Wire Service

Twice a victim

I am a little disgusted with our police departments lack of followup on victimless crimes.

Why should we pay taxes or follow the law?

The state is implementing the pot bill against federal law. The courts are silent. I called the offices of U.S. Sens. Murray and Cantwell about the pot bill. They said it is under study and they would call me back shortly. I am still waiting for an answer.

Eulogy For the Alvord T

Peoples o' the County, a death was decreed This day of Five June Two Thousand One-Three As sudden as lightning yet slow as a burn This work of man and pillar of service we mourn.

Sunrise Elementary students display carseat blankets they knitted for the Pediatric Care Center in Kent. From back row from left: staff members Sharon Orlowski

Sunrise students knit for baby care center

Students from Sunrise Elementary School recently knitted carseat blankets for the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Kent – a one-of-a-kind, model program that provides specialized, 24-hour care for drug-exposed and medically fragile newborns.

Sunrise Elementary students display carseat blankets they knitted for the Pediatric Care Center in Kent. From back row from left: staff members Sharon Orlowski
Amy Abrams

Northwood’s Abrams to be named Regional Teacher of the Year

Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) has selected Amy Abrams as the 2014 Kent Teacher of the Year.

Amy Abrams

Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking to hold meeting

The Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking has its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at the Kent Senior Center, Room 206.

Deanne Crowell

Deanne Crowell

Deanne CrowellDeanne Crowell, age 48, of Kent, WA, Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 10, 2013.She was born in Tacoma,… Continue reading

Deanne Crowell
Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire signed Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a $2.36 million bonus.

Kentwood High catcher Reese McGuire signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

Recent Kentwood High School graduate Reese McGuire signed a professional contract Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire signed Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a $2.36 million bonus.

Decision upheld: Pacific Raceways must be quiet on Mondays and Tuesdays

A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has substantially upheld a decision by the King County Hearing Examiner on the hours of permissible operation for Pacific Raceways.

Kent Station throws free school’s out party June 20

Families are invited to a free School's out at Kent Station (SOAKS) event from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

King County flood hazard management plan update continues; July 9 public meeting set

With stakeholder guidance gathered from a series of public meetings, King County and the King County Flood Control District are moving forward with the update of its floodplain management plan.

Woman rescued on Green River in Kent

A woman was rescued off the Green River on Saturday by Kent Fire Department firefighters after she and her air mattress began floating down the river from where she was enjoying the day with her family.

Kent schools show mixed results in state’s Achievement Index rankings

Utilizing an idea endorsed by leaders of both political parties, Washington Policy Center (WPC) has published letter grades for Washington state public schools.

Prudential Northwest Realty offers Veterans Sell Real Estate Program

Prudential Northwest Realty is launching a new Veterans Sell Real Estate Program on Flag Day, June 14 to help military veterans become real estate brokers.

Howard M. Erickson

Howard M. EricksonHoward M. Erickson, 93, born May 18, 1920 in Sumner, died of natural causes June 8, 2013. A long time Kent resident and… Continue reading

Kentridge High Schools ambitious production of 'Evita' won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.

Kentridge’s ‘Evita’ wins Outstanding Music Direction at 5th Avenue Awards

Kentridge High School's production of "Evita" won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.

Kentridge High Schools ambitious production of 'Evita' won for Outstanding Music Direction at the recent 5th Avenue Awards.

Kent School Board decides against additional late start days

The Kent School Board decided on Wednesday night it won't expand the number of late arrival days for students in the coming 2013-14 school year.

Washington Nationals take Kent’s Voth in MLB draft

The Washington Nationals took Austin Voth, a 2010 Kentwood High graduate, in the fifth round of last week’s Major League Baseball draft.

KBAC's Gwen Allen-Carston

KBAC presents Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

The Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) presents the second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday at the Kent Senior Center.

KBAC's Gwen Allen-Carston

Council plans to openly discuss golf course

Regarding Mr. Robert Allred's recent letter ("Proposed 'private' sale of golf course is disturbing", Kent Reporter, June 7): I agree with Mr. Allred that the community and the City Council must carefully weigh the costs and benefits of the Riverbend par-3 course.