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Business ownership: Cooke can’t have it both ways

I am in disbelief at the story published in the Kent Reporter's online version on Monday, Oct. 26, entitled: "Business related to Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke files for bankruptcy."

Kent Police Officer David Beerbower was recognized this week by television program ‘Washington’s Most Wanted

Kent PD officer on ‘Washington’s Most Wanted’ thanks to his work catching ‘River Rat Bandit’

The television program “Washington’s Most Wanted,” along with the Puyallup Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound, recognized Kent Police Officer David Beerbower this month, because his work directly led to the capture of the alleged “the River Rat Bandit.”

Kent Police Officer David Beerbower was recognized this week by television program ‘Washington’s Most Wanted

Vote ‘No’ on Prop. 1 for Normandy Park, Des Moines parks

Two south King County cities about to be Hoodwinked! Normandy Park (NP) and Des Moines (DM) Parks and Recreation propositions would create two new permanent taxing bodies just like the Port of Seattle (POS).

Arthur L. Kleppen III

Arthur L. Kleppen III

Skip KleppenSkip was a guy who loved life to the fullest & maximum! Skip Kleppen (Arthur L. Kleppen III), born September 6, 1964 passed away… Continue reading

Arthur L. Kleppen III
Youth is a big part of the Kent-Meridian girls soccer team this season as 11 of the team’s 17 varsity players are freshman. Above

GIRLS SOCCER: ‘It’s all about heart’ for Kent-Meridian

The Royals havn’t won a game since 2002, yet optimism that things are turning around is stronger for them today than it has been in years

Youth is a big part of the Kent-Meridian girls soccer team this season as 11 of the team’s 17 varsity players are freshman. Above

Open apology to Mayor Cooke

I offer my sincerest apology to Mayor Cooke. In a public statement I made at the Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum, on Thursday, Oct. 15t at the Senior Center.

Happy for Patterson endorsement

We are pleased to announce that Councilperson Julia Patterson has this week endorsed the annexation of the Panther Lake area to the City of Kent.

Seattle District posts potential flood scenario maps online

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, announced Tuesday it was making flood mapping of the Green River Valley available for public use.

Barbara Horn and Ralph Horn prepare to accept a Service Above Self award Saturday at Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise gala at the ShoWare Center.

Kent Rotary Sunrise Chapter taps top community volunteers for Service Above Self awards

Seven Kent community volunteers received the first Service Above Self awards from The Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise during a gala club event Saturday night… Continue reading

Barbara Horn and Ralph Horn prepare to accept a Service Above Self award Saturday at Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise gala at the ShoWare Center.

Against annexation into Kent

In addition to the comments made by Stephen Cluphf in the Kent Reporter I have some additional concerns regarding annexation.

Local response to possible Hanson Dam flooding.

Latest estimates of potential evacuees are in the 30,000-plus range, for three weeks or more.

Kentlake students see Rotary honors

Two high school students from Kentlake were honored recently by the Rotary Club of Kent. Allison Combs and Craig Heffner were both recognized for their effort in the performing arts category. They were treated to a Rotary lunch and each addressed the club membership, speaking about their experience and aspirations in the theatrical vocation.

Hear about City of Kent through new e-mail program

Anyone can sign up for a new, free e-mail service through the city of Kent. Whether it’s city news or traffic advisories, the subscription service allows residents and businesses to sign up for topics of interest and receive e-mail alerts.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the October 23rd 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 Oct. 23 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 October 23rd 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.

Pedestrian injured in Kent hit-and-run

A 22-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a car at about 5:09 a.m. Tuesday while crossing the Benson Highway in the Panther Lake area of unincorporated Kent.

KOMO: View possible flood outcomes on a map

The Army Corps of Engineers has released a series of maps detailing what could happen in the event of a major flood in the Green River Valley. KOMO has more details.

KOMO: Kent woman hit by car, airlifted to Harborview

State troopers have blocked off State Route 515 near 224th Street after a Kent woman in her 20s was hit by a motorist a little after 5 a.m. KOMO has more details. Check back here for updates.

He’ll take Kent over county

After living in unincorporated King County in the Panther Lake Annexation Area for almost 17 years, I would prefer to be governed by the City of Kent rather than King County.

Kent-Meridian’s Kaur, Jigre selected as Rotary Club students

Navpreet “Navi” Kaur and Dahir “DJ” Jigre were selected as the Rotary Club of Kent’s Students of the Month in the athletics category. Both are students at Kent-Meridian High School.

Kentwood's Katie Pennington goes above Kentlake's Taija Robertson for a header during Saturday's game between the Conquerors and the Falcons

GIRLS SOCCER: KW knocks off KL in ‘Kicks for the Cure’

The Kentwood girls soccer team played host to Kentlake on Saturday at French Field in the first-ever ‘Kicks for the Cure’ match, which was played… Continue reading

Kentwood's Katie Pennington goes above Kentlake's Taija Robertson for a header during Saturday's game between the Conquerors and the Falcons