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Jack D. Stansell

Jack D. Stansell

Jack D. StansellCPO Jack D. Stansell, age 77, born to Rev. Joe & Ruby Stansell in Anderson, S.C. was called home to the Lord on… Continue reading

Jack D. Stansell

Blotter: Police fire Taser after man marches toward officer in a fighting stance

DISORDERLY CONDUCTKent Police fired a Taser gun at 24-year-old man who reportedly marched toward an officer in a fighting stance during an incident at about… Continue reading

Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Kentlake bounces back, throttles K-M

Frustrated. Embarrassed. Deflated.Take your pick. The Kentlake High football team felt all three after last week’s 34-7 drubbing by Kentridge.Thursday night at French Field, however,… Continue reading

Kentlake running back Latrelle Dukes

FOOTBALL: Smith-led Kentridge zaps Jefferson

Kentridge High quarterback Caleb Smith has started just two games at the varsity level in his life.Yet, the sophomore already is looking like a veteran.… Continue reading

Legislators need to shoulder some of responsibility in Kent strike

I am writing in response to Claudia Kauffman's letter in the Sept. 9 Reporter. She tried to shirk off any responsibility for the crisis in… Continue reading

Chambers offer flood information Sept. 23 at ShoWare Center

Business owners in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila can learn to prepare for potential Green River flooding this winter at an Emergency Preparedness Symposium from… Continue reading

Comedy finals set for Friday

Four comedians compete in the finals of the Laugh the Knights Away contest at 8 p.m. Friday at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th… Continue reading

Historical Society plans dinner date

Help support the Kent Historical Society by attending its annual dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600… Continue reading

New display at Centennial Gallery

View the landscape and seascape paintings of Seattle artist Louise Britton from now through Oct. 29 at the Centennial Center Gallery, 400 W. Gowe St.,… Continue reading

Seattle's Lindsay Nielsen faces off Saturday against the Everett Silvertips' Zack Dailey at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Everett took control of the puck

SLIDESHOW: Seattle Thunderbirds play first game on ShoWare ice, lose 3-0 to Everett in preseason action

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Saturday night at ShoWare Center. This was the last preseason game for both teams.The T-Birds will open… Continue reading

Seattle's Lindsay Nielsen faces off Saturday against the Everett Silvertips' Zack Dailey at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Everett took control of the puck

Kent teachers reach tentative with district; Membership vote scheduled for Monday morning

The two-week old strike in the Kent school district may finally be over.Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas said by phone tonight the District… Continue reading

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See the slide show: Seattle Mist have a car wash

Seattle Mist held a car wash outside of the ShoWare Center to help the Walking Warriors raise money for the “Susan G Komen 3 Day… Continue reading

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Kent School District must tap its ‘Rainy Day Fund’

The parents in Kent have demanded a plan to deal with reducing class size since April.The Kent School District has not responded, and has, in… Continue reading

Striking teachers, school district need to resolve differences

We need to begin school in Kent.We need to put caps on class size, as many of our neighboring districts have. We need to restore… Continue reading

Kent School District shouldn’t have run to court

This matter is urgent. Students need to be in school and teachers want to be teaching.Stack 'em deep and teach 'em cheap is unacceptable. In… Continue reading

Teachers chose their profession; they shouldn’t complain

One of the great things about living in these United States is that we have choices.We are all told when we are younger that we… Continue reading

Thunderbirds Tyler Alos

VIDEO: An interview with Seattle Thunderbirds coach Rob Sumner

The Seattle Thunderbirds are about to open their 2009-10 season, and coach Rob Sumner gives an update on this year's squad, and an outlook on… Continue reading

Thunderbirds Tyler Alos

Letter: Teachers out of line to strike

The current strike by the Kent Education Association strike against the Kent school district shows how shortsighted and narrow-minded the teachers have become. They are… Continue reading

Letter from a teacher: Let’s get back to priorities

I am a Kent School District teacher, and I want to go back to work, but only under conditions where I can support the Kent… Continue reading

King County declares emergency for potential flooding

King County Executive Kurt Triplett signed a proclamation of emergency Thursday in order to speed up preparation for an increase risk of flooding over the… Continue reading