Kent resident graduatesBrianna Popson recently graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.Kent kids make the gradeThe following students, all of… Continue reading
RobberyA Kent man immediately called 911 when he observed a man pointing a handgun at a clerk at about 4:22 a.m. June 5 at a… Continue reading
Residents can celebrate the diversity of Kent through music, food and art at the first Kent International Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June… Continue reading
The lineup is set for the Strikeforce Challengers professional mixed martial arts show Friday night at the ShoWare Center.Joey Villasenor (26-6 record) vs. Evangelista “Cyborg”… Continue reading
Jazz and art lovers can check out the second annual Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the south lawn of… Continue reading
Five local young women are in the running to be crowned Miss Cornucopia 2009 as the annual festival celebrating Kent approaches.This year’s finalists are:• Melissa… Continue reading
More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The ceremonies started Thursday when 42 students graduated from Kent Phoenix Academy. On Friday… Continue reading
More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The ceremonies started on Thursday when 42 students graduated from Kent Phoenix Academy. On… Continue reading
Editor's note: Check back with the Kent Reporter Saturday night to see the Kent-Meridian and Kentridge Class of 2009 graduation ceremonies!The Kent Phoenix Academy's Class… Continue reading
T. Richard (Dick) RiedDecorated Veteran DiesDick Ried was born in Port Orchard on March 10, 1925 and passed away June 13, 2009, a Gig Harbor… Continue reading
It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep career.More rare, however, is the athlete who… Continue reading
HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER'S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER ERICK WALKER AT EWALKER@KENTREPORTER.COMBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps… Continue reading
Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at a Major League Soccer career, is playing… Continue reading
The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas.The former Kentwood High and Seattle University star, playing in his inaugural Major League Soccer… Continue reading
In tough economic times, how can Kent educators be concerned about the district’s spending? Because your children won’t get a second chance at their education… Continue reading
Two candidates are challenging incumbent Elizabeth Albertson for her seat on the Kent City Council.Geoff Koepp and Barbara Phillips will be in the running against… Continue reading
MARIE AGNES PARKERMarie Agnes Parker, 89, passed away from a stroke on June 12, 2009 in Renton, WA. She was born in Hazel, South Dakota… Continue reading
Charles H. HarkinsCharles H. Harkins went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, June 11, 2009 at the age of 85. He was born… Continue reading
The following Kent students will graduate from the University of Washington this month:
Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process.During the course of the prep calendar, I see hundreds of athletes… Continue reading
