KIRO TV investigators have discovered that a man convicted on multiple felonies and burglaries is working at the Kent Senior Center. Terry Lee Alexander was once known as "the obituary burglar" for the way he carried out his crimes—he would target seniors and burgle them while they were burying their loved ones. He has since served his prison sentence and been released. KIRO has the full story.
DANNY LUNDERKentwood• Grade: Sophomore.• Sport: Cross Country.• Accomplishment: Lunder, who is in his first year of cross country, delivered a time of 16:40.5 during last… Continue reading
The Kentlake and Kentwood girls soccer teams opened the postseason in fine fashion on Wednesday night.Kentlake, which is making its first playoff appearance since 2003,… Continue reading
By KRIS HILLkhill@covingtonreporter.comKentlake High’s girls swim team made a statement at the West Central District meet last Saturday at Rogers High in Puyallup, placing a… Continue reading
The Kent-Meridian boys cross country team got it done this past Saturday during the 29-team district meet at Tacoma’s American Lake Golf Course.Behind predictably solid… Continue reading
Whether they were at a city-sponsored party at Kent Commons or enjoying an afternoon outing with their dogs dressed in embarrassing costumes, people in Kent got out and had a hauntingly fun time! Check out these pictures, taken at the City of Kent's Halloween party at Kent Commons, and Reber Ranch, which had a "Howl and Prowl" party on the biggest ghoul day of the year.
King County crews Monday morning installed the first of 27 blue-and-white evacuation signs that will help lead evacuees to safety in the event of a major Green River flood.
Honey vendor Mark Johns enjoyed his first Kent Holiday Craft Market so much that he’s coming back this year.
“It’s really well-attended,” said Johns, who found success at last year’s holiday market with his honeys and beeswax items. “There are a variety of vendors and a lot of really good crafts. It’s a real nice atmosphere with holiday music from a piano player and from singers. It’s one of our favorites, if not the favorite.”
The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Tinker Bell are on their way to Kent.Tickets are on sale for eight Disney on Ice shows Nov.… Continue reading
Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will close one of two lanes on northbound State Route 167 in Kent overnight for road work.
Mark your ballot for Dennis Higgins for Kent City Council Position 4.
Dennis has a successful track record of leadership in our community and is rated very good by the Municipal League of King County. Dennis encourages people to participate in the political process whether or not he agrees with them.
The fact that Boeing is going out of Washington State has long been prophesied by many of us in Boeing.
An 18-year-old Kent man and a 21-year-old Renton man were convicted by a U.S. District Court jury Friday in Seattle of conspiracy to distribute a street drug called ecstasy, in an amount valued at more than $2.8 million.
But neither man was around to hear the verdict. Both had fled during the three-day trial.
The Kentwood High football team passed the test Friday night at French Field.Literally.A program long-known for its running, grind-it-out style of play turned to the… Continue reading
Stefan Warg
Position: D
Date of Birth: 02/06/1990
Height: 6' 3" Weight: 215 lbs
Shoots: R
Resides: Stockholm, Sweden
Drafted: Anaheim Ducks, 2008
Attend an afternoon tea and vintage fashion show at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Bittersweet Restaurant, 211 First Ave. S., that will benefit the… Continue reading
Attend an afternoon tea and vintage fashion show at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Bittersweet Restaurant, 211 First Ave. S., that will benefit the… Continue reading
A 41-year-old Kent man was sentenced Oct. 23 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit immigration fraud.
He’s done it all this season on defense for the Kentridge High football team.Thursday night at French Field, Dylan Zylstra showed off a new wrinkle… Continue reading
Kent mayoral candidate Jim Berrios this week filed a complaint with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleging that Mayor Suzette Cooke is monitoring the PDC Web site to see which city employees are donating to the Berrios campaign.
