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The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate their 4-1 semifinal win over the Peterborough Petes on June 2 in the CHL Memorial Cup in Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL

T-Birds advance to CHL Memorial Cup championship game

Kent-based team beat Peterborough 4-1 in semifinal; will play Quebec for title at 4 p.m. Sunday

The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate their 4-1 semifinal win over the Peterborough Petes on June 2 in the CHL Memorial Cup in Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL
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Kent raises Pride flag at City Hall to honor LGTBQ+ rights movement

UTOPIA, Kent Youth and Family Services join City Councilmembers Satwinder Kaur and Marli Larimer

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Eighteen schools will hold graduations in June at the ShoWare Center in Kent. This is a photo from the Kentridge High School 2022 graduation. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 18 graduations in June

From June 2-22; Kent high schools set for Saturday, June 17

Eighteen schools will hold graduations in June at the ShoWare Center in Kent. This is a photo from the Kentridge High School 2022 graduation. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic was selected to the Canadian Hockey League first team for the 2022-2023 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic makes CHL All-Star first team

Seattle defenseman Kevin Korchinski chosen to third team

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic was selected to the Canadian Hockey League first team for the 2022-2023 season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Mariners program supports cleanup at Kent Little League fields

Little League also receives $10,000 grant

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Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Kent apartment rents drop 0.6% in May; down 4.9% compared to May 2022

Median rent is $1,408 per month for a one-bedroom unit, $1,815 for a two bedroom

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate one of their goals during a 6-1 win against Kamloops May 31 in the Memorial Cup at Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL

Kent-based T-Birds earn spot in Memorial Cup semifinal

Seattle clobbers Kamloops 6-1 to advance; one victory away from playing for championship

The Seattle Thunderbirds celebrate one of their goals during a 6-1 win against Kamloops May 31 in the Memorial Cup at Kamloops, British Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Candice Ward/CHL
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3 Kent high school students honored on STEM Signing Day

Students from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge and Kentwood

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State Patrol uses aircraft in Kent to catch speeding drivers

Two incidents May 27 along northbound State Route 167

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Kent Police seek public’s help in 2022 fatal hit-and-run

Detectives looking to identify driver of vehicle that killed 62-year-old woman

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Courtesy image, Canadian Hockey League

T-Birds fall to Quebec in second round of Memorial Cup

Seattle 1-1 in tournament heading into May 31 game against Kamloops

Courtesy image, Canadian Hockey League
Courtesy image, Canadian Hockey League

Kent-based Thunderbirds win Memorial Cup opener

Crnkovic scores hat trick to lead Seattle to 6-3 victory

Courtesy image, Canadian Hockey League
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Kent School Board delays vote on extra funds for middle school renovation

Directors want specific financial figures before approving additional $2.5M for Canyon Ridge

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Children catch a fish in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole

Annual event gives kids a chance to learn about fishing

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Kent Police plan extra resources to combat illegal street racing

Police issue statement to remind racers, spectators of city laws prohibiting such events

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Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Man reportedly used backpack to kill girlfriend in Kent

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder; struck her multiple times during dispute outside 7-Eleven store

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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Kent Police seek public’s help to find teen girl missing since 2020

Few leads for detectives in search for Asia Wilbon

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Kent Station sets Ladies Night Out event for Thursday, June 15

Ninth annual fundraiser for Kent Youth and Family Services includes wine tasting

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Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Former Kentlake High teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime

Charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes after reported incidents with student

Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police make arrest in May 13 killing of SeaTac woman

Officers arrest boyfriend for investigation of second-degree murder with domestic violence enhancement

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