Life
Harlem Globetrotters to perform Feb. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters return Saturday, Feb. 15 to the ShoWare Center in Kent. They will perform…
News
Inslee proposes $200 million for education by tying up tax loopholes
Gov. Jay Inslee proposed closing tax loopholes to generate nearly $200 million in funding for Washington's public schools…
Business
Airways Brewing Co. announces expansion plans for downtown Beer & Bistro
Airways Brewing Company today announced expansion and remodel plans for their Beer & Bistro in downtown Kent, 320…
Obituaries
Richard L. Hopkins
Richard L. Hopkins Richard L. Hopkins was born June 4, 1942 in Scottsbluff, NE and passed away on…
Obituaries
Mardelle C. Stafford
Mardelle C. Stafford Mardelle C. Stafford, 94 of Kent, WA passed away on January 21, 2014 surrounded by…
Business
Kent businesses participate in Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Kent businesses showcase their products and services at the 26th Northwest Flower & Garden Show on Feb. 5-9…
Opinion
Today’s cartoon: Super hot ticket in the cold or find comfort at home?
For many, Super Bowl XLVIII will be an expensive, cold trip to New York and New Jersey.
Letters to the Editor
Support schools, pass ballot measures
Voters in the Kent School District are being asked to approve two ballot measures in the Feb. 11…
Letters to the Editor
Who’s to blame for demise of par 3 golf course?
It's been a long, bumpy road since May 2013 when the city of Kent announced its intentions to…
Opinion
Our turn: We need to save our par 3 | Gravender
Tom Brice and Gary Hallock's recent letters to the editor in the Kent Reporter have reminded the City…
Opinion
What would you do? Let’s give our homeless hope | Eckfeldt
What do you suppose would happen if some catastrophe left 63 of your Kent neighbors homeless? Can you…
Opinion
Let’s keep Cristina’s dream alive | Gregerson
Cristina Martinez Montano has a dream. It's a simple dream, really: After she graduates from Kent-Meridian High School…
News
Kent-area community calendar | Jan. 30
Kent-area events, entertainment and library listings for the week and beyond.
Sports
Kent Shootout at ShoWare Center features four high school basketball games
Catch four Kent high school boys and girls basketball games on Friday, Jan. 31 at the ShoWare Center.
News
NFL features East Hill Elementary project during Super Bowl
While two superb teams compete on the field during Super Bowl XLVIII, two deserving youth health and fitness…
News
Bill sparks conflict about state’s role in regulating training for health care professionals
Suicide is a leading cause of death in Washington, especially for veterans, and now lawmakers are considering an…
News
How are your celebrating Super Sunday? Let us know
Got a gameday tradition? Email us and maybe it will be featured on the website Friday.
Sports
Georgetown rules ex-Kentwood star Smith academically ineligible
Former Kentwood High basketball star Joshua Smith is out for the rest of the Georgetown University men's basketball…
Opinion
Reichert responds to Obama’s State of the Union address
U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union…
News
Puerto Rican officials visit Mattson Middle School
Mattson Middle School hosted 18 civic officials from Puerto Rico on January 23.