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S. Oregon hands Jaguars third straight football loss

An unusual dry spell continues for the King County Jaguars.

Encore: Kent tennis team will return to nationals

The Weakend Warriors are just as strong as ever on the tennis court.

Identity in fatal accident

A 20-year-old Kent man killed Aug. 13 when his motorcycle collided with a car has been identified.

Hearing set for man in luring incident

A 45-year-old Kent man continues to be evaluated by doctors at Western State Hospital to help determine if he is competent to stand trial on charges of luring a minor, in connection with a Feb. 25 incident that involved a 15-year-old Kent girl.

Kent jail inmates can receive job training

Inmates at the city of Kent jail soon will learn how to work as flaggers at construction sites as part of a job-training program, thanks to a grant from the Washington Jail Industries Board.

Report crime online

Kent residents now can use the city’s Web site to file non-emergency crime reports such as theft, identity theft, vandalism and harassing phone calls.

Kent resident James Hong

Kentwood grad joins Peace Corps

Kent resident James Hong, 24, is training in Cambodia as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Kent resident James Hong
Michael Pavel wears a Salish robe woven by his wife

‘Weaver’s Spirit Power’ | Out & About in Kent

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Michael Pavel wears a Salish robe woven by his wife
Klara Irmgard Austin

Klara Irmgard Austin

Klara Irmgard AustinKlara Irmgard Austin, a loving mother, passed away on August 16, 2008, at the age of 68. She leaves behind Karla, John, Petra,… Continue reading

Klara Irmgard Austin

RECREATION CALENDAR FOR AUG. 16

BASEBALLKENT CVAC GATORS TRYOUTSTryouts for this 2009 Sandy Koufax 13U team are scheduled for Aug. 16 and 23 on the upper field at Lindbergh High… Continue reading

Vann Belvoir can’t help but smile when discussing Schoolin You

Vann Belvoir: Horse track junkie

He’s a track junkie. One minute, he’s talking excitedly about his time in the spotlight as one of the nation’s premier jockeys. The next, with the speed of an auctioneer on a double-shot caffeine kick, he’s colorfully divulging how being a trainer gives him a rush like no other.

Vann Belvoir can’t help but smile when discussing Schoolin You
Maureen Carney

Catholic Community Services volunteers clean, rake, shop – and care

“This is my angel on earth here,” says Kent resident Henri Ann Buford as she puts an arm around Maureen Carney. “I don’t know what I’d do without her.”

Maureen Carney

Initiative 26 gives voters more choice

Next week’s primary isn’t exactly a barn-burner as many races only have two candidates, at best. Most candidates will move on to the general election. Still there is an issue on the ballot that deserves attention.

The five new principals in the Kent School District are

Kent School District welcomes new principals

Their buildings are quiet right now – too quiet by their standards – but the five newest principals in the Kent School District are using their time to prepare for the first day of school, because they all know that when those doors open and the kids come piling in, the year moves very fast.

The five new principals in the Kent School District are

The Kent Food Bank needs volunteers to help distribute

The Kent Food Bank needs volunteers to help distribute food and clothing to homeless and struggling families residing within the Kent School District.

School district faces $2.6 million budget gap

The Kent School Board this week got its first look at the district administration’s latest budget, which is designed to meet a projected $2.6 million gap between expected revenues and expenditures.

Kent Police hold man shot in traffic incident

A 24-year-old Bonney Lake man who was shot while trying to elude police Aug. 8 remained in custody Tuesday at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Motorcyclist dies after run-in with car

A 20 year-old Kent man was killed at about 8 a.m. Wednesday when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle driven by a 37 year-old Kent man, according to a media release from the King County Sheriff’s Office.

The front entrance to the mobile home at 26706 132nd Ave. S.

Car crashes into Kent home Reporter staff

A car reportedly crashed into a Kent home Wednesday night, knocking the house off its foundations.

The front entrance to the mobile home at 26706 132nd Ave. S.

Car crashes into house in Kent

A car reportedly crashed into a Kent home last night, knocking the house off its foundations.