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GIRLS BASKETBALL: KL turns back Bethel, grabs SPSL’s No. 9 seed

The Kentlake High girls basketball team took care of business on Friday night.Behind a team-high 11 points from Morganne Comstock and nine from Riley Butler,… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KW knocks off G-K, claims fourth straight SPSL crown

Needing a spark, the Kentwood High girls basketball team got the biggest one imaginable on Saturday night from the smallest player on the court.Kylie Huerta,… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: KW holds off Curtis, grabs SPSL’s No. 3 seed

The big man was down.But Kentwood High's boys basketball team was far from out in a South Puget Sound League seeding game against Curtis of… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: McKissic, KR knock off Rogers, nab SPSL’s No. 5 seed

There's something about the basketball court at Auburn High that brings out the best in Kentridge guard Shaquielle McKissic.As much was evident Saturday afternoon, when… Continue reading

'THE LION KING': Phindile Mkhize (Rafiki) sings the opening number

OUT & ABOUT: Entertainment Calendar for Feb. 14

Calendar submissionsThe free entertainment calendar is published on a space-available basis. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to: calendar@reporternewspapers.com.EventsSococulture: For… Continue reading

'THE LION KING': Phindile Mkhize (Rafiki) sings the opening number

City of Kent seeking neighborhood projects; will provide 50 percent match

Groups that have formed neighborhood councils in Kent are eligible for matching grants from the city for community projects.“The neighborhood matching-grant fund is a component… Continue reading

WRESTLING: Class 4A Region I tournament at a glance

CLASS 4A REGION I WRESTLING: At a glance• WHEN: Friday and Saturday. Matches begin Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. The championship… Continue reading

Kent man dies in high-speed motorcycle crash

A 35-year-old Kent man was killed when his motorcycle, traveling at more than 60 mph, rear-ended a car stopped in traffic on a ramp from… Continue reading

Lifelong Auburn-Kent resident Kimberlee Hole spins the wheel during a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune.

K-M grad cashes in on game show

Once the large camera focused squarely on her pensive face, Kimberlee Hole had trouble coming up with a quick response under the bright, warm lights of the big stage. “I don’t known what happened,” Hole said of her experience as a contestant on the television game show hit, “Wheel of Fortune”. “I just froze. That’s all I can say.”

Lifelong Auburn-Kent resident Kimberlee Hole spins the wheel during a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune.

BOYS BASKETBALL: KW falls to Federal Way in tiebreaker

Kentwood's Joshua Smith felt the squeeze Tuesday night at Auburn High.On the other side of the basketball court, Federal Way's Michael Hale was riding a… Continue reading

Thunderbirds center Luke Lockhart goes down and momentarily loses his stick as a Vancouver player goes for the puck in a hard-fought battle Sunday on ShoWare Center ice.

T-Birds take down conference-leading Vancouver

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Thomas Hickey had two goals Sunday night to lead the Thunderbirds to a 4-3 win over the Western Conference leading Vancouver Giants… Continue reading

Thunderbirds center Luke Lockhart goes down and momentarily loses his stick as a Vancouver player goes for the puck in a hard-fought battle Sunday on ShoWare Center ice.
Surprise your sweetheart with one of several Valentine's activities in the South King County area.

South County Valentine’s Day activities for you and your sweetheart

Sweet outing set for wine loversCastle Bridge Winery will offer a special Valentine’s event, “For the Love of Wine and Chocolate,” 4-7 p.m. Feb. 13,… Continue reading

Surprise your sweetheart with one of several Valentine's activities in the South King County area.

Community Calendar for the week of Feb. 11

EventsShindig Martini Bar grand opening: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 19. Celebration includes ribbon cutting, champagne toast and free appetizers. 222 First Ave. S., Kent. 253-520-4705.United Way… Continue reading

TOOTING THEIR OWN HORNS: Dallas Brass will perform the concert “An American Musical Journey” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center

OUT & ABOUT: Entertainment Calendar for Feb. 11

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.“A Grand Affair” Waltz Gala Ball: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Features Italian dinner, no… Continue reading

TOOTING THEIR OWN HORNS: Dallas Brass will perform the concert “An American Musical Journey” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center

Professional guardians can prevent abuse

As we move into the coming year, I think we can all agree on a few basic things. Our economy will continue to struggle. We… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: No. 1 Federal Way, No. 2 Kentwood to break North tie Tuesday night

The second-ranked Kentwood boys basketball team took care of business last Thursday, knocking off Kentlake 68-48 in the final South Puget Sound League North regular-season… Continue reading

Kent Council members enjoyed the Jan. 2 opening of the ShoWare Center. They are (front row from left) Tim Clark

Mayor Cooke to deliver state of city address March 4 at ShoWare Center

Mayor Suzette Cooke will deliver her annual State of the City Address March 4 at a luncheon sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce at… Continue reading

Kent Council members enjoyed the Jan. 2 opening of the ShoWare Center. They are (front row from left) Tim Clark
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 7 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

For the week of Feb. 7You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 7 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

T-Birds see defeat on the road to Americans

Kennewick, WA February 7, 2009 - The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-1 Saturday night at Toyota Center in Kennewick.The T-Birds finish out the… Continue reading

WRESTLING: KR’s Aliment all smiles; KW crowns three, KL two

With tension in the air, Kentridge's Nick Aliment couldn't help but deliver an ear-to-ear grin Saturday night during the South Puget Sound League North Division… Continue reading