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Grocery store workers to strike Monday evening unless contract settlement reached

Grocery store workers plan to strike at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at Fred Meyer, Safeway, QFC and Albertsons locations in the Puget Sound area unless a last-minute contract settlement is reached.

Six players score as Thunderbirds down Broncos | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds got goals from six different players Saturday night to skate to a 6-3 victory over the Swift Current Broncos at the ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 20, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Riley Sheen eyes the suspended puck during Friday night's WHL game against Prince George.

T-Birds drop first game on ShoWare ice | WHL

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-4 in a shootout in a game filled to the brim with shots, chances, and offensive hockey.

  • Oct 19, 2013
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The Thunderbirds' Riley Sheen eyes the suspended puck during Friday night's WHL game against Prince George.

Kent’s number of home sales drop but prices up

The number of Kent home sales in September dropped 7.4 percent from the same month a year ago but prices were up 22.1 percent.

Man pleads not guilty to burglarizing Kent fruit stand; shooting death investigation continues

A 21-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to second-degree burglary in connection with a break-in Oct. 2 at the Frager Farm Stand in Kent that resulted in the property owner shooting to death a second burglary suspect.

Pediatric Cancer Research Doll Tea Party is Sunday

The Pediatric Cancer Research Doll Tea Party is from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Seattle Children's Kent Bargain Boutique, 215 W. Meeker St, Kent.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Experience Kent glows at ShoWare

The Kent Chamber of Commerce's annual Experience Kent – a free family event – returned to the ShoWare Center on Thursday.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Kent woman wins Show Stopper award at Ms. Veteran America event

Kent's Sara Sharp won the Show Stopper award at the Ms. Veteran America competition.

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Greater Kent Historical Society presents The Life of Christopher Columbus

The Greater Kent Historical Society presents The Life of Christopher Columbus on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 East Smith St.

  • Oct 18, 2013
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Quota International of Kent Valley’s annual dinner auction set for Nov. 1

Quota International of Kent Valley presents its annual dinner auction – Holiday Magic – from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Oct 17, 2013
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Lynn Lofstrom pauses to talk to Kentridge science teacher Matthew Czajka during a bi-monthly classroom workshop for new teachers in the district. While many districts offer similar mentorship programs

Teaching the teachers: Kent’s mentor program helps show the way for instructors

When Patti Billet had to write a detailed and technical student improvement plan for her pupils at Kent Mountain View Academy, she had her first breakdown after six weeks as a brand new teacher.

Lynn Lofstrom pauses to talk to Kentridge science teacher Matthew Czajka during a bi-monthly classroom workshop for new teachers in the district. While many districts offer similar mentorship programs

Kent Police arrest eight in domestic violence warrant sweep

Kent Police arrested eight city residents Wednesday who had warrants for domestic violence related cases.

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Gift of knowledge: Rotary Club distributes free dictionaries in Kent School District | Slideshow

Third-grade students in the Kent School District received free dictionaries on Tuesday. Local Rotary Clubs distributed around 2,000 dictionaries to elementary schools in the district.

  • Oct 17, 2013
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Valley Medical Center earns award for improving patient safety

Valley Medical Center was recognized for outstanding efforts to reduce patient harm and improve patient safety during the 81st Annual Meeting of the Washington State Hospital Association in Seattle on Oct. 16.

  • Oct 17, 2013
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Blazers upend T-Birds, 3-1 | WHL

The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Wednesday night at the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia.

  • Oct 17, 2013
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Highline Community College receives national award for Excellence in Diversity

Highline Community College received the 2013 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

  • Oct 17, 2013
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The city of Kent will activate this traffic speed camera Nov. 18 along 64th Avenue South next to Neely-O'Brien Elementary School.

Kent’s first school traffic cameras to light up Nov. 18

The city of Kent will start operating its first school traffic cameras to catch speeders on Nov. 18.

The city of Kent will activate this traffic speed camera Nov. 18 along 64th Avenue South next to Neely-O'Brien Elementary School.

Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m. Thursday

A statewide “Drop, Cover and Hold On” earthquake drill takes place at 10:17 a.m. Thursday throughout Washington and neighboring states.

  • Oct 16, 2013
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State Liquor Control Board adopts recreational marijuana rules

The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) on Wednesday filed the proposed rules for implementation of Initiative 502 and the final step in the rule making process.

  • Oct 16, 2013
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King County Elections mails ballots Wednesday for Nov. 5 election

King County Elections will mail ballots Wednesday for the Nov. 5 general election.

  • Oct 16, 2013
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