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FASTPITCH PREVIEW: KW has enough depth to contend in North

It's no secret that pitching is the most coveted of all luxuries on the fastpitch diamond.Look to any season during the past 10 years of… Continue reading

FASTPITCH PREVIEW: Versatility is calling card for Kentridge shortstop

She has managed to find time for virtually every one of her athletic endeavors.But deep down, Kelli Suguro's passion is on the fastpitch diamond. That's… Continue reading

FASTPITCH PREVIEW: Kentlake looks to keep with winning tradition

The mantra on the Kentlake High fastpitch diamond has been clear for several years now: Tradition does not graduate.Those four words help explain why the… Continue reading

State jobless rate rises to 8.4 percent in February

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in February, up from January’s rate of 7.8 percent, according to the state Employment Security Department.The… Continue reading

ShoWare schedule: Everything from cage-fighting to power rock

Rock out at ShoWareStyx, REO Speedwagon and .38 Special, popular American rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, play at 7 p.m. May 27 at… Continue reading

Playoff action: T-Birds take down Spokane 2-1

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Arena in Game 2 of their first round playoff series.The best-of-seven series… Continue reading

Playoffs: Spokane beats out T-Birds 1-0 in first round

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Friday night at Veterans Memorial Arena in Game 1 of their first round playoff series.The Chiefs lead… Continue reading

Edella B. Knight

Edella B. KnightApril 10, 1913 to March 22, 2009Edella “Del” Knight, 95, Kent valley resident for 50 years, died Sunday morning in Port Angeles, WA.… Continue reading

Enforce cell-phone law or remove it

Isn’t it against Washington state law to drive using a hand-held telephone? Why do drivers continue to ignore the law? If the law isn’t enforceable… Continue reading

Reporter taken to task for lingerie photos

You probably assume that when you don’t hear from your readers that you’re doing a good job. So I must share my disappointment with the… Continue reading

Lingerie event promotes perversion

It always amazes me how far we will push the issue of pornography. Lingerie Football is just this.A father will take a son to a… Continue reading

Lingerie league selling sex

I would like to second the negative comments regarding the lingerie football venue at our new Showare Center.This is right up there with the bikini… Continue reading

Business Briefly for week of March 21

Fire up the grill for Arbor Village eventArbor Village is hosting its official barbecue and ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on April 2. Arbor Village (24121… Continue reading

VOLLEYBALL: KW’s Genger chooses Boise State

Basketball or volleyball?Volleyball or basketball?Kentwood senior Jessie Genger has gone back and forth on which she will play in college for more than a year… Continue reading

The Howard Hanson Dam

Howard Hanson Dam meeting is March 31

A public meeting to provide information about flood safety and developments related to the Howard Hanson Dam operations on the Green River is scheduled for March 31 in Auburn.

The Howard Hanson Dam

Blotter: Man attempts to choke girlfriend, hits her with door

Assault A Kent man reportedly tried to choke his girlfriend, threw a disposable lighter at her and hit her with a door during a dispute shortly after noon on March 6 at a home in the 21200 block of 94th Place South.

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: SPSL NORTH – AT A GLANCE

SPSL NORTH SOCCER: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITES: Auburn Riverside, Thomas Jefferson.• CONTENDERS: Kentlake, Kentridge, Kentwood.• PLAYOFFS: The top four teams from the SPSL North earns… Continue reading

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: KW ready to defend SPSL North title

Kentwood isn't ready to concede anything just yet on the boys soccer field.But the Conquerors certainly have a different feel this March than they did… Continue reading

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Kentridge looks to contend

Glenn Walrond doesn’t exactly consider himself a superstitious person.He may want to be this spring.Because if last season is any indication, the Kentridge High boys… Continue reading

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Kentlake ready to break through

Kyle Jones is trying to keep things in perspective these days.But, admittedly, it can be a tough for the Kentlake High boys soccer coach.And why… Continue reading