The Sound Transit Board named Mike Harbour as acting CEO on Thursday.

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Sound Transit Board appoints Mike Harbour as Acting CEO

The Sound Transit Board on Thursday officially designated Sound Transit Deputy CEO Mike Harbour as Acting CEO as…

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Sound Cities Association asks federal, state governments for action on oil trains

The Sound Cities Association (SCA) on Wednesday asked the federal government to implement safety regulations regarding oil transport…

A fireworks show is set for 10 p.m. the Fourth of July at Lake Meridian Park.

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Kent Fire Departments offers fireworks safety advice

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reminds residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a…

Thunderbirds goaltender Taran Kozun is coming off a solid season.

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Kozun to instruct at T-Birds Hockey School

Goaltender Taran Kozun has been confirmed as an instructor for the Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey School.

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End-around the voters?

I just caught a portion of a City Council committee on Channel 21, and I think I heard…

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Baghdad follows Saigon’s fall

There is a certain eerie historical resonance to be noted between today's desperate breakdown inside Iraq and the…

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Kent Breakfast Club celebrates 20th year

The Kent Breakfast Club (KBC) is 20 years old this year and wishes to thank the Kent community…

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T-Birds’ Barzal, Bear named to Hockey Canada U-18 Selection Camp

Seattle Thunderbirds center Mathew Barzal and defenseman Ethan Bear have been invited to attend Canada's Summer Under-18 Team…

Strawberry season is at its peak

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Peak season for sweet pickings

The Al Duris Strawberry Farm sells fresh berries and other produce daily at its Kent stand that sits…

T-Bird players celebrate a goal during their series-winning play against Everett last season. Seattle opens its WHL home slate against the Silvertips on Sept. 20.

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T-Birds announce regular-season schedule; home opener is Sept. 20 against ‘Tips

The Seattle Thunderbirds today announced their 2014-15 regular-season schedule, opening the Western Hockey League slate at Portland on…

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Kent Downtown Partnership receives National Main Street accreditation

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) has been accredited by the National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial…

Fireworks stands open on Saturday in Kent. Fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July in Kent.

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Fireworks go on sale in Kent on Saturday

Fireworks go on sale on Saturday in Kent at various stands around town but can only be set…

Steve Konowalchuk has signed a three-year extension to keep coaching the Seattle Thunderbirds.

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T-Birds sign coach Konowalchuk to 3-year extension | Western Hockey League

Seattle Thunderbirds coach Steve Konowalchuk has signed a three-year contract extension.

Fifty-two volunteers from The World Mission Society Church of God helped clean up Central Avenue. The group effort collected 38 bags of trash.

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Church volunteers give Central Avenue a second chance

It's easy to throw a candy wrapper out of the window while driving or drop a cigarette butt…

The Seattle Thunderbirds will play seven preseason games starting in August

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Thunderbirds to play seven preseason hockey games; one in Kent

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team will play seven exhibition games during the 2014-2015 preseason.

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King County Council passes measure to address risk of oil trains

The King County Council on Monday unanimously passed legislation directing emergency officials to study the risks of transporting…

Sahvan Khaira

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T-Birds sign defenseman | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds signed defenseman Sahvan Khaira to a WHL contract, general manager Russ Farwell announced today.

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International high school exchange students seek host families in Kent

Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families…

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority weekly report.

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Kent Fire Department call report June 15-21

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

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Church seeks help in honoring its past

As Kent Lutheran Church prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary this fall, a search is under way for…