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John Paquette prepares to hug his grandfather

Back from the war: Kent soldier gets a hero’s welcome home

For John Paquette, it's good to be home.After a year at Camp Prosperity in the heart of the Green Zone in Baghdad, John, 25, returned… Continue reading

John Paquette prepares to hug his grandfather
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Kent comes out for National Night Out

Organizers are calling Tuesday’s 26th annual National Night Out in Kent a major success. A total of 90 neighborhoods throughout the city took part with potlucks, barbecues and dessert socials. There were 29 visiting teams, with a total of 81 volunteers. These teams consisted of Mayor Suzette Cooke, City Council members, State Rep. Tina Orwall, police officers, fire fighters, and numerous other city employees. There were also several employees of Target, the sponsor company of the event.

  • Aug 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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City of Kent a top recycler in King County

Sixty-five businesses in King County this year are named “Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction,” due to expanded recycling programs, Green Teams, food scrap… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Camp Waskowitz counselor Jimmy Candella gets a surprise soaking from a camper in a trash can as part of a skit performed for campers' families.

Waskowitz: Kent city camp beckons to a new generation of youngsters

Dave Street has been going away to summer camp for nearly his whole life, most of them to Camp Waskowitz in North Bend.Street first attended… Continue reading

Camp Waskowitz counselor Jimmy Candella gets a surprise soaking from a camper in a trash can as part of a skit performed for campers' families.
A diagram of the Howward Hanson Dam

Two major repair projects to start at Howard Hanson Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, has awarded two projects, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to improve dam safety at… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A diagram of the Howward Hanson Dam
Jennifer Hanke and Orval Dealy of Kent demonstrate their dancing skills at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Hanke and Dealy are will be dance partners during the center’s first-ever Summer Ball. CHARLES CORTES

Dance the night away at Kent Summer Ball

Jennifer Hanke wants people to know that dancing to live bands at the Kent Senior Activity Center isn’t just for seniors.Hanke, 53, of Kent, dances… Continue reading

Jennifer Hanke and Orval Dealy of Kent demonstrate their dancing skills at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Hanke and Dealy are will be dance partners during the center’s first-ever Summer Ball. CHARLES CORTES

Kent mayor, council candidates ranked by King County Municipal League

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke received an “outstanding” rating while challenger Jim Berrios received a “good” rating in the Municipal League of King County’s 2009 voters… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Lake Meridian

Shoreline update gets thumbs down by city board

The possibility of a new pathway at Lake Meridian resulted in the Kent Land Use and Planning Board voting down an update to the city’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Lake Meridian

Kent School Board election: Smith out of the race, but still on the ballot

Primary-election ballots mailed out to voters this past week include a contest for the Kent School Board of Directors District 5 position, but one of… Continue reading

Event focuses on Kent homeless teens

The Kent Downtown Partnership's Safety & Security Committee, along with the Youth Services Center of Kent, is hosting an evening for downtown businesses to share… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mick Doherty

Kent Regional Library: Don’t put down those books yet!

Summer may be half over, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get involved with the Summer Reading Program at the Kent Regional Library.“It’s… Continue reading

Mick Doherty

Husband arrested after reportedly punching, hitting his wife while she breast-fed their baby

AssaultPolice arrested a 46-year-old man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly punched and hit his wife as she breast-fed their baby at about… Continue reading

Justine Galvin

Sock Hop time at the Kent Senior Center

Rock 'n' roll fans who loved the hits of the 1950s and 1960s had a good reason to be at the Kent Senior Activity Center late last month.

  • Aug 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Justine Galvin
A temperature gauge at Meridian Dental Clinic on Smith Street in the Kent Valley registers 105 degrees at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday.

Kent residents ride out the hottest days of summer

With this past week's temperatures climbing over the 100-degree mark, how did Kent folks fare? Visit the city's designated cooling centers with staff writer Steve Hunter and videographer Charles Cortes, to see what people were doing to beat the summer heat.

  • Aug 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
A temperature gauge at Meridian Dental Clinic on Smith Street in the Kent Valley registers 105 degrees at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday.

Valley Medical Center board candidates lob issues at each other

Valley Medical Center board candidates lob issues at each otherBy Steve Huntershunter@kentreporter.comThe race is heating up early between incumbent Mike Miller and challenger Aaron Heide… Continue reading

In the running: Three candidates vying for Kent Council post

Geoff Koepp and Barbara Phillips each want to bring a fresh perspective to the Kent City Council, while incumbent Elizabeth Albertson believes her experience makes… Continue reading

The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team had reason to celebrate on Monday night after knocking off Greater Richland

KENT LITTLE LEAGUE: 10-11 stars bring home state title – SLIDE SHOW

Austin Taylor felt the pressure on Monday night at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.Two outs, bases loaded and a chance to win a Little League… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Little League 10 and 11-year-old All-Star team had reason to celebrate on Monday night after knocking off Greater Richland
Watch the Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys make fun of the worst movie ever during a live broadcast at Kent Station.

Plan 9 from Outer Space: Possibly worst movie ever made, to play in Kent

Fans of bad movies and fans of people who make fun of bad movies will both have something to cheer about this month when members… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Watch the Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys make fun of the worst movie ever during a live broadcast at Kent Station.