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T-Birds open WHL season tonight in Portland, return home Saturday

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Portland Winterhawks open up the WHL regular season tonight in the Rose City.

  • Sep 21, 2012
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Surveillance footage of an armed robbery suspect

3 arrested in connection with robberies in Kent, Federal Way, Renton

Federal Way Police arrested two men and a woman on Friday for investigation of robbery in connection with five recent armed robberies in Kent, Federal Way and Renton.

Surveillance footage of an armed robbery suspect
Maddie Massagli of the Kent rock band

Picture of the week: Kent has a block party

The 1st Avenue South Block Party last Friday evening was a party that brought together music, art, food, drink and demonstrations.

  • Sep 21, 2012
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Maddie Massagli of the Kent rock band
Steve Konowalchuk

State of the T-Birds; GM, coaches look to spur turnaround

A cellphone vibrates on Russ Farwell's desk as he tries to tame a clutter of papers, charts, reminders and folders.

Steve Konowalchuk
Kent’s Glen Schallman met “American Idol” winner David Cook during one of his cancer benefit walks he participates in throughout the country each year.

Ailing Kent man goes extra mile to fight cancer

Glen Schallman hopes to inspire people with his courageous battle against a brain tumor he's been living with for about a decade.

Kent’s Glen Schallman met “American Idol” winner David Cook during one of his cancer benefit walks he participates in throughout the country each year.
The city of Kent installed this traffic circle in 2010 at the intersection of Jason Avenue and Temperance Street to slow vehicles. Panther Lake residents want a circle or other traffic device along Southeast 223rd Drive.

Kent plans to help slow SE 223rd Drive traffic

Kent city officials will work with residents along Southeast 223rd Drive to find a way to slow down drivers who speed through the neighborhood.

The city of Kent installed this traffic circle in 2010 at the intersection of Jason Avenue and Temperance Street to slow vehicles. Panther Lake residents want a circle or other traffic device along Southeast 223rd Drive.

Kent Crop Hunger Walk is Oct. 7

Kent Crop Hunger Walk – a fundraiser to fight hunger – unfolds 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S.

  • Sep 20, 2012
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People celebrate at Kent's Oktoberfest last year. The event returns from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in downtown Kent.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Kent on Sept. 22

Returning veterans from the Kent community can share in the proceeds from the Kent Sunrise Rotary's second annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 22 at the Red Barn on Railroad Avenue across from Kaibara Park downtown.

  • Sep 20, 2012
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People celebrate at Kent's Oktoberfest last year. The event returns from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in downtown Kent.

Kent man’s work awarded in International Exhibition of Photography at Puyallup Fair

Kent's John May earned honors in the Northwest International Exhibition of Photography at the Puyallup Fair.

  • Sep 20, 2012
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King County to hold budget public hearing in Kent

The King County Council Budget Committee will hold public hearings on the 2013 budget in Kent, Bellevue and Seattle.

  • Sep 19, 2012
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Kent Police join search for armed robbers

Kent Police detectives are working with investigators from other South King County police agencies to identify and capture a pair of bandits responsible for as many as five armed robberies in the last week.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.

Moody’s downgrades Kent’s bond rating again

The city of Kent's struggle to keep revenues above expenses took another hit as Moody's Investors Services downgraded the city's bond rating for the second time this year.

Kent City Councilman Les Thomas.
Kent needs volunteers on Sept. 29 to help at Park Orchard Park as part of National Public Lands Day.

Kent seeks volunteers for National Public Lands Day Sept. 29

Volunteers are wanted to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 by helping to restore Park Orchard Park in the Panther Lake area of Kent.

Kent needs volunteers on Sept. 29 to help at Park Orchard Park as part of National Public Lands Day.
The city of Kent is seeking vendors to serve concessions at Arbor Heights 360 Park and other parks starting in 2013.

Kent seeks concessionaires for parks, recreation facilities

The city of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites organizations, agencies, non-profit groups or profit groups to submit proposals to provide food and beverage service for various park facilities in Kent.

The city of Kent is seeking vendors to serve concessions at Arbor Heights 360 Park and other parks starting in 2013.
Ruby Staninger

Senior Wellness Day in Kent on Sept. 20

Senior citizens are invited to participate blood pressure and blood sugar checks as part of Senior Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smkith St.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Ruby Staninger

Kent Parks Foundation, Arthur Murray host Dancing With The Stars Kent!

The Kent Parks Foundation and Arthur Murray Dance Studios are hosting Dancing With The Stars Kent! on Oct. 20 in the Lindbloom Center at Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Legislative candidates to participate in Kent forum Sept. 19

Candidates for the State Legislature from the 30th, 31st, 33rd and 47th districts will participate in a forum from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.

  • Sep 18, 2012
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Richard Dean will perform Oct. 4 at Jazz at the Place at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Kent 50 Plus Program to launch new events for baby boomers

The Kent 50 Plus Program, which has hosted numerous summer community events including retirement, investment and housing fairs, boomer blasts and the nationally acclaimed Jazz and Art Showcase, is launching a new food, fun and entertainment program in a familiar but newly branded venue to be known as Kent Place.

Richard Dean will perform Oct. 4 at Jazz at the Place at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Chinese language immersion, cultural experience day camp set for Kent Commons

A Chinese Language immersion and Chinese cultural experience day camp is available to all kindergarten-to-sixth-grade students on Sept. 22 at Kent Commons.

  • Sep 17, 2012
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Puget Sound Energy is sending information tips with bills about how to identify natural gas leaks.

PSE offers tips about identifying natural gas leaks

The Puget Sound Energy bills now reaching more than 1.5 million homes and businesses through October include a scratch and sniff pamphlet to remind customers of the odorant used to help identify natural gas leaks.

  • Sep 17, 2012
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Puget Sound Energy is sending information tips with bills about how to identify natural gas leaks.