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What’s really going on at King County Solid Waste?

What’s really going on at King County Solid Waste?

Deliberate misrepresentation of facts and opportunities?

What’s really going on at King County Solid Waste?

Regional landfill: Building a waste-to-energy plant is a viable option

This is in response to the Sept. 7 Kent Reporter article, “King County considers expansion of Cedar Hills Regional Landfill.” Does King County Solid Waste… Continue reading

Kent schools: Teachers are paid well enough

The base salary for a public school teacher in the Kent School District ranges from $51,936 to $60,681, an average base salary of $59,495. This… Continue reading

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. sets auditions for ‘Scrooge!’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. sets auditions for ‘Scrooge!’

Adult auditions for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co.’s upcoming production of “Scrooge!” are Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 27. The open auditions are… Continue reading

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. sets auditions for ‘Scrooge!’
Reporter Athlete of the Week: Zaiah Calvin

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Zaiah Calvin

Kentridge High School’s Zaiah Calvin, volleyball, was selected as the Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Zaiah Calvin
Reporter Athlete of the Week: Francis Viloria

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Francis Viloria

Kentridge High School’s Francis Viloria, tennis, was selected as the Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21. Q: What is your favorite… Continue reading

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Francis Viloria
Washington State Patrol to crack down on distracted drivers Sept. 21-23
Washington State Patrol to crack down on distracted drivers Sept. 21-23
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Seattle’s Nolan Volcan battles Everett for the puck during WHL preseason play this season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Volcan named Thunderbirds team captain

The Seattle Thunderbirds have named left wing Nolan Volcan team captain for the 2018-19 Western Hockey League season. “Nolan exemplifies our identity as a team,”… Continue reading

Seattle’s Nolan Volcan battles Everett for the puck during WHL preseason play this season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

Unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.5 percent

State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August
T-Birds renew broadcast partnership with iHeart Media Seattle

T-Birds renew broadcast partnership with iHeart Media Seattle

The Seattle Thunderbirds and iHeart Media Seattle have renewed their partnership agreement to broadcast games for two more years with a third-year option. All T-Birds… Continue reading

T-Birds renew broadcast partnership with iHeart Media Seattle
LOIS LAVERNE NEWCOMB

LOIS LAVERNE NEWCOMB

Lois Laverne Newcomb, age 95 passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Harbor House in Poulsbo, WA. She was born on February 15, 1923 in… Continue reading

LOIS LAVERNE NEWCOMB
CYNTHIA ANN (BIESANZ) GREGORY

CYNTHIA ANN (BIESANZ) GREGORY

Cynthia Ann (Biesanz) Gregory was born April 21, 1 946, in Salem, OR and died September 2, 2018, in Maple Valley, WA. Cynthia was born… Continue reading

CYNTHIA ANN (BIESANZ) GREGORY
Mayor presents proposed 2019-20 budget to City Council on Sept. 25

Mayor presents proposed 2019-20 budget to City Council on Sept. 25

Mayor Dana Ralph presents her proposed 2019-20 budget to the Kent City Council at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the… Continue reading

Mayor presents proposed 2019-20 budget to City Council on Sept. 25

Reader poll

Should federal education funds be used to buy guns for schools?… Continue reading

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BETTY J. HANSON

BETTY J. HANSON

Betty J. Hanson, 82, passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on September 6, 2018 in Kent, WA. A celebration of her life will take… Continue reading

BETTY J. HANSON
Gerstman chosen as vice president at Highline College

Gerstman chosen as vice president at Highline College

Higher ed, fundraising veteran to join leadership team

Gerstman chosen as vice president at Highline College
World War II veterans are special guests at breakfast

World War II veterans are special guests at breakfast

World War II veterans attended a quarterly breakfast sponsored by the Muckelshoot Casino and Inter-Tribal Warriors Society on Saturday, Sept. 15. From left: Donald Hason,… Continue reading

World War II veterans are special guests at breakfast
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Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café on Friday

Rob Kneisler, a finger-style guitarist and award-winning songwriter, plays 6 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 21, at Magic Flavors “Bites of the World.” The… Continue reading

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Stars welcome back Hanson, a veteran player and local product

For the Reporter The Tacoma Stars have announced the return of veteran Chase Hanson for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. As per team… Continue reading