Opinion
The Evil (Yankee) Empire strikes again
Last year at this time I was in Philadelphia celebrating a World Series Championship with 2 million of…
Life
For this Disney on Ice skater, her job is a complete joy
It’s a long way from Nashville, Tenn. to the ShoWare Center in Kent, but it’s just the beginning…
News
Boeing brings in big haul to local food bank
Workers from Boeing’s Airborne Early Warning and Control team on Friday made a donation of more than 12,000…
News
Union files grievance against Kent School District alleging low staffing
Just two months after going on strike in part because of class sizes and case loads, the Kent…
News
LOCAL HUNGER: The need is growing for Kent Food Bank
It’s been a busy year at the Kent Food Bank, as staff prepare for what is usually their…
News
Two decades of good nutrition: Kent schools’ director of food services retires
The slogan over at the Kent School District’s central kitchen is “We serve education every day” and for…
Business
Reber Ranch celebrates 25 years
A lot has changed in the past 25 years, especially up at the Reber Ranch, where they’ve watched…
News
Kent School District ends year with $22.6 million balance, Kent Education Association cries foul
The end-of-year reports are in and the Kent School District appears to have weathered this past year's financial…
News
In the sky, race means nothing: Tuskegee Airman shares message of hope, triumph with Kent Mountain View students
Back in 1927, when he was 4 years old, William Holloman was swept up in the excitement of…
Life
In their shoes: K-M parents learn firsthand about their kids’ classes
It wasn’t until the teacher started passing out quizzes that parent Kasheen Brown began to worry a little.…
News
Kent mayor presents proposed budget; positions to be cut
With revenues expected to continue to fall, Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke Thursday night presented her 2010 budget proposal,…
News
Voter pamphlet error: Albertson apologizes, says she didn’t know she could change wording
Kent Council member and candidate Elizabeth Albertson is apologizing for stating in the 2009 Washington state voters’ guide…
News
Kent Reporter debate has Kent mayor, Council candidates talking it up
Voters from all over Kent turned the Senior Activity Center into the focus of the city's political energy…
News
Kent School District preps for threat of Green River flooding
Like many Kent valley businesses, the Kent School District is preparing a plan for what to do with…
News
Kent Council Position 6: Incumbent Albertson squares off against Koepp
Only one city Council incumbent is being challenged this year in the general election, but Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson…
Business
Xocai Healthy Chocolates: Get your antioxidants, say South King County entrepreneurs
Charity Kowalczyk and her mother Marie Erskine work well together, filling in each other’s gaps. “She’s the smart…
News
Whistleblower letter alleges neglect at the Kent Animal Shelter
With word that County Executive Kurt Triplett’s budget seeks to get the county out of the animal care…
Life
Emerald Park Elementary students jog for dollars, fitness
The school year is off and running at Emerald Park Elementary, where the parent teacher student association hosted…
News
Kent School district plans to sell property hit snag
As students and teachers are getting adjusted to the new Panther Lake Elementary School, district plans to move…
News
Flood insurance: Buy it, officials say; but it may not cover all losses
While no one can say for sure if or when there will be a flood this winter, the…