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Mary Alice Heuschel has the integrity for job | Letter

It has been my pleasure to work with Mary Alice Heuschel over the past two and a half years in our shared leadership roles as superintendents of our respective school districts.

Secretary of State forecasts 47 percent turnout predicted for election | Nov. 8

Secretary of State Sam Reed is forecasting a 47 percent “turnout” for the General Election in Washington.

Lockhart fires game winner in shootout victory for Thuderbirds over Victoria Royals | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Victoria Royals 4-3 in a shootout Friday night at the Save-On-Foods Center in Victoria, B.C. Luke Lockhart scores game winner in sudden death shootout.

Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened to traffic early | Expect delays

State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction.

Bailey Stober’s political ad inaccurate | Letter

I am writing in response to the full page attack ad that Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober inserted into last Friday’s (Oct. 14) Kent Reporter. Now of course I have no problem with the fact that the Reporter printed it. I applaud the valuable service that the Reporter provides our community and wish it all the best. But I do have a few thoughts on the ad itself that I would like to share.

SPSL 4A North Football | Kentwood vs. Kentridge | Live Updates

Kentwood takes on the Kentridge Charges at 7 p.m at French Field. Kentridge is the home team.

Playoff picture in the South Puget Sound League 4A North | Prep Football

As week nine approaches, there are three things that are certain about the South Puget Sound League North football playoffs.

Vote no on Initiative 1183 | Letter

Why do we need to get the state out of the liquor business? Why does Costco need to get into the business (other than profit)?

Kent students focus on high education in new programs

Mill Creek Middle School offers Latino students the chance to share their voices. The Latino/Latina Education Achievement Project (LEAP) kicked off at the Kent School District this year. The mission is to improve academic achievement of Latino/Latina students.

Mary Alice Heuschel best choice for Valley Medical Center hospital board

When you mark your ballots and mail them in before Nov. 8th, please select Mary Alice Heuschel as hospital commissioner of Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center). Although this is a low-profile election, selecting the right hospital commissioner is crucial to healthcare in south King County. Mary Alice’s experience, endorsements and lack of conflicts of interest make her the best candidate.

Support Bill Boyce for Kent City Council | Letter

As a resident of Kent, I want to personally endorse Bill Boyce for the Kent City Council.

Kent Councilman Dennis Higgins voices questions and concerns about Kent property tax | Letter

However you slice it, the regional fire authority vote, passed by 72 percent of voters in April 2010, did result in a net gain in the city's general fund.

Jim Berrios responds to letter from four Kent City Council members on property taxes | Letter

I read the response that four of the Kent City Council members, (published in the Oct. 14 print edition) submitted to the Kent Reporter editor addressing my letter submitted to them Oct. 4th.

Request to reject Kent city budget if excess taxes included | Letter

The reason I am sending you this information is to refresh your memories on the discussions that have taken place in the council chambers and in other meetings regarding the excess property tax collections of .38 cents per $1,000 property tax valuation (or $4.94).

Singer Ruth Moody performs Saturday

Ruth Moody to perform Oct. 29 in Kent Spotlight Series

Ruth Moody, a founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, brings her solo project to Kent’s Spotlight Series.

Singer Ruth Moody performs Saturday

Seattle Thunderbirds trade defenseman Fleming to Swift Current | Western Hockey League

The Seattle Thunderbirds traded defenseman Erik Fleming to the Swift Current Broncos for future considerations in the 2012 Bantam Draft.

Covington Police and King County Sheriff’s deputies search for 50-year-old white man from the Covington-Kent area who is wanted for child molestation | Crime Alert

The King County Sheriff's Office is currently looking for a 50-year-old white man who has an arrest warrant for child molestation.

Trick-or-treat at Kent Station Oct. 31

Once again trick-or-treaters can go to the Kent Station shopping mall Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween.

How to prevent fires on Halloween | State Fire Marshal

The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends practicing these safety habits for a safe and happy Halloween:

Mary Alice Heuschel has the experience for the Valley Medical Center Board of Commissioners | Letter

I am writing in support of Mary Alice Heuschel as the best choice to fill the vacancy on the Public Hospital District No. 1-Valley Medical Center Board of Commissioners.