Kent city officials want funds to repair Green River levees as part of the city’s wish list of public-works projects that could become part of… Continue reading
Guy G. HarrisGuy G. Harris, age 94, passed away on January 1, 2009 at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA. He had been a resident… Continue reading
Nightlife - South CountyCascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Dec. 31, Old School Dropouts New Year’s Eve Party; Jan. 3. No cover. 17034 116th Ave.… Continue reading
Eric P. Englund1925-2008Eric Pearson Englund age 83, passed away in the early morning of December 31st 2008. Eric was born on September 26th in the… Continue reading
If the recent winter storm caused damage to your property in King County, you may be eligible for financial assistance.
But the clock is ticking, in terms of when those applications are due.
County officials determine eligibility through a damage-assessment process, which takes into account total reported losses within King County over the next two weeks.
Events
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.
ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent’s new events center. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.
Recycle that treeRainbow Girls will collect Christmas trees for recycling 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 at drop points in Kent and Maple Valley.Individuals… Continue reading
I asked a neighbor of mine what he did for Christmas last week. “We went out to eat at a fancy restaurant,” he said. “That Denny’s is a real nice place.”
No question about it, “fancy” is a relative term.
As road conditions in many areas begin to improve, Waste Management is resuming normal collection services for most residential and commercial customers in Western Washington.
Additional staffing and equipment will be deployed to collect accumulated garbage and recyclables.
The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at… Continue reading
EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Morford Family Carousel: Noon-9 p.m. Dec. 27; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 28; 4-8 p.m. Dec.… Continue reading
The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce defenseman Thomas Hickey has been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2009 World Junior Championships in… Continue reading
SPOKANE - The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 1-0 Friday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.This was the first game of a two-game series… Continue reading
SPOKANE - Seattle Thunderbird goaltender Calvin Pickard stopped 35 of 36 shots Saturday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to lead his team to a… Continue reading
KENNEWICK - The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Friday night at the Toyota Center.Tri-City took a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal by… Continue reading
PORTLAND - Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard made 34 saves Saturday night at the Memorial Coliseum to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over… Continue reading
SEATTLE - The Calgary Hitmen defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Sunday night in front of 4,738 at KeyArena.Calgary took a 1-0 lead at 5:30 of… Continue reading
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winter Hawks 5-3 Saturday afternoon at the Rose Garden.The T-Birds improved their record to 12-13-1-2 and have now won… Continue reading
Jim O'Brien scored the only goal in the shootout and Calvin Pickard stopped all three shooters he faced to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-2 shootout win Saturday night over the Chilliwack Bruins at Prospera Centre.
