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Kent officials, union seal two-year deal for teachers

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Kent officials, union seal two-year deal for teachers

School board approves changes to KEA contract; educators get pay raises

Kent Association of Paraeducators members rally outside the Kent School District Office on Aug. 22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kent paraeducators seek support in bid for better pay

Union, school district continue to bargain

Conquerors keep eyes on the bigger prize

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Conquerors keep eyes on the bigger prize

Kentwood reloads for another run at a division title, playoff spot

Members of the Kent Association of Paraeducators rally outside school district offices Wednesday, Aug. 22. Like teachers, paras were seeking higher wages. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kent School District, teachers reach contract agreement | UPDATE

Educators to get 10 percent pay raise this year, 4.5 percent the next; deal averts possible strike; classes…

Members of the Kent Association of Paraeducators rally outside school district offices Wednesday, Aug. 22. Like teachers, paras are seeking higher wages. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kent School District, teachers reach tentative contract agreement

Deal, if the union approves by vote Wednesday, would avoid possible strike; classes begin Thursday

MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter                                Teachers assemble in front of the Kent School District Office, listening to Lisa Brackin, an ELL teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, at the rally.

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Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations reach critical stage | Update

Union, district gather in last planned bargaining session; talks bring no resolution; strike remains a possibility

Tiffany Nguyen, 17, left, of Kent, laughs with Tiffany Jinks, 16, of Tacoma, as she attempts to grab candy with an alligator clamp while learning about laparoscopic surgery last week during Nurse Camp at Tacoma General Hospital. Photo by Patrick Hagerty

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Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

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Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

Kentwood honors student earns $3,000 scholarship from Kent Lions

Being bold, being heard

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Being bold, being heard

UTOPIA Seattle working to enhance the lives of queer and trans people in the area

The crowd listens in and looks on as Kentridge senior-to-be Adrian Tirtu, the ASB president, talks about Eric Anderson, the school’s longtime athletic director who passed away at age 57. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Eric Anderson remembered as a tireless worker, everyone’s friend, a leader who brought out the best in students

Vince Olsen delivers a pitch during the District 10 championship game. Olsen struck out seven. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

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Kent falls to Auburn in classic duel for District 10 title

All-Stars come up short in pursuit of a state tournament spot

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., the guest speaker, addresses the gathering at Tahoma National Cemetery on Monday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to military men and women of today and yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery

Kentridges Solomon Hines dashes to victory in the 100 meters at 10.87 seconds. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter

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Tahoma boys, girls win league

Top qualifiers compete at districts May 17 and May 19 at French Field

Mobile gym brings working out to you

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Mobile gym brings working out to you

Long work days, hard commutes, too little time.

Woodinville ousts Kentwood from 4A state football playoffs

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Woodinville ousts Kentwood from 4A state football playoffs

Jaden Sheffey threw three touchdowns as top-ranked Woodinville stopped Kentwood 48-7 in a state Class 4A playoff opener…

Kentwood advances to state football playoffs

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Kentwood advances to state football playoffs

Tayvonne Miller ran for 196 yards and two touchdowns and Justin Seiber passed for 283 yards and two…

Rep. Dave Reichert. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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Reichert announces he will not run in 2018

Seven-term Congressman to step away, devote more time to family

Teens from Kent, Tahoma school districts participate in summer fire school

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Teens from Kent, Tahoma school districts participate in summer fire school

Firefighting is in Kehaulani Planesi’s blood.

Distracted driving law on horizon

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Distracted driving law on horizon

Facing a room of teenage drivers, Gina Bagnariol-Benavides told a difficult, devastating story – one in which poor…

Mach One Rules in the Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs

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Mach One Rules in the Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs

Mach One Rules collared a loose on the lead Prime Engine late and scored a three-quarter-length victory Sunday…