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Portland's Layne Viveiros battles Seattle's Justin Hickman for the puck during WHL action Saturday night.

Winterhawks edge T-Birds in first meeting at ShoWare | WHL

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Saturday night in their first visit to the ShoWare Center this season.

  • Dec 14, 2014
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Portland's Layne Viveiros battles Seattle's Justin Hickman for the puck during WHL action Saturday night.

Kent Police seek public’s help with locating suspect vehicle; Federal Way officer nearly hit

Kent Police are assisting the Federal Way Police Department with an investigation involving an incident with a fleeing stolen vehicle early Saturday morning.

  • Dec 13, 2014
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Financial troubles continue to plague the city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent City Council debates ShoWare Center debt, loan

Debt seems to be one certainty about Kent's ShoWare Center but now the City Council must determine whether part of that debt should be considered a loan or a subsidy.

Financial troubles continue to plague the city-owned ShoWare Center in Kent.

Americans blank Thunderbirds, 4-0 | WHL

The Tri-City Americans shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-0 Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

  • Dec 13, 2014
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The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex will get a new HVAC system next year at the 18-hole clubhouse.

Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex to get new HVAC system

The 18-hole clubhouse at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex will get a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system next year at a cost of $752,796.

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex will get a new HVAC system next year at the 18-hole clubhouse.

Kent woman who died in vehicle fire identified

The woman who died in a vehicle fire last month in Kent has been identified as Meike Foster, 76, of Kent.

Kent Police will have a gift-giving event for in-need kids on Saturday

Kent Police, Target to host holiday shopping event for in-need kids

The Kent Police Department and Target will host a Heroes & Helpers event to help children from Kent Youth and Family Services purchase holiday gifts for their families.

  • Dec 12, 2014
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Kent Police will have a gift-giving event for in-need kids on Saturday

High wind warning remains in effect Thursday for Kent, rest of region

High wind warnings for Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound region remain in effect from 4 p.m. on Thursday to about 4 a.m. on Friday.

Students to discuss marijuana, distracted driving, cyber-bullying at Kent youth conference

About 300 middle and high school students from across the region will confront tough teen challenges at the annual Game of Life Youth Conference on Dec. 16-17 at Kent Commons.

  • Dec 11, 2014
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The YMCA is looking into possibly building a recreational facility in Kent.

City might partner with YMCA to build facility in Kent

A potential partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the city of Kent could lead to construction of a YMCA facility in Kent.

The YMCA is looking into possibly building a recreational facility in Kent.
STAR 101.5’s made a surprise visit to Jennifer Hoglund’s second-grade classroom at Glenridge Elementary School on Dec. 4. She received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

Kent teacher honored

Glenridge Elementary School teacher Jennifer Hoglund was presented with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award on Dec. 4.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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STAR 101.5’s made a surprise visit to Jennifer Hoglund’s second-grade classroom at Glenridge Elementary School on Dec. 4. She received the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.
Edward Lee Vargas

Kent school officials laud outgoing superintendent’s accomplishments

As Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas steps down from his position, he'll have left some powerful marks on the Kent School District.

Edward Lee Vargas
Volunteers Diana Albertson

Kent luncheon helps the homeless, needy families

Community leaders and supporters – about 70 strong – attended the Hope for Families fundraising event at the Golden Steer Steak 'n Rib House on Dec. 4.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Volunteers Diana Albertson

How to prepare for Thursday’s wind storm | King County Office of Emergency Management

With wind gusts that could reach 75 mph, here are ways to prepare for Thursday's wind storm from the King County Office of Emergency Management as potential impacts include landslides, downed trees and power lines and widespread power outages.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Don Dinsmore guides Santa on his pedicab sleigh along Ramsay Way during Kent Winterfest last Saturday. Mayor Suzette Cooke

Winterfest brings the holidays to Kent | SLIDESHOW

A holiday tradition, Kent celebrated its annual Winterfest gathering in the Town Square Plaza last Saturday.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Don Dinsmore guides Santa on his pedicab sleigh along Ramsay Way during Kent Winterfest last Saturday. Mayor Suzette Cooke

Fight breaks out among 500 people at Kent bar

A large fight among nearly 500 people broke out recently at a Kent bar on Pacific Highway South after a last-minute cancellation of a concert.

Jack Bermingham

Highline College’s Center of Excellence celebrates 10-year anniversary

Highline College's Center of Excellence for Global Trade and Supply Chain Management, along with Washington state's nine other Centers of Excellence, is celebrating 10 years of innovation and development of a skilled workforce.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Jack Bermingham
Roped together

Kent-area community calendar | Dec. 10

32nd annual Christmas Rush Fun Run: Dec. 13, Hogan Park at Russell Road, 24400 Russell Road, Kent. 10K run starts at 9:50 a.m., the 5K run/walk at 10.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Roped together

High winds could strike Kent on Thursday

Winds from 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph could develop Thursday morning through Thursday evening in Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound region.

  • Dec 10, 2014
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Alexander True

T-Birds’ True joins Team Denmark

Seattle Thunderbirds center Alexander True has joined Team Denmark for the 2014 World Junior A Challenge and the 2015 World Junior Championship, T-Birds general manager Russ Farwell announced today.

  • Dec 10, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Alexander True