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Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.

Lipsbergs turns hat trick as T-Birds down Silvertips

Roberts Lipsbergs had a hat trick Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-3 victory over the Everett Silvertips at the at ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 28, 2012
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Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.

Task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks

A group of King County residents has unanimously recommended continued levy funding for King County’s extensive system of parks, trails and open space.

Kent Police Blotter.

Mother leaves 3-year-old son in vehicle while inside Kent casino gambling | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of child neglect after she reportedly left her 3-year-old son alone in a vehicle for more than 20 minutes while she gambled at the Great American Casino, 20500 108th Ave. S.E.

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Rainier Youth Choirs performed on the 2011 Argosy Christmas Ship. They perform on the ship again this year on Dec. 5. For tickets visit ww.argosycruises.com.

Regional honor choir youth to perform Dec. 15 holiday concert

Area music teachers nominated their school's top singers to participate in Rainier Youth Choirs' first annual holiday community honor choir offering.

  • Nov 27, 2012
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Rainier Youth Choirs performed on the 2011 Argosy Christmas Ship. They perform on the ship again this year on Dec. 5. For tickets visit ww.argosycruises.com.

Sizemore closes gap again against Hargrove in House District 47 race

State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, had his lead drop again Monday in a tightly contested race against Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Region’s application selected as finalist for federal Race to the Top competition

A grant application written jointly by seven King County school districts, including Kent, is among 61 finalists for the federal Race to the Top competition, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday.

  • Nov 26, 2012
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Military veteran sentenced for travel fraud; worked with Kent man

One of five military veterans, who reportedly worked with a Kent man to falsify travel claims as part of a conspiracy to defraud the Veterans Administration, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to one year in prison, three years of supervised released and $22,511 in restitution for making false claims.

T-Birds raise more than $13,000 for Kent schools

The Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation and the Seattle Thunderbirds raised $13,752 for Kent School District athletes and athletics through the inaugural Support A Sport Event.

  • Nov 26, 2012
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Greater Kent Historical Society presents Christmas Open House and Vintage Toy Exhibit

The Greater Kent Historical Society hosts a Christmas Open House and Vintage Toy Exhibit from noon at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

  • Nov 26, 2012
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King County awards park grant to Kent

King County will help Kent pay for a new playground, walking path and landscaping at Green Tree Park.

Volunteers serve a Thanksgiving meal at the Golden Steer restaurant on Kent's East Hill.

Golden Steer in Kent serves free Thanksgiving meal

Volunteers served about 450 people at the annual Thanksgiving feed at the Golden Steer restaurant in Kent.

  • Nov 26, 2012
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Volunteers serve a Thanksgiving meal at the Golden Steer restaurant on Kent's East Hill.
The Wheedle and Gene Mueller

Prepare pets in Kent, King County for flooding

Area officials urge the community not to forget about emergency plans for pets as flooding season is here.

The Wheedle and Gene Mueller
Seattle's Alexander Delnov

Winterhawks sink T-Birds, 8-2

Brendan Leipsic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had two goals Saturday night to lead the Portland Winterhawks to an 8-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 25, 2012
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Seattle's Alexander Delnov
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.