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Gerald Ashton Hiebert

Gerald Ashton Hiebert

Gerald Ashton HiebertGerry, age 56, died suddenly on December 25, 2009, at his home in Kent, with his friend JoAnn Bussa by his side. Born… Continue reading

Gerald Ashton Hiebert
The Kent Police Department is seeking the help of the public locating a woman missing since January 2

Police search for missing Kent woman

Kent Police, as of Friday, still were looking for a 49-year-old Kent woman reported missing by relatives since Jan. 2.

The Kent Police Department is seeking the help of the public locating a woman missing since January 2

Seattle Thunderbirds Video – Erik Bonsor is the Kent Reporter Player of the Week

Erik Bonsor the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week Erik Bonsor Position: D Date of Birth: 01/05/1991 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 200 lbs Shoots: L Resides: Calgary, AB

Little Engine play rolls into town

Treat your child to a production of “The Little Engine That Could” by the Omaha Theater Company at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Kent museum to show vintage film

The Kent Historical Society will show the 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy" at 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Kent Historical Museum.

Coin show set for Kent Commons

More than 60 dealers are expected at the annual Coin and Collectibles Show Jan. 16-17 at Kent Commons.

T-Birds acquire Aasman from Prince Albert; trade for Parker and fifth-round pick

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell this week announced the team has acquired defenseman Ryan Aasman from the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for right wing Jonathan Parker and a fifth round selection in the 2010 Bantam Draft.

Chiefs rally to defeat T-Birds 3-2 Jan. 3

The Spokane Chiefs used three second-period goals to erase an early 2-0 deficit and defeat the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 Jan. 3 at the ShoWare Center.

Winterhawks shut out T-Birds Dec. 31

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-0 Dec. 31 at the Rose Garden in Portland. Portland (25-15-0-1) took a 1-0 lead at 2:27 of the first on a goal by Brad Ross. Seth Swenson and Taylor Aronson had the assists on the goal.

97-year-old Renton woman killed in Benson Highway car accident

A 97-year-old Renton woman died Thursday from injuries suffered in a two-car accident earlier in the day at the intersection of Southeast 200th Street and the Benson Highway in the Panther Lake area of unincorporated Kent.

DOT workers find body near I-5

A decomposed body was found Thursday by Washington State Department of Transportation workers clearing brush along Interstate 5, about 2 miles south of Kent.

South King County Firefighters voice concerns over budget cuts

Dear Des Moines residents, As firefighters of South King Fire & Rescue, we have concerns about public safety and potential service delays for the Citizens of Des Moines. South King Fire & Rescue serves fire and emergency medical services for the cities of Des Moines, Federal Way and a small area of unincorporated King County.

The Kent-Meridian boys basketball team (foreground) played their first game on Tuesday since the passing of friend and teammate Dorian Tursic. In honor of their fallen teammate

BASKETBALL: K-M boys make emotional return to court

Jordan Thompson Walker couldn’t conceal the pain any longer Tuesday night at Tahoma High. The previous 48 hours simply had been too much for him… Continue reading

The Kent-Meridian boys basketball team (foreground) played their first game on Tuesday since the passing of friend and teammate Dorian Tursic. In honor of their fallen teammate

PREPS OF THE WEEK: Dec. 26-Jan.2

JESSICA BARNESKentlake• Grade: Junior.• Sport: Basketball.• Accomplishment: Barnes served up a team-high nine points on Dec. 29, leading the Falcons past Snohomish in a nonleague… Continue reading

WRESTLING: Navejas snags Pac Coast title, aims at perfect season

He wants perfection.A little less than a half way through the prep wrestling season, Kentwood High standout Ruben Navejas has got it. Navejas, the state’s… Continue reading

Jordan Thompson Walker

K-M boys honor late teammate Dorian Tursic in emotional game against Tahoma: Slide show

With the No. 22 jersey of their late friend and teammate Dorian Tursic in a place of honor, the Kent-Meridian boys basketball team came out playing hard Jan. 5 away against Tahoma, ultimately losing 71-68 in double overtime.

Jordan Thompson Walker
The crash site where Kent-Meridian student Dorian Tursic died Sunday was decorated with a small bouquet Monday morning.

Memorials planned for Dorian Tursic, the Kent-Meridian teen killed in car wreck

A candlelight vigil in honor of Dorian Tursic, the Kent-Meridian High School student who died early Sunday morning in a car crash, is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at French Field on the grounds of kent-Meridian High School. In addition, the flagpole in front of the school has been designated as a memorial spot where those who knew Tursic may place flowers and other items.

The crash site where Kent-Meridian student Dorian Tursic died Sunday was decorated with a small bouquet Monday morning.
Ketn Mayor Suzette Cooke

Secretary of State Sam Reed pays visit to Kent

Mayor Suzette Cooke, left, and President of the Greater Kent Historical Society Charlene Shaw, right talk to Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed before his tour of the Kent Historical Museum Dec. 18. Reed spent time getting acquainted with the museum, and with Kent, during a tour he took that day of South King County.

Ketn Mayor Suzette Cooke

King County Council restores funding to 4-H programs

The Metropolitan King County Council gave its approval last month to a supplemental 2009 budget ordinance that includes County support of youth programs directed by the King County 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) program.

Douglas J. Bunker

Douglas J. BunkerDouglas J. Bunker was born in Renton, Washington on July 19, 1956; he passed away on December 23, 2009 in his home surrounded… Continue reading