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Kent shoppers “like” to bring Trader Joe’s to downtown.

A Facebook.com page titled "We Want Trader Joe's in Kent" is hoping to help open a location in the downtown area.

Kent Police, KDP host Business Block Watch Program

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Kent Police Department sponsor a Business Block Watch Program from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the KDP office, 202 W. Gowe St.

Kent Downtown Partnership helps local businesses to go viral

The Kent Downtown Partnership is holding a social media workshop for local business owners.

Thunderbirds fall to Chiefs, 5-2

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

Blazers down T-Birds, 6-1

The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Friday night at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Blazers down T-Birds, 6-1

The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Friday night at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Kentridge's Jawan Stepney hits a short jumper over Kentwood's Taylor Jones last year at the ShoWare Center. Kentridge plays Kent-Meridian at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the King Showcase at the ShoWare.

Kent MLK tourney to feature seven high school basketball games

Seven boys and girls high school basketball games are part of the 2013 King Showcase on Monday, Jan. 21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kentridge's Jawan Stepney hits a short jumper over Kentwood's Taylor Jones last year at the ShoWare Center. Kentridge plays Kent-Meridian at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the King Showcase at the ShoWare.
James Wallace Grad

James Wallace Grad

James Wallace GradJames Wallace Grad, born March 11, 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on December 17, 2012 in Renton, Washington after a long… Continue reading

James Wallace Grad

5th annual MLK Day of Service litter clean-up is Jan. 21

Volunteers – individuals, students, scouts and families – are encouraged to participate in the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service litter clean-up along the Interurban Trail on Jan. 21.

Kent Boy Scouts offer Christmas tree pickup and recycling Saturday

Local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees on Saturday for a suggested $5 donation. Kent residents can drop undecorated trees curbside by 8 a.m., attach the payment inside an envelope, with Boy Scouts clearly marked on the outside, and they will be picked up by 4 p.m.

Kent-area volunteers needed to help students, families apply for college aid

The Kent School District hosts a series of College Goal events in January. Volunteers are needed to help students with FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) submission, enabling low-income families access to federal and state grant funding for college.

Betty Pearl Kibbey

Betty Pearl Kibbey

Betty Pearl KibbeyBetty Pearl Kibbey, 91, died peacefully December 6, 2012 surrounded by family at home in Springfield, Oregon. Betty was preceded in death by… Continue reading

Betty Pearl Kibbey

Silvertips drop Thunderbirds in overtime

The Everett Silvertips beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in overtime Saturday night at Comcast Arena in Everett.

Silvertips drop T-Birds again, this time in OT

The Everett Silvertips beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in overtime Saturday night at Comcast Arena in Everett.

Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 28 of 30 shots and his record is now 15-14-1-1.

T-Birds fall to Silvertips, 2-1

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Friday night in front of 5,035 at ShoWare Center.

Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 28 of 30 shots and his record is now 15-14-1-1.
Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 28 of 30 shots and his record is now 15-14-1-1.

T-Birds fall to Silvertips, 2-1

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Friday night in front of 5,035 at ShoWare Center.

Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 28 of 30 shots and his record is now 15-14-1-1.
The WIAA has changed the state high school cheer and dance championships from Everett to the University of Washington.

WIAA changes venue for state cheerleading, dance to UW from Everett

Due to what it called a scheduling conflict, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has changed the State High School Cheerleading and Salute to Spirit competitions to Alaska Airlines Arena at "Hec" Edmundson Pavilion at the University of Washington for the 2013 winter season.

The WIAA has changed the state high school cheer and dance championships from Everett to the University of Washington.

Kent Reporter’s most viewed web stories in 2012

Here are the top 12 most viewed stories on the Kent Reporter's website for 2012, according to Google Analytics:

Soroptimist helper Jim Larkin delivers gifts to Sherri Curiel in downtown Kent.

Soroptimists chapter helps women in need

On the first snowy day of the year, Dec. 18, Multi-Service Center's Titusville transitional housing facility in downtown Kent was full of warmth.

Soroptimist helper Jim Larkin delivers gifts to Sherri Curiel in downtown Kent.
Portland's Presten Kopeck gets in front of the goal as a shot flies by Thunderbird Evan Wardley

Seattle Thunderbirds return to action against Everett Friday at ShoWare Center

The Seattle Thunderbirds return to action after Christmas break to play the Everett Silvertips at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at the ShoWare Center.

Portland's Presten Kopeck gets in front of the goal as a shot flies by Thunderbird Evan Wardley