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Reykdal announces elections for state board of education

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Reykdal announces elections for state board of education

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal will conduct an election in October 2017 for two positions on the…

Black Diamond events for July

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Black Diamond events for July

Black Diamond Library

There will be free lunches offered through Kent School District and more community news

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There will be free lunches offered through Kent School District and more community news

Regular monthly meetings

Schedule changes planned for Kent School District

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Schedule changes planned for Kent School District

A typical school week for students in the Kent School District will look different beginning this fall.

A family of five was displaced after a fire that began in the kitchen.                                Courtesy photo

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Family displaced following kitchen fire | Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

Red Cross is assisting the family of one adult and four children.

Caps off to the Kent School District’s Class of 2017 | PHOTO GALLERY

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Caps off to the Kent School District’s Class of 2017 | PHOTO GALLERY

About 1,600 students from the Kent School District graduated in ceremonies at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.

More Americans to travel than ever before this Independence Day

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More Americans to travel than ever before this Independence Day

This Independence Day, a record-breaking 44.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home, taking…

Tips on how to stay safe this hot summer

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Tips on how to stay safe this hot summer

Today is the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer.…

Man arrested for stealing his aunt’s car | Police Blotter

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Man arrested for stealing his aunt’s car | Police Blotter

FORGERY

Photo by: Kayse Angel

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Surprise of a lifetime for Black Diamond boy

Since 1980 the Make-A-Wish Foundation has been granting wishes to children all over the United States.

Kent School District provides free lunches during summer break

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Kent School District provides free lunches during summer break

Free, nutritious meals will be available for children and teens 18 years old and younger at select locations…

SR 520 Bridge toll rates increase

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SR 520 Bridge toll rates increase

Drivers who use the State Route 520 Bridge will see toll rates increase beginning Saturday, July 1.

Promoting a plastic bag-free world

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Promoting a plastic bag-free world

In 1977 the people of the United States found they could use plastic as a disposable source for…

Amateur Radio Field Day

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Amateur Radio Field Day

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (RFA) will be hosting the Amateur Radio Relay League (or “ham”) field…

Tahoma High School Graduation|Slideshow

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Tahoma High School Graduation|Slideshow

Tahoma High School had their senior graduation on June 8 at 7 p.m. The graduation was located at…

Officers respond to a hit and run | Police Blotter

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Officers respond to a hit and run | Police Blotter

HIT AND RUN

Father’s Day at Lake Wilderness and more community news

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Father’s Day at Lake Wilderness and more community news

Send community news and notes to Sarah Brenden at sbrenden@soundpublishing.com.

Northbound I-5 lane reductions for next five weekends

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Northbound I-5 lane reductions for next five weekends

Drivers should expect backups and delays on northbound Interstate 5 through SeaTac and Kent for the next five…

Representatives from the King County Immigrant and Refugee Task Force, the Refugee Women’s Alliance, Coalition of immigrants, Refugees and Communities of Color, the Chinese Information and Service Center join Councilmembers after the Council proclaimed June Immigrant Heritage Month in King County. (Courtesy Photo)

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County Council declares June “Immigrant Heritage Month”

Of the 2 million residents of King County, over 1-in-5 were born outside of the United States.

Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Cathy Lynch, an employee in the Kent School District’s transportation Department, recently received the Washington Department of Fish…