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Suspect in the murder of Seattle police officer shot by police in Tukwila

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

ELECTIONS: Valley Medical Center board race is a tight heat

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

Incumbent Mike Miller and challenger Aaron Heide are locked in a tight race for Commissioner Position No. 4 on the Valley Medical Center Public Hospital District 1 board.

Boeing brings in big haul to local food bank

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

Union files grievance against Kent School District alleging low staffing

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

LOCAL HUNGER: The need is growing for Kent Food Bank

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

'I was so ecstatic.' Re-elected Kent Mayor Cooke wants to get on with city work

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

UPDATED STORY: Flood risk goes down for Hanson Dam; Green River Valley

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

Everett Herald: Kent freeway flasher back in jail

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

KIRO: Felon who burgled seniors working at Kent Senior Center

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

KIRO TV investigators have discovered that a man convicted on multiple felonies and burglaries is working at the Kent Senior Center. Terry Lee Alexander was once known as "the obituary burglar" for the way he carried out his crimes—he would target seniors and burgle them while they were burying their loved ones. He has since served his prison sentence and been released. KIRO has the full story.

DOT: State Route 167 should handle floods better than other routes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:39 PST

The Washington State Department of Transportation will place about 660 giant sandbags along a short stretch of Highway 167 shoulders in Kent to protect the road in case of Green River flooding.

FOOTBALL: Issaquah throttles Kentwood 42-10, earns state berth

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

LIVE SOCCER SCORES: Tahoma vs Kentlake girls soccer

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

LIVE SOCCER SCORES: Tahoma vs Kentlake girls soccer

Skyline opens playoffs with a bang, downs Kentridge 42-0

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

FOOTBALL: Issaquah throttles Kentwood 42-10, earns state berth

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Oct. 26-Nov. 2

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

LIVE PLAYOFF FOOTBALL SCORES: Kentwood vs Issaquah and Kentridge vs Skyline

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

LIVE PLAYOFF FOOTBALL SCORES: Kentwood vs Issaquah and Kentridge vs Skyline

GIRLS SOCCER: Kentwood, Kentlake both win playoff openers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

SWIMMING: KL sets pace at district meet

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

CROSS COUNTRY: K-M boys run to state berth; KW advances two, KR one to final race of year

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

T-Birds announce Nov. 21 game-night promotion of Nanovor monster game

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced a partnership with Smith & Tinker to promote the launch of its connected battling monster game Nanovor.

Kent Holiday Craft Market opens Friday

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Disney on Ice coming to Kent

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Tea, fashion show planned

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Community 'Trunk or Treat' party at Target parking lot

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Parents can take their children, ages 3 to 12, to a trunk or treat Halloween Party from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Target store parking lot, 26301 104th Ave. S.E.

Children’s Halloween party planned

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Want a fun Halloween Party for kids? Then take them to the annual city of Kent Halloween Party from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. The party is recommended for children in pre-school through the fifth grade. The cost is $5 per child. Adults and children younger than age 2 get in for free.

Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 6-7

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Skillet to play at ShoWare

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Roger McGuinn: The Byrd who will never be a dinosaur

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Roger McGuinn’s career divides into five stages: As lead singer of the original Byrds, he translated Bob Dylan's poetic dissonance into a pop music language that could be comprehended by the general public. With a new set of Byrds he did the same for country rock, setting off the spark that more or less defined the softer side of 1970s music.

Reber Ranch celebrates 25 years

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

‘Find it in Kent’ campaign kicks off

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

New in town

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant, Kaiten Sushi.

Scaring up a ghoulish Halloween in Kent

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Whether they were at a city-sponsored party at Kent Commons or enjoying an afternoon outing with their dogs dressed in embarrassing costumes, people in Kent got out and had a hauntingly fun time! Check out these pictures, taken at the City of Kent's Halloween party at Kent Commons, and Reber Ranch, which had a "Howl and Prowl" party on the biggest ghoul day of the year.

Kent Rotary Sunrise Chapter taps top community volunteers for Service Above Self awards

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

In their shoes: K-M parents learn firsthand about their kids' classes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Meet Jumpin’ Josh, Des Moines' teen jazz phenom

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Fitness 101

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Kent teachers' strike: Headlines, timeline and links

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Get aggregated information of the Kent teacher's strike from news sources from around the Puget Sound.

Focus Northwest

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Should gay marriage be legal?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Do you believe in God?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:40 PST

Dennis Higgins for Kent City Council Position 4

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

Reader: No surprise Boeing going out of Washington

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

The fact that Boeing is going out of Washington State has long been prophesied by many of us in Boeing.

Berrios should look at his own record before commenting on Cooke's

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

Last week, I attended the debate between the Kent mayoral candidates that this newspaper sponsored. Since Mr. Berrios is at the helm of the Kent School Board as its president, a question about the Kent teachers strike was asked.

Annexing into Kent? Reader is not so sure

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

There are more questions than answers regarding the proposed annexation of the Panther Lake area to the City of Kent. I reside within the proposed annexation area and operate a small business there. I am not convinced I will be better off as a resident of Kent.

Business ownership: Cooke can't have it both ways

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

I am in disbelief at the story published in the Kent Reporter's online version on Monday, Oct. 26, entitled: "Business related to Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke files for bankruptcy."

Vote ‘No’ on Prop. 1 for Normandy Park, Des Moines parks

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

Two south King County cities about to be Hoodwinked! Normandy Park (NP) and Des Moines (DM) Parks and Recreation propositions would create two new permanent taxing bodies just like the Port of Seattle (POS).

He’ll take Kent over county

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

After living in unincorporated King County in the Panther Lake Annexation Area for almost 17 years, I would prefer to be governed by the City of Kent rather than King County.

Open apology to Mayor Cooke

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

I offer my sincerest apology to Mayor Cooke. In a public statement I made at the Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum, on Thursday, Oct. 15t at the Senior Center.

Happy for Patterson endorsement

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

We are pleased to announce that Councilperson Julia Patterson has this week endorsed the annexation of the Panther Lake area to the City of Kent.

Against annexation into Kent

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:05:41 PST

In addition to the comments made by Stephen Cluphf in the Kent Reporter I have some additional concerns regarding annexation.