Kent firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue an injured man who was topping a tree Sunday morning.

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Man rescued from tree on Kent’s East Hill

Kent firefighters helped an injured man down from a tree he was attempting to top Sunday morning in…

The Thunderbirds' Ethan Bear

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T-Birds drop Royals for fourth straight victory | WHL

The line of Ryan Gropp, Mathew Barzal and Keegan Kolesar combined for three goals and four assists Saturday…

The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor battles for the puck in front of Blazers goalie Connor Ingram during WHL play Friday night.

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T-Birds erupt, rout Blazers 7-2 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds blasted the Kamloops Blazers 7-2 Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise is seeking donations of used musical instruments for Kent school kids who can't afford to buy instruments.

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Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise seeks musical instruments for kids

The Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise is collecting used musical instruments to give to disadvantaged students in the…

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Kentlake boots Tahoma in overtime | SPSL 4A football

Tyler Padilla's 13-yard field goal in overtime lifted Kentlake past Tahoma 37-34 in a South Puget Sound League…

Rep. Tina Orwall

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Valley Cities slows Woodmont development; agency, local leaders explore other sites

Respecting the need to carefully review and discuss concerns raised by local residents of the Woodmont area of…

Obituaries

Keith Langrehr

Keith Langrehr Keith Langrehr died unexpectedly on October 5, 2015, at the age of 42. Keith is preceded…

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Kentridge hosts boys water polo tournament on Saturday

Kentridge High School boys water polo will host the third annual Kentridge tourney Saturday, Oct. 17,beginning at 5:15…

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Kent Arts Commission celebrates 40th anniversary

The Kent Arts Commission will mark its 40th anniversary when Mayor Suzette Cooke proclaims October as National Arts…

Seahawk fans can catch the Sounder train on Sunday in Kent for a ride to the game against Carolina.

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Take Sounder train from Kent to Seahawks game Sunday

Seahawks fans can skip weekend traffic and parking costs by taking Sound Transit’s special Sounder service to the…

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Sen. Murray a reluctant champion for House speaker-contender Ryan | The Petri Dish

These days, Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray isn't surprised to get a text from the man who may…

Business

Better Business Bureau warns about online dining gimmicks

Online dining can be both convenient and affordable if done correctly, but Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon…

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Advance Auto Parts opens second store in Kent | Briefs

Advance Auto Parts, one of the largest automotive aftermarket parts providers in North America – serving professional installers…

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

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Attorney General confirms Volkswagen investigation on behalf of Washington consumers

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday released the following statement in connection with a state investigation…

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School district recognized for energy conservation efforts | Briefs

A coordinated effort to reduce utility costs throughout the Kent School District (KSD), including energy audits and conservation…

Sofiya Yakubovskaya is emotionally attached to a tattoo symbolizing her friend’s death. Located on her upper right arm

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Highline College student tells her ‘Tattoo Story’; free exhibit

If Sofiya Yakubovskaya were living in Russia today, her tattoos would peg her as a criminal.

Rainier Youth Choirs Consonare Ensemble at the Oct. 3 retreat at Camp McCullough.

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Rainier Youth Choirs open season with concert Monday

The Rainier Youth Choirs Friends and Family Concert is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at First Evangelical Presbyterian…

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Marijuana shop ads inappropriate

In the Oct. 2 issue of the Kent Reporter, I noticed an insert advertising a marijuana shop. I…

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Kent Chamber of Commerce weighs in on carbon emissions discussion

A recent guest column in The Seattle Times declared that if Washington's elected officials don't tackle the issue…

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Kent City Council candidates forum coming up Oct. 16

The Kiwanis Club of Kent will present a City Council candidates forum from noon to 1 p.m. on…