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T-Birds drop Cougars in dramatic fashion

The Seattle Thunderbirds were trailing the Prince George Cougars 1-0 Saturday night with 17 seconds left in the game at the CN Centre.

  • Oct 1, 2012
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Bicyclists no longer have to ride around giant sandbags along the Green River Trail as all sandbags have been removed in Kent.

Green River Trail in Kent open to bicyclists

Bicyclists can again use the Green River Trail in Kent.

Bicyclists no longer have to ride around giant sandbags along the Green River Trail as all sandbags have been removed in Kent.

State proposes removing Kent property from Hazardous Sites List

The state Department of Ecology proposes to remove a Kent property from the Hazardous Sites List.

Mike Mactutis

Kent, King County dispute best millions-of-dollars fix for Green River levee

A controversial dispute continues to heat up between the city of Kent and King County about the best way to spends millions of dollars to repair a 2.7-mile stretch of a Green River levee to improve flood protection.

Mike Mactutis
Kent Police will sponsor a prescription drug return program on Saturday

Kent Police offer Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sept. 29

Kent Police will sponsor another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29.

Kent Police will sponsor a prescription drug return program on Saturday

Grant helps coalition, Kent School District confront underage drug, alcohol use

The Kent Police Department's Drug Free Coalition recently was awarded an almost $50,000 grant for underage drinking prevention in the Kent School District.

Ashley Wagner joins a star-studded lineup at the Oct. 19-21 Hilton HHhonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center.

U.S. champion aims for Olympics, awaits Kent showcase

For Ashley Wagner, it's more than just show and tell. Events like the Hilton HHonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center on Oct. 19-21 bring out the best in the reigning U.S ladies figure skating champion.

Ashley Wagner joins a star-studded lineup at the Oct. 19-21 Hilton HHhonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center.

Improve your speaking skills with Kent Evening Toastmasters

Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your self-confidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work?

  • Sep 27, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The T-Birds opened home play last weekend.

Picture of the Week: Puck drops here

The Seattle Thunderbirds opened their home season last weekend, hosting the rival Portland Winterhawks at the ShoWare Center on Saturday night.

  • Sep 26, 2012
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The T-Birds opened home play last weekend.
King County will close the Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent by next June if not sooner because the bridge is weakening.

Troubled Kent bridge closing in June

Just south of Kent stands a troubled bridge over waters.

King County will close the Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent by next June if not sooner because the bridge is weakening.
A Kent man driving this motorcycle was killed Monday night in Kent after a collision with a van along South 212th Street.

Kent motorcyclist killed in collision with van; man identified

A collision with a van killed a 33-year-old Kent motorcyclist at about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 8400 block of South 212th Street.

A Kent man driving this motorcycle was killed Monday night in Kent after a collision with a van along South 212th Street.
Volunteers hand out items at the Kent Food Bank.

Kent Food Bank Benefit Breakfast on Oct. 12

Make plans to attend the Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services 12th annual Benefit Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at Kent Covenant Church, 12010 S.E. 240th St.

  • Sep 25, 2012
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Volunteers hand out items at the Kent Food Bank.

Dance classes in Des Moines for people with Parkinson’s disease

People living with Parkinson’s disease can sign up for a dance class in Des Moines to explore the benefits of dance and movement with others who share some of the challenging symptoms of the disease.

Still time in Kent to register to vote in Nov. 6 election

There is still time for King County residents to register to vote or update their voter registration for the Nov. 6 general election.

  • Sep 25, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Crews have removed all of the giant sandbags that lined the Green River Trail for three years.

All sandbags removed in Kent along Green River Trail

All of the sandbags are gone from along the Green River Trail in Kent.

Crews have removed all of the giant sandbags that lined the Green River Trail for three years.
Portland's Presten Kopeck gets in front of the goal as his shot flies by Thunderbirds' Evan Wardley

Winterhawks spoil T-Birds’ home opener, 6-2

The Portland Winterhawks got a goal and three assists from Nic Petan and two goals from Oliver Bjorkstarnd to beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Sep 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Portland's Presten Kopeck gets in front of the goal as his shot flies by Thunderbirds' Evan Wardley

Kent’s Park Orchard Elementary host Family Health-Fitness Night

Park Orchard Elementary presents its second annual Family Health-Fitness Night from 5:30-7:30 on Sept. 27 at the school/gymnasium, 11010 SE 232nd St., Kent.

  • Sep 24, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Kent trial date rescheduled for ex-volleyball coach accused of attempted rape

The trial date has been changed to Oct. 25 for a former high school volleyball coach charged with third-degree attempted rape in connection with a girl he met at Kent's Lake Meridian Park.

Developer Bill Floten

Meridian Banks housing development in Kent out of courts but still on hold

A controversial housing development along Lake Meridian in Kent that stalled in the courts for years no longer remains tied up in any disputes between the developer and the city.

Developer Bill Floten

Glover solid as T-Birds take season opener at Portland

The Seattle Thunderbirds bent but didn't break Friday night at the Rose Garden as the Portland Winterhawks put 30 shots on goal in the first period.

  • Sep 22, 2012
  • BY Wire Service