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Kent man pleads not guilty in shooting of teenager

Edward Earl Cobb pleaded not guilty Thursday in King County Superior Court to a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of… Continue reading

Kent man pleads not guilty to Oct. 16 stabbing death of girlfriend

Christel David Murphy pleaded not guilty Nov. 3 in King County Superior Court to a charge of first-degree murder of his Kent girlfriend.King County prosecutors… Continue reading

Coastal highways hit with standing water

Most fared well, but Nature's deluge did not spare all state highways Wednesday.Today coastal areas in Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties, in addition to… Continue reading

Puget Sound Energy prepares for power outages

Puget Sound Energy is closely monitoring the National Weather Service forecast of heavy rains and high winds, and is prepared to respond to power outages that may result from the storm front that is expected to reach the Puget Sound region Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. The utility is also getting ready to respond to natural gas system requirements as a result of flooding or landslides.

Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.

Making your dollars work

How are you stretching your budget? Let us know!We're launching a new online segment called "Budget-Busting," with tips from readers about how they're making their… Continue reading

Making your dollars work harder - it's a skill we all could learn.
A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station

Nightlife: Looking for a place to go? Come on in

Baker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black Diamond. 360-886-2131.Cutters Point Coffee: Live music various… Continue reading

A lineup of martinis at Zephyr Bar & Grill of Kent. Based at Kent Station
'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Nov. 12

Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Kent: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 15; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16. A weekend full of product… Continue reading

'Annie Get Your Gun' Left to right: Gabbi DeWalt (Annie Oakley)

Volleyball: KW secures state berth; K-M, K-L still alive

They got off to a fast start, then hit a slight bump along the way. But the Kentwood High volleyball team still found itself in… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Kiana Kraft gets a hug from teammate Shannon McNally after scoring last week against Beamer. The Conks open the state playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight against Shorewood at French Field.

Soccer: Shutouts galore as Kentwood, Tahoma snag state berths

A pair of shutouts — and a pair of state girls soccer playoff berths.For top-ranked Kentwood and upset-minded Tahoma, it was as clear as that… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Kiana Kraft gets a hug from teammate Shannon McNally after scoring last week against Beamer. The Conks open the state playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight against Shorewood at French Field.
Kentwood’s Devin St. Clair

Kentwood picks off state berth

Edmonds-Woodway had the biggest name last Friday night.Kentwood, however, had the biggest performance.Darrius Coleman rushed for 193 yards on 26 carries, including a 40-yard touchdown… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Devin St. Clair

Keep columns coming

Yes! I like the new columnist Walter Backstrom.At age 66 I’m beginning to understand courageous individuals who not only take risks, but comprehend the vast… Continue reading

Columnist gave reader hope with his words

Dear Mr. Backstrom,Thank you for writing your profound and articulate commentary (Nov. 5, Kent Reporter, “It takes courage to be truly free”) about your political… Continue reading

Green River search continues for flooded car, occupants

The King County Sheriff’s office said Monday morning that with river flows dropping, it would mount aggressive efforts Monday and Tuesday to recover a car… Continue reading

Trucks drive through a flooded 76th Street in Kent
Trucks drive through a flooded 76th Street in Kent
Kent residents Heather Whitehall

Job fair at Kent Events Center draws crowd

More than 500 people showed up at a job fair for the Kent Events Center on Nov. 1 at the Kent Commons recreational facility.Ticket takers… Continue reading

Kent residents Heather Whitehall

Veterans Day events coming up in Kent

• A flag ceremony to honor Civil War veterans buried in Saar Pioneer Cemetery is slated for 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Five Civil War veterans… Continue reading

Online reporting adds to efficiency

One of the interesting dynamics of law enforcement is the incredibly wide spectrum of issues and problems we face each day.

Pressure to have abortion can be tremendous

I think women/young girls are the victims of abortion. The pressure to have an abortion is overwhelming .... "I'm only 16. I'm scared. My boyfriend doesn't want the baby. My counselor will provide a ride to an abortion clinic. My parents are expecting me to go to college. My mom will pay for the abortion. The baby is defective.

Kentwood goalkeeper Courtney Johnson (above) has combined with teammate Megan Walburn for 14 shutouts this season. The Kentwood defense has allowed just four goals

The Great Wall of Kentwood

Mono forced the hand of Aaron Radford. But Kentwood’s girls soccer coach certainly had a nice deck from which to choose at the beginning of the season, when he learned starting goalkeeper Courtney Johnson would miss some time with mononucleosis.

Kentwood goalkeeper Courtney Johnson (above) has combined with teammate Megan Walburn for 14 shutouts this season. The Kentwood defense has allowed just four goals
Trucks drive through a flooded 76th Street in Kent

Man rescued from submerged car in Kent

Kent firefighters rescued a man from the top of his car after the vehicle stalled in flood waters at 6 a.m. Friday in the 22000 block of 76th Avenue South.

Trucks drive through a flooded 76th Street in Kent