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Kentwood shortstop Bryant Van Engeleburg can't quite reach a single stroked into left field by Tahoma's Cory Ferguson during the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game. Tahoma beat Kentwood

BASEBALL: Tahoma edges Kentwood, 2-1; KL tops TJ

Chris Marangon knew the magnitude of Wednesday afternoon's baseball game against Kentwood.It was a contest the Tahoma High pitcher had played out in his mind… Continue reading

Kentwood shortstop Bryant Van Engeleburg can't quite reach a single stroked into left field by Tahoma's Cory Ferguson during the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game. Tahoma beat Kentwood

FASTPITCH: KW upends KL, inches closer to North crown

The job isn't yet complete.But the Kentwood High fastpitch team certainly took a big step Wednesday afternoon to securing its first South Puget Sound League… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood hires Montzingo to coach

He’s back.Dean Montzingo, who stepped down from coaching boys basketball at Kentwood High in 2006 after a wildly successful run that included a 2004 state… Continue reading

T-Bird Prab Rai gets a high five from teammate Stefan Warg as he gets off the ice in the T-Birds’ first game on ShoWare ice in January.

Hockey draft Thursday: T-Bird fans can check in

The ever ubiquitous Twitter will offer Seattle Thunderbird fans an up-to-the-minute take on the impending 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, set to take place Thursday. The… Continue reading

T-Bird Prab Rai gets a high five from teammate Stefan Warg as he gets off the ice in the T-Birds’ first game on ShoWare ice in January.

TENNIS: Kentwood gets payback, knocks off KR

A gut instinct paid off for Kentwood High girls tennis coach Ingrid Bakke.Behind No. 2 doubles tandem Niki Skinner and Camille Madsen, the Conquerors turned… Continue reading

A fire destroyed a Kent residence Monday on the 10200 block of S.E. 228th Street. Fire crews from Kent and responded

Fire guts Kent home Monday

A residential fire Monday night in Kent gutted the home, but its two residents were able to get out safely.The home is located in the… Continue reading

A fire destroyed a Kent residence Monday on the 10200 block of S.E. 228th Street. Fire crews from Kent and responded

Global warming: Letter writer is correct

I just wanted to express my support for Mr. Wittgens’ letter to the editor. The facts do not support CO2 as a dangerous.The facts do… Continue reading

Global warming: Letter writer should get facts straight

Mr. Wittgens claims global warming is a “government hoax.” (letter from Kent resident Bernie Wittgens, April 22 Kent Reporter). I wonder what government Mr. Wittgens… Continue reading

Kent to become Hockey Town this weekend

The best 16- and 17-year-old hockey players from around the Western District of the United States will be converging on Kent this weekend for the… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Zach Corpuz is congratulated by teammates after coming home on a passed ball during last week’s 14-7 win over Kentlake.

BASEBALL: Kentwood makes strong return to tradition

Who needs credit?Sure, the Kentwood High baseball team is playing better these days than at any point a year ago. The Conquerors are getting a… Continue reading

Kentwood’s Zach Corpuz is congratulated by teammates after coming home on a passed ball during last week’s 14-7 win over Kentlake.

PREPS ON DECK: April 27-May 1

Tuesday, April 28SPSL North baseball: Thomas Jefferson at Auburn, Tahoma at Auburn Riverside, Kentwood at Federal Way, Kent-Meridian at Kentridge. All games at 4 p.m.SPSL… Continue reading

The Majestics' Jasmine Arriola (82) hauls down a Sacramento Sirens player Saturday at Kent Field. The Majestics took the contest against their rivals 33-8.

Women’s tackle football: Majestics pound Sacramento 33-8 in Kent

The Seattle Majestics blasted by the Sacramento Sirens 33-8 Saturday at Kent's French Field.The win was a major hit to the rivalry between the Independent… Continue reading

The Majestics' Jasmine Arriola (82) hauls down a Sacramento Sirens player Saturday at Kent Field. The Majestics took the contest against their rivals 33-8.

Public health emergency declared for swine flu

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today issued a nationwide public health emergency declaration in response to recent human infections with a newly… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood wins state championship

Her play has spoke volumes all season.But when that season came to a close Saturday night at the Tacoma, Kentwood High’s Lindsey Moore was succinct… Continue reading

Katie Ryckman of Newcastle lines up with assistant coach Ryan Riess to run a timed drill at a Seattle Mist mini camp Wednesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila. Ryckman hopes to make the Seattle Mist Reserve squad.

Lingerie League plays it up in Tukwila

The Seattle Mist, a Lingerie Football League team that will play in Kent this fall, ran through a series of drills at their minicamp Wednesday… Continue reading

Katie Ryckman of Newcastle lines up with assistant coach Ryan Riess to run a timed drill at a Seattle Mist mini camp Wednesday at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila. Ryckman hopes to make the Seattle Mist Reserve squad.
Could Kiss be coming to Kent? Fans may have the final say.

Could KISS come to Kent?

Attention Rock Fans:You can bring KISS to Kent.Last week ShoWare Center officials put out the call - via their Web site - asking fans to… Continue reading

Could Kiss be coming to Kent? Fans may have the final say.
Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical

Kentridge presents ‘High School Musical’

Kentridge Drama Department presents "High School Musical," opening April 29 at Kentridge High School. With a cast of nearly 100 students, the high-energy musical is… Continue reading

Kentridge Drama Department presents 'High School Musical

BASEBALL: Brigham, Jefferson shut down Kentridge

Jeff Brigham may have felt a bit under the weather Friday afternoon, but that didn't stop the Thomas Jefferson righthander from delivering a gem on… Continue reading

George G. Berry

George G. BerryGeorge G. Berry, 74, of Yakima, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Summitview Healthcare Center. Although George lived in Yakima for… Continue reading