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Alex Ferguson

Kentridge RB Alex Ferguson returns from ACL injury

Alex Ferguson knew right away it was bad. He also knew that his football season likely was over even before last September was.

Alex Ferguson
A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music
A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music

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Cepeda passes basic training

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Free eye exams slated

Kentridge Chargers

• Coach: Marty Osborn, 18th season.

Thunderbirds notch first preseason victory

The Seattle Thunderbirds have climbed into the preseason win column. Goalie Jacob DeSerrres made 41 saves on 44 shots – including 18 in each of the second and third periods – and four different players scored goals as the Thunderbirds hung on for a 4-3 victory against the Portland Winter Hawks Aug. 31 in their final game at the Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament.

Eva L. Ladds Mackie

Eva L. Ladds MackieEva L. Ladds Mackie born 3/23/18 in Franklin, PA, to William & Eva Ladds. Died 9/1/08 in LifeCare Ctr, Federal Way, WA.… Continue reading

Winners to be noted at ceremony

With the Olympic games officially concluded, Kent4Health, a community health initiative, is celebrating its top walk, run, roll/ride winners. More than 260 participants went an extra 900 miles over our goal to Beijing, China for a first successful healthy community activity.

Four stolen puppies recovered; one missing

Four purebred miniature Australian shepherd puppies have been returned to a Des Moines dog breeder after a man allegedly stole five puppies Aug. 23 from the home of the breeder.

Emergency

A man in his mid-20s received burns to his left leg and hand at a house fire at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of First Avenue South in downtown Kent.

KENT SCHOOLS: WHO TO CALL

Administration: 253-373-7000

Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center
Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center
Carra Purvis
Carra Purvis

Fiery crash kills Bonney Lake man, snarls Renton traffic Friday

A 29-year-old man from the Bonney Lake area died in a fiery crash on southbound Interstate 405 at about 6:45 a.m. Friday that backed up traffic for miles through Renton during the morning commute.

Olympic athletes deserved better press in Kent Reporter

Rather than showing contempt for and criticizing American Olympiads as you did in your column “Americans don’t need to win it all” (Kent Reporter, Laura Pierce, Aug. 23). I prefer to respect them for the hard work and sacrifices they made to compete to be honored with being named the best in their sport.

American athletes deserved better press

Rather than showing contempt for and criticizing American Olympiads as you did in your column "Americans don't need to win it all" (Kent Reporter, Laura Pierce, Aug. 23)I prefer to respect them for the hard work and sacrifices they made to compete to be honored with being named the best in their sport.

Events center the perfect venue for arena football

Should the City of Kent have an arena football team at the Kent Events Center? At this time, it has been exciting for the City of Kent.

Kent Reporter reader Jacqueline Argueta found a new use for her old papers -  using them in her artwork.

Newspaper inspired her artwork

I made a pinky promise to a friend in which I promised to write to this newspaper, and I am finally fulfilling it. It all began a year ago with summer homework assigned in my art class. I was having trouble trouble starting. I had no idea what to paint. It was a creative block.

Kent Reporter reader Jacqueline Argueta found a new use for her old papers -  using them in her artwork.

Kent-Meridian Royals look to go beyond .500 | HS Football

They came a long way last year. No more the soft spot on everyone’s football schedule, the Kent-Meridian Royals instead became a formidable roadblock. Still, they were far from satisfied.