Mark Klaas

K.K. Matheny

Mist top Bliss, hoist first Legends Cup

The Seattle Mist turned back the Chicago Bliss 27-21 on Sunday to capture their first Legends Cup of the women's indoor Legends Football League at the ShoWare Center.

K.K. Matheny
Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab

Bakery feeds Kent’s appetite for pie

Susan Fergason decided to try something bold, something different.

Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab
Courtney Thompson

Thompson inspires on, off court: Olympian, world champion comes home to share the game she loves

Elite volleyball has brought out the best in Courtney Thompson.

Courtney Thompson
Avry Freaney of Kent

High school students apply skills, touch at MultiCare Nurse Camp

Ailen Rosales appeared comfortable as she walked the hospital wing, station to station.

Avry Freaney of Kent
Kajal Sabhaya accepts the Miss Cornucopia 2015 crown from past queen Mithula Rarmal

Sabhaya captures crown as Miss Cornucopia

Her latest crowning achievement came on a whim and an urge to serve the community she loves.

Kajal Sabhaya accepts the Miss Cornucopia 2015 crown from past queen Mithula Rarmal
Calvin Watts

New superintendent addresses inequity in school system

Calvin Watts recognizes inequities in the public school system and racial problems in society. And he wants to profoundly reach out and make his community better with the genuine support of others.

Calvin Watts
Kentwood's Brittany Woke leaps a personal-best 18-0¼ to capture the 4A state long jump title Friday.

Kentwood’s Stribling, Woke capture long jump titles | State track and field

Kentwood's Brandon Stribling and Brittany Woke saved their bests for last, leaping to long jump titles at the state 4A track and field meet.

Kentwood's Brittany Woke leaps a personal-best 18-0¼ to capture the 4A state long jump title Friday.
Student actors perform their roles as survivors and victims of a tragic mock crash at Kentridge High School.

A deadly lesson for Kent drivers; Gift of Life brings awareness to drinking and driving

The students were actors, the scene a mock two-car traffic collision, the result of a street race gone terribly bad.

Student actors perform their roles as survivors and victims of a tragic mock crash at Kentridge High School.
Kent-Meridian’s Jahleel Smith

Royals’ Smith soars in pole vault as Kent sends its best to state | Prep track and field

He's short and strong, quietly confident and athletically explosive. At 5-foot-3 and 140 pounds, Jahleel Smith believes he can scale great heights, even if it calls for clearing a bar placed precariously, 14 feet off the ground at the end of a pole vault runway.

Kent-Meridian’s Jahleel Smith
Michael Tolleson

Kent’s autistic savant artist attracting a large audience

Michael Tolleson has discovered more places, people and possibilities through his spontaneously created art.

Michael Tolleson
Tom Ethen

Possibilities from the skies: Valley looks to become a technology hub for unmanned aerial vehicles

Tom Ethen considers himself a pioneer in one of the country's fastest-growing industries.

Tom Ethen
Tribute: Ed Reitan

Honoring the long history, lore of Odd Fellows

A service-oriented and community-minded society shares a long history and a special place in Kent.

Tribute: Ed Reitan
Reginald Reid

Kent man receives scholarship to share importance of active lifestyle

Being fit and active are important to Reginald Reid.

Reginald Reid
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Taran Kozun defends the net during a recent Western Hockey League game against the Everett Silvertips.  Behind Kozun’s stellar play

Kozun pulls out all the stops for T-Birds | WHL playoffs

Hockey's crease is no place for self-doubt. Taran Kozun knows as much.

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Taran Kozun defends the net during a recent Western Hockey League game against the Everett Silvertips.  Behind Kozun’s stellar play
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas describes how his department is dealing with the problem of human and sex trafficking at a recent public forum at the Kent Senior Center.

Leaders open dialogue on ways to tackle human, sex trafficking

Human trafficking and the child sex slave industry are a growing problem, a local crisis.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas describes how his department is dealing with the problem of human and sex trafficking at a recent public forum at the Kent Senior Center.
David Valmonte

Students stand united on K-Day

More acceptance and better understanding can bring a richer, rewarding life, especially for today's teens.

David Valmonte
Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire works behind the plate in Bradenton

Former Kentwood star continues to grow in the Pirates’ system

Enduring a first full season in the minors taught Reese McGuire many things.

Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire works behind the plate in Bradenton
Robyn Young

Show of steel drums at Sunrise: School, PTA, director keep tradition alive for sixth-grade musicians

The beat goes on for steel drums at Sunrise Elementary School, where the unique sound has resonated for 25 years.

Robyn Young
April Rose Nguyen takes charge and leads by example

Quick to lead and shine; Kent-Meridian’s Nguyen making a difference

Be active, be involved, be impactful. Few high school students do it as well as Kent-Meridian's April Rose Nguyen, a generous, quiet, quick-thinking leader.

April Rose Nguyen takes charge and leads by example
Kevin Pang

Delivering a story, from story to film

Kevin Pang admits he never saw it coming. What began as a feature story has turned into something greater for the award-winning food reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Kevin Pang