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STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland for crown

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder. And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Daigre wins school’s first title since 2006

Derrick Daigre nearly pulled off a dandy double Saturday afternoon during the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High.Instead, Kent-Meridian’s sophomore… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Vertrees, Bueno deliver bring home silver medals

Kent-Meridian’s Melanie Vertrees could envision the gold medal.Teammate Kelsey Bueno can see it coming her way in the very near future.The two K-M standouts delivered… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday
Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith

STATE TRACK: Despite winning triple jump, state meet bittersweet for KL’s Smith

By MIKE BALDWINFor the ReporterKentlake High’s Zach Smith entered last weekend’s Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High with lofty goals.Despite… Continue reading

Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith
Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

STATE TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner grabs gold

He ran with something to prove.And by Friday evening at the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High, it was clear… Continue reading

Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

Margaret L. Edwards

Margaret L. EdwardsMargaret L. Edwards, 86, of Bremerton passed away 5/31/09.She was born to the late Raymond and Mae Bourgette, February 4, 1923, in Seattle,… Continue reading

TENNIS: KR’s Overland, KW’s Manthou advance to state semis

Max Manthou and Matt Overland are each one win away from making it an all-Kent contest for the Class 4A state boys singles tennis championship.The… Continue reading

Delores McDermott

Dolores McDermottDolores McDermott of Auburn, WA.Loving wife of Richard McDermott.Born Aug 27 1933 -Passed away May 30 2009.She will be missed by her family and… Continue reading

Sales tax hike is the result of light rail

Terry Burlison (May 23 letter to the editor) needs to be made aware that we owe our thanks to the Regional Transit Authority for the… Continue reading

A helping hand goes a long way

In the current difficult economic environment we hear statistics every day about unemployment rates, programs being cut, and some elements of our social safety net… Continue reading

Mill Creek Middle School teacher Tyler Baril holds up a sign to lead the chanting Wednesday at a rally by the Kent Education Association outside school District offices.

Kent teachers stage rally over labor contract

Teachers in Kent rallied again before the Wednesday school board meeting in support of their bargaining unit, currently in contract negotiations with the school district.More… Continue reading

Mill Creek Middle School teacher Tyler Baril holds up a sign to lead the chanting Wednesday at a rally by the Kent Education Association outside school District offices.
Can you name the Kent business that features this artwork in its signage? Visit the Kent Reporter Web site Thursday to learn the identity of this business.

Kent Mystery Business of the Day Solved

The Kent business that has this artwork on its signage is Titusville Station, located at 202 W. Gowe in downtown Kent. The vintage facility is… Continue reading

Can you name the Kent business that features this artwork in its signage? Visit the Kent Reporter Web site Thursday to learn the identity of this business.

RECREATION CALENDAR: May 28-June 4

BASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps for players ages 6-12 are scheduled for June 24-26, and July 27-31, from 9 a.m.-3p.m. at Wilson Playfields in Kent. The… Continue reading

Kentridge siblings Luke and Amelia Carpenter will be competing in the Class 4A state track meet this weekend at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma.

TRACK: Kentridge’s Carpenters come up big at district meet

By ERICK WALKERewalker@kentreporter.comTalk about having a family feel.That’s the way things turned out for the Kentridge High track and field team this past weekend at… Continue reading

Kentridge siblings Luke and Amelia Carpenter will be competing in the Class 4A state track meet this weekend at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma.

PREPS OF THE WEEK: May 22-28

KATIE ADAMSSchool: Kentwood.Grade: Senior.Sport: Fastpitch.Accomplishment: Adams went 4-for-4 with three runs batted in, leading Kentwood past Puyallup 8-0 in a West Central District III game.… Continue reading

Kentwood's Max Manthou

TENNIS: Manthou power – KW siblings brace for state tournament

Tess Manthou had doubts. Older brother Max had confidence.The siblings might have been on opposite sides of the spectrum last past weekend during the Class… Continue reading

Kentwood's Max Manthou

TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner stunned by misfortune

The frustration is evident in Steven Warner’s voice.Warner, one of the state’s elite track and field hurdlers, delivered some big performances last weekend at Mount… Continue reading

TRACK: K-M’s Vertrees delivers big at district meet

Melanie Vertrees is just scratching the surface.That being the case, it’s hard to imagine what the Kent-Meridian senior might accomplish this weekend at the Class… Continue reading