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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.

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 30

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What police are doing about gangs

It is both perception and reality that gangs, and the violence associated with them, have been increasing recently. This week I want to offer a few perspectives on the phenomenon of gangs and what we are doing about it.

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Health/Fitness

Gay Softball World Series title games are set for today at Russell Road Park

The 32nd Gay Softball World Series will play its championship games today at Russell Road Park in Kent.

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Kent-Meridian senior Isaiah Walker takes a run at a tackling dummy during preseason practice earlier this week.

Going long on turnaround trail

• Coach: Trevor Roberts, 2nd year.

Kent-Meridian senior Isaiah Walker takes a run at a tackling dummy during preseason practice earlier this week.

Local families can see assistance with home-gas bills

Families living in South King County who meet income qualifications could get help paying their Puget Sound Energy gas bill through Multi-Service Center’s Energy Assistance Program.

Kentwood Conquerors look to fill backfield void | HS Football

Who’s next? That seems to be the hot-button topic on the Kentwood High gridiron these days when it comes to discussing the backfield.

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Free eye exams slated in Des Moines