More than 1,570 Kent School District seniors graduated this past week. The ceremonies started on Thursday when 42 students graduated from Kent Phoenix Academy. On… Continue reading
Editor's note: Check back with the Kent Reporter Saturday night to see the Kent-Meridian and Kentridge Class of 2009 graduation ceremonies!The Kent Phoenix Academy's Class… Continue reading
T. Richard (Dick) RiedDecorated Veteran DiesDick Ried was born in Port Orchard on March 10, 1925 and passed away June 13, 2009, a Gig Harbor… Continue reading
It’s not every year that an athlete comes along who has garnered 12 varsity letters during a prep career.More rare, however, is the athlete who… Continue reading
HAVE AN ITEM THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE REPORTER'S RECREATION CALENDER? E-MAIL IT TO SPORTS REPORTER ERICK WALKER AT EWALKER@KENTREPORTER.COMBASEBALLKENT PARKS/SKYHAWKS CAMPThese camps… Continue reading
Ely Allen still has his scoring touch. The former Kentridge High star, hoping to earn another shot at a Major League Soccer career, is playing… Continue reading
The next stop for Cam Weaver’s professional soccer career is Texas.The former Kentwood High and Seattle University star, playing in his inaugural Major League Soccer… Continue reading
In tough economic times, how can Kent educators be concerned about the district’s spending? Because your children won’t get a second chance at their education… Continue reading
Two candidates are challenging incumbent Elizabeth Albertson for her seat on the Kent City Council.Geoff Koepp and Barbara Phillips will be in the running against… Continue reading
MARIE AGNES PARKERMarie Agnes Parker, 89, passed away from a stroke on June 12, 2009 in Renton, WA. She was born in Hazel, South Dakota… Continue reading
Charles H. HarkinsCharles H. Harkins went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, June 11, 2009 at the age of 85. He was born… Continue reading
The following Kent students will graduate from the University of Washington this month:
Selecting an Athlete of the Year always has been a fun, yet agonizing process.During the course of the prep calendar, I see hundreds of athletes… Continue reading
Looking to support the Kent-Meridian High wrestling team?Look no further.The K-M wrestling team will be hosting an all-day garage sale on Saturday, June 13 at… Continue reading
The news was published earlier in the press, but on Friday Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke made it official - she’s running for a second term.… Continue reading
With all of the recent publicity given to the prospects of removing the Alaska Viaduct on the Seattle waterfront, it makes me wonder about the… Continue reading
Each month, volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West fly patients needing specialized medical care, including chemotherapy and dialysis, to hospitals throughout Washington. Many of these… Continue reading
Reporter StaffThe Washington State Department of Transportation will be closing a section of Northbound I-5 through Kent this week to do removal and replacement work… Continue reading
Darrius Coleman spent the year fielding questions.In the fall on the football gridiron, could he replace Dimitrius Bronson in the Kentwood High backfield?In the winter… Continue reading
A Ford pickup truck caught fire May 27 along South 272nd Street, just east of Interstate 5. Kent firefighters extinguished the blaze. There were no… Continue reading
