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SPORTS ON DECK

WednesdayPREPSWrestling: SPSL North — Federal Way at Kentwood; Tahoma at Auburn; Jefferson at Kentridge; Kentlake at Auburn Riverside. All meets at 7:30 p.m. SPSL 3A… Continue reading

KW, K-M wrestlers snag titles in Blaine

It may be early in season, but Kentwood wrestlers Ruben Navejas and Cody Quinn already appear in midseason form.Navejas, a sophomore, and Quinn, a senior,… Continue reading

Thunderbirds Vice President Colin Campbell

Howzabout a hotdog? ShoWare Center gets concessions

The Kent City Council unanimously approved a contract Dec. 9 to pay Savor, a Philadelphia-based concessionaire, a fixed fee of $110,000 per year to handle… Continue reading

Thunderbirds Vice President Colin Campbell
A Salvation Army sign stands in the entrance to Fred Meyers at 10201 S.E. 240th St.

Salvation Army needs help to provide holiday cheer

The Salvation Army bell ringers are out again with their red kettles and friendly greetings, but they’re not having much luck filling the kettles this… Continue reading

A Salvation Army sign stands in the entrance to Fred Meyers at 10201 S.E. 240th St.

Marci Joanne Golubic

Marcia Joanne GolubicMarcia Joanne Golubic passed away Friday, December 12, 2008, at her home in Puyallup. She was 56, and is now at peace after… Continue reading

Report of abduction in Kent was false, police say

A Kent woman's call to the Kent Police about a possible abduction of an 18-to-22-year-old woman Wednesday morning on the West Hill turned out to… Continue reading

Possible abduction witnessed on Kent’s West Hill: police seek leads

A Kent woman reported to Kent Police what appeared to be an abduction of an 18-to-22-year-old woman at about 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in the 2600… Continue reading

'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Grand Victorian Gala and Victorian High Tea: Dec. 13, 14 and 21. Gala on… Continue reading

'It might be a clue!' “CSI' meets Bethlehem in the holiday mystery extravaganza

Nightlife for South County, Eastside, Dec. 10

South County NightlifeBaker Street Books: 7 p.m. various Fridays and Saturdays, live jazz. Dec. 19, Christmas Jazz Sing-along. Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave., Black… Continue reading

Weight-loss group celebrating 50th anniversary; Kent woman shares memories

I had lived in the city of Seattle for over 50 years and only moved to Kent about seven years ago. I have come to… Continue reading

Morales, Kozy Rotary students of the week

Juan de Dios Morales and Melissa Kozy have been selected as the Kent Rotary Students of the Week.Both are students at Kentlake High School.Morales, a… Continue reading

Donald Francis Gilmore

Donald Francis GilmoreDonald Francis Gilmore, age 75, passed away at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma on December 10, 2008. He has been a… Continue reading

The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.

Kent museum offers glimpse of old-time parades

Attend an upcoming Kent event and you can walk away with a piece of history.The Kent Historical Museum has scheduled its holiday open house for… Continue reading

The album cover of the Kent Historical Museum's DVD of Kent's parades.
David Sisson

David Sisson

David SissonDavid passed away peacefully on December 9, 2008. Born June 14, 1946 in Erie, PA, he joined the Navy in 1964 where he served… Continue reading

David Sisson
Kentridge’s Kara Follmer is one of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s emerging players this year.

Girls basketball: SPSL North heavyweights AR, KW to square off Thursday

Thursday night, Kentwood and the Auburn Riverside will face off in Covington for the first of their two meetings this season.With the Ravens jumping up… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Kara Follmer is one of the South Puget Sound League North Division’s emerging players this year.
Thomasine N. White

Thomasine N. White

Thomasine (Dyke) N. WhiteThomasine Nyle Goodwin, age 85, passed away December 8, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. She was born in White Bluffs, WA, on July… Continue reading

Thomasine N. White
Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

Winterfest Celebration is Saturday in downtown Kent

Schedule of Events• 9 a.m. to noonHolly Jolly Waffle Breakfast at Maggie’s on Meeker: $5 for waffle, sausage, coffee or orange juice. Donate canned food… Continue reading

Before the tree lighting festivities at last year’s Winterfest

PTA sponsors forum Tuesday

The Kent Area PTA Council is hosting a forum Dec. 9 to discuss basic education funding in Washington State.The forum will feature state Rep. Pat… Continue reading

OUT & ABOUT For the week of Dec. 6

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.A Victorian Country Christmas: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 7.… Continue reading