Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU

Sports

Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU

The Western Washington University men’s basketball team handed No. 20 nationally-ranked Seattle Pacific only its second conference loss…

The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Sports

Cougars skate past Thunderbirds in overtime

Davidson scores in 2-1 loss to Prince George

Top cowboys will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Playoffs at the Washington State Fair, Sept. 10-13. COURTESY PHOTO

Life

Rodeo action, country stars coming to the state fair Sept. 10-13

Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Jimmie Allen and 38 Special to join the country party

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

News

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

Strong rain and wind blew through the area early Sunday morning, damaging power lines and trees – including…

The Thunderbirds’ Brendan Williamson, left, celebrates his first career WHL goal with Luke Bateman on Saturday night. Williamson’s goal proved to be the game winner against rival Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Sports

Thunderbirds strike back, zap Winterhawks

Williamson’s first WHL goal with 3:39 left in game powers 3-2 win

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

Obituaries

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

David Watling of Kent passed away on February 7, 2020. He was the beloved husband to Carol and…

Obituaries

KELLY J. PEDERSEN

Kelly J. Pedersen, age 45 passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2020.

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Business

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Facility to employ more than 300

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

News

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

Dispose of appliances, batteries, mattresses, etc.

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

Opinion

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

Opinion

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director

Letters to the Editor

We need evidence, measures when considering car tab fee reduction

Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long…

Letters to the Editor

Democratic mayors fail to silence shootings

Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It…

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

News

Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Northwest

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Replaces Judge Bill Bowman who left for Court of Appeals

State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking

News

State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking

Orwall sponsors measure

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

Business

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

At Bridge Point Kent facility

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

News

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

Voters must vote by March 10

Hockey Challenge in Kent raises $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Sports

Hockey Challenge in Kent raises $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Feb. 15 event at ShoWare Center

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII

Sports

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII

Karandeep Chauhan and Wylder Kraght captured class titles as Kentwood High School qualified nine wrestlers from the regional…