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KBAC sets action up meeting for Jan. 26

The Kent Black Action Commission has scheduled a regular monthly meeting 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Jan 20, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock reaches for the puck in the Portland zone.

T-Birds toss Winterhawks, end 15-game losing streak

Before a season high 6,009 fans at the ShoWare Center on Teddy Bear Toss night Saturday, Seattle defeated the Portland Winterhawks 4-3 to end a 15-game losing streak.

  • Jan 20, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Thunderbirds' Branden Troock reaches for the puck in the Portland zone.

Suspect in pursuit dies in fatal car crash

A man was killed near Renton early this morning when he crashed his car while fleeing from police.

  • Jan 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

House, Senate bills ignite debate on health insurance abortion requirement

Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers maternal care to also cover abortions.

  • Jan 19, 2013
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T-Birds tumble to ‘Tips; losing steak reaches 15 games

The Everett Silvertips defeated Seattle 5-1 Friday night in a regionally-televised game at Comcast Arena in Everett, extending the Thunderbirds' losing streak to 15 games.

  • Jan 19, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Carol Cleveland

More students making the grade at iGrad

"Welcome! Are you here for class today?" One by one, each student checks in at the front desk, takes a seat in front of a laptop and begins learning.

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Kent's Cindy Marlatt is making inroads in fashion design.

Kent’s fashion designer earns shot to compete on ‘Project Runway’

Cindy Marlatt, an emerging local fashion designer, is sizing up the national competition. The Kent woman – who has realized her dreams by pursuing her passion in apparel – was one of 16 clothing designers from throughout the country chosen to vie for top honors and prizes in Season 11 of "Project Runway", a reality TV series that premieres at 9 p.m. next Thursday on Lifetime.

Kent's Cindy Marlatt is making inroads in fashion design.
Eighteen coal trains per day could start rolling through Kent if a proposed Gateway Pacific terminal is built near Bellingham to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming to China.

Kent City Council raises concerns about coal trains

If as many as 18 or more coal trains per day start rolling through Kent, city officials want to try to reduce the impact to residents, businesses and the environment.

Eighteen coal trains per day could start rolling through Kent if a proposed Gateway Pacific terminal is built near Bellingham to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming to China.
The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.

Picture of the Week: Singing with Barry

The Rainier Youth Choirs got the opportunity to perform with Barry Manilow and Olympic skaters during the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love On Ice program last Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jan 18, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.
Kent city officials will lobby legislators for a continued share of state revenue in 2013.

City of Kent seeks to retain state-shared revenue

The city of Kent plans to lobby hard to keep the Legislature from taking away state-shared revenue despite the state's budget struggles.

Kent city officials will lobby legislators for a continued share of state revenue in 2013.

Seattle medical marijuana dispensary owner sentenced to prison for drug dealing

The owner of a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary that billed itself as a ‘cooperative’ when it really was just a for profit drug dealing enterprise, was sentenced Friday to six years in prison.

Burn ban issued again for King County

Continuing cold weather and rising air pollution have prompted the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to issue a Stage 1 burn ban in King County, effective at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.

  • Jan 18, 2013
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Marijuana plant.

State liquor board plans Seattle forum about how to implement new marijuana law

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will host a public forum Thursday, Jan. 24 in Seattle regarding the implementation of Initiative 502 to allow recreational use of marijuana.

Marijuana plant.
Learning by doing: Kent-Meridian tech students sit in the green screen room adjacent to Michael Christiansen’s classroom. They are filming news broadcasts and commercials as part of their history project.

K-M Technology Academy introduces 21st century skills

Mike Christiansen sits at his desk, watching students type away on computers. In his classroom, you will find no paper or pencils, only a small bookshelf with textbooks dating back decades. What you will find are Macintosh computers, desks and a projection screen – all Christiansen needs to teach world and U.S. history.

Learning by doing: Kent-Meridian tech students sit in the green screen room adjacent to Michael Christiansen’s classroom. They are filming news broadcasts and commercials as part of their history project.

Des Moines man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child porn possession

A Des Moines man was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography.

Renton man charged with assault for punching detective outside Kent courtroom

King County prosecutors charged a 23-year-old Renton man Thursday with third-degree assault for punching and head butting a Seattle Police detective outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Senior center hosts Kent Bluegrass Jams and Concerts

Kent Bluegrass Jams and Concerts return Saturday to the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. The afternoon lineup of side-room jams and central stage concerts:

  • Jan 17, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police still looking for father of girl returned after Amber Alert

Kent Police detectives on Wednesday continued their investigation into the disappearance and eventual return of an 8-year-old Kent girl last week.

Charges expected to be filed in connection with Kent fight at Regional Justice Center

Assault charges are expected to be filed by Thursday against a 23-year-old Renton man in connection with a fight Monday with a detective and attorney outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Kent Police and the Kent Fire Department were on the scene as a Port of Seattle bomb squad investigated a suspicious package left outside an interior door at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center on Tuesday.

Bomb squad investigates suspicious package in Kent; no explosives found

Authorities and a Port of Seattle bomb squad investigated a suspicious package left outside an interior door at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, but found no explosive devices.

Kent Police and the Kent Fire Department were on the scene as a Port of Seattle bomb squad investigated a suspicious package left outside an interior door at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center on Tuesday.