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Kentridge junior Kelli Suguro was one of the South Puget Sound League North Division's top all-around players this past spring. A pitcher and shortstop for the Chargers

Vertrees stood out, but so did these 10 girls from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood

It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep career.More rare, however, is the athlete who… Continue reading

Kentridge junior Kelli Suguro was one of the South Puget Sound League North Division's top all-around players this past spring. A pitcher and shortstop for the Chargers

RECREATION CALENDAR: June 12-June 19

HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER'S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER ERICK WALKER AT EWALKER@KENTREPORTER.COMBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps… Continue reading

SOCCER: Kent’s Allen catches on with Seattle Wolves

Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at a Major League Soccer career, is playing… Continue reading

SOCCER: Kent’s Weaver dealt from San Jose to Houston

The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas.The former Kentwood High and Seattle University star, playing in his inaugural Major League Soccer… Continue reading

KEA: Better education comes through better priorities in Kent

In tough economic times, how can Kent educators be concerned about the district’s spending? Because your children won’t get a second chance at their education… Continue reading

Kent City Council, school board see more candidates

Two candidates are challenging incumbent Elizabeth Albertson for her seat on the Kent City Council.Geoff Koepp and Barbara Phillips will be in the running against… Continue reading

Marie Agnes Parker

MARIE AGNES PARKERMarie Agnes Parker, 89, passed away from a stroke on June 12, 2009 in Renton, WA. She was born in Hazel, South Dakota… Continue reading

Charles H. Harkins

Charles H. Harkins

Charles H. HarkinsCharles H. Harkins went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, June 11, 2009 at the age of 85. He was born… Continue reading

Charles H. Harkins

Kent students graduate from University of Washington

The following Kent students will graduate from the University of Washington this month:

Kentridge's Gary Bell

K-M, KR, KL and KW had plenty of standouts from which to choose for the Reporter’s ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ honor

Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process.During the course of the prep calendar, I see hundreds of athletes… Continue reading

Kentridge's Gary Bell

K-M wrestlers to hold garage sale

Looking to support the Kent-Meridian High wrestling team?Look no further.The K-M wrestling team will be hosting an all-day garage sale on Saturday, June 13 at… Continue reading

Cooke announces intent to run for second term as Kent mayor

The news was published earlier in the press, but on Friday Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke made it official - she’s running for a second term.… Continue reading

The REAL reason Alaskan Viaduct is not a tunnel

With all of the recent publicity given to the prospects of removing the Alaska Viaduct on the Seattle waterfront, it makes me wonder about the… Continue reading

Aviation services threatened

Each month, volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West fly patients needing specialized medical care, including chemotherapy and dialysis, to hospitals throughout Washington. Many of these… Continue reading

Parts of I-5 north through Kent to close at night for construction

Reporter StaffThe Washington State Department of Transportation will be closing a section of Northbound I-5 through Kent this week to do removal and replacement work… Continue reading

Kentwood's running back Darrius Coleman scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Kennedy to open the season. He went on to excel on the basketball court and track during the prep year.

Coleman chosen as the Reporter’s top male athlete

Darrius Coleman spent the year fielding questions.In the fall on the football gridiron, could he replace Dimitrius Bronson in the Kentwood High backfield?In the winter… Continue reading

Kentwood's running back Darrius Coleman scored three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Kennedy to open the season. He went on to excel on the basketball court and track during the prep year.
A Ford pickup truck caught fire May 27 along South 272nd Street

Up in flames: Truck fully engulfed

A Ford pickup truck caught fire May 27 along South 272nd Street, just east of Interstate 5. Kent firefighters extinguished the blaze. There were no… Continue reading

A Ford pickup truck caught fire May 27 along South 272nd Street

Business briefs for week of June 6

Chamber to host seminar on brandingThe next Kent Chamber of Commerce Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for June 10 and will feature a discussion of… Continue reading

KDP auction is June 20

The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.Among the items available will… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet

STATE TRACK: Kentridge’s Tesch delivers fine finish

Laura Tesch tried to calm herself.Having prom the night before the Class 4A state track and field meet can leave a kid a bit frazzled… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet