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Prosecutors charge Kent teen in Metro bus attack

King County prosecutors Wednesday charged a 17-year-old Kent male teenager with first-degree malicious mischief in connection with an attack of a Metro bus driver Jan. 23 in Tukwila. His charges stem from allegedly breaking windows on the back door of the bus and damaging the door frame.

Fan turnout part of Les Schwab Shootout contest

When the Kentridge and Kentwood basketball teams meet this weekend at the ShoWare Center, the school which brings the most fans to the game will have the opportunity to win $10,000 for their school.

Tyler Alos is the Kent Reporter’s Thunderbird Player of the week

Tyler Alos, No. 13 Position: C Date of Birth: 01/27/1993 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 164 lbs Shoots: R Resides: Spokane, WA Drafted: Eligible 2011

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Jan. 23 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Thursday

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

From the Jan. 23 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Jan. 23 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Thursday
State Rep. Tina Orwall

Adoption issue: State Rep. Orwall’s bill would allow adoptees access to their birth certificates

A bill making its way in the Legislature would give people who were adopted in our state access to their original birth certificates.

State Rep. Tina Orwall
Donald D. Whitener

Donald D. Whitener

Donald D. WhitenerDonald D. Whitener, born on February 15, 1924 in Quincy, WA, passed away January 15, 2010 peace-fully surrounded by his loving family.Don has… Continue reading

Donald D. Whitener
Faye Chan

Faye Chan

Faye Far-Rwe Chong ChanFaye Far-Rwe Chong Chan, age 93, returned home on January 20, 2010. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family at the home… Continue reading

Faye Chan

Van Hougardy

Van HougardyOn January 9, 2010, Van Hougardy passed away in Peoria, AZ. He was survived by his wife Sharon Hougardy and daughters Twilite Grosso of… Continue reading

Bush left Obama big mess to clean up

Responding to Roger Hancock’s letter regarding the Democratic Party (“Democrats wield oppressive agenda,” Jan. 16, Kent Reporter.)

Better call Batman – the end is near

A writer on Jan. 16 wrote that the Democrats are oppressive, are socialists, they ignore the Constitution and will turn the health-insurance police loose to drag you from your home if you haven’t paid the premium, not to mention kill Democracy.

Support your Kent schools

I love Kent, Washington. I have lived in Kent for over 40 years, and attest to the strength of our schools, not only because I attended Panther Lake Elementary School, Meeker Junior High School, and Kentridge High School, but because today I am an educator in the Kent School District.

Radio-controlled hydroplane show in Kent

The second annual Roger Newton Model Radio-Controlled Hydroplane show is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, 5917 S. 196th St., in Kent.

Powerball comes to Washington – get your tickets Sunday

The wait is finally over. On Jan. 31, Washingtonians have their first opportunity to play Powerball, the multi-state draw game offering jackpots that at times have reached up to $365 million!

An American coup d’etat our fate

The Democrat Party has become the party of oppression. Forcing you to buy health insurance, whether you can afford it or not.

Comedians to perform at Pat’s

Need a few good laughs? Then check out the comedians who will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Pat’s Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

Kent teen arrested in attack of Metro bus driver

King County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old Kent teen for investigation of malicious mischief in connection with an attack of a Metro bus driver just after midnight Saturday in Tukwila.

Woman escapes from Kent townhome fire

A Kent woman narrowly escaped serious injury as a fire destroyed her townhome at about 5:12 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of First Avenue South in downtown Kent, just south of Willis Street.

Kentridge star Gary Bell will be among the top names competing in the Les Schwab Kent Shootout at the ShoWare Center on Friday.

BASKETBALL: ShoWare Center braces for Kent Shootout; Eight players to watch; Admission

Some of high school's biggest names in the local prep basketball circuit will be under the spotlight at the ShoWare Center on Friday for the… Continue reading

Kentridge star Gary Bell will be among the top names competing in the Les Schwab Kent Shootout at the ShoWare Center on Friday.

WRESTLING: K-M’s Lemmon, KL’s Potts and KW trio snare titles

The wins on the mat just keep coming for Kent-Meridian’s Nick Lemmon.So do the titles.Lemmon, who is in just his third year of competitive wrestling,… Continue reading

The Kent Predators are about to start their season and will call the ShoWare Center home.

Kent Predators name their first head coach – Indoor Football League report

The Predators hired William McCarthy Thursday as head coach of Kent's new pro indoor football team.

The Kent Predators are about to start their season and will call the ShoWare Center home.