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Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

Norma Leone Dalquest

Norma Leone DalquestNorma Leone Dalquest born 9-08-1922, deceased 9-15-2009. Born: Norma Leone Baysinger, from Madison, Kansas. Married: Charles J. Homiston on Oct. 21, 1944 who… Continue reading

Police investigate Scenic Hill shooting

Kent Police are trying to sort out why one man shot another man in the leg at about 3:48 a.m. Friday at a home in… Continue reading

FOOTBALL: Kentlake overpowers TJ, 37-26

Things have clicked for the Kentlake High offense.As much was evident Thursday night at French Field, when the Falcons overpowered Thomas Jefferson 37-26 in a… Continue reading

Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard is the Player of the Week. See his videotaped interview.

VIDEO: Pickard is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Sept. 18

Now in his second year with the Seattle Thunderbirds, goalie Calvin Pickard, No. 1, talks about his hopes for the season and why he loves… Continue reading

Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard is the Player of the Week. See his videotaped interview.
Kent-Meridian’s Derrick Daigre won a state title last spring on the track and also is one of the South Puget Sound League’s top-returning cross country runners.

CROSS COUNTRY: Deep, talented K-M ready for run at league supremacy

The time is now for the Kent-Meridian High boys cross country team.Talent and depth is in abundance for the Royals this fall on the trail.… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian’s Derrick Daigre won a state title last spring on the track and also is one of the South Puget Sound League’s top-returning cross country runners.

CROSS COUNTRY: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH CROSS COUNTRY: AT A GLANCE• Favorite (boys): Tahoma.• Favorite (girls): Tahoma.• Contenders (boys): Kent-Meridian, Kentwood.• Contenders (girls): Kentwood, Kent-Meridian.• Notable (boys and girls):… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Shelby Delacruz

GIRLS SOCCER: KW, KR battle to 0-0 tie; KL remains hot; K-M scores

Opportunities were in abundance.The Kentwood High girls soccer team, however, was unable to take advantage Tuesday night at French Field against Kentridge. The Conquerors outshot… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Shelby Delacruz

VOLLEYBALL: Kentridge stuns KW in five games

It didn’t count in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings.And, technically, it didn’t end Kentwood’s grand winning streak on the volleyball court.But Kentridge’s… Continue reading

RECREATION CALENDAR: Sept. 17-24

ADAPTIVE RECREATIONKENT PARKS PROGRAMSPrograms for youths and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities are offered in bowling, swimming (developmental), swim team, basketball and tennis. Programs… Continue reading

Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a dramatic save against a wall of Everett forwards Sept. 12

It’s hockey time in Kent: Seattle Thunderbirds’ season opener is Friday at ShoWare

Hey Kent! Are you ready for some hockey?The Seattle Thunderbirds open their 2009-10 regular season Friday and Saturday on their home ice at Kent’s ShoWare… Continue reading

Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard makes a dramatic save against a wall of Everett forwards Sept. 12

State, feds promise quick response if Green River valley is flooded this winter

State and federal representatives promised a rapid flood-emergency response Wednesday they briefed members of a Metropolitan King County Council committee on preparations already under way… Continue reading

Jack D. Stansell

Jack D. Stansell

Jack D. StansellCPO Jack D. Stansell, age 77, born to Rev. Joe & Ruby Stansell in Anderson, S.C. was called home to the Lord on… Continue reading

Jack D. Stansell

Blotter: Police fire Taser after man marches toward officer in a fighting stance

DISORDERLY CONDUCTKent Police fired a Taser gun at 24-year-old man who reportedly marched toward an officer in a fighting stance during an incident at about… Continue reading

Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Kentlake bounces back, throttles K-M

Frustrated. Embarrassed. Deflated.Take your pick. The Kentlake High football team felt all three after last week’s 34-7 drubbing by Kentridge.Thursday night at French Field, however,… Continue reading

Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Smith-led Kentridge zaps Jefferson

Kentridge High quarterback Caleb Smith has started just two games at the varsity level in his life.Yet, the sophomore already is looking like a veteran.… Continue reading

Legislators need to shoulder some of responsibility in Kent strike

I am writing in response to Claudia Kauffman's letter in the Sept. 9 Reporter. She tried to shirk off any responsibility for the crisis in… Continue reading

Chambers offer flood information Sept. 23 at ShoWare Center

Business owners in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila can learn to prepare for potential Green River flooding this winter at an Emergency Preparedness Symposium from… Continue reading

Comedy finals set for Friday

Four comedians compete in the finals of the Laugh the Knights Away contest at 8 p.m. Friday at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th… Continue reading

Historical Society plans dinner date

Help support the Kent Historical Society by attending its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600… Continue reading