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Kent seeks input about city parks

Residents can tell Kent city officials what changes they want to see in their city parks at a public workshop from 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School Board race: too close to call

The race for the second ballot line in November’s Kent School Board District No. 5 race appears to be headed for a recount.Results are scheduled… Continue reading

Judge rules: Kent teachers back in school Tuesday; classes must start Wednesday

BREAKING NEWS: King County Judge Andrea Darvas declared this morning that the Kent Education Association's teacher strike was illegal.

Laurel Young
Laurel Young

Kent City budget could see major cuts

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke plans to propose $3.1 million in job and service cuts when she presents her 2010 preliminary budget next month to the… Continue reading

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas speaks during court proceedings Thursday to attorney Jim Gasper (center

Judge orders Kent teachers back to school; union to decide on action Monday

A judge has ordered schools in Kent to open for students on Wednesday.Union members, however, may still decide to defy the court's order and continue… Continue reading

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas speaks during court proceedings Thursday to attorney Jim Gasper (center

PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW ’09: KW remains confident despite graduating big-time talent

The message is succinct and clear.Don’t count out the Kentwood High volleyball team.On paper, some might look past the Conquerors this fall. After all, they… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Steve Tadlock

ShoWare Center forecasted to break even this year

Despite a slow start to ticket sales, ShoWare Center officials expect the new arena to break even in operating costs by the end of 2009,… Continue reading

Steve Tadlock
Kent Elementary School teachers Nancy Hill

KENT STRIKE: Court hearing scheduled by district is 3 p.m. today

The Kent School District's complaint and request for an injunction to end the Kent Education Association's week-long strike will take place at 3 p.m. today… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Elementary School teachers Nancy Hill

Class sizes in Kent: How much is too much? Other districts weigh in

One of the biggest sticking points in the negotiations between the Kent Education Association and the Kent School District during negotiations to end the teacher… Continue reading

Jim Gasper

STRIKE IN COURT: Judge to make decision Thursday in Kent teachers’ strike

After hearing both sides in the Kent School District's request for an injunction to end the Kent Education Association's week-long strike, King County Judge Andrea… Continue reading

Jim Gasper

Alleging animal mistreatment, PETA plans protest of circus in Kent

As the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus prepares for its opening-night performance at the ShoWare Center Thursday, the animal-rights group PETA will show… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Elephants step out of their coach cart Wednesday to head through Renton and Kent to get to Kent's ShoWare Center. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus offloaded their animals and equipment near Oaksdale Avenue Southwest and Southwest 41st Avenue in Renton

SLIDESHOW: Elephants make their way through Kent for circus parade

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus rolled into town Sept. 2, and gave circus fans an exciting glimpse of their elephants and other… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Elephants step out of their coach cart Wednesday to head through Renton and Kent to get to Kent's ShoWare Center. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus offloaded their animals and equipment near Oaksdale Avenue Southwest and Southwest 41st Avenue in Renton
Elephants will be among the circus animals making their way to the ShoWare Center in a parade Wednesday.

Drivers beware: Circus animals on parade Wednesday in Kent, Renton

Drivers need to beware of elephants, tigers, zebras, horses and dogs as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus animals parade 5 miles Sept.… Continue reading

Elephants will be among the circus animals making their way to the ShoWare Center in a parade Wednesday.

BREAKING NEWS: Kent district taking striking teachers to court

The Kent School District filed a complaint in King County Court at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) seeking to force teachers to end their strike and… Continue reading

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It’s Monday: No new schools contract yet

The scheduled first day of school in Kent came and went Monday with still no contract agreement between the district and the striking Kent Education… Continue reading

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Kent Elementary parent Perry Sobolik

Kent school year started for student, whether his teachers were there or not

Perry Sobolik has been preparing his son, Thomas, for the first day of school for some time.For Tommy, who has Asperger’s syndrome, routine is important,… Continue reading

Kent Elementary parent Perry Sobolik
Lili Slaughter and her daughter Michela

Kent teachers rally at ShoWare Center as strike continues

Sunday began with negotiations between the Kent Education Association and the school district, which failed to resolve the teachers’ strike.

  • Sep 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Lili Slaughter and her daughter Michela
Elephants will be among the circus animals making their way to the ShoWare Center in a parade Wednesday.

Barnum & Baily circus animals disembark, Kent warns of West Valley HWY traffic

Animals from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus have just disembarked from a train in Renton. The city of Kent is warning of traffic backups on the West Valley Highway for about the next hour.

  • Sep 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Elephants will be among the circus animals making their way to the ShoWare Center in a parade Wednesday.

STRIKE UPDATE: No school for Kent School District Monday

The Kent Education Association released a statement Sunday afternoon that a contract settlement has not been reached with the Kent School District and there will… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service