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Evacuation drill follows Saturday’s Thunderbirds game

In a partnership to better protect those attending events at the ShoWare Center, SMG, ShoWare Center's management company, several companies, and public safety agencies have planned an evacuation drill following the Seattle Thunderbirds game on Saturday.

  • Jan 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Adam Kambeitz

Thunderbirds acquire pair of forwards

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has acquired Adam Kambeitz from the Saskatoon Blades and Andrew Johnson from the Moose Jaw Warriors.

  • Jan 10, 2013
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Adam Kambeitz
The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place on Feb. 15.

Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place

The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock 'n Roll at The Place from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jan 10, 2013
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The Kent 50 Plus Program presents Rock ‘n Roll at The Place on Feb. 15.
The Kent Fire Department launched a new website Jan. 10.

Kent Fire Department launches new website

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority launched a new website on Thursday to get more information to the public.

The Kent Fire Department launched a new website Jan. 10.

Hospital district appeals decision on alliance to state High Court

Public Hospital District No. 1 will appeal to the Washington Supreme Court a decision by a King County Superior Court judge dismissing its challenge of the strategic alliance with UW Medicine.

  • Jan 10, 2013
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Kent hair salon gives back, one lock at a time

One Kent hair salon is making a difference in the world, one ponytail at a time.

Kent teen gets jazzy, wins division

Marie Spieldenner of Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Kent won the teen jazz solo division for the Dance Upon a Dream competitive dancing website.

  • Jan 10, 2013
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Kent firefighters use ladder to rescue apartment resident trapped by fire

Kent firefighters used a ladder to rescue a resident trapped on a balcony by an apartment fire early Thursday in the 23900 block of 111th Place Southeast.

Kent, Renton to open severe weather shelters

The Cities of Kent and Renton – in partnership with Catholic Community Services – are opening severe weather shelters at Kent Lutheran Church and the Renton Harambee Center due to low temperatures and predicted snow accumulation.

  • Jan 10, 2013
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The Kent-based Seattle Mist are now part of the newly named Legends Football League

Lingerie Football League changes name to Legends Football League

The women's Lingerie Football League is now the Legends Football League.

The Kent-based Seattle Mist are now part of the newly named Legends Football League

Volunteers needed to help restore North Meridian Park

North Meridian Park Work Party is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 19. Volunteers will spread chips over areas that were cleared in December, and tackle holly, ivy and blackberries.

  • Jan 9, 2013
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Voter registration deadlines looming

The state's general election may have been just two months ago, but it's voter registration time if you want to vote in upcoming special elections.

  • Jan 9, 2013
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Second Kent medical marijuana collective garden opens

A second medical marijuana collective garden store has opened in Kent.

Sound Publishing buys Seattle Weekly

Sound Publishing, the state's largest community news organization, including the Kent Reporter, purchased the Seattle Weekly on Wednesday. Details of the purchase were not disclosed.

  • Jan 9, 2013
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Kent School District gets on board with Washington state’s month of observance

Kent School District is participating in Washington State's School Board recognition month.

  • Jan 9, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock

Spokane slips past T-Birds, 4-3

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center. This was the second of three consecutive games against the Chiefs, as the two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. today in Spokane.

  • Jan 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock
Detectives found cash and meth during a Jan. 5 raid of a Kent home.

Detectives seize meth, cash at Kent home

King County Sheriff’s detectives seized approximately 1 1/2 pounds of methamphetamine and $4,000 in cash during a search warrant served Jan. 5 at a Kent house.

Detectives found cash and meth during a Jan. 5 raid of a Kent home.

Seattle, King County plan gun buyback program to help reduce violence

Seattle and King County will launch a Gun Safety Initiative with a gun buyback Saturday, Jan. 26 in downtown Seattle.

Trailers recovered in SeaTac Wii-U thefts; games missing

King County Sheriff’s detectives said Tuesday that two trailers and a box truck that were reported stolen Dec. 16 from SeaTac and were loaded with 7,000 Wii-U game consoles have been recovered empty.

Kent could face windy Tuesday afternoon, evening

It could get pretty windy Tuesday afternoon and evening in Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound area.

  • Jan 8, 2013
  • BY Wire Service