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Kentwood celebrates its state-clinching win over Glacier Peak. REPORTER PHOTO
PREP FOOTBALL

Kentwood summits Glacier Peak, reaches 4A state playoffs

Church, ground game in second half power Conquerors to 41-31 victory

 

VETERANS DAY AT TAHOMA NATIONAL CEMETERY

Honoring those who served and sacrificed

Mission continues to recognize and help veterans

 

Immunize every child

Auburn is one of a dozen cities in King County that suffered a measles outbreak in this year.

 

Justin Gielski, an “American Ninja Warrior” contestant, sits in an ice bath after a workout. With him are his two children, Sophie, 9, and Axel 8. COURTESY PHOTO

Putting it on the line

Maple Valley’s Gielski returns stronger, leaner to give ‘American Ninja Warrior’ another try

Justin Gielski, an “American Ninja Warrior” contestant, sits in an ice bath after a workout. With him are his two children, Sophie, 9, and Axel 8. COURTESY PHOTO
GAMING EXPANSION

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Opening in 2021, dynamic resort experience to meet guest demand, the tribe says

Parents file suit against Kent School District, board

Claim mismanagement of school funds, other violations

‘Hate has no place here’

Call for peace, unity, understanding

City, county and state leaders show support of Islam community in wake of massacre at New Zealand mosques

State Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, said legislators will continue to explore ways to financially support community and technical colleges. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
DISTRICT 47 TOWN HALL

Legislators hear the call, pitch areas for state funding

Mental health care, affordable housing and infrastructure lead the discussion

State Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, said legislators will continue to explore ways to financially support community and technical colleges. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Comedy right at home

Jeff Dye returns to Kent to perform with a festival lineup of laughter at ShoWare

Kentwood’s Alex Long, top, battles Auburn Mountainview’s Brennen Hanson during their 152-pound semifinal at Mat Classic XXXI at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday. Long pulled out a 4-3 decision to reach the final. Rachel Ciampi, Kent Reporter

Wrestlers compete at supersized state meet

The 2019 Mat Classic looked a bit different from years past with more than 2,400 wrestlers competing in six classifications over the weekend at the… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Alex Long, top, battles Auburn Mountainview’s Brennen Hanson during their 152-pound semifinal at Mat Classic XXXI at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday. Long pulled out a 4-3 decision to reach the final. Rachel Ciampi, Kent Reporter
MAT CLASSIC XXXI

Long’s journey ends with silver at supersized state meet

Kentwood boys, girls scramble back to place

Responding to a call for help

United Way of King County’s Family Resource Exchange serves hundreds of homeless at Green River College

Kent School Board approves plans for independent performance audit of the district

Audit will look at financial transactions, policies and procedures made during the past six school years

MUSICAL THEATER

Keeping the Faith, grabbing the spotlight

Fiery and determined, Faith Young said she’s a lot like Annie, the orphan girl of musical stage. “Like Annie, I never give up and like… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL

Kentwood’s bumpy season comes to an end

Conquerors drop district playoff to Curtis, turn attention to next season with plenty of returning talent

NPSL FOOTBALL

Kentwood finds its stride for the district playoffs

Conquerors recover from slow start, aim to finish fast

Auburn Riverside Jayden Solis bursts up the middle to score on a 29-yard run in the first quarter against Kentwood on Thursday night. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter
NPSL FOOTBALL

Kentwood awakens to turn back Auburn Riverside

Conquerors use big plays, ground game to grab first win of the season

Auburn Riverside Jayden Solis bursts up the middle to score on a 29-yard run in the first quarter against Kentwood on Thursday night. RACHEL CIAMPI, Kent Reporter
Kentlake’s Hudson Potts, left, and Nathaniel Madrid walk onto the field following the Falcons’ 42-20 NPSL victory against the Trojans at Auburn Memorial Stadium on Thursday night. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
NPSL FOOTBALL

Kentlake subdues Auburn in division opener

Falcons fly to 4-0 start; injuries, mistakes hamper Trojans

Kentlake’s Hudson Potts, left, and Nathaniel Madrid walk onto the field following the Falcons’ 42-20 NPSL victory against the Trojans at Auburn Memorial Stadium on Thursday night. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kent officials, union seal two-year deal for teachers

School board approves changes to KEA contract; educators get pay raises

Kent Association of Paraeducators members rally outside the Kent School District Office on Aug. 22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kent paraeducators seek support in bid for better pay

Union, school district continue to bargain

Kent Association of Paraeducators members rally outside the Kent School District Office on Aug. 22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter