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Kent Holiday Open House to benefit New Connections of South King County

A Holiday Open House and fundraiser for New Connections of South King County is set for 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Kent Chamber of Commerce, 524 W. Meeker St.

  • Dec 12, 2012
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Thunderbirds forward Connor Honey follows the puck during Tuesday night's setback at the ShoWare Center.

Royals take down T-Birds, 6-2

The Victoria Royals took down the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Tuesday evening at the ShoWare Center.

  • Dec 12, 2012
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Thunderbirds forward Connor Honey follows the puck during Tuesday night's setback at the ShoWare Center.
State Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent Sen. Keiser rips Republicans’ proposal to take control of Senate

State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, says the Senate Republicans’ proposal to take control of the Senate and divide control of committee chairmanships "will mean the upcoming (legislative) session will be devoid of real progress on critical issues."

State Sen. Karen Keiser
Kent Police Blotter

Kent man reportedly bites girlfriend on shoulder during dispute | Police Blotter

A Kent man reportedly caused a bruise and left teeth marks in the shoulder of his girlfriend during a dispute at about 10:28 a.m. Dec. 1 at a house in the 25700 block of 143rd Avenue Southeast.

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State Rep. Dave Upthegrove.

Upthegrove reappointed to chair state House Environment Committee

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, will continue to serve as chairman of the House Environment committee for the 2013 legislative session.

  • Dec 10, 2012
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State Rep. Dave Upthegrove.

State Fire Marshal offers holiday safety tips

The State Fire Marshal’s office would like to remind residents to be fire safe with their holiday decorations this season, especially Christmas trees.

  • Dec 10, 2012
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Portland ends T-Birds’ streak at 4

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Saturday night at ShoWare Center to end the Thunderbirds' four-game win streak.

  • Dec 9, 2012
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T-Birds’ win streak at 4 with victory over Silvertips

Five different Seattle Thunderbirds scored Friday night at Comcast Arena to help the T-Birds to a 5-1 victory over the Everett Silvertips.

  • Dec 8, 2012
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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent jail officer uses Taser on uncooperative woman | Police Blotter

A corrections officers at the Kent city jail used a Taser to control a woman who reportedly refused to cooperate during her Nov. 27 booking after her arrest by Kent Police for investigation of disorderly conduct.

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Altesa Turner.

Kent couple headed to prison in juvenile sex trafficking case

A Kent woman will serve 22 months in prison and her boyfriend could serve up to 26 years in connection with a juvenile sex trafficking ring they operated out of their Kent apartment.

Altesa Turner.
Developers will pay higher permit fees under the proposed city of Kent 2013-14 budget that the City Council will vote on at its Dec. 11 meeting.

Kent City Council’s budget vote to include new cable utility tax, higher permit fees

The Kent City Council will vote on a new cable television utility tax, higher developer permit fees and an increase in the city's internal water and sewer utility taxes when it considers the 2013-14 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at City Hall.

Developers will pay higher permit fees under the proposed city of Kent 2013-14 budget that the City Council will vote on at its Dec. 11 meeting.
Linda Herman

Kent counselor, author tackles parent, adult-child relationships in book

Some parents today are faced with the tricky situation of adult children returning home to live with them. Because of the economy and different generational parenting styles, it's become even more common to find multigenerational households. This topic and navigating parent and adult-child relationships is the subject of a new book by a Kent mental health counselor and author.

Linda Herman
Vern Heinle works on a toy inside of his workshop. This Christmas season

Kent toymaker makes 300 wooden toys for charity

Vern Heinle spent a fair amount of time in his workshop this year trying to get a wooden tank design just right. "I'm fortunate enough not to have to have patterns," said the 79-year-old retired carpenter. "I make up my own. I had to come up with a design that looks like a tank and is easy to build."

Vern Heinle works on a toy inside of his workshop. This Christmas season
Protestors in June object to the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Supreme Court commissioner temporarily lifts Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

Washington Supreme Court Commissioner Steven Goff granted a temporary stay on Wednesday that lifts the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Protestors in June object to the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Dec. 7

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for boys basketball

  • Dec 7, 2012
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Royals roll in nonleague dual | Prep wrestling

Kent-Meridian posted seven pins in a 66-12 demolition of Kennedy Christian in nonleague dual wrestling meet Thursday,

  • Dec 7, 2012
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Swenson, Sanvido propel T-Birds’ 8-4 win over Tri-City

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from a two-goal deficit late in the second period by scoring six unanswered goals to skate past the Tri-City Americans 8-4 Thursday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

  • Dec 7, 2012
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Tom Wroblewski

District 751 Machinists raise $299,000 for Guide Dogs of America; union president honored

Machinists Union District Lodge 751 raised nearly $299,000 for Guide Dogs of America in 2012. District President Tom Wroblewski presented the California-based charity with a check for $298,949.66 at the annual Guide Dogs Banquet Nov. 17 in Las Vegas.

  • Dec 6, 2012
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Tom Wroblewski

ShoWare Center hosts free Family Skate Nights

The ShoWare Center hosts a free Family Skate Nights from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the arena, 625 W. James St., Kent.

  • Dec 6, 2012
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Byers Chiropractic and Massage donates big numbers to Kent Food Bank

Byers Chiropractic and Massage recently helped the Kent Food Bank gather 275 pounds of food and more than $120 dollars through their patient donations.

  • Dec 6, 2012
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