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Business briefs for week of June 6

Chamber to host seminar on brandingThe next Kent Chamber of Commerce Marketing Toolbox Seminar is scheduled for June 10 and will feature a discussion of… Continue reading

KDP auction is June 20

The Kent Downtown Partnership will host its annual dinner and auction 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.Among the items available will… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet

STATE TRACK: Kentridge’s Tesch delivers fine finish

Laura Tesch tried to calm herself.Having prom the night before the Class 4A state track and field meet can leave a kid a bit frazzled… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Laura Tesch finished her prep career in style last week at the Class 4A state track and field meet
Kentwood’s Max Manthou continued his dominance on the court last weekend in Kennewick

STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland in all-Kent final

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder.And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A boys… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Max Manthou continued his dominance on the court last weekend in Kennewick

STATE GOLF: Zavada, Hagen lead KW boys to second-place team finish

The Kentwood High boys golf team has been on the rise for several years now.The Conks anticipated finally reaching the top last week during the… Continue reading

STATE GOLF: KR’s Sewell, KW’s Li place among elite at state tournament

Kentridge’s Lauren Sewell continued ascension on the golf course last week during the Class 4A state tournament at Pasco’s Sun Willows Golf Course.Kentwood’s Rui Li,… Continue reading

Is this where you'll be spending your working hours? If you're a teen

Ah, the joys of a summer job…

Hey Teens! Do you have an interesting or unique summer job? How about one that is incredibly boring? Messy? Is yours the “dirty job” that someone has to do?

Is this where you'll be spending your working hours? If you're a teen

Town Hall meeting Thursday in Kent to discuss transportation

Residents can discuss future transportation options and financing during a Town Hall meeting Thursday, hosted by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and King County Councilwoman Julia… Continue reading

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a May 26 bank robbery.

Police seek bank robber

Kent Police are seeking a man who reportedly robbed the Home Street Bank, 505 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent at about 11:30 a.m. May… Continue reading

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a May 26 bank robbery.

Kent Farmers Market: Is it good for all?

It’s time again for the good old Farmer’s Market in Kent. We can reminisce once again of the days gone by when farmers in the… Continue reading

David P. Barnett

David P. Barnett

David P. Barnett10/26/1942 - 06/02/2009David P. Barnett passed away peacefully at home with family, at the young age of 66 on Tuesday morning, June 2,… Continue reading

David P. Barnett

Louise M. Taylor

Louise M. TaylorLouise M. Taylor passed away June 2, 2009 at the age of 96. She was born in Bellingham, WA on December 21, 1912… Continue reading

Kentwood's Kayla Evans lays down a bunt during the team's state opener against Mountlake Terrace on Friday. Evans no-hit the Hawks

FASTPITCH: Kentwood eliminated from state in two games

By ERICK WALKERewalker@kentreporter.comThe pitching was there for the Kentwood High fastpitch team Friday afternoon at Tacoma's South End Recreation Area.The offense and defense, however, were… Continue reading

Kentwood's Kayla Evans lays down a bunt during the team's state opener against Mountlake Terrace on Friday. Evans no-hit the Hawks

STATE TENNIS: KW’s Manthou knocks off KR’s Overland for crown

Max Manthou stayed at the top of the ladder. And Matt Overland impressively climbed another rung.Kentwood high junior Manthou made it three straight Class 4A… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Daigre wins school’s first title since 2006

Derrick Daigre nearly pulled off a dandy double Saturday afternoon during the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High.Instead, Kent-Meridian’s sophomore… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Derrick Daigre left the field behind in the 800-meter dash
Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday

STATE TRACK: K-M’s Vertrees, Bueno deliver bring home silver medals

Kent-Meridian’s Melanie Vertrees could envision the gold medal.Teammate Kelsey Bueno can see it coming her way in the very near future.The two K-M standouts delivered… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Melanie Vertrees took second in the high jump on Saturday
Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith

STATE TRACK: Despite winning triple jump, state meet bittersweet for KL’s Smith

By MIKE BALDWINFor the ReporterKentlake High’s Zach Smith entered last weekend’s Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High with lofty goals.Despite… Continue reading

Kentlake's Zach Smith brought home a gold medal in the triple jump from the Class 4A state track and field meet. Smith
Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

STATE TRACK: Kentwood’s Warner grabs gold

He ran with something to prove.And by Friday evening at the Class 4A state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High, it was clear… Continue reading

Kentwood's Steven Warner turned it up a notch Friday afternoon at the Class 4A state track and field meet. The Eastern Washington University-bound senior blistered the Mount Tahoma High oval

Margaret L. Edwards

Margaret L. EdwardsMargaret L. Edwards, 86, of Bremerton passed away 5/31/09.She was born to the late Raymond and Mae Bourgette, February 4, 1923, in Seattle,… Continue reading

TENNIS: KR’s Overland, KW’s Manthou advance to state semis

Max Manthou and Matt Overland are each one win away from making it an all-Kent contest for the Class 4A state boys singles tennis championship.The… Continue reading