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Kent Predators’ quarterback Charles McCullum tries to scramble by a teammate during a March 4 practice at Kent Memorial Park.

Ready for some football? Kent Predators play first home game Friday night at ShoWare

Fans will find out just what the professional Indoor Football League is all about when the Kent Predators make their debut Friday, March 12 at the ShoWare Center.

Kent Predators’ quarterback Charles McCullum tries to scramble by a teammate during a March 4 practice at Kent Memorial Park.
Predators player Charles McCollum makes a catch during practice at Wilson Play Fields Feb. 18.

Party with the Kent Predators Thursday

The Kent Predators are hosting their home season opener with a kick-off party Thursday at Pat’s Bar & Grill, 114 Railroad Ave., Kent. The party runs 6-9 p.m. and Predator players, management and some of the dancers are expected to be there, mingling with fans.

Predators player Charles McCollum makes a catch during practice at Wilson Play Fields Feb. 18.
Donnie MacDonald

Get early jump on St. Patrick’s Day at Men of Worth concert

The celebration of St. Patrick's Day starts early this year in Kent with a Men of Worth concert.

Donnie MacDonald

Juggler to perform at Kent-Meridian

Seattle juggler Thomas Arthur presents his Luminous Edge show at 3 p.m. March 20 at the Kent-Meridian High Performing Arts Center.

  • Mar 1, 2010
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Kent choir to sing at Benaroya Hall

The Kent-based Rainier Chorale will join several other choirs for a mass production of the Mozart Requiem at 2 p.m. March 14 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

  • Mar 1, 2010
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Nicole Joraanstad of Washington State curls with her fellow U.S. teammates during a game against China at the Vancouver Olympic Centre in the 2010 Winter Games Feb. 23.

Kent’s Joraanstad doesn’t get a curling medal, but loved Olympic experience: Slide show

She reels off a set of Atomic sit-ups to jump-start the morning. Takes an extended lunch hour to throw a few dozen curling rocks. Then, it’s often back to the rink for more practice after working 9-to-5. Such was life for Olympic athlete Nicole Joraanstad, who spent the past 18 months preparing for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.

Nicole Joraanstad of Washington State curls with her fellow U.S. teammates during a game against China at the Vancouver Olympic Centre in the 2010 Winter Games Feb. 23.
Predators player Charles McCollum makes a catch during practice at Wilson Play Fields Feb. 18.

Kent Predators take to the practice field: Video

Catch the Kent Predators as they go through their practice, talk about big scores planned for their upcoming season. The Kent Reporter caught the players at their recent practice Feb. 18 at Wilson Playfields in Kent.

  • Feb 26, 2010
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Predators player Charles McCollum makes a catch during practice at Wilson Play Fields Feb. 18.
Predators player Marcus Reed makes a catch during a practice at Wilson Playfields in Kent Feb. 18 to prepare for the team's first game

Predators open training camp for start of Indoor Football League season: See the slide show

It won't take long for the Kent Predators to find out how well they can compete in the professional Indoor Football League. The Predators open the season Feb. 28 at the Billings (Mont.) Outlaws, the defending league champion and a franchise that has played in several indoor leagues over the last nine years.

Predators player Marcus Reed makes a catch during a practice at Wilson Playfields in Kent Feb. 18 to prepare for the team's first game
Kent’s Kay Larsson displays samples of Depression Era glass similar to those that can be found at this year’s Green River Glass Show and Sale. The event takes place Feb. 27 at the Kent Commons.

Green River Glass show opens for 33rd year in Kent

The Green River Glass Show isn't just for Depression-era glass items anymore.

Kent’s Kay Larsson displays samples of Depression Era glass similar to those that can be found at this year’s Green River Glass Show and Sale. The event takes place Feb. 27 at the Kent Commons.
Defending state champion Ruben Navejas of Kentwood (bottom) couldn’t escape the grasp of Tahoma’s Steven Hopkins in the 103-pound championship match on Saturday.

See Kent’s local wrestlers compete at Mat Classic XXII: Slide Show

Catch the excitement of the state Mat Classic XXII Feb. 19 and 20, when Kent's top wrestlers went up against the best in the state.

  • Feb 23, 2010
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Defending state champion Ruben Navejas of Kentwood (bottom) couldn’t escape the grasp of Tahoma’s Steven Hopkins in the 103-pound championship match on Saturday.

Irish, Scottish music at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Scotsman Donnie MacDonald and Irishman James Keigher perform traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish folk music as the duo Men of Worth at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Kent-Meridian High School.

  • Feb 22, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Pat’s Bar features classic rock bands

Dance or listen to two classic rock bands this weekend at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Feb 22, 2010
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Predators head coach William McCarthy gave thanks for the Kent community's support at a press conference Feb. 12 at the ShoWare Center

Kent Predators kick off their first Indoor Football League season with meet-and-greet event

The Kent Predators players are ready for some football. Receiver Blaine McConnell, one of two dozen or so players who attended the Predators kickoff press conference Friday at the ShoWare Center, can't wait to get out on the field to play in the professional Indoor Football League.

Predators head coach William McCarthy gave thanks for the Kent community's support at a press conference Feb. 12 at the ShoWare Center
Nicole Joraanstad

Curling: Kent’s Nicole Joraanstad, U.S. team takes on Germany; catch the score, blog

Get the results for Team USA's round-robin competition with Germany.

  • Feb 17, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Nicole Joraanstad

Globetrotters bring fun, basketball Friday to ShoWare

Few players have as much fun playing basketball as the Harlem Globetrotters. They also make sure the fans join in that fun.

Kids Arts Day set for Kent Commons

Parents can take their children to try all types of hands-on projects at the 23rd annual Kids Arts Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at Kent Commons.

  • Feb 16, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Green River Glass Show Feb. 27 in Kent

More than 40 vendors are expected at the 33rd annual Green River Glass Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at Kent Commons.

  • Feb 16, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Hydroplane Museum volunteer Don Mock sits on the 1982 Atlas Van Lines boat as he holds his favorite replica boat at the Hydroplane Museum in Kent Feb. 4.

Kent’s Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum plans model exhibit

The Roger Newton Model Radio-Controlled Hydroplane show runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the museum, located at 5917 S. 196th St. Racers will display more than 60 scale models of unlimited hydroplanes during the second-annual show, which will include gas- and electric-powered boats.

Hydroplane Museum volunteer Don Mock sits on the 1982 Atlas Van Lines boat as he holds his favorite replica boat at the Hydroplane Museum in Kent Feb. 4.
Millennium Elementary students

Video – Millennium Elementary kids have a ‘Thriller’ talent show

Millennium Elementary students put a polish in their moonwalk Jan. 29, as they performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to open their school's annual talent show. See the video!

  • Feb 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Millennium Elementary students
Nicole Joraanstad

Pursuit of Olympic gold brings Kentridge’s Nicole Joraanstad home again

Curlers from the United States hold just one Olympic medal: a bronze for the men's team during the 2006 Turin, Italy, games. The women's team has never medaled in the sport. This year, Nicole Joraanstad, a native of Kent, and the U.S. women's curling team have their sights set on changing that.

Nicole Joraanstad