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Poet Eric Ode sings and dances Daniel Elementary Principal Janet Muldrow

Kent schools’ Young Authors event: Putting the focus on writing

When she grows up, Andrea Alvarez wants to be a poet. Or an artist. Or an author. “I mostly like to write poetry and stories,” she said, telling a little bit about her most recent story, a tale of a boy waiting in the principal’s office. “I like writing because you can write whatever you want.”

Poet Eric Ode sings and dances Daniel Elementary Principal Janet Muldrow
Sena Acolatse is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbirds Player of the Week.

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Acolatse is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Sena Acolatse Position: RW Date of Birth: 11/28/1990 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 207 lbs Shoots: R Resides: Edmonton, Alberta Drafted: Eligible 2010

Sena Acolatse is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbirds Player of the Week.
Charles Wells is the Thunderbird Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Wells is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 6

Charles Wells Position: C Date of Birth: 01/04/1991

Charles Wells is the Thunderbird Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Kent Station AMC to host ‘sensory friendly’ film Nov. 21

The Kent Station AMC is partnering with the Autism Society Nov. 21 for a "sensory friendly" showing of the new move "Planet 51."In order to… Continue reading

Win steak clipped: Silvertips defeat T-Birds 4-1 Nov. 21

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Nov. 21 at the ShoWare Center. Seattle took a 1-0 lead with seven seconds left in the first period on a power-play goal.

Dos FC players from left

SLIDE SHOW: Kent Dos FC soccer players get kick out of donating

Youngsters with the Kent-based Dos FC Premier Soccer Club donated more than 400 coats to the Sleep Country USA Foster Kid program Nov. 10 at the Sleep Country USA Tukwila store.

Dos FC players from left

Laugh away at ‘Late Nite Catechism’

For a few laughs over the holiday season, go to "Late Nite Catechism," a funny play written to take audiences back to their youth.Entertainment Events… Continue reading

Celtic Yuletide Concert returns Dec. 6

Magical Strings presents its 23rd annual Celtic Yuletide Concert in Kent at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center,10020 S.E.… Continue reading

Kent Sunrise Rotary gets matching grant for homeless aid

The Kent Sunrise Rotary has received notification that it is one of 12 area clubs approved by Rotary District 5030 for matching grants. The club plans to fund a portable shower trailer for local churches collectively running a shelter for 30 homeless men.

Warning from Better Business Bureau: Use caution when choosing contractors, donating to relief agencies

Western Washington residents may be feeling panicked and powerless as storms, high winds and floods destroy homes, buildings and other property. Better Business Bureau cautions homeowners, businesses and charity donors that faux charities solicit donations and fly-by-night repair companies seek to take advantage of those in need during times of natural disaster.

Wrong for county to cut 4-H program

I know that tough budget decisions need to be made, but I continue to be shocked at how King County treats the 4-H program and now plans to eliminate it altogether.

Important to take a stand for state rights

What are the Federalist Papers and how do they relate to the Constitution of the United States of America and the Declaration of Independence?

The Morford Family Carousel opens for the holiday season Nov. 27.

Morford Family Carousel opens Nov. 27 in Kent; crafted by Bertazzon Carousel Co. of Italy

Take a carousel ride starting Friday, Nov. 27 as the Morford Family Carousel opens for the holiday season at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.

The Morford Family Carousel opens for the holiday season Nov. 27.

Kent apartment fire displaces three families

A Sunday evening fire at an apartment building on the West Hill has left three Kent families temporarily homeless. The Kent Fire Department, South King Fire and Rescue and Medic One crews were called to the scene of an apartment fire in the 23800 block of 30th Avenue South at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

GIRLS SOCCER: Retz comes through again, leads KW past Kamiakin for third place

The Kentwood High girls soccer team didn't come away with the prize it wanted from the Class 4A state tournament.But the Conquerors certainly did end… Continue reading

GIRLS SOCCER: KW shot down by Skyline in state semis

In the midst of a history making run, the Kentwood High girls soccer team was bit by an old nemesis Friday night at Harry E.… Continue reading

Kent man sentenced to 31 years for I-5 stabbing death

A 43-year-old Kent man was sentenced Friday to 31 years in prison for the stabbing death of his Kent girlfriend last year on Interstate 5. Christel David Murphy was sentenced at the King County Courthouse in Seattle by Superior Court Judge Palmer Robinson, said Dan Donohoe, spokesman for the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

State commission says PSE’s proposed rate increases too high

The state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has rejected most of a proposed rate increase for Puget Sound Energy electric and natural-gas customers.

State unemployment up slightly in October

State unemployment up slightly in OctoberWashington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in October, from a revised rate of 9.1 percent in September,… Continue reading

Watch for this logo: It's part of the latest campaign to keep Kent's economy going strong.

FIND IT IN KENT! Support your Community by Spending Locally!

You are urged to “Find It In Kent,” as part of a recently launched campaign reminding consumers about the benefits of spending locally.

Watch for this logo: It's part of the latest campaign to keep Kent's economy going strong.