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Jack Zduriencik

He’s a fan of these Mariners

I have been a fan of the Mariners from their inception in 1977. I’ve not been a player-and-staff-names guy, but the team as a whole… Continue reading

Jack Zduriencik
Kentridge product David Patton was considered a longshot to make the roster of the Chicago Cubs this spring. Patton

BASEBALL: Kentridge’s Patton secures roster spot with Chicago Cubs

He put on a show.Now Kentridge product David Patton is in The Show.Patton, a right-hander who hadn’t pitched above the Single-A level in his five… Continue reading

Kentridge product David Patton was considered a longshot to make the roster of the Chicago Cubs this spring. Patton
Fran Muncey

Hydroplane legends honored at Kent museum

Two of hydroplane racing’s greatest names became the first members of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum’s Unlimited Hydroplane Hall of Champions Saturday at a dinner and induction ceremony at the Kent-based museum.

Fran Muncey

Easter egg hunts abound Saturday

KentKent Station will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt and festivities from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kent Station.Included in the fun is a… Continue reading

Kentlake’s Zach Smith won the state long jump title last spring and is among the favorites to win it next month. It will be a big test for Smith since the long jump is deeper and more talented than most other events.

TRACK: Loaded in the longjump – KL, K-M and KW all have state challengers

He has uncorked his share of record-setting jumps during his time at Kentlake High.Recently, however, Zach Smith uncorked another personal highlight when he announced that… Continue reading

Kentlake’s Zach Smith won the state long jump title last spring and is among the favorites to win it next month. It will be a big test for Smith since the long jump is deeper and more talented than most other events.

BASEBALL REPORT: Slowed by weather, KR finds stroke in a hurry on diamond

The clouds finally parted for the Kentridge High baseball team Tuesday afternoon.Despite more than a week off due to rainy weather, the Chargers proved to… Continue reading

BOYS SOCCER REPORT: KR notches big win over KL, tie with TJ

Patience proved to be a virtue for the Kentridge High boys soccer team on Monday night at French Field.The Chargers didn’t have many opportunities against… Continue reading

JUDO: KR’s Degrate, KW’s Stillings win titles

Matthew Degrate remembers the days when he’d return home from judo practice and be both physically and mentally spent.“I’d come home and my mom would… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian hip hop team dances its way to state title

The Kent-Meridian High School Royal Dynasty hip-hop dance team won the state championship on March 28 in Yakima.The team of seven girls and four boys… Continue reading

Tell City Council what you think: Kent hosts town hall meeting

The economy, neighborhood livability and economic development are expected to top the list of discussions with council members at a special Town Hall meeting on… Continue reading

Kent mayor and Norm Rice to help choose new King County executive

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice have been appointed as co-chairs of a committee to help the Metropolitan King County Council… Continue reading

Sea Tac: Gunfire leaves three wounded, one critically

Gunfire left three men seriously injured April 7 in the city of SeaTac. One of the three is in critical condition as of April 8… Continue reading

Mill Creek students who were regional History Day winners are

Kent students haul in hardware at History Day contest

Students from the Kent School District made an impressive showing March 26 at the regional level of the Washington State History Day contest at Green… Continue reading

Mill Creek students who were regional History Day winners are

Tow driver gets surprise when towed truck ‘escapes’

Malicious mischiefA tow-truck driver got a big surprise when the truck he started to hook up for a tow sped off March 28 at an… Continue reading

Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight
Arbor Village worker Andrea Knight

OUT & ABOUT For April 8

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Sleep Country USA’s 4th Annual Pajama Bowl: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 19.… Continue reading

Debunking illegal alien myths

I am compelled to debunk the myths contained in "Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Good for Business" column in the March 28 Kent Reporter.A common tactic… Continue reading

Lingerie bashers are in the minority

It doesn’t surprise me that the a contingent of the “moral conservatives” that live in Kent has been protesting the debut of Lingerie Football in… Continue reading

Lingerie League letters overreacting

When I read the current “Letters...Your Opinion Counts” section of my Kent Reporter I felt compelled to write regarding the overwhelming number of letters bashing… Continue reading

ShoWare letter was appreciated

Thank you from myself and I’m sure so many others on printing Mr.Joseph Seuferling’s letter on the ShoWare Center (“Kent ShoWare or nightmare?” April 4.)… Continue reading