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Foul weather and flood conditions along the Ohio River over the weekend forced H1 Unlimited and the Madison Regatta to cancel the Lucas Oil Indiana Governor’s Cup Race.

Rising waters, flash flooding cancel Indiana Governor’s Cup | Hydros

The worsening flood conditions along the Ohio River over the weekend forced H1 Unlimited and the Madison Regatta to cancel the Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup Race.

Foul weather and flood conditions along the Ohio River over the weekend forced H1 Unlimited and the Madison Regatta to cancel the Lucas Oil Indiana Governor’s Cup Race.
Several Rainier Youth Choirs members learned swing dancing during Youth Choir Festival Northwest Jazz Night.

Rainier Youth Choirs attend festival, host summer day camp

Rainier Youth Choirs members recently enjoyed two days of singing, learning and socializing with several other choirs at the first annual Youth Choir Festival Northwest.

Several Rainier Youth Choirs members learned swing dancing during Youth Choir Festival Northwest Jazz Night.
Marlys Powell goes to work amid fabric choices resting on a table.

Kent Soroptimists sew some magic to help others

Soroptimist International of Kent and volunteers recently teamed up at the Farrington Court Retirement Community to make dresses for young girls around the world.

Marlys Powell goes to work amid fabric choices resting on a table.
Ronnie Gerona performs a kickflip while his friends look on from a cooler position in the shade at Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park in Kent on Tuesday.

Photo of the Week: Let it ride

Ronnie Gerona performs a kickflip while his friends look on from a cooler position in the shade at Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park in Kent on Tuesday. A heat wave temporarily gripped the valley this week, with temperatures soaring well into the 90s. But cooler temperatures prevailed by week’s end. ROSS COYLE, Kent Reporter

Ronnie Gerona performs a kickflip while his friends look on from a cooler position in the shade at Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park in Kent on Tuesday.
Kent’s Jerry Shafer

Kent man shared the road, his love for cycling

Jerry Shafer was always ready with a smile. When family and friends speak of the Kent man, one of the qualities they often mention is his sense of humor.

Kent’s Jerry Shafer
Darren Rumble

T-Birds begin search for assistant coach

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell this morning announced assistant coach Darren Rumble has accepted the head coaching position with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

Darren Rumble
Patricia Sipe

Patricia Sipe

Patricia SipePatricia Ann Sipe born in Helena, MT May 3,1932, passed away peacefully on May 21,2013 at age of 81. She graduated from Kent Meridian… Continue reading

Patricia Sipe
The Kent Rotary Club presents a banner to the Kentridge High School Interact Club on Tuesday. The club was officially chartered on June 4. From left: Rotarian Ron Harmon

Kentridge’s Interact Club chartered

With a starting group of 26 people and support from the Rotary Club of Kent, the Kentridge High School Interact Club recently announced its official charter.

The Kent Rotary Club presents a banner to the Kentridge High School Interact Club on Tuesday. The club was officially chartered on June 4. From left: Rotarian Ron Harmon

‘Open market’ recycling is key for businesses

In response to Zach Schlosser's letter ("Hurting our environment", Kent Reporter, June 28): His comment is correct in that the free recycling cart is available only to small businesses.

Numbers say we spend little for foreign aid

A recent writer in a letter to the editor ("Why should we pay taxes or follow the law", Kent Reporter, June 21) wrote that "we have tons of money on foreign aid." This belief fits the concept most Americans have of the amount this country spends on foreign aid.

Republic Services to pick up garbage, yard waste, recycling on the Fourth

Republic Services will have normal collection of garbage, yard waste and recycling on Thursday. Its customer service departments will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

State Liquor Board approves proposed rules to implement recreational marijuana sales

The Washington State Liquor Control Board on Wednesday approved the proposed rules that, if ultimately enacted, will help govern the state’s system of producing, processing and retailing recreational marijuana.

The Seattle Mist are back in action at 8 p.m. on Saturday

Lingerie football back at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 6

Women's lingerie football returns to the ShoWare Center in Kent when the Seattle Mist plays the Minnesota Valkyrie at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 6.

The Seattle Mist are back in action at 8 p.m. on Saturday

State Patrol plans special emphasis patrol for South King County July 1-6

Washington State Patrol troopers will conduct a special emphasis patrol July 1-6 as part of their South County Metro Loop Project.

New administrators appointed at Kent School District

The Kent School District Board of Directors approved the appointment of new administrators June 26.

Kent Fire officials offer tips to beat heat; high to hit 93 Monday

The National Weather Service has forecast a high temperature of 93 for Monday. These weather conditions can create problems for

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Public invited to Turnkey Park renovation dedication

While it may still look like a construction zone, Turnkey Park's transformation is nearly complete. On Friday, July 19 at 4 p.m., Mayor Suzette Cooke, city officials, Parks staff and partnering organizations will celebrate the end of renovations that began in 2010 with a shelter, parking lot, fencing and landscaping.

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Shea Theodore was a stalwart for the T-Birds

NHL’s Ducks select T-Birds’ Theodore in first round

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Shea Theodore was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, 26th overall, at the NHL Draft Sunday afternoon in Newark, N.J.

Shea Theodore was a stalwart for the T-Birds

City of Kent to host B&O tax filing workshop July 18

The city of Kent hosts a free training workshop on the city's new business and occupation tax (B&O) on Thursday, July 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

UW Medicine appoints Kent’s Miller to Valley Medical board of trustees

UW Medicine has appointed two new members to Valley Medical Center's (VMC) board of trustees. Mike Miller, of Kent, and Donna Russell appointed to serve effective July 1, are replacing departing trustees Don Jacobson and Beverly Fletcher.