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Kent is a Welcoming City

Kent has a large, diverse population. We are very lucky to have amazing, smart, educated community members from all over the world. Students in the… Continue reading

Useless, expensive light rail system

Useless, expensive light rail system

Wow. I just received the invoice from my car tabs and was shocked. My tabs increased significantly as a result of ST3. This is so… Continue reading

Useless, expensive light rail system

Declaration is welcome

Thank you Mayor Suzette Cooke and Kent City Council. You reaffirm the long legacy of welcome that has been a hallmark of our city. Your… Continue reading

Kentwood advances to state semifinals | 4A boys Hardwood Classic

Beau Roggenbach scored 16 points and Eli’sha Sheppard had 12 points as fifth-ranked Kentwood defeated No. 6 Curtis 57-55 in the quarterfinals of the 4A… Continue reading

Climate change is damaging treaty rights | Being Frank

Climate change isn’t happening to some of us, it’s happening to all of us, and it’s going to take all of us to meet its… Continue reading

Rosellini’s plan to fund bridges deserves another look | Brunell

Remember the old saying: Hindsight is 20-20? If only Washington voters had followed Gov. Albert Rosellini’s tolling plan to build, maintain and replace our state’s… Continue reading

Time to make changes at the Port of Seattle | Guest op

Time to make changes at the Port of Seattle | Guest op

By Rep. Mia Gregerson/For the Kent Reporter Our civics and our democracy depend on the principles of transparency and accountability. One of our government institutions,… Continue reading

Time to make changes at the Port of Seattle | Guest op
Stars wrap up regular season against Sockers | MASL

Stars wrap up regular season against Sockers | MASL

The Tacoma Stars wrap up their regular season schedule with a home match against the San Diego Sockers on Saturday at the ShoWare Center. The… Continue reading

Stars wrap up regular season against Sockers | MASL
Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Seattle-based Amazon announced on Thursday a new initiative to generate clean energy by installing solar panels on its fulfillment facilities around the world. The company… Continue reading

Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020
Emerald Downs, Hastings Racecourse announce $125,000 in stakes bonuses

Emerald Downs, Hastings Racecourse announce $125,000 in stakes bonuses

Emerald Downs and Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, British Columbia have announced enhanced bonuses for any horse that sweeps the tracks’ major races of 2017. The… Continue reading

Emerald Downs, Hastings Racecourse announce $125,000 in stakes bonuses
Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students

Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon) honored Kent Phoenix Academy’s Esmeralda Arceo and Tyrone Tucker as its Student of the Month. Arceo graduates this week… Continue reading

Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students
Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park

Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park

Kent’s annual Spring Recycling Collection Event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road. Residents may… Continue reading

Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park
Roaring into a new month | Shiers

Roaring into a new month | Shiers

Coming off the second-wettest February on record, the area has offered little respite from the dreary weather this winter.… Continue reading

Roaring into a new month | Shiers
Kent Student Art Walk set for March 13-24

Kent Student Art Walk set for March 13-24

The creativity of more than 550 Kent School District students will be celebrated at the 23rd annual Kent Student Art Walk. Art work by the… Continue reading

Kent Student Art Walk set for March 13-24
Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building

Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building

Firefighters from Kent’s Puget Sound Fire responded to a dumpster fire Thursday morning next to a commercial building in the 21800 block of 76th Avenue… Continue reading

Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building
Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Nearly 50 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job openings will be on hand for Highline College’s Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 15.… Continue reading

Highline College hosts free job fair March 15
Kentridge rolls to victory, faces Kentlake in state quarterfinals | 4A girls Hardwood Classic

Kentridge rolls to victory, faces Kentlake in state quarterfinals | 4A girls Hardwood Classic

Jordyn Jenkins scored 15 points, Tresai McCarver had 14 points and JaQuaya Miller finished with 11 as Kentridge downed Todd Beamer 57-40 in the first… Continue reading

Kentridge rolls to victory, faces Kentlake in state quarterfinals | 4A girls Hardwood Classic

Kentwood moves on to state quarterfinals | 4A boys Hardwood Classic

Rayvaughn Bolton scored 20 points and Eli’sha Sheppard had 14 points as Kentwood defeated Bellarmine Prep 73-65 in the first round of the 4A state… Continue reading

Blazers trip Thunderbirds in overtime | WHL

Blazers trip Thunderbirds in overtime | WHL

Gropp, Kolesar each score two goals in loss to Kamloops

Blazers trip Thunderbirds in overtime | WHL
Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill

Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill

Washington state’s cancer research fund would be re-named the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment, under a measure sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, to recognize and… Continue reading

Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill