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T-Birds stop Chiefs, extend win streak to 4 games | WHL

Five different players had two or more points Sunday night in the Seattle Thunderbirds' 5-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

  • Dec 2, 2013
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Kent Fire extinguished an apartment fire while Kent Police handcuffed and arrested the barricaded occupant.

Kent Fire extinguishes apartment fire; barricaded occupant arrested

A man is in custody after attempting to barricade himself in his burning apartment in the 24000 block of 110 Place Southeast shortly before noon today, the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reported.

  • Dec 1, 2013
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Kent Fire extinguished an apartment fire while Kent Police handcuffed and arrested the barricaded occupant.
Seattle's Justin Hickman

T-Birds surge past Royals, 6-3 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two goals in the first 2:49 of the game Saturday night at the ShoWare Center against the Victoria Royals and never looked back, skating to a 6-3 victory.

  • Dec 1, 2013
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Seattle's Justin Hickman
Sally Goodgion sits with the binder that holds memories of all her visiting students. The binder holds more than 40 sets of photographs

A heart, home for others: For 26 years, Kent woman has been a warm host for foreign exchange students

Kent resident Sally Goodgion has a rather large "extended family." More than 50 people, to be precise, from all parts of the globe.

Sally Goodgion sits with the binder that holds memories of all her visiting students. The binder holds more than 40 sets of photographs
The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov

Thunderbirds cut down Blades, 6-2 | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Saskatoon Blades 6-2 Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 30, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Alexander Delnov

Suspicious items found in Kent apartment; tenant jailed

The Kent Police Department responded to a report of suspicious items in the apartment of an evicted tenant in the 1200 block of Weiland Street early Wednesday afternoon.

  • Nov 28, 2013
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Dawn Walsh

Local woman shares a chapter of her life as ‘An MP in Cold War Berlin’

As a U.S. Army military police officer stationed in Berlin, Germany, Dawn Walsh experienced a part of world history.

Dawn Walsh
Santa Claus comes to Kent Station starting Saturday

Santa Claus coming to Kent

Santa Claus arrives at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Santa Claus comes to Kent Station starting Saturday
Green River Community College students and officials break ground at a ceremony to launch the construction of the school's new Student Life Center

Green River breaks ground on new Student Life Center

Members of Green River Community College Student Life broke ground at the campus site for the new Student Life Center Nov. 21.

Green River Community College students and officials break ground at a ceremony to launch the construction of the school's new Student Life Center
Sissi Longthorpe with her granddaughter

A celebration for Sissi: feeling young at 90

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Sissi Longthorpe's 90th birthday last Saturday afternoon at Golden Steer Steak 'n Rib House.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Sissi Longthorpe with her granddaughter
Kent’s Sherry Lookabill has found peace and independent living through her sheer determination.

Thanksgiving for the peace and comfort of one’s home

After years of living in nursing homes and institutions, Kent's Sherry Lookabill knows how significant independent living has been for her.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Kent’s Sherry Lookabill has found peace and independent living through her sheer determination.

State receives three Kent applications for marijuana retail stores

The city of Kent's six-month ban against recreational marijuana businesses hasn't stopped people from applying for retail store licenses from the State Liquor Control Board.

Dec. 14 has been proclaimed as National Wreaths Across America Day. Ceremonies nationwide are open to the public.

Tahoma National Cemetary hosts ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony Dec. 14

"Wreaths Across America" – an annual celebration at cemeteries throughout the country – will be commemorated from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Tahoma National Cemetary, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Dec. 14 has been proclaimed as National Wreaths Across America Day. Ceremonies nationwide are open to the public.

Kentwood hosts free College Application Event on Dec. 4 | School briefs

Kentwood High School hosts a College Application Event on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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The city of Kent is considering selling its Riverbend par 3 golf course possibly to a developer who might be interested in constructing a hotel

Developers show interest in Kent’s par 3 golf course property

Developers are interested in building a mixed-use project that could feature retail shops, public open spaces, a hotel, apartments and possibly condos if the city of Kent decides to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

The city of Kent is considering selling its Riverbend par 3 golf course possibly to a developer who might be interested in constructing a hotel

Foster Farms donates 1,000 Thanksgiving turkeys to Northwest Harvest

Foster Farms donated 1,000 whole turkeys to Kent-based Northwest Harvest this month – the largest donation of high-protein items the hunger-relief agency has received this holiday season.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Stage 2 burn ban remains in effect for King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is maintaining a Stage 2 burn ban Tuesday for King Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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WSDOT report keys in on multimodal transportation; new Corridor Capacity Report published this week

A new approach to researching and reporting transportation system performance in Washington state focuses on moving more people in fewer vehicles.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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The city of Kent plans to replace the synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields next year. The cost is estimated at $1.5 million.

Kent City Council looks at ways to spend extra funds

With extra money in the city budget for the first time in several years, the Kent City Council plans to spend some of it.

The city of Kent plans to replace the synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields next year. The cost is estimated at $1.5 million.

State Patrol reports fewer large marijuana grows on public land

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) located a decreased number of large, outdoor marijuana grows on public land during the 2013 summer growing season.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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