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Sports

Brian Smith elected into Washington Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Kent School District AD Smith coached at Peninsula, Nooksack Valley and Bellingham high schools.

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39th annual Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 7 in Kent

Boulding family presents musical celebration of the holiday season

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News

Shoker plans to focus on people over politics on Kent City Council

Sharn Shoker defeats Andy Song in tight race

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 28-Nov. 7

Incidents include street robbery, stabbing, pickax attack, wire theft arrest

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

News

Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

Photo of the home on fire. Courtesy of Puget Sound Fire

News

Kent home catches fire

All of the occupants made it out safely.

Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Sports

Kentwood falls to Curtis in Week 10 playoff tussle

Conks stopped a game shy of the state tournament in 10-point loss to Vikings.

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS

Life

Globetrotter ‘Too Tall’ Winston visits East Hill Elementary

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in…

Left to right: A photo from a group chat of Mirreh and a photo Jimenez-Guzel. Screenshot from documents.

News

Kent man charged for allegedly supporting ISIS

Documents state that he conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and he was linked…

Democratic state Rep. Edwin Obras, left, is defending a seat he was appointed to in the 33rd Legislative District. He faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Schilling, right, who is mayor of Burien. Courtesy photos

News

Obras pulls ahead in close race for WA state House seat

It’s a close contest between two Democrats for a Washington state House seat in the 33rd Legislative District.

The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.

Northwest

Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…

Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.

Northwest

Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…

Provided by Kent School District.

Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Owen Irey (So.) cross country and Makenna Bennett (Sr.) soccer are this weeks winners.

Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) is one location that is still up and running after not receiving operational funding since Nov. 1. Courtesy photo

News

Low-income families face loss of preschool programs

Kent Youth and Family Services is still up and running for now.

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News

UPDATE: Kent election results for council, school board and more

Here are the latest results for Kent and King County races in the general election as of Nov.…

A scene at the Kent Food Bank at the Birch Creek apartment complex. Photo by Mariah Hill

News

Shutdown’s effects ripple into Kent Food Bank

As the federal government entered day 34 of its shutdown, families gathered at the Kent Food Bank at…

Kentwood celebrates the win over Kentridge on senior night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood volleyball continues hot streak, downs Kentridge

Conks win fourth straight as they head to the district playoffs.

Tree of Hope festival returns on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Tree of Hope)

Entertainment

Tree of Hope to light up Kelowna’s Landmark District

The lights turn on Saturday, Nov. 22

Shannon Mclain heads the ball for Kentlake against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Silas silences Kentlake and wins 1-0 on road

Kentlake can’t find the back of the net and allows just one goal in the first five minutes…

Kentridge players console one another after falling to Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Chargers shocked: Upset by Emerald Ridge in penalties

Kentridge entered winners of last six out of eight, but lose to 16th seeded Jags.