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Griffin Foulk

T-Birds acquire defenseman from Silvertips in exchange for fourth-round pick

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has acquired defenseman Griffin Foulk from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 Bantam Draft.

  • Nov 23, 2012
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Griffin Foulk
City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.

Kent could close park playfields, restrooms, swim dock

City playfields, restrooms, playgrounds, swim and fishing docks could close in Kent in the next year or two without a new revenue source to repair the facilities.

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.
Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.

Kent looks to end operating losses at Riverbend Golf Complex

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex is under "scrutiny" by the Kent City Council because of operating losses and a $2.25 million debt.

Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.
Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Kent Toys for Joy collection drive starts Nov. 26

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.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

NW Toy Run at Pacific Raceways on Dec. 2

One of the largest winter car shows in the Puget Sound region unfolds Dec. 2 as the NW Toy Run sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue makes its annual holiday stop at Pacific Raceways.

  • Nov 22, 2012
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The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson

T-Birds crack Kootenay, 7-4

Alexander Delnov and Riley Sheen each had a goal and three assists and Luke Lockhart had two goals Wednesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 7-4 victory over the Kootenay Ice at the ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 22, 2012
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The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson

Study says Kent’s ShoWare Center added $25 million to local economy in 2011

The city-owned ShoWare Center brought in an estimated $25 million to the local economy in 2011, according to an economic impact analysis presented to Kent City Council members at a Nov. 20 workshop.

Kent Food Bank's executive director Jeniece Choate and supervisor Camico Rivon receive the Kent Turkey Challenge donations on Nov. 16.

Kent businesses donate $14,000 and 2,000 items to Food Bank

Local businesses raised more than $14,000 in donations and close to 2,000 items of canned food for the Kent Food Bank.

Kent Food Bank's executive director Jeniece Choate and supervisor Camico Rivon receive the Kent Turkey Challenge donations on Nov. 16.

Holiday Open House Dec. 1 at Kent Historic Museum

The Greater Kent Historical Society Holiday Open House runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Kent Historic Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

  • Nov 21, 2012
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Allied Waste of Kent will not pick up garbage

No garbage, recycling service in Kent on Thanksgiving

Allied Waste Services of Kent will not pick up garbage, recycling or yard/food waste collection on Thanksgiving Day.

  • Nov 20, 2012
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Allied Waste of Kent will not pick up garbage

Water floods several Kent streets

The heavy rain Monday has caused water over the roadway on several Kent streets.

Santa Claus returns to Kent Station starting at 11 a.m. Saturday

Santa Claus arriving at Kent Station Nov. 24

Santa Claus is coming to Kent Station at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24.

  • Nov 19, 2012
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Santa Claus returns to Kent Station starting at 11 a.m. Saturday
Mark Hargrove.

Hargrove expects to keep lead over Sizemore in tight legislative race

Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore continued to hold on to a chance he might overtake State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, in what remained a tight race for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Mark Hargrove.

State Patrol offers tips to avoid drowsy driving

Drowsy driving, or sleepiness, has been identified as a factor in a growing number of automobile crashes.

  • Nov 16, 2012
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Merriah Sample

Kent’s Watson Manor gives women chance to turn lives around

When Merriah Sample was 21 years old, she found herself a new mother in an abusive relationship looking for a better life for herself and her daughter.

Merriah Sample
Bartell Drugs

Toys wanted at Kent Bartell Drugs for Salvation Army holiday drive

Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys

  • Nov 16, 2012
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Bartell Drugs

Kent OneMain Financial branch collecting food donations

OneMain Financial will provide Kent area residents and customers the opportunity to support their local community during its Customer Appreciation Days throughout the month of November.

  • Nov 16, 2012
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Kent-based Oberto Brands to add Nashville production facility

Kent-based Oberto Brands, a national leader in the meat snacks category and maker of Oh Boy, Oberto! jerky line, announced Wednesday the company will open a new production facility in Nashville, Tenn. in the first half of 2013, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area.

Volunteers from the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership clean up trash recently along Benson Road as part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street program.

Kent group cleans up East Hill street

The stretch of Benson Road between Southeast 240th and Southeast 248th streets on the East Hill of Kent is looking much better, thanks to efforts of volunteers organized by the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership (EHP) Committee.

  • Nov 16, 2012
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Volunteers from the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership clean up trash recently along Benson Road as part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street program.
State Sen. Joe Fain

State. Sen. Joe Fain visits Kent-Meridian as ‘Principal for a Day’

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, spent Tuesday morning on campus at Kent-Meridian High School as part of the Kent School District’s “Principal for a Day” event.

  • Nov 16, 2012
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State Sen. Joe Fain