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Board renews superintendent’s contract

The Kent School Board renewed Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas's contract over the summer.

Edward Lee Vargas
Crews continue to assemble sections of walling for Amazon’s new 800

Photo of the Week: Great wall

Crews continue to assemble sections of walling for Amazon's new 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Kent this week.

  • Sep 3, 2014
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Crews continue to assemble sections of walling for Amazon’s new 800
Local and state school officials continue to tackle issues and challenges regarding “No Child Left Behind.”

Schools labeled as failing, but are they?

Who's going to flinch first? The state and the U.S. Department of Education are playing a game of chicken that by design puts Washington state students in the middle.

  • Sep 3, 2014
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Local and state school officials continue to tackle issues and challenges regarding “No Child Left Behind.”

Can Ferguson Happen Here? Community meeting set for Sept. 10 in SeaTac

A community meeting called Can Ferguson Happen Here is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Tyee High School cafeteria, 4424 S. 188th St., in SeaTac.

Kent’s Fitzpatrick finalist for Federal Way city attorney opening

Kent Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick is a finalist to be the new Federal Way city attorney.

Kent man dies in Seattle motorcycle accident

A 32-year-old Kent man died in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 27 in Seattle.

Bus riders could see more cuts in February.

Constantine proposes more Metro bus service cuts to King County Council

King County Executive Dow Constantine sent the County Council a proposal on Tuesday for February service changes that would reduce 169,000 hours of Metro Transit service.

  • Sep 3, 2014
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Bus riders could see more cuts in February.

Kent road construction projects could impact commutes

Kent drivers can expect several major projects to impact their commutes this fall.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer arrests motorcyclist who hit speeds of 80 to 90 mph on Pacific Highway | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a Federal Way man for investigation of reckless driving after the man reportedly hit estimated speeds of 80 to 90 mph driving a motorcycle along Pacific Highway South while eluding an officer.

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Kent’s Green Tree Park to get new playground

Green Tree Park in Kent will undergo a huge transformation on Saturday, Sept. 20, when neighbors, other volunteers and city staff come together to install a new playground, walking trail and other amenities.

  • Sep 2, 2014
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Aug. 24-30

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Sep 2, 2014
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Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.
Try wines from as many as 12 wineries at the Sept. 19 Wine Walk in downtown Kent.

Kent Wine Walk on Sept. 19 to feature a dozen wineries

The downtown Kent Wine Walk returns Friday, Sept. 19 with a full lineup of tastings in historic downtown from 5 to 9 p.m.

  • Sep 1, 2014
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Try wines from as many as 12 wineries at the Sept. 19 Wine Walk in downtown Kent.
Cameras positioned along 64th Avenue South have caught their share of drivers breaking the 20-mph limit near Neely-O'Brien Elementary School.

Kent school traffic cameras catch nearly 5,000 speeding drivers

Nearly 5,000 drivers were caught speeding in two Kent school zones during the first six months of the city's new traffic camera program.

Cameras positioned along 64th Avenue South have caught their share of drivers breaking the 20-mph limit near Neely-O'Brien Elementary School.
Riverbend faces a $2.6 million debt

Kent prepares to put par 3 golf course up for sale

The city of Kent will take the next steps to market its Riverbend par 3 golf course property after the City Council unanimously approved rezoning the 24-acre site along the Green River.

Riverbend faces a $2.6 million debt

Traffic collision claims life of 13-year-old girl; vehicle strikes family as they attempt to cross Pacific Highway

Kent Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a tragic traffic collision that took the life of a pedestrian in the roadway.

  • Aug 31, 2014
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Bob Ferguson

Judge agrees with Attorney General’s opinion, upholds I-502 against challenge

The Attorney General's Office today presented arguments in MMH, LLC v. Fife in Pierce County Superior Court before Judge Culpepper. Solicitor General Noah Purcell gave oral arguments on behalf of the AGO.

  • Aug 29, 2014
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Bob Ferguson

School officials mum about grievance against Mill Creek

The Kent Education Association and Kent School District have remained quiet about potential ways to resolve the KEA's grievance against Mill Creek Middle School.

Covington pet welfare workers attend workshop

Cheryl Bays, Isobel Sweet, Veronica Whitethorn, Emi and Laurie Jensen, Michelle Storlie, Debbie Froehlich and Laura Berggruen represented UP2U Dog Rescue – a Covington-based, volunteer-run nonprofit organization – at a one-day workshop in Seattle.

  • Aug 28, 2014
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Jack Bermingham

Highline College part of Working Families Success Network strategy expansion

Achieving the Dream today announced a national community college expansion of the Working Families Success Network (WFSN) strategy.

  • Aug 28, 2014
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Jack Bermingham
Kent School District will continue to make changes in its school cafeterias

New school year brings healthier food choices for Kent students

Students throughout Kent and King County will have more options for healthy food this school year.

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent School District will continue to make changes in its school cafeterias