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Leo Davis casts his line as he enjoys the sunshine on a recent sunny Monday afternoon in Kent. Davis has been fishing at Lake Meridian for 30 years.

Gone fishin’ at Lake Meridian | SLIDESHOW

Looking to chill? Grab a pole and hit the Lake Meridian dock. It's more about relaxing than landing a big one, say many locals who come by the fishing dock.

Leo Davis casts his line as he enjoys the sunshine on a recent sunny Monday afternoon in Kent. Davis has been fishing at Lake Meridian for 30 years.

Highline will revert to original name; trustees vote to change college’s name

The Highline Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to change the name of Highline Community College, returning the institution to its original name of Highline College.

  • Jun 13, 2014
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Senior Eli Wills accepts his 5th Avenue Award on Monday for his portrayal of Robbie Hart in Kentridge High School’s “The Wedding Singer.”

Kentridge senior captures top actor honors at 5th Avenue Awards

Kentridge High School's Eli Wills received best actor honors at the 12th annual 5th Avenue Awards at Benaroya Hall on Monday.

  • Jun 13, 2014
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Senior Eli Wills accepts his 5th Avenue Award on Monday for his portrayal of Robbie Hart in Kentridge High School’s “The Wedding Singer.”

Church organizes volunteer cleanup effort in Kent

Volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God of SeaTac plan to clean up once again in Kent.

  • Jun 13, 2014
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King County Executive Dow Constantine seeks better planning between Metro and Sound Transit.

King County executive wants better planning between Sound Transit, Metro

King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chair Dow Constantine wants local and regional transit agencies to increase joint planning and integration to create greater operating efficiencies and expand future service.

  • Jun 12, 2014
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King County Executive Dow Constantine seeks better planning between Metro and Sound Transit.
Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin tells Kentridge High students about his successes and failures at a Sunday baccalaureate service at the school.

Seahawks’ Baldwin tells Kentridge students failure can lead to ‘sweet success’

Doug Baldwin walked back and forth across the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center stage speaking about failure to students and parents at a baccalaureate.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin tells Kentridge High students about his successes and failures at a Sunday baccalaureate service at the school.

Kent’s Land Use board to have public hearing June 23 about marijuana businesses zoning

People will get a chance to tell the city of Kent's Land Use and Planning Board where they think Kent should allow recreational marijuana businesses or whether to allow them at all.

Joyce Lin successfully balanced her academic

Meeting the challenge at Kentridge | Class of 2014

Finding your way in high school isn't easy when surrounded by clubs, sports, cliques and classes.

Joyce Lin successfully balanced her academic
Ronald Beard

Highline honors Seattle attorney

Highline Community College has named Ronald Beard as its 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award winner.

  • Jun 12, 2014
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Ronald Beard

King County Republican Party rips Constantine’s veto of Metro bus measure

King County Republican Party Chair Lori Sotelo released the following statement on Tuesday in response to King County Executive Dow Constantine's veto of a Metro bus ordinance passed by the County Council.

  • Jun 10, 2014
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A driver drops off a mattress at the June 7 Kent Recycling Event at the Kent Phoenix Academy.

Kent Recycling Event attracts 1,166 vehicle loads

A total of 1,166 vehicle loads came through last Saturday’s city of Kent Recycling Event at the Kent Phoenix Academy on the East Hill.

  • Jun 10, 2014
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A driver drops off a mattress at the June 7 Kent Recycling Event at the Kent Phoenix Academy.
King County Executive Dow Constantine and the County Council are at odds over how much to cut Metro bus service.

King County executive vetoes County Council’s plan to reduce Metro bus cuts

Saying the legislation falls short of responsible budgeting, King County Executive Dow Constantine on Monday vetoed an ordinance passed 5-4 earlier in the day by the King County Council that fails to provide sustainable funding for Metro bus service.

  • Jun 10, 2014
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King County Executive Dow Constantine and the County Council are at odds over how much to cut Metro bus service.
Kentridge High School class of 2013 graduates celebrate last year at the ShoWare Center.

Kent high school graduations set for Saturday, June 14 at ShoWare Center

Four Kent School District high schools will have graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 9, 2014
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Kentridge High School class of 2013 graduates celebrate last year at the ShoWare Center.
Sound Transit is in the process of picking a light rail route across Kent's West Hill. The extension line from Angle Lake to Kent is scheduled to open in 2023.

Kent City Council prefers light rail station along Pacific Highway South over Highline CC campus

The Kent City Council wants Sound Transit officials to pick a Kent location for a new Link light rail station rather than the Highline Community College campus in Des Moines.

Sound Transit is in the process of picking a light rail route across Kent's West Hill. The extension line from Angle Lake to Kent is scheduled to open in 2023.
Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent Fire Department call report June 1-7

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

  • Jun 9, 2014
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Kent Fire Department call report.

Kent City Council considers oil train resolution because of safety concerns

With more and more crude oil trains expected to rumble through downtown, the Kent City Council wants to help make sure its residents and businesses are protected from any potential derailments.

Gov. Jay Inslee greets Green River Community College staff during his visit Tuesday in Kent.

Gov. Inslee praises iGrad’s successful reach

As the story behind iGrad continues to grow, it also attracts increased attention from higher-ups. Most recent of the delegates to tour the Kent School District facility was none other than Gov. Jay Inslee.

Gov. Jay Inslee greets Green River Community College staff during his visit Tuesday in Kent.

Kent house fire displaces 3

A house fire in the 400 block of Jason Avenue North has displaced three people.

  • Jun 8, 2014
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Man busted in connection with Kent Police stolen car case receives 9-month sentence

A Vancouver man, tracked down after Kent Police pulled over two men in a stolen car, received a nine-month prison sentence for his role in a scheme to steal cars in Oregon, create fake title documents and sell the vehicles to Washington customers on Internet sites.

A rendering of a proposed underpass at the Union Pacific railroad tracks along South 228th Street.

Kent gets extension to find funds for railroad-street separation projects

A state board gave the city of Kent until November to come up with a funding package to help build more overpasses or underpasses in town to separate train and vehicle traffic.

A rendering of a proposed underpass at the Union Pacific railroad tracks along South 228th Street.