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Kentwood's Josh Smith

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL North deep and talented once again

It has been more than eight months since the final whistle blew on the Kentwood High boys basketball season.To coach Michael Angelidis, however, it has… Continue reading

Kentwood's Josh Smith
Kentridge's Gary Bell

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL North at a glance

SPSL NORTH: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITE: Federal Way.• CONTENDERS: Kentwood, Kentridge.• SLEEPERS: Auburn, Jefferson.• LEAGUE OUTLOOK: The South Puget Sound League North Division has become… Continue reading

Kentridge's Gary Bell
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Nov. 25 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 4:30 p.m.

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

From the Nov. 25 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 Nov. 25 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 4:30 p.m.

James J. Rustik

James J. RustikJames J Rustik, 66, died November 21, 2009. He was born December 24, 1942 in Hartford Connecticut and grew up in South Windsor.… Continue reading

Rose Helen Richardson

Rose Helen Richardson

Rose Helen RichardsonRose Helen Richardson died peacefully on Monday morning, November 23, 2009, at Avera Weskota Manor in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. She was preceded… Continue reading

Rose Helen Richardson

Vintage film: The Green River Flood of 1946

Join the Kent Historical Museum on a narrated snapshot into the past, with this live footage of the 1946 Green River Flood.

Youngster Riley Colt sits with Santa during Winterfest last year. This year's Winterfest takes place Dec. 5 in downtown Kent

Kent Winterfest scheduled for Dec. 5

A lot of family fun is expected at “A Holly Jolly Day in Kent,” also known as the Kent Winterfest, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Kent.

Youngster Riley Colt sits with Santa during Winterfest last year. This year's Winterfest takes place Dec. 5 in downtown Kent

Council to discuss 2010 budget in workshops Dec. 2, 5

The Kent City Council has scheduled two special workshops to discuss the 2010 city budget.

The pouring rain did little to slow down Kent-Meridian standout Alexia Martin this season.

FALL WRAPUP: Plenty to be excited about for athletes at Kentlake, Kent-Meridian, Kentridge and Kentwood

Celebration. Elation. Heartbreak. The ending of streaks and the beginning of new ones. Big performances by familiar faces. Equally big performances by some faces we… Continue reading

The pouring rain did little to slow down Kent-Meridian standout Alexia Martin this season.

Kent Chamber Holiday party is Dec. 5

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting it December Business After Hours and Holiday party Dec. 5 at Valley Bank.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Kentridge trio makes it official

Kentridge shortstop Stetson Olson tore up the South Puget Sound League North Division on the baseball diamond last season.Now, the KR senior hopes to do… Continue reading

Please don’t forget contributions, patriotism, of Merchant Marines

Once again, “Veterans’ Day,” with all its celebrations, has come to a close. I am writing this note as a U.S. Navy “Seabee” veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.

Idonna Catherine Ewell

Idonna Catherine Ewell

Idonna Catherine EwellMay 30, 1919 ~ November 13, 2009Idonna, age 90 went to be with the Lord, November 13, 2009 with her daughters by her… Continue reading

Idonna Catherine Ewell
Karel Patricia Edline-Johnson

Karel Patricia Edline-Johnson

Karel Patricia “Patty”Edline-JohnsonKarel Patricia “Patty” Edline-Johnson, age 81, succumbed at her home in La Mesa, California on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after a prolonged battle… Continue reading

Karel Patricia Edline-Johnson

Robert L. Taiclet

Robert (Bob) L. TaicletRobert (Bob) L. Taiclet, age 76, formerly of Kent, WA, passed away on November 25, 2009 in Puyallup, WA. He was born… Continue reading

Election results certified: No major changes in Kent races

King County Elections Tuesday morning certified the results of the county’s first all-mail General Election, completely accounting for all ballots received and processed by the… Continue reading

Kent Boeing employee’s death a suicide, medical examiner rules

The death of a 50-year-old Boeing employee Nov. 18 at the Boeing plant in Kent has been ruled a suicide, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. The agency released its findings Nov. 19. Firefighters from Kent and Tukwila responded at about 2 p.m. Wednesday to the plant near the corner of South 212th Street and the West Valley Highway.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

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

From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

T-Birds scorch Kamloops 3-1 Friday at ShoWare

Nielsen scores two goals in 3-1 win over Kamloops Lindsay Nielsen scored two goals Friday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers at ShoWare Center.

Colin Jacobs is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week.

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Jacobs is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 20

Colin Jacobs Position: C Date of Birth: 01/20/1993 Height: 6' 2" Weight: 194 lbs Shoots: R Resides: Coppell, Texas Drafted: Eligible 2011

Colin Jacobs is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week.