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Fire Creek to host blues jam

Want some musical entertainment on Monday nights? The Fire Creek Grill and Raw Bar features a blues open jam from 7:30-11 p.m. Mondays. In addition,… Continue reading

ShoWare staff part of Kent school’s win

I was pleasantly surprised to see your article on Aug. 29 about Martin Sortun Elementary’s participation in the My Coke Rewards for Schools program. As the passive fundraising chairperson for the Martin Sortun PTA, I knew that we had done well, but had no idea that we were in the Top 10 Schools nationwide for redeeming My Coke Rewards points.

Dennis Higgins gets this reader’s vote

I am writing to urge Kent citizens to vote for Dennis Higgins for Kent City Council Position 4. Dennis has experience and knowledge on a wide range of issues faced by our city.

Budget numbers don’t add up

At Tuesday night’s (0ct. 6) Kent City Council meeting, Operations Committee chair Tim Clark delivered a clear message from the City Council to the mayor – it’s time to acknowledge the growing gap between the mayor’s budget and reality.

FOOTBALL: KR hangs on, stops Tahoma; KW wins big; K-M drops nonleague game

The Kentridge High football team needed an offensive spark Friday night at Maxwell Stadium.The Chargers received that spark, though it came from an unexpected source… Continue reading

Kentridge's Paul Yi found success last season playing No. 1 doubles with teammate Vineeth Omkaram. This season

TENNIS: KR makes it four straight SPSL North titles

Another year, another title.Such is life these days for the Kentridge High boys tennis team. Last week, the Chargers (10-0) put the wraps on their… Continue reading

Kentridge's Paul Yi found success last season playing No. 1 doubles with teammate Vineeth Omkaram. This season
Mill Creek Middle School in the Kent Valley saw its share of high water in January 2009

VIDEO – Flood meeting draws a crowd; you can still attend another

A flood-information meeting sponsored Oct. 3 by the City of Kent drew hundreds to the ShoWare Center. Hear the latest from guest speakers at the event, and learn how other residents feel about the need to protect themselves this winter, due to the increased risk of flooding from the Green River.

Mill Creek Middle School in the Kent Valley saw its share of high water in January 2009

FOOTBALL: Defensive-minded KR locks down Tahoma, 17-14

The Kentridge High football team needed an offensive spark Friday night at Maxwell Stadium.The Chargers received that spark, though it came from an unexpected source… Continue reading

Charlotte Burrell

Charlotte BurrellCharlotte Burrell, born January 7, 1922 in Multnomah County, OR to parents Marvin and Millie Moore, died October 5, 2009 in Seattle, WA at… Continue reading

Vera J. Anderson

Vera J. Anderson

Vera J. AndersonVera passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family and friends on October 4th in Kent, WA at age 78. She… Continue reading

Vera J. Anderson

Kent man claims man he shot in the leg was an intruder

A 39-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in King County Superior Court to a charge of first-degree assault in connection with a shooting of another man in the leg on Sept. 18 at a Scenic Hill home.

Dreamed of becoming a lawyer? Kent Reporter sponsors Mock Trial info night

Ever thought about being an attorney and trying your case in court?If you have, be sure to come to the Kent Senior Activity Center Monday… Continue reading

Get sandbags and sand … for free. Starts Oct. 15

Kent residents can pick up free, empty sandbags starting Oct. 15 at the City Operations facility, 5821 S. 240th St., also known as West James Street.

Last season

GIRLS SWIMMING: K-M’s Wu creating her own wake; KW closing in on title; local state qualifiers

She has quietly been making waves for more than a year now.But Kent-Meridian sophomore Joanna Wu, one of the area’s elite swimmers, continues to keep… Continue reading

Last season

CROSS COUNTRY: K-M knocks off Kentwood

The Kent-Meridian boys got it done Wednesday afternoon.Behind big performances from senior D.J. Jigre and Matt Bailey, the Royals turned back Kentwood 28-29 on the… Continue reading

GOLF: Kentwood’s Li honored

Kent native Rui Li has been named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American, the American Junior Golf Association and HP announced Wednesday. Sponsored for the 15th… Continue reading

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Oct. 3-8

MIKE ROY, KentwoodGrade: Senior.Sport: Football.Accomplishment: Roy tied a school record with three interceptions, leading Kentwood past Kent-Meridian 51-14 in a South Puget Sound League North… Continue reading

Kentwood's Erin Campbell racked up a match-high 13 kills to go along with 12 digs in Wednesday night's three-game sweep over Kentridge.

VOLLEYBALL: Kentwood strikes back, sweeps KR; KL, K-M fall

The Kentwood High volleyball team still has it.The Conquerors drove home that point Wednesday night, sweeping away Kentridge 25-17, 25-11, 25-22 in a South Puget… Continue reading

Kentwood's Erin Campbell racked up a match-high 13 kills to go along with 12 digs in Wednesday night's three-game sweep over Kentridge.

DRIVER ALERT: Major lane closure this weekend – plan for backups on I-405, SR 167

Major delays are expected this weekend on southbound I-405 as crews narrow traffic to just two lanes for highway construction. Drivers should prepare to use alternate routes or expect lengthy backups between SR 167 and Southcenter.

Seattle Humane Society wants to take over county sheltering services

The Seattle Humane Society has offered to provide animal sheltering and adoption services for all stray, orphaned, and abandoned animals when King County Animal Care and Control shuts down on Nov. 1, 2009 for potential flood issues.