Frank KreinerFrank Kreiner was born to Sylvester and Anna Kreiner on November 2, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away on February 4, 2011 in… Continue reading
Robert “Drifter” Eugene MerryfieldRobert “Drifter” Eugene Merryfield was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on August 27, 1936 to father Robert L. Merryfield and mother Audrey I.… Continue reading
The East Hill Elementary community is celebrating the grand opening of the Parent Engagement Resource Center from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The PERC, which encloses a former breezeway at the school, allows the students to eat their meals in one location rather than in classrooms. The remodel also provides parents and community members space for classes and meetings.
Take a walk through the Greater Seattle Postcard, Stamp & Paper Collectibles Show Feb. 19-20 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.
For the second week in a row, the Kentridge High boys swim team held steady.
Standouts Cameron Whiting and Chase Bublitz continued to do their thing, leading the Chargers to a second-place finish at the West Central District meet at Rogers High in Puyallup. Beamer swam away with the meet, racking up 193 points, followed well in the distance by the Chargers at 152 and third-place Central Kitsap and Gig Harbor, which tied at 140.
David Jones and Jason Boyce were looking for the perfect fit.
Last week on the Feb. 2 National Signing Day for student-athletes, both Kent-Meridian’s Jones and Kentwood’s Boyce found just that. Jones, a quarterback, chose Portland State University while Boyce, a wide receiver, selected Eastern Washington University.
“They want me to play as soon as possible, which means I have to get to business and be ready when I go down there,” said Jones, finished the regular season with 2,455 total yards to go along with 22 rushing touchdowns and nine passing scores. “This was just the best fit for what I can do.”
Jordan Johnson is well aware that she could be tumbling on the postseason gymnastics mat for the final time this season.
That’s why the Kentwood senior is making the most of these final few weeks.
Johnson certainly made the most of her time on the mat during Saturday’s sub-district meet at Mount Rainier High in Des Moines, leading all locals with a sixth-place finish in the all-around with a final tally of 35.225.
The eighth-ranked Auburn Riverside High girls basketball team was looking for payback and a championship Tuesday night at Kentwood.
The Ravens found both.
Behind another strong performance by star Kat Cooper, the Ravens held off the Conquerors 61-57 to snap a two-way tie for first place and secure the South Puget Sound League North Division crown on the final day of the regular season.
Tahoma remained on top and Kentridge broke through during Friday and Saturday’s sub-district wrestling tournament at Auburn High.
Tahoma, which won the South Puget Sound League North Division, walked away with the team title, racking up an eyepopping 394 points, well ahead of second-place Auburn at 266. The gap between first and second was the widest since 2008, and the second biggest of the last 10 years. In the process, the Bears advanced 15 wrestlers to the Region III tournament, and crowned five champions.
MELISSA ALBERTS, KentlakeGrade: Sophomore.Sport: Gymnastics.Accomplishment: Alberts served up a personal-best performance on the floor last week, scoring a 9.3 and lifting the Falcons past Kent-Meridian,… Continue reading
Reds Wine Bar, one of Kent Station's newest businesses, is planning a grand opening celebration Feb. 4 and 5, including a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Feb. 4, followed by live music at 6 p.m.
The new wine bar is located across from the Sound Transit parking garage. Owned by husband and wife team Nick and Angela Xavier of Kent, Reds features a selection of regional wines along with artisan-crafted beers.
The Kent Downtown Partnership is having its next Downtown Breakfast Hour 7 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Kent ShoWare Center.
Called "Time to Rise and Thrive," the morning program will have several element, including the introduction of new Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas, updates on the city-owned ShoWare Center, the status of the city's part-way built parking garage, and Green River Community College's Kirk Davis, speaking about how local businesses can "rise and thrive" in the current economy.
The Western Bass Club is sponsoring a free event Feb. 16 aimed at recreational boaters.
The statewide club has asked Russ Baker, owner of Limit Out Performance Marine in Pacific, to speak about boat maintenance.
His presentation, "Must Do Preventative Maintenance Tips for Your Boat Before Your First Outing on the Lake," will take place 7 p.m. at Kennydale Community Hall, 2424 N.E. 27th St., Renton.
Alfreda Mae (Nee Davis) Murphy1924 ~ 2011Alfreda Mae Murphy was granted her Angel wings on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Her final days were spent surrounded… Continue reading
Dr. James (Jim) Louis GillDr. James (Jim) Louis Gill passed suddenly January 24, 2011. He was born July 5, 1935 in Seattle, WA to Frank… Continue reading
Luke Lockhart - No. 20
Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.
Birthdate: 1992-11-01
Height 5'10"
Weight 182
Shoots/Catches: Right
Position: Center
Be prepared to laugh and participate in the "Til Death Do Us Part" Late Night Catechism 3 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.
Duane Hamamura, for more than three decades one of the most prominent equine photographers in the state, died suddenly Saturday evening at home of heart failure.
Hamamura, a lifelong Auburn resident, was 57 years old.
A 1971 graduate of Auburn High School who studied photography at Green River Community College, Hamamura was a longtime photographer at the Valley Daily News in Kent, where he was a perennial award-winning photographer, according to colleague Mark Klaas, editor of the Auburn Reporter. Hamamura also worked as a photographer at the old Auburn Globe and as a photo technician for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
A Kent man remained in a King County jail in Seattle Wednesday with a bail of $80,000 after he had two alcohol-related bookings within three days last month as well as two driving under the influence arrests in the last eight months.
The Kentridge High boys swim team's one-two punch was in full effect Saturday during the South Puget Sound League meet at Rogers High in Puyallup.
Senior Cameron Whiting and freshman phenom Chase Bublitz continued to dazzle, securing three individual first-place finishes as the Chargers brought home second place with 223 points. Beamer won the meet with 235 points while Mount Rainier finished a distant third behind Kentridge with 199 points.
