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Kent resident earns master’s from Prescott College

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  • Jun 21, 2009
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Four from Kent make Gonzaga’s dean list

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  • Jun 21, 2009
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Share your thoughts: Condolences for the Cooke family

You can extend your condolences to the family of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, by adding your comments below this obituary. The Kent Reporter will forward… Continue reading

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David Cooke, husband of Kent mayor, found dead of suicide

David Cooke, the husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, died Wednesday evening at the couple's East Hill home, Kent Police said Thursday, describing the death as a suicide. He was 68.

  • Jun 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Obituary: David Cooke, husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, dies at 68

David James CookeOct. 29, 1940 – June 17, 2009David Cooke died on the evening of June 17, 2009 at his residence in Kent. He is… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2009
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Auburn resident Melissa Moore hasn't given up hope for her best friend Alyssa McLemore

‘I just want closure’: Friend of missing Kent woman Alyssa McLemore refuses to give up the search

Even though Alyssa McLemore hasn't been seen or heard from since the 21-year-old Kent woman turned up missing April 9, Melissa Moore remains hopeful that… Continue reading

Auburn resident Melissa Moore hasn't given up hope for her best friend Alyssa McLemore
Kent resident Paul Morford vents his spleen at the Kent City Council Tuesday after their vote to pass the property tax wavier without opening the floor to comments.

Kent City Council: Property tax waiver passes 7-0; draws outrage

The Kent City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday night to approve an ordinance to give downtown developers of multi-family, mixed-use housing complexes of 30 or more… Continue reading

Kent resident Paul Morford vents his spleen at the Kent City Council Tuesday after their vote to pass the property tax wavier without opening the floor to comments.

Normandy Park man in critical condition following motorcycle crash

A 42-year-old Normandy Park man was injured after a car became involved in a crash with his motorcycle at about 11:40 p.m. June 11 in… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2009
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Kent toddler falls from second-story window

A 2-year-old-boy sustained non-life threatening injuries after he fell out of a second-story window at about 9:39 p.m. Monday at a home in the 20100… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2009
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Herschel C. Lyon (Nicolas Morales) is flanked by two of his “attorneys” Ryan Tsing (left) and Kultar Singh (right) during the June 2 mock trial event at the Tukwila Courthouse.

Herschel the steelhead-eating sea lion finally gets his day in court

The jury was not in session too long, but as they filed out of the jury room at the Tukwila Courthouse, only a few shot… Continue reading

Herschel C. Lyon (Nicolas Morales) is flanked by two of his “attorneys” Ryan Tsing (left) and Kultar Singh (right) during the June 2 mock trial event at the Tukwila Courthouse.
Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.

Video & grads list: Kentridge, Kent-Meridian grads celebrate their big day

More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The Kent-Meridian and Kentridge high school commencement celebrations were full of jubilation Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jun 17, 2009
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Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.
Cheryl dos Remédios with the City of Kent points out key features of the earthen structures Thursday at Earthworks Park. She'll help lead tours of the park

Earthworks Park: Americans for the Arts Tour will give insight into a living work of art

The park is art. When Herbert Bayer, an Austrian painter, graphic artist and architect, designed the dam and landscape of the Mill Creek Earthworks Park for the city of Kent 27 years ago, he had one primary goal.

Cheryl dos Remédios with the City of Kent points out key features of the earthen structures Thursday at Earthworks Park. She'll help lead tours of the park

June 17 the last day of school for Kent – what you need to know

Summer is almost here and the school year is coming to an end.This year, the last day of school comes a week later than originally… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2009
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Kent students make the grade

Kent resident graduatesBrianna Popson recently graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.Kent kids make the gradeThe following students, all of… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2009
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Robbery suspect pulls gun on clerk; says he needed money for trip to see his kid in Montana

RobberyA Kent man immediately called 911 when he observed a man pointing a handgun at a clerk at about 4:22 a.m. June 5 at a… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
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Five vying for Kent Cornucopia honors

Five local young women are in the running to be crowned Miss Cornucopia 2009 as the annual festival celebrating Kent approaches.This year’s finalists are:• Melissa… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
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Kentwood's graduates were just a little excited

Slide show: Kentwood seniors celebrate their graduation day

More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The ceremonies started Thursday when 42 students graduated from Kent Phoenix Academy. On Friday… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's graduates were just a little excited
These Kentlake graduates were ready for their diplomas Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Slide show: Kentlake Class of 2009 graduates

More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The ceremonies started on Thursday when 42 students graduated from Kent Phoenix Academy. On… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
These Kentlake graduates were ready for their diplomas Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.

Class of 2009 – Kent-Meridian, Kentridge graduates celebrate at ShoWare in style

The ShoWare Center was packed Saturday in Kent as four local high schools celebrated their seniors' achievements during graduation. Read these stories of Kent-Meridian and… Continue reading

Kentridge students toss their caps into the air Saturday following their commencement ceremonies at the Kent ShoWare Center. Outgoing Superintendent Barbara Grohe is shown walking down the center aisle as the students toss their caps.
Kent Phoenix Academy graduate Amanda James poses with Kent School Board President Jim Berrios

Kent schools graduate: Continuing coverage

Editor's note: Check back with the Kent Reporter Saturday night to see the Kent-Meridian and Kentridge Class of 2009 graduation ceremonies!The Kent Phoenix Academy's Class… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Phoenix Academy graduate Amanda James poses with Kent School Board President Jim Berrios