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BASKETBALL: KL girls move to 6-0; KR’s Bell erupts for 55 in loss to AR

The Kentlake High girls basketball team got off to a slow start Tuesday night.But the Falcons certainly finished in high-flying fashion, outscoring Tahoma 21-11 in… Continue reading

Everett bares fangs at Seattle, wins 2-1

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Dec. 12 at Comcast Arena in Everett.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a save on his stomach Friday in the first period of the T-Birds match with the Tri-Cities Americans at the Kent ShoWare Center. The T-Birds went on to beat the Americans 5-1.

Pickard makes 54 saves in Dec. 11 win over Tri-City

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard made 54 saves Dec. 11 to lead the T-Birds to a 5-1 victory over the Tri-City Americans at ShoWare Center in Kent.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a save on his stomach Friday in the first period of the T-Birds match with the Tri-Cities Americans at the Kent ShoWare Center. The T-Birds went on to beat the Americans 5-1.
Kent is about to get its first-ever professional men's football team

Kent Predators announce 2010 football schedule

The Kent Predators have announced their 2010 schedule for the professional Indoor Football League.The expansion team opens the season with road games Feb. 28 at… Continue reading

Kent is about to get its first-ever professional men's football team

Kent-Meridian needs project judges for senior projects

Kent-Meridian High School is seeking community volunteers to help judge culminating projects. In Washington State, high school seniors are required to present a culminating project to a panel of community members and staff in order to graduate.

Kent is about to get its first-ever professional men's football team

Kent Predators set tryouts for Saturday | Indoor Football

Player tryouts for the new Kent Predators of the professional Indoor Football League are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at The Soccer Center, 2610 Bay St. E., in Tacoma.

Kent is about to get its first-ever professional men's football team

Reader’s question regarding church use of public buildings a good one

Thank goodness for Glenn Harrison’s inquiry about church use of public school property (“Why can church use public school?” page 6, Dec. 2 Kent Reporter.) There is nothing wrong with the schools renting for any use including commercial or community as long as the renter is paying market rates for the space and covering costs of utilities, custodial service, etc.

Globetrotters to return to Kent Feb. 19

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Kent 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the ShoWare Center. The Globetrotters sold out their basketball performance last February at the arena. The team performs basketball wizardry, hilarious antics and plenty of fan interaction.

Officer C.L. Stewart of the Washington State Patrol salutes Dec. 8 as the flag-draped caskets of four Lakewood Police officers are carried into the Tacoma Dome for a memorial service. Nearly 20

Lakewood officers’ deaths not in vain

In regard to the page 1 Dec. 12 article “Law community turns out for tribute.” The four assassinated Lakewood police officers did not die in vain. They’ve lost their precious lives in the service of others. They’ve courageously responded the call of Horace Mann, one of Americas greatest educator, who once said, “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.”

Officer C.L. Stewart of the Washington State Patrol salutes Dec. 8 as the flag-draped caskets of four Lakewood Police officers are carried into the Tacoma Dome for a memorial service. Nearly 20
Can it happen or not? All your questions answered about sewage geysers.

Flood-induced sewage geysers – fact or fiction?

As if the tough economy weren’t enough to worry about, the threat of flooding in the Green River Valley has residents and business owners on high alert. We’ve got our sandbags, we’ve signed up for CodeRED, and we’ve bought flood insurance. But none of these measures protects us from sewage backups.

Can it happen or not? All your questions answered about sewage geysers.

Pink Floyd tribute show Jan. 21

It won't be just another brick in the wall when the Pink Floyd Experience comes to the ShoWare Center 8 p.m. Jan. 21.The two-hour tribute… Continue reading

Senior center site of New Year’s ball

Celebrate New Year's Eve early as Evan and Charlie Brown play a variety of ballroom dancing favorites at the second annual New Year's Pre-Eve Ball… Continue reading

Lingerie football players to appear at Kent bar

Fans of the women's Lingerie Football League can meet Seattle Mist running back Katie Ryckman and linebacker Harper Boiz from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Pat's… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Dec. 11 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Friday

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Dec. 11 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Dec. 11 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Friday
Kentridge's Bryan Lam is one of the SPSL North's top-returning swimmers this season.

BOYS SWIM PREVIEW ’09: New coach, same goal at KR; low numbers, good talent at KW; SPSL North at a glance

Erin Schulze feels the pressure. Taking over a boys swim program that hasn’t lost a meet in several years will have that effect on a… Continue reading

Kentridge's Bryan Lam is one of the SPSL North's top-returning swimmers this season.

Kent Fire Department says watch for leaking pipes and protect against breaks during thaw

As the first big freeze of the winter begins to ease, many residents and businesses will soon discover water pipes damaged by ice that has… Continue reading

Toy-wrapping party Friday

Volunteers can participate in a Toys for Joy gift-wrapping party at 7 p.m. Friday at Kent Fire Station No. 75, 15635 S.E. 272nd St.The Kent… Continue reading

Linda Stockham sets up a place to rest for those in need of a warm place to stay during the severely cold winter night

Homeless families stay warm at Kent severe weather center

With the drop in temperatures over the past week, the City of Kent opened a severe weather shelter at the Kent Lutheran Church and operated… Continue reading

Linda Stockham sets up a place to rest for those in need of a warm place to stay during the severely cold winter night

BOYS BASKETBALL: Balanced attack helps K-M sink TJ

It's early in the season, but the Kent-Meridian boys basketball team certainly picked up a big win on Tuesday.Point guard D'juan Miller led four Royals… Continue reading

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SLIDE SHOW, OBITUARIES: Outpouring of support at Lakewood Police officers memorial Dec. 8 in Tacoma

(The obituary for former Kent Police officer Greg Richards follows this story.) Nearly 20,000 law officers, friends and family came to the Tacoma Dome Dec. 8 to pay their respects to Lakewood Police officers Greg Richards, Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens and Sgt. Mark Renninger.

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