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GIRLS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule update

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEWednesday, Feb. 18GAME 1: Graham-Kapowsin 54, Shelton 30GAME 2: Auburn Riverside 85, South Kitsap 45GAME 3: Federal Way 80,… Continue reading

MAT CLASSIC XXI: Wrestlers to watch

MAT CLASSIC XXI: WRESTLERS TO WATCHRuben Navejas, Kentwood, 103Notable: Entered state semifinals last year with unblemished 39-0 record, but took fifth. Enters tournament this year… Continue reading

Cutting athletics in Sports Town USA? It could happen

Some tough decisions lie ahead for the Kent School Board.Specifically, where to trim the budget if the district’s state funding is reduced by the anticipated… Continue reading

GIRLS WRESTLING: Crook-Meyers, Navejas cruise to titles

She admittedly didn't break a sweat.But Kentwood's Jolene Crook-Meyers hardly needed to this past Saturday during the girls Region II wrestling tournament at Emerald Ridge… Continue reading

WRESTLING: MAT CLASSIC XXI AT A GLANCE

MAT CLASSIC XXI AT A GLANCE• WHAT: The state wrestling tournament.• WHEN: Friday and Saturday. Matches begin today and Saturday at 10 a.m. The championship… Continue reading

STATE SWIMMING: AT A GLANCE

STATE DIVE AND SWIM AT A GLANCE• WHAT: Class 4A boys swim and dive meet.• WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Diving prelims began at 7… Continue reading

STATE GYMNASTICS: AT A GLANCE

CLASS 4A STATE GYMNASTICS AT A GLANCE• WHEN: Friday and Saturday.• WHERE: Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.• ADMISSION: One-day pass - Students with ASB, $10; Adults… Continue reading

RECREATION CALENDAR: Feb. 19

RECREATION CALENDAR: FEB. 19BASEBALLMAPLE VALLEY PARKS T-BALLRegistration is now open for this popular Maple Valley Parks youth program. The registration fee is $48, and includes… Continue reading

Ruth Paulson

Ruth PaulsonRuth Paulson born 12/30/21 in Leavenworth, KS survived by 8 of her 9 children; Judy (Sonny), Leroy, David, Pat, Dorothy (Benji), Darleene, Veronica (John)… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEWednesday, Feb. 18GAME 1: Shelton at Graham-Kapowsin, 7 p.m.GAME 2: South Kitsap at Auburn Riverside, 7 p.m.GAME 3: Jefferson… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThursday, Feb. 19GAME 1: Wilson at Decatur, 7 p.m.GAME 2: Bellarmine Prep at Kentridge, 7 p.m.GAME 3: Auburn at… Continue reading

SeaTac shooting Tuesday leaves two wounded

An afternoon shooting in SeaTac Tuesday left two people wounded, one seriously. No suspects were arrested; however one person was detained and booked on an outstanding firearms violation warrant.

Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen displays his dribbling skills.

OUT & ABOUT for the week of Feb. 18

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.AMC Best Picture Showcase: Feb. 21. Theater will screen all five movies nominated for… Continue reading

Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen displays his dribbling skills.

Give input at Kent school budget meetings

The Kent School Board has scheduled two public sessions to take comment about how the district can pare back its budget.They are scheduled for 7… Continue reading

Motorcyclist in fatal crash identified

A 35-year-old Kent man who died in a Feb. 11 motorcycle accident has been identified as Maxwell A. Rawson by the King County Medical Examiner’s… Continue reading

School board was right to join lawsuit

Kudos to the KSD Board of Directors for making the decision to join other groups from all over the state in demanding clarity on funding… Continue reading

Carousel supporters deserve applause

On behalf of the City of Kent and the operators of the third season of the Morford Family Carousel, I want to thank all of… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 14. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

For the week of Feb. 14.You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline to… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! For the week of Feb. 14. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Fighting is integral part of hockey

(In response to Feb. 6 letter, “Parent appalled at hockey behavior”)Even though you grew up in Canada and understand and appreciate the game, I don’t… Continue reading

Pet owner should have to suffer

Having just read the article concerning Zakeea Sykes allowing a seven-month-old puppy to starve to death, may I offer a suggestion? Sentence Miss Sykes to… Continue reading