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Lyda O. Sexton

Lyda O. SextonApril 20, 1939 – January 26, 2009Lyda was born in Grangeville, ID to Ray and Emma Cole.Preceded in death by her son Jeffery… Continue reading

THUNDERBIRD FAN OF THE WEEK for Jan. 23! Is this you?  If so

THUNDERBIRD FAN OF THE WEEK for Jan. 23!

Is this you? If so, you are the lucky FAN OF THE WEEK.You can pick up their prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8am-4pm… Continue reading

THUNDERBIRD FAN OF THE WEEK for Jan. 23! Is this you?  If so

T-Birds beat Portland; sellout Kent crowd roars

Greg Scott had two goals and an assist Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 6,049 at ShoWare Center to lead the Seattle… Continue reading

Chiefs sneak by T-Birds Friday at ShoWare

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Friday night at ShoWare Center.The T-Birds face the Portland Winter Hawks on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.… Continue reading

Dick Pruett (back row

Dick Pruett: A coaching legend is remembered

He left an impression.For some, it was the trademark, stiff-legged limp that is remembered most — the result of a baseball accident that kept him… Continue reading

Dick Pruett (back row
'THE WONDER BREAD YEARS' — Pat Hazell takes the stage in “The Wonder Bread Years” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 24

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture: For information about… Continue reading

'THE WONDER BREAD YEARS' — Pat Hazell takes the stage in “The Wonder Bread Years” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center

Second-ranked Kentwood knocks out Auburn Riverside, 61-45

Jessie Genger and the Kentwood High girls basketball team gave eighth-ranked Auburn Riverside a taste of its own medicine Tuesday night.Genger connected for four 3-pointers,… Continue reading

Community volunteers pose for a photo after the city clean-up event Jan. 19 on the Interurban Trail in Kent.

Volunteers clean up trail for MLK Day of Service

Editor’s Note: Victoria Andrews, special programs manager for the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, this week shared these photos and the following e-mail… Continue reading

Community volunteers pose for a photo after the city clean-up event Jan. 19 on the Interurban Trail in Kent.

Community Calendar for week of Jan. 24

Events“Highline Listens—Writers Read Their Work” with Dr. James W. Green: Noon-1 p.m. Jan. 28. Green, author of “Beyond the Good Death: The Anthropology of Modern… Continue reading

Kent School district students and their Japanese hosts line up last August for a photo after taking a calligraphy class together in Japan. From left is Trinity Smith (Kentlake High School)

Interested in Japan? Kent-Auburn group seeks student ambassadors

Students in the Kent and Auburn school districts who are in the ninth grade, or about to enter ninth grade, can learn about the culture… Continue reading

Kent School district students and their Japanese hosts line up last August for a photo after taking a calligraphy class together in Japan. From left is Trinity Smith (Kentlake High School)

Stanley Ernest Fleming

STANLEY ERNEST FLEMINGStanley Ernest Fleming was born in Leith, ND on September 20, 1924 and passed away in Napavine, WA on January 22, 2009.He is… Continue reading

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Community Briefly for week of Jan. 21

Science seminars slated at HighlineHighline Community College will offer its annual Science Seminar Series from 2:20 to 3:10 p.m. Fridays through March 6. The free… Continue reading

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SINGIN' THE BLUES — Blues musician James Cotton will perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. The concert takes place at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Jan. 21

Calendar SubmissionsThe entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit entertainment items at least a week before publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture: For information about… Continue reading

SINGIN' THE BLUES — Blues musician James Cotton will perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 as part of the Kent Spotlight Series. The concert takes place at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center
Kurt Corbridge

Council: County must be better prepared in stormy weather

Even if events like the December snowstorm or the January flooding are once-in-a-decade happenings, members of the Metropolitan King County Council say that county agencies… Continue reading

Kurt Corbridge

Facing unemployment? Agency offers tips

With the slumping economy and frequent news about layoffs, employees at the state Employment Security Department are working hard to keep up with new claims… Continue reading

Business Briefly for week of Jan. 21

New salon and spa opens in KentCaoba Salon and Spa is celebrating the opening of its newest salon in the South King County area. Located… Continue reading

Alameda M. Lomax

Alameda M. LOMAXJanuary 9, 1914 – January 21, 2009Alameda was born in Toppenish, WA to Frederick LaGrande McIntire and Willie Amond Crews.She was a lifetime… Continue reading

Jeannette T. Sather

Jeannette T. Sather

Jeannette T. SatherJeannette T. Sather, formerly of Kent and Maple Valley, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 in Cary, NC. She was 92.Born November 12, 1916,… Continue reading

Jeannette T. Sather

This is a message that bears repeating

Every holiday season you start hearing the public messages about drinking and driving, almost becoming “background noise” for some people because we hear it so… Continue reading

This week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week

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

Is this you? If so, you are the lucky FAN OF THE WEEK for the week of Jan. 20You can pick up your prize at… Continue reading

This week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week