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ELIZABETH MCCLOSKEY

ELIZABETH MCCLOSKEYElizabeth Joan McCloskey was born in Seattle on November 24, 1915, the third child of Martin G. and Nora E. Welch. She graduated from… Continue reading

Community ‘Trunk or Treat’ party at Target parking lot

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.

Local law officers get awards at Kent rally

A Des Moines Police detective and two King County sergeants earned law-enforcement awards Oct. 2 in Kent for their work to combat domestic violence.

Kent mayoral, city council candidates debate | Watch the replay

If you’re wondering who to choose on the November general election ballot, when it comes to Kent’s top elected officials, make tracks to the Kent Senior Activity Center Oct. 19.

Holiday Craft Market set for Nov. 6-7

Get in the holiday spirit at the 23rd annual Holiday Craft Market Nov. 6-7 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.The market… Continue reading

Children’s Halloween party planned

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.

Kent-Meridian running back B.J. Arceneaux (21) supplied the Royals with their biggest highlight Friday night

FOOTBALL: KR posts shutout; KL knocks off Tahoma; K-M falls to TJ

It all came together for the Kentridge High football team on Friday night at French Field.The Chargers woke up on offense and the defense continued… Continue reading

Kent-Meridian running back B.J. Arceneaux (21) supplied the Royals with their biggest highlight Friday night
Kentwood’s Erika Panzer cuts through the water during the 50 free in a meet against Tahoma last week. Panzer took second in the event

GIRLS SWIMMING: KW knocks off Tahoma, wins North crown; KL’s Bailey, Tanasse add state-qualifying times

Until last Thursday afternoon, it had been six years since the Kentwood High girls swim team won the South Puget Sound League North Division title.The… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Erika Panzer cuts through the water during the 50 free in a meet against Tahoma last week. Panzer took second in the event

Skillet to play at ShoWare

Skillet, a Christian rock band hailing from Tennessee, plays 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Special guests include Christian rock bands Hawk… Continue reading

FOOTBALL: Federal Way sinks KW, 24-21

By CASEY OLSONsports@fedwaymirror.comThe Federal Way Eagles did to Kentwood Thursday night what the Conquerors have been doing to the rest of the South Puget Sound… Continue reading

Beverly Dowsing

Beverly Dowsing

Beverly DowsingOctober 25, 1924 - July 15, 2009Memorial Service:1:00 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2009Midway Covenant Church22460 - 24th Ave S.Des Moines, WA 98198… Continue reading

Beverly Dowsing

Irene Luella Mathena

Irene Luella MathenaIrene Luella Mathena, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, died October 11, 2009, at her home in Kent, WA. She was 91. Irene… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: Auburn Riverside puts end to KW winning streak

The Streak is over.And over in historic fashion, too.In a back-and-forth volleyball match Thursday night between South Puget Sound League North Division heavyweights, Auburn Riverside… Continue reading

Kent man fatally shot on East Hill

A Kent man was shot and killed at about 9:43 p.m. Thursday in the 10900 block of Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.Kent Police… Continue reading

School Board candidates forum Monday

The Kent Area PTA Council is hosting a candidates forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Kent School Board from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at… Continue reading

Be prepared, not panicked

The economy, H1N1 flu, reduced government and family budgets … the news just keeps getting a little more stressful and a little more urgent as… Continue reading

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CROSS COUNTRY: K-M boys crowned champions

It has been a long haul for Kent-Meridian’s boys cross country team.But finally, after an eight-year dry spell, it’s clear the Royals are no longer… Continue reading

DJ Jigre
Kentwood’s Clarisa Hammer (front) and Kentlake’s Leanna McCord along with the rest of the Conquerors and Falcons will be sporting pink jerseys for a game on Saturday

GIRLS SOCCER: KL, KW come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

They want to paint French Field pink for a day. And they aren’t joking about it, either.The Kentlake and Kentwood High girls soccer teams are… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Clarisa Hammer (front) and Kentlake’s Leanna McCord along with the rest of the Conquerors and Falcons will be sporting pink jerseys for a game on Saturday

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Oct. 5-11

EMILY TANASSEKentlake• Grade: Freshman.• Sport: Swimming.• Accomplishment: Tanasse has burst onto the local swim scene this season as she entered the week already having qualified… Continue reading

RECREATION CALENDAR: Oct. 15-22

BASEBALLTRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUBPlayers ages 12-18 with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their game to the next level are invited to… Continue reading