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Kentridge’s Emily Mohr checks out her final time in the 50-free during the state meet. Mohr took fifth in the event

STATE SWIMMING: Kentridge’s Mohr sizzles

She has a need for speed.As much was evident for Kentridge High sophomore Emily Mohr during this past Saturday’s Class 4A state swim and dive… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Emily Mohr checks out her final time in the 50-free during the state meet. Mohr took fifth in the event
Kent-Meridian’s Joanna Wu is congratulated for a solid performance during Saturday’s Class 4A state meet.

STATE SWIMMING: Kent-Meridian’s Wu delivers

Joanna Wu set a goal for herself before the season began to finish among the top eight in two events at the Class 4A state… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian’s Joanna Wu is congratulated for a solid performance during Saturday’s Class 4A state meet.
Kentlake's 400-free relay team (clockwise from left) of Chelsea Bailey

STATE SWIMMING: Kentlake steps up

Movin' on up.That was the theme this season for the girls in the Kentlake High swimming pool. That tone continued this past Saturday during the… Continue reading

Kentlake's 400-free relay team (clockwise from left) of Chelsea Bailey
The Army Corps of Engineers had drills pumping grout and drilling holes this summer

Howard Hanson Dam: A tour of the repairs

Join the Army Corps of Engineers for a tour in September on a project to shore up the right embankment of the Howard Hanson Dam on the Green River. The project, completed in November, has enabled the corps to reduce the risk of floods on the river this winter.

The Army Corps of Engineers had drills pumping grout and drilling holes this summer

Man dies Wednesday following accident at Kent Boeing plant

Kent Police and Boeing officials are investigating the circumstances that led to a man dying in what appears to be an industrial accident at about 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Boeing plant in Kent.

Army Corps of Engineers Col. Anthony Wright held a press conference Nov. 5 to update the status of the Howard Hanson Dam.

Howard Hanson Dam: Army Corps gives update on flood chances

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Anthony Wright gives an update on the status of the Howard Hanson Dam, following the corps Nov. completion of a project to improve seepage issues at the flood-control facility on the Green River.

Army Corps of Engineers Col. Anthony Wright held a press conference Nov. 5 to update the status of the Howard Hanson Dam.

Click It or Ticket patrols yield 143 citations

The results are in from the Nighttime Click it or Ticket patrols conducted by local law enforcement between Oct. 23 and Nov. 8.

Members of the cast of “New Moon

SLIDE SHOW: ‘New Moon’ actors from ‘Twilight’ film series wow local folks at Westfield Shopping Center

Members of the cast of “New Moon,” the second film in the “Twilight” saga, spent time with fans Nov. 12 at the Westfield Shopping Center. The new movie opens Nov. 20.

Members of the cast of “New Moon
Thomas S. Bailey

Thomas S. Bailey

Thomas S. BaileyMay 23, 1914 - Oct. 27, 2009Tom passed away October 27, 2009 at the age of 95, in Sammamish, WA. Tom was born… Continue reading

Thomas S. Bailey
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard shown during a shutout game Oct. 2 against the Tri-City Americans

T-Birds’ Pickard named CHL Goaltender of the Week; No. I tender in NHL prelim draft ranking

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard was named the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Nov. 15.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard shown during a shutout game Oct. 2 against the Tri-City Americans

CDC report: Sexually transmitted disease rates stable in King County, but inequities persist

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its annual report on sexually transmitted diseases.

Green River Community College hosts small-business continuity workshop Nov. 20

Green River Community College Kent Campus is hosting a one-day workshop on small business continuity on Nov. 20.

Mock trial program seeks high school students, advisors

High school students now have an opportunity to experience life as an attorney in the courtroom.

Kent scholar earns award

Elisa Grant of Kent was awarded the Pacific Northwest Chapter – William Hunt Scholarship, (part of the American Society of Travel Agents Scholarship Fund), in the amount of $1,500, from Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the travel experience for future generations.

Judy Stringfellow

Holiday vino, and an open house in downtown Kent

Judy Stringfellow, owner of English Cottage Collection on Meeker in Kent, pours visitor Nikki English a glass of wine Friday. Stringfellow was participating in a downtown event called the Holiday Open House, aimed at drawing shoppers to downtown Kent.

Judy Stringfellow

AMC-Kent Station to show ‘Doctors Without Borders’ documentary

Kent moviegoers will get a chance to watch the documentary “Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders,” at a special one-night event at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the AMC-Kent Station 14 theaters.

Do lunch, see fashions at Kent Soroptimist event

Soroptimist International of Kent will sponsor its Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at the Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. S.E.

Recent letters have no real point

I will be the first one in line to decry any censorship by our mass media but is there some editorial power that can be exercised? I certainly hope the Kent Reporter gets more letters than the 4-6 per issue it publishes.

Help stop cuts to human services

Next year can potentially be the worst year ever when it comes to providing needed health and human services to the Kent community and all of King County.

Globetrotters to return to town

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Kent 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the ShoWare Center. Tickets went on sale Nov. 11.The Globetrotters sold out… Continue reading