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Articles by Kris Hill
Families
More than 400 students graduate from Kentlake High...
By Kris Hill • June 9, 2012 10:07 pm

Families, friends as well as faculty came together Saturday afternoon at ShoWare Center in Kent to celebrate the class of 2012’s graduation from Kentlake High.

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Families
Kentwood High staff and community celebrate class of...
By Kris Hill • June 9, 2012 9:50 pm

Kentwood High Principal Doug Hostetter had much to brag about Saturday afternoon at ShoWare Center in Kent during the graduation ceremony of the class of 2012, the 30th commencement exercises in the school’s history.

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A Kent youth football player catches the ball during a game. The uniforms will be changing this upcoming season.
Kent Knights embrace philosophy change | Youth football
By Kris Hill • June 6, 2012 12:52 pm

Anyone who looked at the 4A state football brackets in November likely noticed a common thread among the teams — they all have youth feeder programs.

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Maple Valley, Covington Relay for Life grows by leaps and bounds
Maple Valley, Covington Relay for Life grows by...
By Kris Hill • June 6, 2012 12:47 pm

If bigger and better was what Relay for Life organizers hoped for this past weekend then they got their wish and then some.

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Maple Valley to conduct inspection of private stormwater facilities
Maple Valley to conduct inspection of private stormwater...
By Kris Hill • May 31, 2012 12:13 pm

The city of Maple Valley will be conducting inspections of private stormwater facilities between June and August.

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Veterinarian Jan White hand feeds a bird in an incubator at her clinic near Maple Valley
Animal rehabilitation near Covington clinic needs volunteers
By Kris Hill • May 31, 2012 12:09 pm

Any minute now South Sound Critter Care is going to be inundated with sick, injured and abandoned animals.

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The joy of receiving a thank you card | Editorial
The joy of receiving a thank you card...
By Kris Hill • May 30, 2012 1:52 pm

Thank you cards are an interesting thing in my world.

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Kentwood’s baseball team celebrates its 4-1 victory over Puyallup in the 4A state championship game on May 26 at Gesa Stadium in Pasco.
Kentwood baseball wins state championship in Pasco
By Kris Hill • May 30, 2012 12:34 pm

Taylor Jones felt just fine against Puyallup May 26 in the 4A baseball state championship game at Gesa Stadium in Pasco.

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Tahoma senior Haley Beckstrom prepares to swing at the 4A state faspitch tournament at Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane. Tahoma eventually lost to Monroe.
Tahoma make it to second day at state,...
By Kris Hill • May 29, 2012 8:49 pm

Tahoma and Kentlake had their share of ups and downs at the 4A state fastpitch tournament May 25-26 at Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane.

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Maple Valley Mayor Bill Allison and Deputy Mayor Victoria Laise-Jonas at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Fred Meyer at Four Corners.
Historic moment when doors open at Maple Valley...
By Kris Hill • May 29, 2012 8:46 pm

Not long before the ribbon was cut in front of Fred Meyer at Maple Valley Town Square, Victoria Laise Jonas and Peter Powell were chatting in front of the entry.

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The Tahoma fastpitch team at the 4A state tournament.
Tahoma Bears play fastpitch at state tournament |...
By Kris Hill • May 28, 2012 5:00 pm

The Tahoma girls fastpitch team play at the 4A state tournament.

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The Kentlake girls fastpitch team at the state 4A tournament.
Kentlake fastpitch team at the 4A state tournament...
By Kris Hill • May 28, 2012 4:54 pm

The Kentlake girls fastpitch played at the 4A state tournament.

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Kentwood wins second state championship in three years with 4-1 victory over Puyallup | Baseball
Kentwood wins second state championship in three years...
By Kris Hill • May 27, 2012 12:39 am

Senior pitcher Taylor Jones threw a complete game and drove in two runs to lead the Conquerors to the 4A state baseball crown Saturday night.

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Maple Valley Mayor Bill Allison cuts the ribbon at the Fred Meyer.
Maple Valley city officials ribbon cutting ceremony for...
By Kris Hill • May 24, 2012 1:20 pm

Maple Valley city officials celebrated with Peter Powell of Powell Development the arrival of Fred Meyer on Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of one of the entries.

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Black Diamond Community Center provides services for those in need
Black Diamond Community Center provides services for those...
By Kris Hill • May 23, 2012 1:23 pm

Twice a week the Black Diamond Community Center fills up with seniors who show up for lunch but stay for the conversation.

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Kentlake senior Hannah Sauget pitches during district tournament game against Tahoma.
Kent, Tahoma fastpitch teams compete at day one...
By Kris Hill • May 23, 2012 1:02 pm

The Kentwood, Kentridge, Kentlake and Tahoma fastpitch teams competed at the West Central/Southwest District fastpitch tournament at Sprinker Recreational Center in Spanaway on May 18 and May 19.

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Kentwood's Cash McGuire swings at the game against Edmonds-Woodway on May 19.
Kentwood boys baseball headed to final four |...
By Kris Hill • May 23, 2012 12:46 pm

Kentwood’s baseball team is ready to take its one-pitch warrior mentality to Pasco for the 4A state final four this weekend.

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Tahoma's Troy LaBrie bats during the state baseball tournament.
Bears make it to elite eight at state...
By Kris Hill • May 22, 2012 6:43 pm

Tahoma’s unexpected extended journey this year came to an end on May 19 at the hands of Todd Beamer in a one-run loss in the second round of the 4A state baseball tournament.

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Tahoma boy’s soccer knocked out of state tournament by Central Kitsap
Tahoma boy’s soccer knocked out of state tournament...
By Kris Hill • May 22, 2012 6:37 pm

Tahoma’s boys soccer team’s season came to an end on May 16 when it took on Central Kitsap in the first round of the 4A state tournament and lost 7-2 on the road.

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How jiu-jitsu inspired Kentwood teacher Elena Stowell to work through the grief over her daughter’s death
How jiu-jitsu inspired Kentwood teacher Elena Stowell to...
By Kris Hill • May 21, 2012 1:14 pm

Elena Stowell loves to tell stories about her daughter, Carly, who died suddenly in April 2007 — a week before her 15th birthday.

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