As students and teachers in Kent prepare for school to start Aug. 31, district officials face an estimated $6.9 million budget shortfall. “For the past… Continue reading
The Kent School Board will have a new director for Position No. 4 this fall. Incumbent Agda Burchard lost the Aug. 1 primary election to… Continue reading
Theatre Battery offers free shows at Kent Station
Kendra Smith, of Kent, hosts a book signing for her first published book, “Pocket Thoughts” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Kona Kai Coffee,… Continue reading
Suzanne Johnson takes on the challenge as president at Green River College
Tyler Flannery was the top finisher in the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K last Saturday, his second victory in a Kent race in the past year.… Continue reading
A typical school week for students in the Kent School District will look different beginning this fall. All students will attend school for 6 hours… Continue reading
As Amal Ahmed prepares to graduate from Kent-Meridian High School on Saturday, she said she couldn’t have done it without the support and encouragement from… Continue reading
During his four years at Kentwood High School, Warren Bacote-Wilson has found his place and made an impact. The senior, who will graduate alongside his… Continue reading
Two men were arrested early Friday morning for allegedly vandalizing Kentwood High School. Covington police responded to the school around midnight on Friday, after being… Continue reading
Editor’s note: The Kent Reporter is showcasing standout graduates from each of Kent’s four high schools. When Shelby Campbell was adopted from China at 7… Continue reading
Editor’s note: The Kent Reporter is showcasing standout graduates from each of Kent’s four high schools. Kentlake High School senior Jayke Chavez has embraced the… Continue reading
Local children learned about the jobs crews perform during the city of Kent’s annual Public Works Week event on May 25 at the ShoWare Center.… Continue reading
After narrowly missing a state berth last season, Kentridge junior Tyler Cronk is the Class 4A boys state high jump champion. His jump of 6… Continue reading
Smoking may soon be banned in Kent parks. The City Council’s Parks and Human Services Committee on May 18 unanimously approved an ordinance restricting smoking… Continue reading
By Heidi Sanders hsanders@kentreporter.com As they prepare for the Class 4A state championship track and field meet, Kentwood High seniors Nicole Soleim and Harsimran Singh… Continue reading
In hopes of getting seventh-grade students interested in science and medicine, Kent’s Mill Creek Middle School hosted an engineering day on May 5. During science… Continue reading
Thunderbirds savor first WHL crown with fans
In the wake of several recent shootings involving teens in Kent, community members decided its time to take action. Youth advocates hosted a forum on… Continue reading
When Kaiya Neuss walked into the mechatronics lab at Kent Phoenix Academy for the first time, she felt at home. The KPA junior is in… Continue reading