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The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hope the state Legislature passes a bill to clarity that hockey players are amateur athletes and do no fall under state wage and child labor laws.

State House committee approves Western Hockey League bill

The state Legislature took another step this week toward approving a bill that clarifies Western Hockey League players are amateur athletes and not paid employees who should be paid minimum wage and fall under state child labor laws.

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hope the state Legislature passes a bill to clarity that hockey players are amateur athletes and do no fall under state wage and child labor laws.

Sno-King hockey, T-Birds to host inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic

Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association and the Seattle Thunderbirds host their first annual Sno-King Seattle Thunderbirds Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 21 at Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore.

  • Apr 2, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent residents can give their opinions to city leaders at an April 15 meeting about plans for upgrades to Pacific Highway South medians as well as light rail coming to the West Hill.

Kent sets public meeting on light rail; Pacific Highway median upgrades

Residents of Kent's West Hill have a chance to tell city officials what they think about plans to improve the Pacific Highway South medians as well as light rail coming to town.

Kent residents can give their opinions to city leaders at an April 15 meeting about plans for upgrades to Pacific Highway South medians as well as light rail coming to the West Hill.
A rendering of what FAA offices could look like if built in Kent.

Kent, Renton await decision on FAA offices

Kent and Renton city officials are still waiting for a decision by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) about where to locate new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offices.

A rendering of what FAA offices could look like if built in Kent.
Calvin Watts speaks at a public forum. The Kent School District selected Watts as its new superintendent.

Watts chosen new superintendent | UPDATE

Calvin J. Watts, an assistant superintendent for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, Ga., will be the Kent School District's next superintendent.

Calvin Watts speaks at a public forum. The Kent School District selected Watts as its new superintendent.

Kent-Meridian High student dies from injuries suffered falling off car’s hood

A Kent-Meridian High School student died Wednesday afternoon from head injuries he suffered falling off the hood of a car on Tuesday at the school's parking lot.

Firefighter Jacob Toevs

Photo of the Week: Watch and learn

Firefighter Jacob Toevs, with the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, took in a live fire training exercise in Burien on March 19.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Firefighter Jacob Toevs
Reginald Reid

Kent man receives scholarship to share importance of active lifestyle

Being fit and active are important to Reginald Reid.

Reginald Reid
Kent Fire Deputy Chief Brian Wiwel presents Cheri Dreiling with the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award.

Nurse honored for her quick, life-saving actions

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority recently presented the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award to Cheri Dreiling, a nurse who used CPR to revive a 3-year-old who was pulled, unresponsive, from the pool of the SeaTac Marriott Hotel on March 7.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Fire Deputy Chief Brian Wiwel presents Cheri Dreiling with the Outstanding Citizen Community Service Award.
Many cultures come alive at the annual Kent International Festival

Kent International Festival returns to ShoWare on May 30

The seventh annual Kent International Festival returns to the ShoWare Center on Saturday, May 30, event organizers announced.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Many cultures come alive at the annual Kent International Festival
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp

T-Birds thump Winterhawks for 2-1 series lead | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks 5-2 Tuesday night in Game 3 of their first-round Western Hockey League playoff series at the ShoWare Center.

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Ryan Gropp

King County aims to root out racial disparity in juvenile justice system

King County leaders announce new measures to further reduce both the county’s youth detention population and the unacceptable racial disparities growing within it.

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Stephanie Bolinger

Martin Sortun Math Intervention Specialist named Kent Teacher of the Year

Kent School District leaders made a surprise visit before classes began Tuesday morning at Martin Sortun Elementary School to announce the selection of Stephanie Bolinger as the district's 2015 Teacher of the Year.

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Stephanie Bolinger
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer cites mother driving 90 mph to day-care center

Kent Police cited a 24-year-old woman for investigation of reckless driving after she reportedly hit speeds of 90 mph because she was late to get her son to day care so she could get to work.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent Police, community leaders meet to build public trust in officers

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas wants to help make sure his officers treat people, "in the most fair and impartial way possible."

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters combat a blaze on March 25 at an empty building on Lincoln Avenue used by the homeless.

Kent investigators unable to determine cause of fire at empty building used by homeless

A fire investigator ruled the cause as "undetermined" of a fire at a downtown Kent empty commercial building once proposed as a potential homeless shelter.

Kent firefighters combat a blaze on March 25 at an empty building on Lincoln Avenue used by the homeless.

WSU announces fall graduates from Kent

The following Washington State University students from Kent have earned undergraduate degrees for the fall 2014 semester.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Detectives found this wanted man on March 28 hiding under a home in Kent.

Detectives find fugitive from Auburn hiding under house in Kent

King County Sheriff's Office detectives found a wanted man hiding in a crawlspace under a house on Saturday in unincorporated Kent.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Detectives found this wanted man on March 28 hiding under a home in Kent.
Police agencies throughout the state plan a crackdown on drivers who text from April 1-15.

Police statewide to crack down on drivers who text

More than 100 law enforcement agencies in the state for the second straight year will crack down on distracted drivers as part of the national distracted driving enforcement campaign.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Police agencies throughout the state plan a crackdown on drivers who text from April 1-15.
Rashad Norris

Highline College hosts second annual Y.E.L.L. Summit on April 11

Highline College hosts its second annual summit for young women of color on April 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Rashad Norris