when she captured the teen jazz solo division in a worldwide online dance competition.

Kent teen from Allegro takes international online dance title

An online dance competition was something Marie Spieldenner and her family had never heard of before. Nonetheless, she decided to enter it.

Kent’s Marie Spieldenner’s exceptional skills were rewarded when she captured the teen jazz solo division in a worldwide online dance competition.
Thomas Bui and Verlinda Vu

Kentridge alumnus steps up, helps plan large cultural event for Vietnamese community | SLIDESHOW

It was something close to his heart. It was a part of his childhood, his culture. And this year, the holiday event was on the verge of being cancelled.

Thomas Bui and Verlinda Vu

CWU forming new education advisory councils

The Central Washington University Kent and Des Moines campuses are in the process of forming individual advisory boards for their undergraduate teacher preparation programs.

Globetrotter Dizzy Grant ran into Dave Matthews while visiting St. Benedict's School in Seattle to promote the new ABCs of Anti-Bullying Program.

Harlem Globetrotters spread anti-bullying campaign to the Pacific Northwest

The Harlem Globetrotters are in the Pacific Northwest spreading their ABCs of Anti-Bullying Program.

Globetrotter Dizzy Grant ran into Dave Matthews while visiting St. Benedict's School in Seattle to promote the new ABCs of Anti-Bullying Program.
After-school study session: Ibrahim Hassan finishes up homework and worksheets provided by the staff at the Birch Creek Youth Center.

New partnership promotes education in Kent

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Kent School District (KSD), Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) and other community organizations are embarking on a unique partnership to help strengthen the educational foundation for KCHA students.

After-school study session: Ibrahim Hassan finishes up homework and worksheets provided by the staff at the Birch Creek Youth Center.

California real estate group buys over 70 acres of Kent Valley land from Boeing

The IDS Real Estate Group and Clarion Partners have purchased more than 70 acres of land for warehouses in the Kent Valley from The Boeing Co.

Kent-Meridian senior Calvin Edwards has been ruled ineligible. The school reported the 'clerical error' to the WIAA regarding the player's status.

Ineligibility bumps Kent-Meridian from playoffs

Kent-Meridian High School will not play in the South Puget Sound League 4A boys basketball playoffs this weekend due to a "clerical error" surrounding the ineligibility of one of its players.

Kent-Meridian senior Calvin Edwards has been ruled ineligible. The school reported the 'clerical error' to the WIAA regarding the player's status.

Kent-Meridian students plan dance, create community

The invitation read, "You're invited! Bring the family!" Days later, everyone received a phone call reminding them to come. The decorations were made, and the cupcakes were frosted.

Kent Phoenix Academy health clinic available to K-M students

The health clinic at Kent Phoenix Academy (KPA) is now available to students at Kent-Meridian high school.

Stefano Langone will release his newest single 'Yes to Love' digitally on Feb. 12th.

Stefano Langone to release new single in time for Valentine’s Day

Kent's Stefano Langone will be officially releasing his new single "Yes to Love" digitally on Feb. 12th.

Stefano Langone will release his newest single 'Yes to Love' digitally on Feb. 12th.
Rock ‘n roll: Amanda Hardy belts it out on stage.

Kent teen rocks out: Amanda Hardy emerges as lead vocalist

Amanda Hardy is your average 16-year-old girl with an above average dream. "I just really wanted to play music out in front of people," said the aspiring singer from Kent.

Rock ‘n roll: Amanda Hardy belts it out on stage.
Mike Karney

Karney makes the transition from the NFL

It was the competitive atmosphere of his Kent neighborhood that inspired Mike Karney. "It helped push me. It helped me realize my talents," said Karney, a former football star at Kentwood High who went on to enjoy a successful college and NFL career. "I always felt that the more competitive you were, the more successful you'd be in life."

Mike Karney

Kent School District to install plan to incorporate teacher, principal evaluation formats

The Kent School District is in the process of implementing a plan to incorporate teacher and principal evaluation formats in schools.

Maureen Ezekwugo

Kent woman shows ‘Moxie’ in new book

Maureen Ezekwugo was raised to be respectful, even if that meant downplaying her talents. "There were many times where I didn't push ideas that I strongly believed in hard enough because somewhere inside of my Asian-self I believed, 'If someone with authority is telling me it should be another way, I need to respect that'," Ezekwugo said.

Maureen Ezekwugo
Students from Kentridge High School perform a traditional Chinese lion dance during Wednesday night's MLK Jr. celebration.

Kentridge students show unity at MLK Jr. celebration | SLIDESHOW

Kentridge High School's Multicultural Club hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Wednesday. Friends, parents and community members came out to see Kentridge students perform dances from throughout the world from hula to salsa.

Students from Kentridge High School perform a traditional Chinese lion dance during Wednesday night's MLK Jr. celebration.
Josh Smith

Smith continues legacy at K-M

Josh Smith had some pretty big shoes to fill. "My brothers have been wrestling before me, and I liked it," said Smith, Kent-Meridian's 136-pound senior. "What really motivated me the most was because my brother was the state champion for K-M (in 2001)."

Josh Smith
Carol Cleveland

More students making the grade at iGrad

"Welcome! Are you here for class today?" One by one, each student checks in at the front desk, takes a seat in front of a laptop and begins learning.

Carol Cleveland