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State Patrol looking for victim of Interstate 405 shooting near Highway 167

The Washington State Patrol is looking for help to find the victim or victims of a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3 a.m. Dec. 11 on northbound Interstate 405 near State Route 167.

12/15/10 Sign Factory Field Manager Tom Bonifant

Work begins on ShoWare Center marquee

Construction has started on the new ShoWare Center marquee that is expected to be operating by Jan. 7.

12/15/10 Sign Factory Field Manager Tom Bonifant

Kent Police arrest SeaTac man accused of sex trafficking of minors

Kent Police arrested a 28-year-old SeaTac man Dec. 16 for investigation of commercial sex trafficking of minors, rape and assault.

Lucille E. Freeman

Lucille E. FreemanBorn in Westport, Connecticut on August 22, 1918 to Edna M. and Oscar A. Bendtzen. Graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT… Continue reading

Ray Hardin

Ray HardinRay Hardin, 89, went to meet his Lord and Savior December 12, 2010. Ray was born September 24, 1921, in Walla Walla, WA. The… Continue reading

Lopez Center giving away winter clothes

The Lucy Lopez Center will offer coats and other winter items for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, or until supplies last.

Allegro to perform holiday showcase Dec. 19

The Allegro Performing Arts Academy, a Kent dance studio, will perform Bah Humbug! at three shows Dec. 19 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St.

Kent City Council approves 2011 budget

The Kent City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt the 2011 budget.

Kent Station site of community Christmas Giving tree

Kent Station is sharing the holiday spirit this season by giving back to children and families in the community. In partnership with BECU, Calvary Community Church, Project U(th), and Kiwanis Key Club, Kent Station is sponsoring a Giving Tree, accepting donations for holiday meals for families in need, and offering a gift-wrapping station.

Christian Alberto Rangel

Lakewood Police seek public’s help to find three missing men last seen in Kent

Lakewood Police are seeking the public's help as they investigate the disappearance of three Pierce County men who were last seen Dec. 12 at a Kent apartment complex.

Christian Alberto Rangel
Seattle’s Chance Lund braces for a fight against Spokane right wing Kenton Miller during Tuesday night’s 8-2 loss to the Chiefs at the ShoWare Center.

Chiefs give Seattle 8-1 beating Dec. 14: Story and slide show

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 8-2 Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center.

Seattle’s Chance Lund braces for a fight against Spokane right wing Kenton Miller during Tuesday night’s 8-2 loss to the Chiefs at the ShoWare Center.

Americans take T-Birds down in first game of home-and-home series Dec. 10

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Dec. 10 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick in the first game of a home-and-home series between the two teams.

T-Birds bag Cougars in Dec. 4 shootout

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from a three-goal deficit Dec. 4 at the CN Centre to defeat the Prince George Cougars 5-4 in a five-round shootout.

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Dec. 17 edition

JESSICA BARNES, KentlakeGrade: Senior.Sport: Basketball.Accomplishment: Barnes scored nine points in helping the Falcons pick up their first victory of the season on Dec. 9, a… Continue reading

WRESTLING: New look at Kent-Meridian

The pillars of the Kent-Meridian High wrestling program graduated last spring. Jesus Valdez, Nick Lemmon, Andrew Smith and Thomas Reinhart — four of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s top wrestlers last season — have moved on. “You have four outstanding kids. They were so exceptional, natural leaders,” said Kent-Meridian coach Todd Owens.

Kentwood's Ruben Navejas

WRESTLING: Kentwood strong on mat; Navejas ready for triumphant finish

What if? That thought has gone through the mind of Kentwood High senior Ruben Navejas more than a handful of times since last year’s Class 4A state wrestling tournament, and understandably so. Navejas, competing at 103 pounds, entered the title match against Tahoma’s Steven Hopkins as the weight class’ top-ranked wrestler and sporting an impressive 39-2 record. He was the defending state champion and was a favorite to repeat.

Kentwood's Ruben Navejas

WRESTLING: Limitless potential on Kentlake mat

They have the potential and plenty of talent, too. Now, second-year Kentlake High wrestling coach Jeremy Williams wants to see it all come together for the Falcons on the mat. “We definitely want to be in the top three in dual (meets) in the league,” Williams said. “We know Tahoma and Auburn have tough teams, and Kentwood does as well. But we have a lot of guys who have potential and aspirations to make it to state.”

Kentridge’s Jeff Seid (left) gave Kent-Meridian standout Nick Lemmon all he could handle last year. Seid returns this year and

WRESTLING: Ready to rise at Kentridge

He wants to put the Kentridge High wrestling program back on the map. But first-year coach Todd Lantz knows it’s never easy in the South Puget Sound League North Division, which produces multiple state champions on an annual basis. “I want to get these guys revved up,” said Lantz, who is Kentridge’s fourth coach in the last six years. “I want to be middle of the road or above (in the SPSL North). I want to be at least .500 or above in our dual meets. This division is pretty tough with Tahoma, Auburn and Kentwood ... they’ve all have a long tradition of winning. “I want to get Kentridge in that mix.”

Kentridge’s Jeff Seid (left) gave Kent-Meridian standout Nick Lemmon all he could handle last year. Seid returns this year and
Kent-Meridian's Luke Barzie

WRESTLING: SPSL North at a glance; Wrestlers to watch; Meets to make

Editor's Note: This is the first of a five-part series previewing the local high school wrestling season. In the coming days, the Reporter will also… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian's Luke Barzie
Back row (left to right):  Brittany Lydon

GIRLS SOCCER: Kentlake, Kentwood present check from ‘Kicks for the Cure’

On Monday, Dec. 13, the Kentlake and Kentwood girls soccer teams came together to present a check for $4,850 to the Covington MultiCare Mammogram Assistance Fund. The two friendly rivals raised the money with their second-annual Kicks for the Cure soccer match, which was played Oct. 7 at French Field and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the game, each team sports a different shade of pink. In addition, T-shirts are sold and prizes are raffled off throughout the afternoon.

Back row (left to right):  Brittany Lydon