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Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Japan sweeps men’s medals at Skate America in Kent

Japan swept the top three spots in the men's competition on Saturday at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 21, 2012
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Caydee Denney and John Coughlin

Winterhawks fly past Thunderbirds, 6-1

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-1 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in Portland.

  • Oct 21, 2012
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T-Birds tumble to Chiefs, 2-1

Adam Helewka scored two goals for the Spokane Chiefs on Friday night to lead his team to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

  • Oct 20, 2012
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Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu sets world record in Kent at Skate America

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan posted a world record short program to lead the men’s event at Skate America on Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 20, 2012
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Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.

Kent hosting ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series opener this weekend

The International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating opens Friday at the ShoWare Center in Kent with Hilton HHonors Skate America.

  • Oct 19, 2012
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Caydee Denney and John Coughlin of the USA will compete in Pairs this weekend at Skate America in Kent.
Sign of good times: Staff

Rotary Clubs give dictionaries to more than 2,200 third-graders

More than 2,200 third-graders in the Kent School District have a dictionary, thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Kent and Covington.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Sign of good times: Staff

KentHOPE presents fundraising dinner, program Nov. 3

KentHOPE will host its first fundraising dinner Nov. 3 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Oct 19, 2012
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Soroptimists, community organize coat, warm clothing drive

The Soroptimist International of Kent is once again partnering with various community groups and the Kent School District to collect coats and warm clothing for homeless students and their families as identified by the Kent School District.

  • Oct 19, 2012
  • BY Wire Service

Officials evict homeless from flood-prone area

After evicting people from 30 to 40 tents at a homeless camp at Kent's Mullen Slough, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks has set up a monitoring plan to make sure no one returns to the flood plain area.

Kyle Hinkle gets a push from his fellow classmate

Kent’s special patch for the picking

A first visit to a pumpkin patch might bring to mind soft earth beneath the feet, the smell of hay from a distant tractor ride and acres upon acres of bright, orange globes, peeking behind leafy, green branches.

Kyle Hinkle gets a push from his fellow classmate
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent man reportedly breaks vehicle window, punches girlfriend | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief after he allegedly busted the driver's side window of his girlfriend's car and punched her as she sat inside the vehicle.

Kent Police Blotter.

KCTS 9 voters poll shows Inslee, McKenna in dead heat for governor

With 20 days to go until the Nov. 6 election, the first results of the KCTS 9 Washington poll indicate that the candidates for Washington State governor are in a dead heat with Jay Inslee at 47.9 percent and Rob McKenna at 44.7 percent.

  • Oct 18, 2012
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Two-time Junior Grand Prix Final medalist Armin Mahbanoozadeh

Stars align for Skate America showcase at ShoWare

Sidelined with an untimely injury, Evan Lysacek won't be competing in this weekend's Hilton HHonors Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Two-time Junior Grand Prix Final medalist Armin Mahbanoozadeh

Kent program to receive Chase Community Giving grant

The Kent-based South King Early Intervention Program will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the Chase Community Giving Fall Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Kent Fall Recycling Event on Oct. 20

The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 20 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Oct 18, 2012
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The annual Fall Recycling Collection Event in Kent runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry

Kent City Council adopts B&O tax to help pay for street repairs

The Kent City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to adopt a business and occupation (B&O) tax to help raise an estimated $5 million annually to pay for street repairs.

Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry
Ashley Wagner begins the season as the reigning U.S. and Four Continents champion. She will make her Skate America debut Oct. 19-21 in Kent at the ShoWare Center.

Eighteen U.S. figure skaters heading to Kent for Skate America

Eighteen U.S. athletes will compete at 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America, the first event of the 2012 International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Oct. 19-21, at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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Ashley Wagner begins the season as the reigning U.S. and Four Continents champion. She will make her Skate America debut Oct. 19-21 in Kent at the ShoWare Center.
Superfan Karen Kangas and Cool Bird take in the T-Birds' Oct. 6 against the Everett Silvertips.

Fan shot: Karen and Cool Bird

Karen Kangas and Cool Bird enjoy the Thunderbirds' 5-2 win over the Everett Silvertips at the ShoWare Center on Oct. 6.

  • Oct 17, 2012
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Superfan Karen Kangas and Cool Bird take in the T-Birds' Oct. 6 against the Everett Silvertips.
The T-Birds' Alexander Delnov tries to fire a shot while battling the Chiefs' Tyler King.

T-Birds down Chiefs for third straight win

Connor Sanvido, Alexander Delnov and Luke Lockhart each had two goals Tuesday night to lead their team to a 6-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs at ShoWare Center.

  • Oct 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
The T-Birds' Alexander Delnov tries to fire a shot while battling the Chiefs' Tyler King.

King County Elections to mail ballots

King County Elections will mail more than 1.16 million ballots to voters via the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday.

  • Oct 17, 2012
  • BY Wire Service