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Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31

Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31

One lane, each direction between South 196th and South 180th streets

Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31
DONNA ANDERSON

DONNA ANDERSON

Donna Anderson passed in the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on February 8th, at the age of 84. Donna was born at her grandparents’… Continue reading

DONNA ANDERSON
Reporter honors Kentwood’s Yang, Canning

Reporter honors Kentwood’s Yang, Canning

Kentwood High School’s Ashley Yang, gymnastics, was selected as the Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 15. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

Reporter honors Kentwood’s Yang, Canning
International Guitar Night set for March 1 in Kent

International Guitar Night set for March 1 in Kent

Top acoustic guitarists to perform

International Guitar Night set for March 1 in Kent
Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Regarding Mr. Valentine’s letter (“Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump,” Feb. 8, Auburn Reporter): Ironically, on Valentine’s day, I will be 83, so Mr.… Continue reading

Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Wanted: a better president

Kudos to Harold Valentine for his well written letter in the Feb. 8 Auburn Reporter. I concur with all he said about the president, and… Continue reading

School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

Too much slush, ice in parking lots; winter break next week

School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm
Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools
Lawmakers on the road to finding car tab relief

Lawmakers on the road to finding car tab relief

One of the last spitball fights among lawmakers in the 2018 session erupted on how to provide a modicum of relief for payers of Sound… Continue reading

Lawmakers on the road to finding car tab relief
Muckleshoot Tribe to add conference center, more gaming space and amenities to casino

Muckleshoot Tribe to add conference center, more gaming space and amenities to casino

Tribe expects to complete latest project in early 2020

Muckleshoot Tribe to add conference center, more gaming space and amenities to casino
Property taxes to rise slightly in Kent for 2019

Property taxes to rise slightly in Kent for 2019

Less than 1 percent hike compared to 15 percent jump in 2018

Property taxes to rise slightly in Kent for 2019
Scale model show takes mini to the max

Scale model show takes mini to the max

NorthWest Scale Modelers exhibition to display hundreds of models at Museum of Flight

Scale model show takes mini to the max
Sen. Das pitches bill to do away with plastic bags

Sen. Das pitches bill to do away with plastic bags

Sen. Mona Das wants to sack plastic bags. The first-term Democratic senator from Covington, who represents the 47th Legislative District, is making Senate Bill 5323… Continue reading

Sen. Das pitches bill to do away with plastic bags
Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families

Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families

Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, who represents the 47th Legislative District, has proposed a refund on state sales taxes for lower-income workers. The bill to advance… Continue reading

Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families
Kent schools to remain closed Thursday

Kent schools to remain closed Thursday

Slush, ice, power outages among reasons

Kent schools to remain closed Thursday
Michael Lim, concertmaster of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, makes his Auburn Symphony debut Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, Michael Lim

ASO presents Brahms Sibelius, a romantic symphony concert this Valentine’s Day seekend

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms & Sibelius, a special Valentine’s Day weekend concert, on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702… Continue reading

Michael Lim, concertmaster of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, makes his Auburn Symphony debut Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, Michael Lim

BECU Foundation accepting applications for its annual scholarships

The BECU Foundation is accepting applications for its annual scholarships. This year, the foundation is recognizing and awarding $2,500 scholarships to full-time high school seniors… Continue reading

Kent School District offers free Child Find screenings

For children 3-5 who may have a disability

Chargers’ Woods signs with San Jose State; Banks joins Central Washington | College football

Natano Woods, Kentridge’s record-breaking quarterback, signed a national letter of intent with San Jose State University on Feb. 6. Woods was the 4A North Puget… Continue reading

The Thunderbirds’ Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Americans sneak past Thunderbirds

Wedman has goal and assist in 4-3 loss to Tri-City

The Thunderbirds’ Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds