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The Thunderbirds' Ethan Bear

Thunderbirds’ Bear signs with NHL’s Edmonton Oilers

Defenseman selected by Oilers in fifth round of 2015 draf

  • Jul 3, 2016
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The Thunderbirds' Ethan Bear
The Thunderbirds' Alexander True celebrates a goal during WHL finals series action against Brandon in May. The Wheat Kings downed the T-Birds in five games to win the league's Ed Chynoweth Cup.

T-Birds announce regular-season schedule | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds have released their 2016-17 regular-season schedule.

  • Jun 27, 2016
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander True celebrates a goal during WHL finals series action against Brandon in May. The Wheat Kings downed the T-Birds in five games to win the league's Ed Chynoweth Cup.
Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team came up big in taking the District 10 title.

Kent/Steel Lake Little League All-Stars take district fastpitch title

The Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team defeated Bonney Lake/Sumner 12-2 to capture the District 10 All-Star championship tournament at the Federal Way Complex on Friday.

  • Jun 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent/Steel Lake Little League 9-10 girls fastpitch team came up big in taking the District 10 title.
Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Athletes swim, bike, run at annual Lake Meridian Triathlon | SLIDESHOW

A cool, cloudy June morning didn't slow down about 380 athletes who competed in the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.

Swimmers exit the water on their way to the bike leg of the Lake Meridian Triathlon last Saturday.
The Seattle Mist women's football team will play for the Legends Football League Western Conference title on Aug. 20 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Women’s football title games coming to Kent on Aug. 20

Women’s championship football will hit Kent’s ShoWare Center with the Legends Football League Western and Eastern Conference title games on Saturday, Aug. 20.

  • Jun 10, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Seattle Mist women's football team will play for the Legends Football League Western Conference title on Aug. 20 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team

Seattle Ravens join new junior hockey league

The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team, which plays in Kent, will compete in the newly formed Pacific Division of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) next season.

  • Jun 9, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Seattle Ravens junior hockey team

Kentwood High School announces dates for youth summer sports camps

Kentwood High School will host basketball, football, volleyball, track and dance camps.

  • Jun 7, 2016
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Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds

Conner charges to state title in hurdles | 4A track and field

Tanner Conner had one goal going in to the Class 4A high school track and field meet: To win his first state title.

Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads Wenatchee’s Christian Brandt-Sims during the 300-meter hurdles final last Saturday. Conner won the state showdown in 37.44 seconds

Thunderbirds sign defenseman

The Seattle Thunderbirds signed defenseman Jake Lee to a WHL standard player agreement, general manager Russ Farwell announced Wednesday.

  • Jun 1, 2016
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Landow Bow was solid in goal for the Thunderbirds this past season. He was 13-5 with a .927 save percentage and 1.96 goals against average and two shutouts in the playoffs.

T-Birds’ Bow signs with AHL’s Texas Stars

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Landon Bow has signed with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

  • Jun 1, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Landow Bow was solid in goal for the Thunderbirds this past season. He was 13-5 with a .927 save percentage and 1.96 goals against average and two shutouts in the playoffs.
Kentridge High School's Tanner Conner

Kentridge’s Conner captures state title in 300-meter hurdles | 4A prep track and field

Kentridge High School senior Tanner Conner won his first state title during the state 4A track and field meet Saturday at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma.

  • May 29, 2016
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Kentridge High School's Tanner Conner

Kentwood turned away in 4A title game | Prep baseball playoffs

Skyline defused a Kentwood rally to capture its first 4A state baseball title with a 2-1 victory over the Conquerors at Pasco's Gesa Stadium on Saturday night.

  • May 29, 2016
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Kentwood High School senior Brittany Woke soars her way to a third-place finish in the long jump at the state 4A track and field meet on Friday. Woke captured the state title in the triple jump on Thursday.

KW’s Woke wins triple jump state title | 4A prep track and field

Kentwood High School's Brittany Woke won the triple jump and took third in the long jump at the state 4A track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

  • May 28, 2016
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Kentwood High School senior Brittany Woke soars her way to a third-place finish in the long jump at the state 4A track and field meet on Friday. Woke captured the state title in the triple jump on Thursday.
Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads the field in the 300-meter hurdles at the 4A West Central District meet at French Field last Saturday. Conner

Kentridge’s Conner aims for state titles | 4A prep track and field

After finishing second in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles at the Class 4A state track and field championship last year, Kentridge High School senior Tanner Conner is determined to win at least one state title this year.

Kentridge’s Tanner Conner leads the field in the 300-meter hurdles at the 4A West Central District meet at French Field last Saturday. Conner

Join the Bear Run and Walk

The 33rd annual Bear Run and Walk 5K is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 12 at Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St., Maple Valley.

  • May 25, 2016
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Kentwood reaches final four | 4A state baseball playoffs

Kentwood is back in baseball's final four after delivering back-to-back victories at the state 4A playoffs at Puyallup's Heritage Park on Saturday.

  • May 22, 2016
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Kent teachers concerned about classroom safety

More than 50 teachers packed the Kent School Board meeting last week to implore the district to do more to provide a safe environment for students and staff.

Kentwood coach Mark Zender talks to his players at batting practice on Monday afternoon. The Conquerors are preparing to face Walla Walla in a state Class 4A opener Saturday in Puyallup.

Zender shows the way for Kentwood baseball

Nothing short of excellence is practiced and preached on the baseball field at Kentwood High School each spring.

Kentwood coach Mark Zender talks to his players at batting practice on Monday afternoon. The Conquerors are preparing to face Walla Walla in a state Class 4A opener Saturday in Puyallup.

Conks edge Chargers, earn district’s No. 2 seed to state | Prep soccer

Chris Goebel scored two goals to lead Kentwood past Kentridge 2-1 in the West Central District boys soccer tournament at Tahoma High School on Saturday.

  • May 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge High School senior Jessica Cruz rounds third base during a fastpitch game against Graham Kawpowsin on May 12 in the South Puget Sound League 4A tournament.

Kentridge fastpitch heads to district tournament

Kentridge High School will take on Rogers on Friday in the first round of the West Central District 4A Fastpitch Tournament.

  • May 16, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge High School senior Jessica Cruz rounds third base during a fastpitch game against Graham Kawpowsin on May 12 in the South Puget Sound League 4A tournament.