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The Thunderbirds' Keegan Kolesar pushes the puck up the ice with the Chiefs' Matt Sozanski in pursuit.

Chiefs deny Thunderbirds, 2-1 | WHL

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds Friday night, pulling out a 2-1 win despite late pressure.

  • Nov 23, 2014
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The Thunderbirds' Keegan Kolesar pushes the puck up the ice with the Chiefs' Matt Sozanski in pursuit.
Customers who have garbage service on Thursday or Friday will get pickup a day later during Thanksgiving week.

No garbage, recycling pickup on Thanksgiving in Kent

Republic Services will not collect garbage, recycling and organics from its Kent and other Puget Sound-area customers on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Customers who have garbage service on Thursday or Friday will get pickup a day later during Thanksgiving week.
Northwest Harvest will utilize PCL’s donation to buy food supplies that will provide prepared meals to those who need them most in the Seattle community.

PCL donates $10,000 to state food banks

PCL's Seattle buildings and civil groups have donated $5,000 each to Northwest Harvest Food Bank and Food Lifeline to support those in need.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Northwest Harvest will utilize PCL’s donation to buy food supplies that will provide prepared meals to those who need them most in the Seattle community.
Ridership numbers on Sound Transit were up nearly 10 percent in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year.

Sound Transit boardings up 10 percent in third quarter compared to 2013

Total Sound Transit boardings increased nearly 10 percent during the third quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2013.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Ridership numbers on Sound Transit were up nearly 10 percent in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she's not responsible for fees and assessments at her former condo.

Dispute continues over Kent Mayor Cooke’s condo fees

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke still hasn't paid Meridian Valley Country Club condo association fees and assessments that have reached more than $25,000 for new roofs and painting, according to a condo owner in the same complex.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she's not responsible for fees and assessments at her former condo.
First Lt. Jessica Jerwa of the Civil Air Patrol

Mayor Cooke announces Civil Air Patrol Week

First Lt. Jessica Jerwa of the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary, accepted a proclamation from Kent Mayor Cooke on Tuesday, declaring Dec. 1-7 as Civil Air Patrol Week in Kent.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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First Lt. Jessica Jerwa of the Civil Air Patrol

Toys for Joy returns to help those in need

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Kent firefighter approach the roof of the Regional Justice Center to see if the fire had spread. Firefighters quickly contained and doused the early Friday morning fire.

Firefighters douse accidental dryer fire at Regional Justice Center

A fire in one of the large commercial dryers at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, 620 W. James St., has been ruled accidental and started in the drum, which rotates and holds the drying clothing, Kent fire officials reported.

  • Nov 21, 2014
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Kent firefighter approach the roof of the Regional Justice Center to see if the fire had spread. Firefighters quickly contained and doused the early Friday morning fire.
Sound Transit officials want the Legislature to provide more funding powers to the agency.

Sound Transit asks Legislature for regional funding authority to expand services

The Sound Transit Board voted on Thursday to work with the state Legislature to secure local funding authority for a Sound Transit 3 ballot measure that will provide the opportunity for voters to expand mass transit for the region.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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Sound Transit officials want the Legislature to provide more funding powers to the agency.

Kent man pleads not guilty to death of mother; theft of her money to gamble

A 48-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of second-degree manslaughter and first-degree theft for allegedly letting his 86-year-old mother die in their Kent apartment as well as stealing nearly $180,000 from her bank account.

Kent teens can apply for cultural exchange trips with China, Japan and Norway

Kent teens interested in an international experience and the opportunity to learn about another country next summer can apply to the Kent Sister Cities Cultural Exchange program.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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PSE offers phone app to report power outages

Puget Sound Energy electric customers can get a mobile reporting app to keep tabs on power outages.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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Kent Police warn of utility phone calling scam

A phone calling scam has contacted several Kent businesses threatening to cut off utilities unless the owner sends them money.

  • Nov 20, 2014
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Auburn Valley Humane Society

Share the Love: adopt a pet on Saturday

Auburn Valley Humane Society and Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) join forces Saturday, Nov. 22 for the second annual Share the Love pet adoption event.

  • Nov 19, 2014
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Auburn Valley Humane Society
Sharon Carter checks out bakery items ready to be distributed as part of the food bank she runs out of her Kent home on the East Hill. City officials say she violates city code because of too many vehicles and pedestrians.

Kent woman seeks to keep her food bank open; city says it violates code

Sharon Carter scrambles up into a pickup to help unload produce boxes of spinach, lettuce and celery for the food distribution she does the next day for anyone who is hungry.

Sharon Carter checks out bakery items ready to be distributed as part of the food bank she runs out of her Kent home on the East Hill. City officials say she violates city code because of too many vehicles and pedestrians.
Children and adults got a chance to pose for photographs with Micky and Minnie at the Disney on Ice Unbirthday Party for Micky and Minnie Mouse last week

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 19

Ahiska Turks Friendship Festival: Noon-10:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Kent Event Center, 10120 SE 260th St. Ahiska Turks from Russia celebrate their ninth year in their new homeland with Turkish food, entertainment, artifacts, children’s activities and more.

  • Nov 19, 2014
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Children and adults got a chance to pose for photographs with Micky and Minnie at the Disney on Ice Unbirthday Party for Micky and Minnie Mouse last week
The ShoWare Center's two-millionth guest will arrive sometime during Friday prior to the Seattle Thunderbirds game.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to welcome, award two-millionth guest on Friday

Kent's ShoWare Center officials have determined that the venue’s two-millionth guest will be welcomed as well as awarded at Friday’s Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game against Spokane.

  • Nov 19, 2014
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The ShoWare Center's two-millionth guest will arrive sometime during Friday prior to the Seattle Thunderbirds game.

Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar offers local, one-stop shopping

Those looking to shop locally for their holiday gifts will have plenty to choose from at the Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 5-6.

  • Nov 19, 2014
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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer arrests man for taking wallet with $1,000 cash | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of second-degree robbery after he allegedly stole a wallet with more than $1,000 cash in it from a man in the 1400 block of West Smith Street.

Kent Police Blotter.

King County Council approves 2015-16 budget; funding for Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Unit

The Metropolitan King County Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve the county’s first biennial (two-year) budget, a $9 billion plan that revives the King County Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Unit and preserves the county's AAA bond rating by not using cash reserves or tapping the rainy day fund.

  • Nov 17, 2014
  • BY Wire Service