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Nikole Weber is one of the SPSL North's top-returning pitchers this spring. She led the Falcons past Kentridge this past Friday

FASTPITCH PREVIEW ’10: Kentlake ready to rise back to top

There’s something to be said about possessing a winning tradition. Few athletic programs in the state have as much of it as the Kentlake High fastpitch team. Since the school opened in 1997, the Falcons have advanced to the state tournament nine times and either won or challenged for the South Puget Sound League North Division title in nearly each of those seasons.

Nikole Weber is one of the SPSL North's top-returning pitchers this spring. She led the Falcons past Kentridge this past Friday

Kent Police make burglary stop; wind up finding pot-growing operation at West Hill home

Kent Police seized 31 marijuana plants worth an estimated $31,000 on March 24 from a West Hill home in the 3300 block of South 261st Street.

Time for the Kindergarten Roundup

Each spring Kent School District elementary schools invite next year’s kindergartners and their families to their boundary school "Kindergarten Roundup."

Arthur Glen Walden

Arthur Glen Walden

Arthur Glen WaldenArthur Glen Walden passed away on March 17, 2010. He was born on March 10, 1931 in Port Orchard, WA to Arthur Earl… Continue reading

Arthur Glen Walden
Lois Ann Mattheis

Lois Ann Mattheis

Lois Ann MattheisLois Ann Mattheis, 73, passed away March 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.She resided in Kent for 43 years. Lois, daughter… Continue reading

Lois Ann Mattheis

Mildred N. Wright

Mildred N. WrightBorn in Corvallis, Oregon on August 4, 1926. Mildred (Mickey) passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 20, 2010 at the age… Continue reading

Senior Danielle Orvella is one of Kentridge’s top returners this season. Kentridge

PREP FASTPITCH PREVIEW ’10: Kentridge ready to make a charge

The time is now for the Kentridge High fastpitch team. The Chargers enter the season with a senior-dominated bunch plenty capable of making some noise in the wide open South Puget Sound League North Division.

Senior Danielle Orvella is one of Kentridge’s top returners this season. Kentridge

PREPS OF THE WEEK: March 15-21

Kentlake's Erin Crowley, Kentlake's Ryne Shelton, Kent-Meridian's Kevin Clutter, Kentridge's Hayley Crusch, Kentwood's Eliana Spero

Congressman Adam Smith to speak at S.W. King County chamber event

Congressman Adam Smith will provide an update on healthcare, the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan at the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce April Membership Luncheon April 9.

Chocolate and wine-tasting at Kent winery

Kent-based Castle Bridge Winery is the locale for an April 8 chocolate- and wine-tasting event, to acquaint the public with a new kind of chocolate that is purportedly high in antioxidants and has other health benefits.

U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert.

Congressman Reichert seeks hospital care for head injury; out for health-care reform vote

Congressman Dave Reichert was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., Wednesday after feeling ill, according to his congressional office.

U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert.

Kent Senior Center offers spring prom

Dance the night away at the second annual Spring Prom from 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 30 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

Kent grade-school musicians to perform

Steel-drum bands, choirs and percussion ensembles from five Kent elementary schools will perform at the 14th annual Fiesta in the Valley 7 p.m. March 30 at the Kent Elementary School multipurpose room, 24700 64th Ave. S.

Youngsters McKenna Freeman

Easter events abound for Kent kids, families

A roundup of local egg hunts taking place over Easter weekend in Kent.

Youngsters McKenna Freeman
Two drivers were transported by paramedics to local hospitals as a precautionary measure after a white van and a blue Chevrolet Prizm collided at about 2:40 p.m. March 23 at the intersection of South 196th Street and the West Valley Highway in Kent. Kent Police investigators said the sedan

Drivers taken to local hospitals after major collision in Kent

Two drivers were transported by paramedics to local hospitals as a precautionary measure after a white van and a blue Chevrolet Prizm collided at about 2:40 p.m. March 23 at the intersection of South 196th Street and the West Valley Highway in Kent.

Two drivers were transported by paramedics to local hospitals as a precautionary measure after a white van and a blue Chevrolet Prizm collided at about 2:40 p.m. March 23 at the intersection of South 196th Street and the West Valley Highway in Kent. Kent Police investigators said the sedan
Majestics' veteran Angie Andrew (32) swats a pass from quarterback Michel Volk

Majestics women’s football gives a show with scrimmage in Kent: Slide Show

The Seattle Majestics gave local fans a sneak preview into their new season with their Red and Black Scrimmage March 20 at French Field.

Majestics' veteran Angie Andrew (32) swats a pass from quarterback Michel Volk

NCAA WOMEN’S HOOPS: Kentwood’s Vandersloot helps Gonzaga move to Sweet 16, Moore does the same for Nebraska

Kent natives Courtney Vandersloot and Lindsey Moore have enjoyed their share of success on the women’s basketball court this season. Vandersloot, a 2007 Kentwood High graduate who now plays at Gonzaga, led the Bulldogs to a 72-71 upset victory over Texas A& M on Monday night in a second-round NCAA tournament game.

King County requests federal dollars for permanent fix to Hanson Dam

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday unanimously adopted a motion requesting Congress appropriate the funds needed for both an interim and permanent repair to the federally owned and operated Howard Hanson Dam.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Washington State Sen. Keiser on health-care reform: ‘This is a monumental step’

State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, shared her feelings Monday about the Legislature's recent passage of major health-care form legislation.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Rainier Youth Choirs to sing in Kent

The Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St.