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A Kentridge defender tries to bring down a South Kitsap ball carrier during Thursday night's action.

Chargers grind to a halt against South Kitsap in season opener | SLIDESHOW

Kentridge's football season got off to a rocky start Thursday night.

A Kentridge defender tries to bring down a South Kitsap ball carrier during Thursday night's action.
Kelsie Wang jumps to spike a ball during the Kent-Meridian Royals practice. Wang says that her team’s history is motivating her to succeed this season.

K-M volleyball looks to make push for playoffs | SLIDESHOW

The Kent-Meridian High School girls volleyball team returns to maintain its pedigree next week during its first home game.

Kelsie Wang jumps to spike a ball during the Kent-Meridian Royals practice. Wang says that her team’s history is motivating her to succeed this season.
The Thresholds art project will remain standing at the Saar Pioneer Cemetery until Sept. 29.

Symbolic art installation to memorialize 89 unmarked graves

In an effort to memorialize the Saar Pioneer Cemetery unmarked graves, collaborative artists Frances Nelson and Bradly Gunn will give unidentified gravesites an emblematic marker using a series of "thresholds" through the cemetery.

The Thresholds art project will remain standing at the Saar Pioneer Cemetery until Sept. 29.

Allen tries to change the culture at K-M football

Kent Meridian coach Brett Allen says that he's working on setting up a strong foundation for his players, so that they'll be ready for the Royals first game next Friday.

Kentridge High football players charge up a hill during a recent conditioning drill. The Chargers open the season against South Kitsap in a nonleague game at 7 p.m. Thursday

Kentridge football ready to rebound this season

The Kentridge Chargers are rolling into regular practices after attending the South Sound Football Camp at Fife High School in June, where the team worked on developing cohesion and learning plays.

Kentridge High football players charge up a hill during a recent conditioning drill. The Chargers open the season against South Kitsap in a nonleague game at 7 p.m. Thursday
A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival

First Street Block Party fails to draw expected crowds; some owners remain optimistic

The First Street Block Party saw greatly diminished attendance last Saturday afternoon, but vendors and store owners in the area weren't too disappointed it the low turnout.

A Chinese dragon greets viewers of the Kent International Festival’s exhibitions on the Block Party’s  North Stage. The Dragon Dance was one of several displays put on by the international Festival
Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen

Kent teachers get up to speed as classes begin

As summer winds down, teachers are gearing up for the school year by preparing classrooms, materials and lesson plans.

Amy Abrams and Aaron Ohlsen

Kent teachers approve new contract

Kent School District teachers voted Tuesday night to approve a new three-year contract.

iGrad program to add students

A successful term at the Kent School District's iGrad program has drawn more struggling students to the school. iGrad principal Carol Cleveland expects to add more than 200 students to the program in the fall.

Kent couple arrested, charged with child abuse

Kent Police have arrested a Kent couple and charged them with child abuse after they allegedly neglected and starved their 2-month-old baby.

On the go: The Kent School District’s mobile free lunch program serves thousands of children each summer.

Kent’s free lunch program continues to serve many children in need

They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, and while the phrase is pretty true for adults, children throughout Kent have lined up each day this summer to get a free meal.

On the go: The Kent School District’s mobile free lunch program serves thousands of children each summer.
Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms' packing and shipping area of the new milk plant. Employees and visitors alike commented on the spaciousness of the plant compared to the original farm.

New spot, more room for Smith’s operations

Smith Brothers Farms' new milk plant at 26401 79th Ave., Kent, was running at high capacity when small groups of visitors were offered the first glimpses inside of it on Tuesday.

Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms' packing and shipping area of the new milk plant. Employees and visitors alike commented on the spaciousness of the plant compared to the original farm.
The proposed Valley Loop Trail.

City seeks ideas for Valley Loop Trail

The city of Kent is still seeking public comment on its proposed link for the Green River and Interurban Trails.

The proposed Valley Loop Trail.
Climbers

Rock climbing options aplenty in the state | Outdoors

Chris Horel stands on top of a cliff with a strand of webbing as the only thing keeping him from an 80-foot plunge.

Climbers
Kentwood students Zachary Nawar and Evan Brossard show off their game

Kentwood computer science game project attracts national attention

Two Kentwood High School student’s computer science projects landed national attention when Microsoft selected them centerpieces at its Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston.

Kentwood students Zachary Nawar and Evan Brossard show off their game
Champion’s form: Seattle’s Jennifer Hamann throws a punch during a workout with young fighters at the Kent’s East Hill Boxing Club last week. Hamann’s visit to the local gym was an opportunity to give back to the boxing community.

Connecting with community: Boxing champ shares her skills, time with Kent club

Kent's East Hill Boxing Club got some high-end learning when Jennifer Hamann, Team USA's women's boxing champion, recently dropped by the gym.

Champion’s form: Seattle’s Jennifer Hamann throws a punch during a workout with young fighters at the Kent’s East Hill Boxing Club last week. Hamann’s visit to the local gym was an opportunity to give back to the boxing community.

Kent School District unveils foreign language accreditation program

The Kent School District has begun implementing a language accreditation program in an effort to recognize its multilingual students' innate talents.

Kent company bids for surplus launch pad

Everything is huge: the shuttle launch pad, the ambitions of the companies and the fortunes of the billionaires backing it.

More than 600 players competed at the fourth annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament last weekend at the ShoWare Center parking lot. Hundreds of games featured players as young as the third grade as well as a wheelchair division. Republic Services presented the event.

Big turnout at ShoWare Shootout | SLIDESHOW

Hundreds of people assembled in the ShoWare Center's west parking lot to enjoy an enormous, 165-team tournament for all grades and ages last weekend.

More than 600 players competed at the fourth annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament last weekend at the ShoWare Center parking lot. Hundreds of games featured players as young as the third grade as well as a wheelchair division. Republic Services presented the event.
Students perform traditional dances at the conclusion of the GRCC SUSI program

Green River concludes foreign exchange program

Green River Community College recently concluded its portion of the Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders (SUSI) to whirling skirts and colorful dresses.

Students perform traditional dances at the conclusion of the GRCC SUSI program