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Three new assistant principals for Kentwood

A trio of new assistant principals passionate about education and helping students from diverse backgrounds thrive are settling…

Students at Lake Wilderness Elementary

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Fewer students but still overcrowded in Tahoma

The initial headcount of students in the Tahoma School District this year came in at 7,643 students, down…

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City Council supports school bond measure

The Maple Valley City Council unanimously voted to endorse the Tahoma School District construction bond Monday night.

Brooke Bailey swims the breaststroke leg of the 200 medley relay against Kentlake on Sept. 19. Kentlake won the meet 98-87.

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Kentlake swimming defeats Tahoma in first league dual meet | Slideshow

Kentlake started the meet of with a bang, bringing home first place finishes in the first three events—the…

This rendering shows the proposed plans for Ravensdale Park including six ballfields. Ravensdale Park Foundation is planning to continue construction in 2014.

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Maple Valley seeks funding to support Ravensdale Park

The Maple Valley City Council debated whether or not to contribute an additional $1.5 million to the Ravensdale…

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New Tahoma assistant principal finds calling at high school

Doug Burnham is on his second stint working in the Tahoma School District, this time as an assistant…

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Donut Hole annexation approved, moves forward

The Maple Valley City Council and the King County Council independently gave unanimous approval to an interlocal agreement…

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Kent, Tahoma students make big gains on state tests

Kentwood, Kentlake, and Tahoma high schools all saw big gains in the number of students who passed End…

The Kentwood and Tahoma girls golf teams squared off on Thursday afternoon at Meridian Valley Golf course in Kent. Kentwood

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Kentwood vs. Tahoma girls golf | Slideshow

The Kentwood and Tahoma girls golf teams matched up Thursday at Meridian Valley Golf Course. Kentwood defeated Tahoma…

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Maple Valley City Council votes to meet twice a month

The Maple Valley City Council voted Monday night to reduce the number of required monthly meetings from three…

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Citizens’ committee would oversee Tahoma bond

If the Tahoma construction bond passes the district would form a citizen’s oversight committee similar to the Tahoma…

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For new principal, Kentwood’s reputation stands out

Kentwood High School’s reputation for academic and athletic excellence attracted new principal John Kniseley to the school.

Kentwood football came from behind to defeat Auburn Sept. 6 at French Field 29-19.

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Kentwood football defeats Auburn | Slideshow

Kentwood football defeated Auburn at French Field on Sept. 6 29-19

Jessica Miller

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Back in the pool and ready to make waves

The SPSL North girls swim and dive league season is shaping up to be a repeat of last…

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Fire levy does not affect Black Diamond

The city of Black Diamond has an interlocal agreement contract with King County Fire District 44, also known…

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Running full speed into another year | Katherine Smith

Back to school. Yes, it is that time of year again.

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Kentlake welcomes two new assistant principals

Two new assistant principals, Julie Frederiksen and Brixey Painter, are settling into their roles and diving into the…

Ava Bartnes arrives at Crestwood Elementary school in Covington for her first day of Kindergarten Aug. 29.

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Rainy first day of school | Slideshow

Students arrived for their first day of the new school year at Crestwood Elementary in Covington this morning…

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New Head Start program to open at Jenkins Creek

Kent Youth and Family Services will open a new Head Start preschool site at Jenkins Creek Elementary School…

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Morrow ready to tackle challenges Tahoma faces

For Rob Morrow, accepting the position of school superintendent isn’t something he’d do just anywhere, in fact, Tahoma…