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We must toughen state sex-offender laws

Last month, Kenneth Demone Sims, a convicted sex offender from Renton, was charged with three counts of rape.

Longtime Kent resident Reathel Norberg

At 99, Reathel remembers it all

“The times they are a-changin’,” Bob Dylan sang.

Longtime Kent resident Reathel Norberg

Kent schools offer summer lunch program for youths

A tough economic year equals more hungry youths in Kent, but the Kent School District is there to make up the difference.

Bill Boeing

Hydroplane event brings pair together again

It’s a relationship that began 56 years ago this week, according to Mira Slovak, one of the biggest names in the early days of hydroplane racing.

Bill Boeing

KYSA teams savor the experience from tourney

Malia Arrant and Jimmy Dunn agreed that the results weren’t exactly what they wanted.

This time, it all goes right for Li

There were no scorecard glitches this time.

State Rep. race draws a field from 47th District

The incumbent has two challengers in a race in the Aug. 19 primary election for state representative in the 47th District.

Maple Valley city manager resigns from his post

Maple Valley City Manager Anthony Hemstad has quit his post, submitting a brief handwritten letter of resignation on July 17, the same day the City Council conducted two executive sessions for employee reviews.

Kent Reporter site sees major upgrade

Anyone who has logged onto www.kentreporter.com recently will have noticed a few changes.

Floyd L. Benson

Floyd L. Benson

Floyd L. BensonFloyd L. Benson, was a lifelong resident of Renton, born Dec 7, 1917. Floyd died suddenly on Sunday August 3rd.Floyd was preceded in… Continue reading

Floyd L. Benson
Nell Gates of Centerville

‘Joey’s Angels’ bring Kent woman hope

They called themselves Joey’s Angels.

Nell Gates of Centerville
Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison

Jeff Bernard, Brian Perkins churn up-and-coming hydro wakes

Jeff Bernard will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as it’s not fifth place. Brian Perkins will be happy to take any spot in the finals – as long as his boat is running. Different perspectives, but the same goal for the two local drivers who gradually are making more waves on the unlimited hydroplane circuit.

Jeff Bernard of Kent hoists the trophy after winning the Governor’s Cup regatta last month in Madison
Craig Davidson rides in last year’s John L. Scott Foundation Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

Courage Classic: Bicyclists take to mountain passes to stop child abuse

More than 500 cyclists will pedal 162 miles over three Washington mountain passes today to help combat child abuse.

Craig Davidson rides in last year’s John L. Scott Foundation Courage Classic Bicycle Tour

Out & About in Kent | August 2

Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday.

The all-teacher band Recess Monkey will give a free concert noon Aug. 6 in Town Square Park
The all-teacher band Recess Monkey will give a free concert noon Aug. 6 in Town Square Park

Li shares early lead in state junior golf play

Rui Li, who’ll be a junior at Kentwood High in the fall, shot a 5-over-par 76 on Wednesday, giving her a share of the lead in the girls 16-17 age division at the Washington Junior Golf Association tournament in Spokane.

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Kent Police on prowl for gas-card thief

Kent Police are looking for a 44-year-old Federal Way man in connection with the recent theft of more than $250,000 of diesel fuel from Pacific Pride, a commercial fuel distributor with locations in Kent and other nearby cities.

Toby Mollett

Trying the other side of triathlon training

Name a city in the U.S. or abroad and, chances are, Toby Mollett probably has been there at some point.

Toby Mollett
Sam Harris

Former pastor makes job transition – smoothly

Over the last decade, Sam Harris has gone from shepherding a flock of young believers to blending smoothies.

Sam Harris