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Lingerie League an insult to Kent

I would like to add my voice to those opposed to the more than half-naked women “playing football.”It’s an insult to women and to Kent.… Continue reading

Kent Parks Director Jeff Watling  tees off on the ninth hole at Riverbend Golf Complex. The newly redesigned course will be the site of a free golf day for all ages April 18.

Take a swing at free golf event in Kent

You can satisfy your golfing bug during a day of free golf activities April 18 at Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex. The event, titled “PGA Play… Continue reading

Kent Parks Director Jeff Watling  tees off on the ninth hole at Riverbend Golf Complex. The newly redesigned course will be the site of a free golf day for all ages April 18.

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH GIRLS TENNIS: AT A GLANCEFAVORITE: Kentridge, Thomas Jefferson.CONTENDERS: Kentwood, Auburn.LOOK OUT FOR: Auburn Riverside, Kentlake.POSTSEASON PARTY: The SPSL sends 10 to district in… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Kim Quach has qualified for the state tournament in two of her three years in high school and is hoping to bring home a medal this spring. Quach

GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW ’09: Kentridge’s Quach braces for final run

She hopes to give up one dance for another.The Class 4A state tennis tournament remains nearly two months away, but Kentridge High senior Kim Quach… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Kim Quach has qualified for the state tournament in two of her three years in high school and is hoping to bring home a medal this spring. Quach
Monica Stewart and Luis Ramos cover up graffiti at West Hill Skate Park with the Kent Kiwanis Club as part of a community pride activity March 21. The city of Kent is sponsoring an art contest to help ward off graffitti at the popular skate park.

Calling all artists: Kent contest fights graffitti

Kent city officials have started a search for the next Claude Monet, Norman Rockwell or Pablo Picasso. And their canvas? The smooth concrete curves of a skate park. Actually, any artist will do.

Monica Stewart and Luis Ramos cover up graffiti at West Hill Skate Park with the Kent Kiwanis Club as part of a community pride activity March 21. The city of Kent is sponsoring an art contest to help ward off graffitti at the popular skate park.
Seattle Thunderbirds players Jim O'Brien

Two T-Birds headed to the AHL

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Monday announced two T-Birds have been assigned to American Hockey League teams by their National Hockey League parent club.

Seattle Thunderbirds players Jim O'Brien
Gregg Scott of the Seattle Thunderbirds.

T-Birds’ Scott off to Toronto

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced left wing Greg Scott has joined the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.The Marlies are the… Continue reading

Gregg Scott of the Seattle Thunderbirds.
A Day in History: Ah

Community Calendar for week of April 4

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A Day in History: Ah

Out & About for week of April 4

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A day in history This happy troupe of tourists enjoys a ship ride to Alaska

Community Calendar for week of April 1

EventsEarth Day Fair: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, the King County Housing Authority Americorps… Continue reading

A day in history This happy troupe of tourists enjoys a ship ride to Alaska

OUT & ABOUT For April 1

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Avner the Eccentric—“Exceptions to Gravity”: 2 p.m. April 4. Physical comedian, ventriloquist and actor… Continue reading

Kent ShoWare or nightmare?

When my teenager first saw the Kent Reporter issue covered with photos of the lingerie football players all I heard was, “what is this world… Continue reading

Lingerie League a spectacle

We received our Kent Reporter this weekend and I was appalled by the picture on the front page and the headline concerned the Lingerie League… Continue reading

Kentlake’s Eddings, Fajarillo selected for Rotary honors

Kentlake seniors Tenika Eddings and Steven Fajarillo are the Kent Rotary Students of the Week, for their achievements in career and leadership programs.

Criminals’ rights secondary

Regarding your editorial “Police work takes major public trust,” (March 7): I raised two teenagers, a foster teenager and have four teenage grandchildren. I have made it clear to all of them that when they break the law, or put themselves in a position of alleged criminal actions, that their rights become secondary to the safety and well being of the public and the police involved in the arrest.

Police Blotter: Punch to the nose lands brother in hot water

AssaultAn argument between two brothers turned into a fight during at about 4 a.m. March 21 at an apartment in the 10600 block of Southeast… Continue reading

Cat dies in apartment fire

An apartment fire displaced two people and killed a pet cat at about 7 p.m. Sunday in the 22400 block of the Benson Highway in… Continue reading

BOYS TRACK PREVIEW ’09: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH BOYS TRACK: AT A GLANCEFAVORITES: Kentwood, Federal Way.CONTENDERS: Kent-Meridian.SLEEPERS: Kentlake, Kentridge.OUTLOOK: Keeping on par with the past, the North Division is once again… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian’s Brandon Harris took third at state last spring as a sophomore. One of the area’s most gifted athletes

BOYS TRACK PREVIEW ’09: Royal uprising

Ernie Ammons has his mind on the present But sometimes, it's difficult for the Kent-Meridian High track coach not to imagine what the future might… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian’s Brandon Harris took third at state last spring as a sophomore. One of the area’s most gifted athletes
Keith Hennig announced Tuesday that he was stepping down from coaching Kentwood's girls basketball team. Hennig guided the Conquerors to their first state title on March 7.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood’s Hennig steps down

They reached the top of the prep basketball world just a few weeks ago.But Monday evening, Kentwood girls basketball coach Keith Hennig and wife Wendy,… Continue reading

Keith Hennig announced Tuesday that he was stepping down from coaching Kentwood's girls basketball team. Hennig guided the Conquerors to their first state title on March 7.