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Warriors seeking another trip to USTA adult tennis nationals

The Weakend Warriors are back on the tennis court.

SBI REBELS TRYOUTS

SBI REBELS TRYOUTS

Covington blaze keeps firefighters busy

The Kent Fire Department continued to monitor the smoldering remains of a wood-debris fire at a Covington wood-recycling facility Thursday.

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Kent Reporter News Briefs | August 6

The Kent Historical Museum has scheduled its sixth-annual Antique Automobile Show and Ice Cream Social for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. The annual museum fundraiser event features an old-fashioned hot-dog stand, live music, and 25 cars from the Golden Era Automobile Association, all at the historic Bereiter Mansion, 855 E. Smith St. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 and younger. For more information, call 253-854-4330, or visit www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org.

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Seafair: Controversial waves splash Chevy Cup finish

For Auburn’s Dave Villwock, it was the right place, the right time – and the right speed. For Kent’s Jeff Bernard, it was another trip to the finals, though not the results he enjoyed last month in Indiana. And for Brian Perkins of Kent, it just wasn’t the best of days on Lake Washington.

The U-50 Miss Albert Lee/Spirit of the Navy

We must toughen state sex-offender laws

Last month, Kenneth Demone Sims, a convicted sex offender from Renton, was charged with three counts of rape.

Longtime Kent resident Reathel Norberg

At 99, Reathel remembers it all

“The times they are a-changin’,” Bob Dylan sang.

Longtime Kent resident Reathel Norberg

Kent schools offer summer lunch program for youths

A tough economic year equals more hungry youths in Kent, but the Kent School District is there to make up the difference.

Bill Boeing

Hydroplane event brings pair together again

It’s a relationship that began 56 years ago this week, according to Mira Slovak, one of the biggest names in the early days of hydroplane racing.

Bill Boeing

KYSA teams savor the experience from tourney

Malia Arrant and Jimmy Dunn agreed that the results weren’t exactly what they wanted.

This time, it all goes right for Li

There were no scorecard glitches this time.

State Rep. race draws a field from 47th District

The incumbent has two challengers in a race in the Aug. 19 primary election for state representative in the 47th District.

Maple Valley city manager resigns from his post

Maple Valley City Manager Anthony Hemstad has quit his post, submitting a brief handwritten letter of resignation on July 17, the same day the City Council conducted two executive sessions for employee reviews.

Kent Reporter site sees major upgrade

Anyone who has logged onto www.kentreporter.com recently will have noticed a few changes.

Floyd L. Benson

Floyd L. Benson

Floyd L. BensonFloyd L. Benson, was a lifelong resident of Renton, born Dec 7, 1917. Floyd died suddenly on Sunday August 3rd.Floyd was preceded in… Continue reading

Floyd L. Benson
Nell Gates of Centerville

‘Joey’s Angels’ bring Kent woman hope

They called themselves Joey’s Angels.

Nell Gates of Centerville
Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison

Jeff Bernard, Brian Perkins churn up-and-coming hydro wakes

Jeff Bernard will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as it’s not fifth place. Brian Perkins will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as his boat is running. Different perspectives, but the same goal for the two local drivers who gradually are making more waves on the unlimited hydroplane circuit.

Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison
Craig Davidson rides in last year’s John L. Scott Foundation Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

Courage Classic: Bicyclists take to mountain passes to stop child abuse

More than 500 cyclists will pedal 162 miles over three Washington mountain passes today to help combat child abuse.

Craig Davidson rides in last year’s John L. Scott Foundation Courage Classic Bicycle Tour