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

Business

Bakery feeds Kent’s appetite for pie

Susan Fergason decided to try something bold, something different.

K.K. Matheny

Sports

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…

Courtney Thompson

Sports

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.

Avry Freaney of Kent

News

High school students apply skills, touch at MultiCare Nurse Camp

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

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

News

Sabhaya captures crown as Miss Cornucopia

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

Calvin Watts

News

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…

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

Sports

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…

Student actors perform their roles as survivors and victims of a tragic mock crash at Kentridge High School.

News

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…

Kent-Meridian’s Jahleel Smith

Sports

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…

Michael Tolleson

News

Kent’s autistic savant artist attracting a large audience

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

Tom Ethen

News

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.

Tribute: Ed Reitan

News

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.

Reginald Reid

News

Kent man receives scholarship to share importance of active lifestyle

Being fit and active are important to 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

News

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.

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.

News

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.

David Valmonte

News

Students stand united on K-Day

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

Kentwood High graduate Reese McGuire works behind the plate in Bradenton

Sports

Former Kentwood star continues to grow in the Pirates’ system

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

Robyn Young

News

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…

April Rose Nguyen takes charge and leads by example

News

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…

Kevin Pang

News

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…