Wire Service

Green River Community College president honored at Oct. 19 Kent Chamber of Commerce reception

Green River Community College President Dr. Eileen Ely will be the guest of honor at a reception Oct. 19 at the Kent Chamber of Commerce office, 524 W. Meeker Street, Suite 1, Kent.

T-Birds lose to Calgary in overtime on ShoWare ice

The Calgary Hitmen defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime Oct. 16 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

T-Birds overpower Giants in 4-3 shootout in Vancouver

Burke Gallimore had two goals in regulation and one in the shootout Oct. 15 to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Vancouver Giants at Pacific Coliseum. The win gave the T-Birds a four-game winning streak.

Vote in new team to Olympia Nov. 2

On Nov. 2, one of the most critical elections of our history will take place. It is so important for each of us to exercise our right of voting and choosing our leaders.

Joe Fain the candidate for state senate seat

It is important to vote for someone who will reduce spending to balance our state’s fragile budget and support small businesses to help create new jobs. Voting for a candidate like Joe Fain, who places a high importance on better training our teachers and improving the education system in Washington state will prove to be valuable for our state’s economic competitiveness in the long run.

Chinook District of Garden Clubs plans general meeting and luncheon

The Chinook District of Garden Clubs, consisting of 12 South County garden clubs, will meet for its general meeting/luncheon on 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Grace Lutheran Church, 22975-24th Ave. S., Des Moines.

Williams gets judge’s support

As a district court judge for nearly 14 years I am joining judges from both King and Pierce County who support Matt Williams. As it happens I’m acquainted with both candidates.

Matt Williams: A cut above the rest for judge

Most voters are completely stumped when it comes to voting for judges. Unless you appear in court every day or have had a personal experience with a judge, you have no idea who to vote for. However, this time, the voters in the Southeast part of King County have a clear choice. Matt Williams is simply a cut above the rest.

We need Matt Williams as our next District Court Judge

We need Matt Williams as our next King County District Court Judge. I have known Matt Williams personally and professionally for more than 20 years. He has earned my personal and professional respect as a member of our community and as an attorney.

Kent church offers Youth Summit Conference Oct. 21

Got ideas on how to provide more activities for Kent youth? Then join a discussion at the Youth Summit Conference at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St.

Family escapes Kent house fire

A house fire on the East Hill of Kent displaced a family of four at about 4 a.m. Sunday in the 21200 block of 104th Avenue Southeast.

Urbia Fresh Café selects Rotary project for its Connections program

The Rotary Club of Kent has been selected as a recipient in the Urbia Fresh Café Connections Program.

FOOTBALL: Kentwood holds off Jones, Kent-Meridian

Quarterback David Jones did it all Friday night at French Field. The Kent-Meridian senior rushed for 170 yards, and passed for 164 more. He ran for a pair of touchdowns, and added another through the air.

King County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for people who might have been harassed by phone or e-mails by William Thomas Pritchard.

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks possible victims of accused cyberstalker

King County Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for people who might have been victims of a 23-year-old man charged by prosecutors for cyberstalking with sexual motivation after he reportedly cultivated a relationship with a 17-year-old girl through MySpace.

King County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for people who might have been harassed by phone or e-mails by William Thomas Pritchard.

Man injured in Kent forklift accident

A forklift driver was injured after being trapped by a part of the forklift during an accident at about 4:10 a.m. Friday at a FedEx warehouse in the 19600 block of 84th Avenue South in north Kent.

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Oct. 15 edition

DALTON BLACKMORE, KW Grade: Senior. Sport: Football. Accomplishment: Blackmore, a wide receiver and linebacker, pulled in a 40-yard touchdown, collected a sack and added two tackles for a loss, helping Kentwood beat Kentlake 30-28 Oct. 8 in a battle of unbeatens.

DeAnna Lynn Gosk Salcedo

DeAnna Lynn Gosk SalcedoDeAnna Lynn Gosk Salcedo entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Visitation was held Wednesday,October 13 at Price Helton Funeral… Continue reading

Kentwood's Reiney Meyers

SOCCER: Another successful year with Kicks for the Cure

The Kentlake and Kentwood girls soccer teams came together last week for the second-annual Kicks for the Cure soccer showdown between the two friendly rivals. The game is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event benefits the MultiCare Mammogram Assistance Fund of Covington.

Kentwood's Reiney Meyers
Election forums are part of the American way of politics.

Election forum at ShoWare: See the video, hear the candidates

The Kent Chamber of Commerce had a forum Oct. 6 for the region's top political races this year at the Kent ShoWare Center.

Election forums are part of the American way of politics.

TENNIS: Final results from SPSL tournament

The SPSL tennis tournament concluded Tuesday at Kent Meridian High School. Here are the final results with the top 10 qualifying for West Central Districts in May.