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Wheat Kings drop Thunderbirds, 5-3

The Brandon Wheat Kings defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-3 Tuesday night at Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

  • Nov 7, 2012
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Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson and Mark Prothero discuss results of Kent's Proposition 1 Tuesday night during an Election 2012 gathering at the Long Dog Tavern.

Kent voters rejecting property tax increase to pay for streets, parks | Election 2012

Kent voters appear to be rejecting a property tax increase to help pay for street and park repairs.

Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson and Mark Prothero discuss results of Kent's Proposition 1 Tuesday night during an Election 2012 gathering at the Long Dog Tavern.
The Curran Law Firm in Kent displays paper turkeys as part of the Turkey Challenge fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

Kent businesses continue Turkey Challenge to raise money, food for families

Four weeks into the second annual Kent Turkey Challenge, more than $11,500 and 830 cans of food has been raised to help create a memorable Thanksgiving for local Kent families.

The Curran Law Firm in Kent displays paper turkeys as part of the Turkey Challenge fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

Former Kent attorney faces child porn charge; also involved in youth baseball

A family law attorney who previously practiced in Kent was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with receipt and possession of child pornography.

The Nissan Leaf is one of several electric cars available for purchase.

State ranks third nationally for customers who buy electric vehicles

Car buyers in the state of Washington rank among America’s top consumers of hybrid and electric vehicles, reports Edmunds.com, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based automotive information research firm.

The Nissan Leaf is one of several electric cars available for purchase.

T-Birds broadcast to be heard on KJAQ 96.5 FM HD-3

Due to general election coverage, the Seattle Thunderbirds radio broadcast of tonight's game against the Brandon Wheat Kings can be heard starting at 5 p.m. on KJAQ 96.5FM HD-3.

  • Nov 6, 2012
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The city of Kent would pay for street and park repairs if voters on Tuesday pass Proposition 1 to increase property taxes with a six-year levy lid lift.

Kent voters to decide whether property tax increase should pay for parks, streets

Voters in Kent will decide on Tuesday's ballot whether to approve a property tax increase to pay for park and street repairs.

  • Nov 5, 2012
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The city of Kent would pay for street and park repairs if voters on Tuesday pass Proposition 1 to increase property taxes with a six-year levy lid lift.
Kelvin Crenshaw

Feds announce in Kent large gun, drug bust in South King County

Federal agents and South King County police agencies arrested 33 people as well as seized 28 guns and nearly $1 million worth of drugs during a three-month crackdown in Kent, Renton, Tukwila, Federal Way and other cities.

Kelvin Crenshaw
Kent's city jail might be a source of new revenue by contracting out more space

Consultant says Kent could provide regional services to other cities

As the sixth largest city in the state, Kent might want to become a regional provider of services to smaller, neighboring cities to help solve budget shortfalls, according to a consultant's preliminary report.

Kent's city jail might be a source of new revenue by contracting out more space
Kent residents can pile up extra garbage and yard waste during Curbside Cleanup Week Nov. 12-16.

Kent Curbside Cleanup Week is Nov. 12-16

Kent residents can put out extra garbage and yard waste for no extra charge during the week of Nov. 12-16.

  • Nov 5, 2012
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Kent residents can pile up extra garbage and yard waste during Curbside Cleanup Week Nov. 12-16.

T-Birds rally to crack Moose Jaw in shootout

The Seattle Thunderbirds came back from a two-goal deficit in the second period and a one-goal deficit in the third period Saturday night to secure a 4-3 shootout win over the Moose Jaw Warriors at Mosaic Place.

  • Nov 4, 2012
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T-Birds open East swing with 4-3 loss to Swift Current

Graham Black scored two goals to help lead the Swift Current Broncos to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday night at the Credit Union iPlex in Swift Current.

  • Nov 3, 2012
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Sound Transit has started preliminary plans to extend light rail through Kent on the West Hill by 2023.

Sound Transit starts light rail plans for Kent

The preliminary plans are under way to extend light rail across Kent's West Hill by 2023.

Sound Transit has started preliminary plans to extend light rail through Kent on the West Hill by 2023.
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Des Moines expands camera use to ticket speeders in school zones

The city of Des Moines has expanded its use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras to catch drivers speeding through school zones.

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Car thefts in King County drop 52 percent in seven years

Car thefts in King County have declined 52.3 percent since the inception of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office's Car Theft Initiative in 2005.

  • Nov 2, 2012
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Kent fifth-grader William Dougherty prepares to receive a dancer during rehearsals for Pacific Northwest Ballet's upcoming Nutcracker production. Dougherty is one of 222 students in this year's performance schedule.

Kent boy to perform in PNB’s Nutracker

This week was full of excitement for William Dougherty. Not only did he celebrate his 11th birthday on Halloween, but for a fourth year he rehearsed dance steps for Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker production.

Kent fifth-grader William Dougherty prepares to receive a dancer during rehearsals for Pacific Northwest Ballet's upcoming Nutcracker production. Dougherty is one of 222 students in this year's performance schedule.

KCTS 9 Poll shows governor’s race tight; same sex marriage, legalizing marijuana winning

The race for Washington state governor remains in a dead heat while the majority of voters are leaning towards approving Referendum 74 (same sex marriage) and Initiative 502 (legalizing marijuana), according to the latest KCTS 9 Washington poll released Thursday.

  • Nov 1, 2012
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A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Car strikes, injures Kent girl riding bike to middle school | Update

A car struck and injured a 12-year-old Kent girl as she rode her bicycle Thursday morning to Mill Creek Middle School.

A car struck a girl on this bicycle Thursday

Winter travel laws take effect Nov. 1

Drivers traveling over Washington's mountain pass highways should carry a few extra items starting today For those piloting heavy trucks, that should becomes a must.

  • Nov 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
Cris LeCompte

Volunteers shine on Green Kent Day

Green Kent Day, a city-wide event that celebrated the effort to restore and manage the city's forested parklands and green spaces, unfolded last Saturday.

  • Nov 1, 2012
  • BY Wire Service
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