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Fred Nelson

Fred Nelson

Fred NelsonFred Nelson, 70, of Kent, WA passed away February 23, 2009 from pancreatic cancer.Fred was born April 16, 1938 in Tacoma, to Francis (Fuzz)… Continue reading

Fred Nelson

BOYS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule update

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThursday, Feb. 19GAME 1: Decatur 79, Wilson 66GAME 2: Kentridge 59, Bellarmine Prep 54GAME 3: Kentwood 50, Auburn 29GAME… Continue reading

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

T-Birds win over Chiefs; Pickard keeps ’em scoreless

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard stopped all 36 shots he faced Friday night at ShoWare Center to lead the T-Birds to a 3-0 shutout of… Continue reading

STATE WRESTLING: KW advances two boys, two girls to semifinals

Kentwood's Cody Quinn made history Friday night at the Tacoma Dome.Teammates Ruben and Antonia Navejas want to follow suit today.Meanwhile, Tahoma couldn't have asked for… Continue reading

T-Birds see on-the-road defeat to Spokane

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 Wednesday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.The game was the first game of a home-and-home series between… Continue reading

Kent Chamber of Commerce announces candidates for biz awards

The Kent Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2009 President’s banquet and Business Leadership Excellence Awards, set for March 14 at the… Continue reading

On the verge of history: Today could prove an emotional one for Ruben Navejas Sr.

Kentwood siblings take aim at state wrestling history

Their opportunity is legit.It’s all a matter of taking advantage of it for Kentwood High’s wrestling Navejas siblings — brother Ruben, a 103-pounder, and sister… Continue reading

On the verge of history: Today could prove an emotional one for Ruben Navejas Sr.

Reader muses on Friday the 13th

Did you survive February 13th? They are saying that 2009 has more “Friday 13ths” this year than ever before, and some say it is bad;… Continue reading

Community briefs for week of Feb. 21

Firefighters offer heart screeningsThe Kent Fire Department will offer free Healthy Heart Month blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at locations throughout Kent during the… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: West Central District III schedule update

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT III BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULEThursday, Feb. 19GAME 1: Decatur 79, Wilson 66GAME 2: Kentridge 59, Bellarmine Prep 54GAME 3: Kentwood 50, Auburn 29GAME… Continue reading

Dian Alyea

Dian Alyea

Dian Alyea10/14/51 – 2/20/09Dian was born in Oakland, CA, lived in Topsail Island, NC and then Glenview Naval Air Station at the edge of the… Continue reading

Dian Alyea

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