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First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Kent School District Battle of the Books – winners announced

The "Battle of the Books" is a reading incentive program in Kent's elementary and middle schools. Students are introduced to selected books by librarians and… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2009
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First place middle school winners in the Battle of the Books contest was the Meeker Middle School 'Redeam Team

Say ‘Farewell to the Gym’ at Kent-Meridian on Saturday

The Friends of K-M, a newly formed organization for all K-M alumni, students, staff, Kent community members and business leaders, is hosting a “Farewell to… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

It’s an evening of jazz in Kent, with Michael Powers, Pearl Django

Jazz and art lovers can check out the second annual Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the south lawn of the… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers will be performing during an Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.

Postcard show opens Saturday

Fans of memorabilia and ephemera (postcards and letters) can view thousands of vintage and one-of-a-kind items at the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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Expect to see all kinds of vintage postcards during the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show this weekend at Kent Commons.
Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest

Kent student wins NASA art contest

Josh Kim, a Kent Mountain View Academy senior, was one of the winners of the second NASA Lunar Art Contest that received entries from high… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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Mountain View Academy student Josh Kim was a winner in the NASA Lunar Art Contest
Summer is the peak season for lightning

Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21-27

Summer is the peak season for one of America’s deadliest weather phenomena—lightning. In 2008, hundreds of people were permanently injured by lightning strikes across the… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Summer is the peak season for lightning

King County sees big bucks in federal stimulus funds

Hundreds of local and regional jobs will be created or continued in King County as a result of federal stimulus grant money coming to the… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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King County recognizes Kent schools for environmental, or ‘green’, work

Each year the King County Solid Waste Division recognizes “Green Teams” that complete projects to conserve resources and improve their school environment. This year, three… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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City dedication of Kiwanis Tot Lot is July 2

The City of Kent will have a dedication ceremony July 2 to celebrate the addition of new playground equipment at the Kiwanis Tot Lot No.… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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City seeks volunteers to clean up parks trashed in July 4 excitement

The city of Kent wants volunteers to help clean up five parks the day after the Fourth of July.Cleanup crews are wanted at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Kent Station store hosting pet photo fundraiser

The Christopher & Banks store at Kent Station is hosting a “Picture You and Your Pet” fundraiser this weekend to raise money for King County… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Kent's first-ever international festival will celebrate the diversity of the many cultures represented here
Kent's first-ever international festival will celebrate the diversity of the many cultures represented here
Panther Lake’s Jeffrey Nakamura placed a laptop into the 2009 time capsule for Eric Behrens’ third-fourth grade class.

Leaving a legacy for future classmates Panther Lake students pack items into ‘time capsule’

The days of the current Panther Lake Elementary School may be numbered, but the staff and students at the school this past week tried to… Continue reading

Panther Lake’s Jeffrey Nakamura placed a laptop into the 2009 time capsule for Eric Behrens’ third-fourth grade class.

David Cooke memorial service is set

A memorial service for David Cooke, the husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kent Covenant Church, 12010… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2009
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Thursday

Kent teacher remains clam, in spite of receiving Ivar’s award

A Kent teacher and student were honored this past week when representatives from Ivar's selected Northwood Middle School math teacher Denise Khazoyan as their Teacher… Continue reading

Thursday

Kent to conduct dedication ceremony for Kiwanis playground

Residents can attend a city of Kent dedication of the new playground equipment at the Kiwanis Tot Lot No. 1 at 1 p.m. July 2.… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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Kent seeks park cleanup crews for Fourth of July

The city of Kent wants volunteers to help clean up five parks the day after the Fourth of July.Cleanup crews are wanted at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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Kent grad led Central Washington University procession

Nicole M. Allen of Kent was one of six members of the 2009 Silver Cortege at Central Washington University’s Westside commencement ceremony June 14 in… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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Kent resident graduates from University of Portland

Brianna Popson recently graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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Kent kids make the grade at Seattle Pacific University

The following students, all of whom identified kent as their place of residence, made the Seattle Pacific University 2009 Winter Quarter Dean’s List. Students on… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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