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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
Kent School District, teachers reach contract agreement |...
By Mark Klaas • August 30, 2018 11:46 am

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

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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
Kent School District, teachers reach tentative contract agreement
By Mark Klaas • August 29, 2018 11:01 am

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

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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.
Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations...
By Mark Klaas • August 15, 2018 11:59 am

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

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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
Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look
By Mark Klaas • July 21, 2018 9:00 am

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

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Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia
Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia
By Mark Klaas • July 19, 2018 12:20 pm

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

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Being bold, being heard
Being bold, being heard
By Mark Klaas • July 14, 2018 1:30 am

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

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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
Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age...
By Mark Klaas • July 12, 2018 11:31 am

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

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Vince Olsen delivers a pitch during the District 10 championship game. Olsen struck out seven. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
Kent falls to Auburn in classic duel for...
By Mark Klaas • July 11, 2018 2:20 pm

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

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U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., the guest speaker, addresses the gathering at Tahoma National Cemetery on Monday. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in...
By Mark Klaas • May 29, 2018 12:08 pm

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

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Kentridges Solomon Hines dashes to victory in the 100 meters at 10.87 seconds. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter
Tahoma boys, girls win league
By Mark Klaas • May 17, 2018 12:16 pm

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

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Mobile gym brings working out to you
Mobile gym brings working out to you
By Mark Klaas • December 7, 2017 3:07 pm

Long work days, hard commutes, too little time.

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Woodinville ousts Kentwood from 4A state football playoffs
Woodinville ousts Kentwood from 4A state football playoffs
By Mark Klaas • November 24, 2017 12:52 pm

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

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Kentwood advances to state football playoffs
Kentwood advances to state football playoffs
By Mark Klaas • November 8, 2017 11:22 am

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

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Rep. Dave Reichert. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Reichert announces he will not run in 2018
By Mark Klaas • September 6, 2017 2:02 pm

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

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Teens from Kent, Tahoma school districts participate in summer fire school
Teens from Kent, Tahoma school districts participate in...
By Mark Klaas • July 14, 2017 12:05 pm

Firefighting is in Kehaulani Planesi’s blood.

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Distracted driving law on horizon
Distracted driving law on horizon
By Mark Klaas • June 30, 2017 2:00 pm

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

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Mach One Rules in the Budweiser Stakes | Emerald Downs
Mach One Rules in the Budweiser Stakes |...
By Mark Klaas • June 19, 2017 1:00 pm

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

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Bears snag NPSL with shutout over Auburn Mountainview
Bears snag NPSL with shutout over Auburn Mountainview
By Mark Klaas • May 21, 2017 8:30 am

A riser, curveball and some gold gloves

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‘We are better than fear’
‘We are better than fear’
By Mark Klaas • April 15, 2017 8:00 am

Gov. Inslee, interfaith community gather to find ways to address hate crimes

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Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch
Kids play with ponies during Western Days at...
By Mark Klaas • April 5, 2017 8:10 pm

Quota Cares Western Days returned to Reber Ranch on Lea Hill last Saturday.

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