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CROSS COUNTRY: K-M knocks off Kentwood

The Kent-Meridian boys got it done Wednesday afternoon.Behind big performances from senior D.J. Jigre and Matt Bailey, the Royals turned back Kentwood 28-29 on the… Continue reading

GOLF: Kentwood’s Li honored

Kent native Rui Li has been named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American, the American Junior Golf Association and HP announced Wednesday. Sponsored for the 15th… Continue reading

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Oct. 3-8

MIKE ROY, KentwoodGrade: Senior.Sport: Football.Accomplishment: Roy tied a school record with three interceptions, leading Kentwood past Kent-Meridian 51-14 in a South Puget Sound League North… Continue reading

Kentwood's Erin Campbell racked up a match-high 13 kills to go along with 12 digs in Wednesday night's three-game sweep over Kentridge.

VOLLEYBALL: Kentwood strikes back, sweeps KR; KL, K-M fall

The Kentwood High volleyball team still has it.The Conquerors drove home that point Wednesday night, sweeping away Kentridge 25-17, 25-11, 25-22 in a South Puget… Continue reading

Kentwood's Erin Campbell racked up a match-high 13 kills to go along with 12 digs in Wednesday night's three-game sweep over Kentridge.

DRIVER ALERT: Major lane closure this weekend – plan for backups on I-405, SR 167

Major delays are expected this weekend on southbound I-405 as crews narrow traffic to just two lanes for highway construction. Drivers should prepare to use alternate routes or expect lengthy backups between SR 167 and Southcenter.

Seattle Humane Society wants to take over county sheltering services

The Seattle Humane Society has offered to provide animal sheltering and adoption services for all stray, orphaned, and abandoned animals when King County Animal Care and Control shuts down on Nov. 1, 2009 for potential flood issues.

Mill Creek Middle School in the Kent Valley saw its share of high water in January 2009

Be prepared: Meeting Thursday at ShoWare addresses flood concerns

Learn about how to protect yourself and your property from floods this winter by attending an informational meeting Thursday at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., in Kent.

Mill Creek Middle School in the Kent Valley saw its share of high water in January 2009

Port Candidate Tom Albro presses commission to help Green River Businesses

Tom Albro, candidate for Position 4 on the Port of Seattle Commission, on Oct. 7 asked the Port Commissioners to step up and offer help vacant port properties to the Green River Valley businesses likely to be caught in winter floods.

WSDOT reminds candidates to keep right-of-way clear for traffic signs

The Washington State Department of Transportation reminds candidates and supporters to watch where they post political campaign signs: only traffic control signs are allowed in the right-of-way.

Kent Reporter sponsors Council, mayor debates

If you’re wondering who to choose on the November general election ballot, when it comes to Kent’s top elected officials, make tracks to the Kent Senior Activity Center Oct. 19.

Kent businesses encourage customers to “Find It In Kent,” a new ‘shop local’ campaign

Local consumers are urged to “Find It In Kent,” as part of a just-launched campaign to remind them about the benefits of spending locally.

How much will county spend on flood protection? Talks start Wednesday

The Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will begin its deliberations Oct. 7 regarding funding to increase protection in the communities that will be impacted if water is released from behind the storm-damaged, federally owned and operated Howard Hanson Dam into the Green River Valley.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and Greater Kent Historical Society President

Kent Historical Museum’s Bereiter House sees honor, plaque

Mayor Suzette Cooke and Greater Kent Historical Society President Charlene Shaw, unveil the Landmark Plaque Sept. 8 that recognizes the 1908 Bereiter house (Kent Museum) through the Kent and King County Landmarks Commission.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and Greater Kent Historical Society President
Example of the sandbags the City of Kent will use to line 12 miles of Green River levees

Green River Trail in Kent to close – making way for giant sandbags

In an effort to help prevent flooding in the Green River Valley, the City of Kent will place 20,000 giant sandbags along the Green River levee beginning Oct. 7. The bags will be in place by Nov. 1.

Example of the sandbags the City of Kent will use to line 12 miles of Green River levees

Soroptimists asking for warm clothing for children

Through Nov. 15, Soroptimist International of Kent will process donated coats and socks through Kent School District’s PTA Clothing Bank.Your donation provides underprivileged girls and… Continue reading

KING5.com: Kent is prepared for floods, mayor says

Kent residents and city officials met at the ShoWare Center on Saturday to discuss the potential for floods this fall and winter. During the meeting, Mayor Suzette Cooke assured that "not only will we survive, but we will thrive through this." KING5.com has a full wrap and video.

FOOTBALL: Kentwood thumps K-M, 51-14

First-year varsity running back Jared Fuller is starting to feel at ease these days in the Kentwood High backfield.As much was evident Friday night at… Continue reading

Alice Irene Criddle

Alice Irene Criddle

Alice Irene CriddleAlice Irene Criddle, age 61, passed away September 27, 2009. Born Alice Irene Brown on August 12, 1948 to Denver and Gladys Brown.Alice… Continue reading

Alice Irene Criddle

Bonnie Hipp

Bonnie HippBonnie Hipp, born October 8, 1914 in Igo, CA left us on September 25, 2009 to be with her husband, Donald Hipp and her… Continue reading

Lucile Cavanaugh Moody

Lucile Cavanaugh Moody

Lucile Cavanaugh MoodyResident of Federal Way for 40 years, Lucile passed away on September 21, 2009. Lucile was born in Kent, WA to Oliver G.… Continue reading

Lucile Cavanaugh Moody