Wire Service

Detectives seeking armed robber and kidnap victim

Sheriff detectives are looking for an armed robber who held up a 7-Eleven store at gunpoint, then dragged a female customer from the counter and… Continue reading

Local police deserve kudos from public

Driving east on James Street there was a new breed of Kent citizens in a group of six bicycles, all on the same corner.They seemed… Continue reading

Cory Bell

Volunteer effort from Boeing workers appreciated

In a lodge-style building on Southeast Kent-Kangley Road, the workers inside are doing amazing things for children in our community.

Cory Bell
Kentridge’s Robbie Schuck

SOCCER: Kentridge boots Kentlake, looks toward title showdown

The offense continued to click for the Kentridge High boys soccer team Tuesday night.Behind goals from Michael Haas, Robbie Schuck and Sam Piehler, the Chargers… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Robbie Schuck

Barbara Jean Williams

Barbara Jean Irons WilliamsBarbara passed away on May 8, 2009, after a seven year battle with colon cancer. She was born in Seattle on May… Continue reading

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Moore to try out at USA World Championship trials

It may not be basketball season, but Kentwood High star Lindsey Moore remains at full throttle.On Thursday afternoon, USA Basketball announced that 27 of the… Continue reading

PREPS OF THE WEEK: May 2-9

ALYX TOEAINAKentwood• Grade: Freshman.• Sport: Track.• Accomplishment: Toeaina pulled a clean sweep of the throwing events last week in a meet against Kent-Meridian, winning the… Continue reading

TRACK: KW’s Toeaina quickly rising

Kentwood track and field coach Steve Roche knew he had a rarity on his hands when freshman Alyx Toeaina first stepped onto the oval earlier… Continue reading

BASEBALL: SPSL tournament slated for Saturday

The South Puget Sound League baseball tournament will be held today at Kent Memorial Park. Rogers (12-8) opens the tournament against Jefferson (11-8) in a… Continue reading

RECREATION CALENDAR: May 8-15

BASEBALLKENT PARKS BOYS PROGRAMThis program is for boys in grades 7-12. The cost is $55. Teams will play a jamboree on May 14, followed by… Continue reading

BASEBALL: KL’s Christie delivers gem; KR eliminated

Known more for its offense this season, Doug Christie showed on Monday that the Kentlake High baseball team still has plenty of talent on the… Continue reading

GOLF: KR’s Sewell to play at Oregon State

Lauren Sewell didn't feel the need for pressure.The Kentridge junior receives enough of that during the golf season, which helps explain why she recently made… Continue reading

Styx

Rock out May 27 at ShoWare in Kent

Styx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special, popular American rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, play 7 p.m. May 27 at the ShoWare Center. Tickets… Continue reading

Styx

Big-ticket crimes in Kent: Court date rescheduled in parent murders; Kent man enters plea in immigration fraud

Housley court date rescheduledVincent Wayne Housley, who pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to charges of killing his parents in their Panther Lake home after an argument… Continue reading

Free up city funding by using arts dollars

When one reads about teaching job cuts in a down economy one begins to realize that planners everywhere will trim essential services in place of… Continue reading

Why she walked out of meeting

I come from the school that you “get the government you deserve.” You have to show up, be involved and participate to make things happen.For… Continue reading

Swine flu: Kent sees its first case

Two schools in the Des Moines area saw brief closures this week as a result of swine-flu suspicions, and in Kent, health officials were evaluating… Continue reading

Kent driver involved in fatal head-on collision

A 56-year-old Auburn woman was killed and two men were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Sunday evening after their two cars were struck head-on by… Continue reading

Quisha Macauley is the Seattle Majestics' player of the week.

Quisha Macauley is the Majestics Player of the Week

A defensive tackle and fullback, Quisha is starting on her third season as a Majestic. From co-owner Camille Head: "She's a smart player who the team counts on in a tough situation. She is strong runner, worthy of not only getting the first downs but picking up a few afterword. She has great hands that make her 'clutch' for option situations."

Quisha Macauley is the Seattle Majestics' player of the week.
Kentridge's Sam Piehler

BOYS SOCCER: SPSL North title still in reach for Kentridge

With just days remaining in the regular season on the South Puget Sound League North Division boys soccer pitch, one thing remains abundantly clear: It’s… Continue reading

Kentridge's Sam Piehler