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Kent’s biggest festival, Cornucopia Days, is coming up

Mark your calendar, because the 38th annual Kent Cornucopia Days festival runs July 9-12.The city’s largest festival features a street fair with arts, crafts and… Continue reading

Heads up, insurance companies: Just who is playing piggy here?

Does anyone remember a few years ago when malpractice rates for physicians were rising to such astronomical levels that physicians were either forced out of… Continue reading

Lifeguards on duty at Lake Meridian Park

Lifeguards take to the beach Saturday through Sept. 7 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St. The guards, provided by the city of Kent,… Continue reading

Kent judges earn statewide posts

Glenn Phillips, a Kent Municipal Court judge, was elected president of the Washington State District and Municipal Court Judge’s Association at the association’s annual spring… Continue reading

David Cooke, husband of Kent mayor, found dead of suicide

David Cooke, the husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, died Wednesday evening at the couple's East Hill home, Kent Police said Thursday, describing the death as a suicide. He was 68.

Michael Christiansen's positive approach helped the Kent-Meridian volleyball move up in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings this past fall.

COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Coaches from K-M, KR, KL and KW delivered big

From the first football practice of August to the final softball out of May, the high school sports seasons blend together to form one nine-month… Continue reading

Michael Christiansen's positive approach helped the Kent-Meridian volleyball move up in the South Puget Sound League North Division standings this past fall.
Keith Hennig guided the Kentwood girls basketball team to a 28-1 record and a Class 4A state title in the winter.

COACH OF THE YEAR/FEMALE SPORTS: Season, six-year run had a ‘storybook ending’ for Hennig

Looking back, the numbers are both shocking and puzzling.How does a school of more than 2,000 students, one that is known for its athletic prowess… Continue reading

Keith Hennig guided the Kentwood girls basketball team to a 28-1 record and a Class 4A state title in the winter.
Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons guided the boys to a second place finish at state this past spring.

COACH OF THE YEAR/MALE SPORTS: Like Jamison, these coaches from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kentwood put in the hours

During the course of the school year, I'd be willing to bet that I spend as much time on the phone with area coaches as… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian track and field coach Ernie Ammons guided the boys to a second place finish at state this past spring.
Kentridge boys basketball coach Dave Jamison's Chargers were pegged to finish sixth in the South Puget Sound League North Division this past winter. Instead

COACH OF THE YEAR/MALE SPORTS: Season was a start-to-finish ‘blast’ for KR’s Jamison

It was the type of season no one wanted to see come to an end. A 29-game run that, in some ways, defied logic.How could… Continue reading

Kentridge boys basketball coach Dave Jamison's Chargers were pegged to finish sixth in the South Puget Sound League North Division this past winter. Instead
David Cooke

Obituary: David Cooke, husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, dies at 68

David James CookeOct. 29, 1940 – June 17, 2009David Cooke died on the evening of June 17, 2009 at his residence in Kent. He is… Continue reading

David Cooke

Karney’s 44 Kids Camp at French Field on Saturday

Mike Karney is back in town.And the former Kentwood High football star and current member of the St. Louis Rams would love nothing more than… Continue reading

Normandy Park man in critical condition following motorcycle crash

A 42-year-old Normandy Park man was injured after a car became involved in a crash with his motorcycle at about 11:40 p.m. June 11 in… Continue reading

Kent toddler falls from second-story window

A 2-year-old-boy sustained non-life threatening injuries after he fell out of a second-story window at about 9:39 p.m. Monday at a home in the 20100… Continue reading

RECREATION CALENDAR: June 17-24

Have an item that belongs in the Reporter's Recreation Calendar? E-mail it to Erick Walker at ewalker@reporternewspapers.comBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps for players ages 6-12 are… Continue reading

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Vertrees proves to be K-M’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime athlete’

Melanie Vertrees believed her future was in gymnastics and cheerleading.

Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.

Video & grads list: Kentridge, Kent-Meridian grads celebrate their big day

More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The Kent-Meridian and Kentridge high school commencement celebrations were full of jubilation Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.
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Slideshow: Kent Mountain View Academy graduates its class of 2009

On Friday the Kent Mountain View Academy honored 67 graduates at a ceremony attended by family and friends.The graduates are:Alexander Abaya*, Jessica Ackerman*, Jordan Ackerman… Continue reading

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June 17 the last day of school for Kent – what you need to know

Summer is almost here and the school year is coming to an end.This year, the last day of school comes a week later than originally… Continue reading