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FOOTBALL: Tahoma takes advantage, thumps K-M; KL falls to Federal Way

The tone was set early for the Tahoma High football team Friday night at French Field.And it was all to the Bears' liking.Thanks to three… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Wendy Keller

Triplett wants King County out of animal shelter business; promises short-term funding

King County Executive Kurt Triplett announced Thursday his intent to provide six months of funding in 2010 to help the county begin transitioning out of animal care and sheltering services. He also said Thursday that he had assigned staff to work with stakeholders to develop a new model for regional animal services that is humane and financially sustainable.

  • Sep 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Wendy Keller
East Hill Elementary Princial Daxa Thomas speaks with second grader Nellie Rowland.

New East Hill Elementary principal no stranger to new cultures

Growing up as an immigrant herself, Daxa Thomas feels she is well-suited to her new role as principal of East Hill Elementary, where a large… Continue reading

East Hill Elementary Princial Daxa Thomas speaks with second grader Nellie Rowland.

BE PREPARED: Flood meetings Oct. 3, 8 in Kent

Residents and business owners in the Green River Valley can learn how to protect themselves and their property this winter, by attending public meetings Oct. 3 and Oct. 8 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., in Kent.

  • Sep 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Business owners Doug Gabler

Thousands flock to ShoWare Center to learn about flood risk

With winter flooding being predicted as not only a possibility but an eventuality, thousands of business owners from around the Green River Valley flocked to the ShoWare Center Wednesday night for an emergency preparedness symposium, hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of three valley cities and King County.

Business owners Doug Gabler

Get free energy-saving light bulbs: Project Porchlight comes to Kent

Puget Sound Energy is teaming with Project Porchlight to distribute 275,000 free, energy-saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs in the Puget Sound area, including Kent.

  • Sep 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Striking teachers again lined the roadway outside Kent School District headquarters Friday

Strike-affected Kent school calendar means shorter vacations

The year may have started late for kids in the Kent School District, but at least it should still end on time (providing there are no snow days, of course). The Kent School District Tuesday released a revised student calender for the 2009-2010 school year putting back the 10 days missed due to the Kent Education Association strike that moved the first day of school from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15.

Striking teachers again lined the roadway outside Kent School District headquarters Friday

Kent teachers’ strike: Headlines, timeline and links

Get aggregated information of the Kent teacher's strike from news sources from around the Puget Sound.

  • Sep 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

King County Executive candidate forum tonight at Kent-Meridian High School

The Minority Executive Directors Coalition of King County is hosting a King County Executive candidate forum from 6-8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • Sep 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
During January's floods

Kent mayor orders giant sandbags in measure to stave off winter floods

With restrictions on the water-pool level behind the Howard Hanson Dam, Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, Chair of the King County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee, took a proactive step to reduce potential flooding this winter in the Green River Valley. “Our first line of defense should be to fight the flood at the levee – not in the Valley,” Cooke declared. “It is much less costly to prevent flooding in the first place, than to suffer the financial and emotional expense of cleaning up after a flood.”

  • Sep 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
During January's floods

Police make arrest in Scenic Hill shooting

Kent Police arrested a 39-year-old Kent man Saturday for investigation of first-degree assault in connection with a shooting of another man in the leg Sept.… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police seek help in hit-and-run case

Kent Police want the public's help to find the driver of a Ford Explorer who reportedly drove over a 35-year-old Kent man and seriously injured… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Have an interest in the unexplained? The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons

Getting psychic: Parapsychology expo comes to Kent

The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Admission is free.Susan Harmon, founding member… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Have an interest in the unexplained? The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons

Red light runners get their just reward in Kent

Kent Police cited 19 drivers for running red lights during the afternoon of Sept. 9 at the intersection of 84th Avenue South and South 212th… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent librarian Scott Hibbert

Kent Regional Library sees major closure: satellite office opens

Renovations began this week on the Kent Regional Library, closing the building for the next four to six months.Library patrons will still be able to… Continue reading

Kent librarian Scott Hibbert

American Idol runner-up helps bring instruments to Kent teachers’ classes

When budget cuts this past spring threatened music programs throughout the Kent School District, music teacher Carol Brewster decided to do something about it.To ensure… Continue reading

Long-awaited transit service comes to Kent

At a time when public budgets are strained, new bus service would be considered quite a coupe. But thanks to voter-approved initiative Transit Now, that’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Knights Sweet Peas players line up for a hitting drill at Kent-Meridian High School’s practice fields Thursday. The fields may be getting an upgrade – and more use – as the city of Kent seeks more space for local teams.

More playfields coming for Kent? City considers Kent-Meridian

Kent city officials are considering plans to convert the grass practice fields at Kent-Meridian High School into synthetic turf fields with lights. They’re doing it… Continue reading

Kent Knights Sweet Peas players line up for a hitting drill at Kent-Meridian High School’s practice fields Thursday. The fields may be getting an upgrade – and more use – as the city of Kent seeks more space for local teams.

Coalition threatens to try for recall of Kent School Board members Berrios, Davies

Though the Kent Education Association strike officially came to an end this past week, one parents' group that was formed to support teachers plans to… Continue reading