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The Seattle Thunderbirds open the Western Hockey League season Oct. 2 at Portland. Seattle’s first home game is Oct. 9 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Seattle Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule

Home opener Oct. 9 at ShoWare Center in Kent; season opener Oct. 2 at Portland

The Seattle Thunderbirds open the Western Hockey League season Oct. 2 at Portland. Seattle’s first home game is Oct. 9 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle Thunderbirds to play six preseason WHL games

Home game at ShoWare Center in Kent set for Sept. 21 against Everett

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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City of Kent moves $4.5 million to liability insurance fund

Civil rights case settlement on police shooting contributes to costs

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Kent Police issue statement about 52-minute 911 response time

Express condolences to woman’s family; say incident is under review

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Kent girl missing since February 2020 featured on semi trailers

Asia Wilbon part of State Patrol’s Homeward Bound program with Kam-Way Transportation

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Auburn man charged with murder of girlfriend in Kent hotel | Update

Police took 52 minutes to respond to 911 call that said ‘we have someone getting murdered’

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Man charged with attempting to elude a pursuing Kent Police vehicle

Spanaway man reportedly organized dozens of illegal street racing events in South King County

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NiAni Rashaard. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

How Kent Police found missing 18-year-old autistic woman

Video showed her getting into a man’s vehicle; she stayed at his home

NiAni Rashaard. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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City of Kent prepares Lake Meridian Park for swimmers

Swim area marked off, beach groomed as hot weather hits the area

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Kent Police arrest Auburn man for killing female companion

Officers responded to domestic violence incident at local hotel

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Conner Roulette handles the puck for the Seattle Thunderbirds during the 2020-2021 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds home opener in Kent set for Oct. 9 against Portland

Western Hockey League play to return to ShoWare Center

Conner Roulette handles the puck for the Seattle Thunderbirds during the 2020-2021 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
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Auburn man shoots, injures Shelton man in Kent road rage incident

Wednesday morning on East Hill along 124th Avenue SE

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A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

Sound Transit, Amazon agreement to create affordable housing projects

$100 million commitment to build near light rail stations, including Kent and Federal Way

A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest

Mercy Housing to expand out-of-school time program to Kent

At the Appian Way Apartments

The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest
Cody Johnson will perform Oct. 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Codyjohnsonmusic.com

Concerts begin to come back at ShoWare Center in Kent

Country singer Cody Johnson to perform Oct. 16

Cody Johnson will perform Oct. 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Codyjohnsonmusic.com
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Kent Rotary helps procure equipment to fight food insecurity

$27,000 donation pays for refrigerators, freezers for local programs

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The winning bid hit $28 million for a seat on New Shepard’s first human flight into space by Kent-based Blue Origin. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

It took $28 million for winning bid on Kent-based Blue Origin’s space flight

Winner’s name to be released later; nearly 7,600 people from 159 countries placed bids for seat

The winning bid hit $28 million for a seat on New Shepard’s first human flight into space by Kent-based Blue Origin. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
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Development planning continues for Kent’s West Hill, downtown properties

Land near light rail station and Naden property

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Police vehicle

Man on electric scooter killed in collision with semi in Kent | Update

55-year-old man identified as Craig Hatfield

Police vehicle
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City of Kent to redesign its website to enhance engagement

Staff says ‘current website lacks the functionality to meet the city’s business needs’

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