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Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent

Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent

Delta Hockey Academy Green wins championship

Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent
Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU

Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU

The Western Washington University men’s basketball team handed No. 20 nationally-ranked Seattle Pacific only its second conference loss of the season, putting together a complete… Continue reading

Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU
Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8

Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8

Safe and convenient household hazardous waste disposal available to residents

Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8
The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Cougars skate past Thunderbirds in overtime

Davidson scores in 2-1 loss to Prince George

The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

Strong rain and wind blew through the area early Sunday morning, damaging power lines and trees – including a large, tall evergreen that fell through… Continue reading

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man
The Thunderbirds’ Brendan Williamson, left, celebrates his first career WHL goal with Luke Bateman on Saturday night. Williamson’s goal proved to be the game winner against rival Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds strike back, zap Winterhawks

Williamson’s first WHL goal with 3:39 left in game powers 3-2 win

The Thunderbirds’ Brendan Williamson, left, celebrates his first career WHL goal with Luke Bateman on Saturday night. Williamson’s goal proved to be the game winner against rival Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

David Watling of Kent passed away on February 7, 2020. He was the beloved husband to Carol and cherished father to Mark Watling, Jeff Watling… Continue reading

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

KELLY J. PEDERSEN

Kelly J. Pedersen, age 45 passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2020. Kelly is predeceased by her mother, Nadine and survived by her father, David… Continue reading

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Facility to employ more than 300

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Democratic mayors fail to silence shootings

Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It is typical of cities run by a… Continue reading

We need evidence, measures when considering car tab fee reduction

Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long enough, we can find a metric to… Continue reading

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

Dispose of appliances, batteries, mattresses, etc.

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent
Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director While the behavior of parents and other fans at high school games is still a work in progress,… Continue reading

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials
The state has too much money and it’s a problem

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it

The state has too much money and it’s a problem
The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo
Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII

Karandeep Chauhan and Wylder Kraght captured class titles as Kentwood High School qualified nine wrestlers from the regional tournament for this weekend’s Mat Classic XXXII… Continue reading

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII
Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Replaces Judge Bill Bowman who left for Court of Appeals

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court
State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

At Bridge Point Kent facility

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location
King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

Voters must vote by March 10

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots