Wire Service

World Trade Club event puts Kent on center stage

The World Trade Club is hosting its annual awards ceremony March 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

OUT & ABOUT For March 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

T-Bird playoff tickets go on sale March 11

Tickets to the Seattle Thunderbirds first round playoff series of the 2009 WHL Playoffs will go on sale 10 a.m. March 11.

Senators conducting town-hall meetings

As part of a statewide outreach effort centered on the state’s major budget shortfall, South King County Sens. Tracey J. Eide, Claudia Kauffman and Karen… Continue reading

The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Poetry in motion: BodyVox explores limits of dance

The Portland-based dance troupe BodyVox comes Saturday to Kent with a distinctive blend of dance, cinema and comedy.

The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Backstrom needs to check his facts

While I often disagree with Mr. Walter Backstrom’s opinion, I occasionally read his column as a way to better understand the perspective of other members of our community.

Prevention training needed for kids

Earlier this month the Oregonian newspaper reported on the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Alycia Nipp down in Hazel Dell, Wash., which is just north of Vancouver.

Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.

City of Kent briefs for the week of March 10

Groups wanted to run carouselKent city officials are looking for nonprofit groups to run the Morford Family Carousel this summer at Town Square Plaza, across… Continue reading

Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.

Routine case was like ‘CSI’

Police work is rarely like the movies or “CSI,” but occasionally it is. This week I wanted to share a great example of teamwork, technology and plain old hard work that resulted in a positive outcome for a Kent resident.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird Fan of the Week!

For the week of March 8You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KW stops Federal Way, advances to state championship game

Lindsey Moore was worried.Teammate Shelby Wahlberg was confident.Despite emotions that hit both ends of the spectrum, the Kentwood High girls basketball team did Friday night… Continue reading

T-Birds drop six on Americans Saturday

Six different Seattle Thunderbirds scored a goal Saturday night as the T-Birds defeated the Tri-City Americans 6-0 in front of 5,596 at ShoWare Center.

BOYS BASKETBALL: KR topples Foss, takes third at state

The pieces of the puzzle apparently fit.That proved to be the case Saturday afternoon at the Tacoma Dome – and ultimately all season long –… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Kentridge falls to Federal Way in state semifinals

Gary Bell was denied Friday night in the boys Class 4A state basketball tournament.So too were his Kentridge High teammates.Bell managed 16 points — 14… Continue reading

Americans shut down T-Birds 4-2 Friday in Kent

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 Friday night at ShoWare Center.This was the first of two consecutive games against the Americans at ShoWare… Continue reading

Snow forecast delays I-5 weekend work

The snow forecast has changed some Puget Sound construction plans. With a new forecast calling for up to four inches of snow between Northgate and… Continue reading

OUT & ABOUT For the week of March 7

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

Past youth ambassadors to and from Yangzhou

Want to visit China? Sister city group seeks ambassadors

The Kent-Yangzhou Sister City Committee is offering Kent youth the opportunity to participate in its 13th annual Youth Ambassador cultural exchange program with Yangzhou, China.The… Continue reading

Past youth ambassadors to and from Yangzhou

Community briefly for week of March 6

Boat fee at Lake MeridianBoaters must now pay a fee to use the city boat launch at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.Boaters can use a… Continue reading

Business briefly

Fashion show to benefit USOChico’s at Kent Station is having a wardrobe party and fashion show to benefit the USO Puget Sound Area, from 1… Continue reading