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The Alvord T Bridge

Century-old Alvord T. Bridge near Kent set to close June 28

The Alvord T. Bridge – one of the most deficient bridges in the state of Washington -will be permanently closed to traffic on June 28. The bridge, originally built in 1914, spans the Green River on 78th Avenue South at the southern city limits of Kent. The bridge serves an industrial and agricultural area, carries about 2,500 vehicles a day and has long been one of the county's most deficient and seismically vulnerable structures.

The Alvord T Bridge
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Rockets bounce T-Birds in OT, take series in 7 | WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime of Game 7 Wednesday night in Kelowna to win the first-round Western Hockey League playoff series four games to three.

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Luke Lockhart

Rockets bounce T-Birds in OT, take series in 7 | WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-2 in overtime of Game 7 Wednesday night in Kelowna to win the first-round Western Hockey League playoff series four games to three.

Luke Lockhart

Prep fastpitch glimpses for Kent schools

A preview of Kent fastpitch teams as they begin SPSL play

Volunteers from Machinists Union District Lodge 751 – including

Union ‘MVPs’ do more than 10,500 hours of community service

Volunteers from the Machinists Volunteer Program performed 10,529.5 hours of community service around Puget Sound in 2012, Machinists Union District Lodge 751 announced.

Volunteers from Machinists Union District Lodge 751 – including

Problem with door-to-door religion vendors

The United States has a national "do not call" site where people can register their address and phone number so that they do not have to be harassed by intrusive callers wishing us to buy whatever they are selling.

Say ‘no’ to all taxes, demand better government

"We the People" have said before, "No, state income tax." All taxes tax all the people.

The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.

Rockets drop T-Birds in OT, force Game 7 | WHL playoffs

It all comes down to one game for the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets in their first-round WHL playoff series. Myles Bell scored the game-winning goal at 10:39 of overtime Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to give the Rockets a 4-3 win and tie the series 3-3.

The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.
The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.

Rockets drop T-Birds in OT, force Game 7 | WHL playoffs

It all comes down to one game for the Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets in their first-round WHL playoff series. Myles Bell scored the game-winning goal at 10:39 of overtime Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center to give the Rockets a 4-3 win and tie the series 3-3. Game 7 is 7:05 tonight at Prospera Place in British Columbia.

The Thunderbirds' Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets' Ryan Olsen pursues.
Jessica Hopkins will help lead the Seattle Mist against the Green Bay Chill on Saturday

Seattle Mist opens women’s Legends Football League season in Kent April 6

The Seattle Mist opens the Legends Football League season on Saturday, April 6 against the Green Bay Chill at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Jessica Hopkins will help lead the Seattle Mist against the Green Bay Chill on Saturday
Chargers beat Royals 20-0.

Chargers leave Kent Meridian in the dust in 4A SPSL fastpitch

Kentridge exploded to rout Kent Meridian, 20-0, in a South Puget Sound League 4A fastpitch game on Friday.

Chargers beat Royals 20-0.
Metro is considering cutting routes if the Legislature doesn't approve allowing King County to extend a $20 per year vehicle license fee that expires next year.

65 bus routes face elimination when Metro Transit’s temporary funding expires

Sixty-five Metro Transit bus routes are at risk of being canceled, and service reduced on another 86 routes, if state lawmakers allow temporary two-year funding for the agency to expire without authorizing a permanent and sustainable source of revenue, according to King County officials.

Metro is considering cutting routes if the Legislature doesn't approve allowing King County to extend a $20 per year vehicle license fee that expires next year.
Crews work along a trail at Clark Lake Park in Kent.

Kent seeks volunteers for work parties at parks

Volunteers are wanted to help with work parties in April at two Kent city parks on the East Hill.

Crews work along a trail at Clark Lake Park in Kent.

Stretch your food budget, grow veggies in one of King County’s garden plots

Save money on fresh produce, provide a bounty of healthy food for the dinner table and get in a little gentle exercise by growing your own vegetables in one of King County Parks' community garden plots this year.

Rockets won’t go down; series returns to T-Birds’ home ice | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two late goals Saturday night at Prospera Place in British Columbia, but it wasn't enough as the Kelowna Rockets took Game 5 of their first-round WHL playoff series, 4-3.

Rockets won’t go down; series returns to T-Birds’ home ice | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored two late goals Saturday night at Prospera Place in British Columbia, but it wasn't enough as the Kelowna Rockets took Game 5 of their first-round WHL playoff series, 4-3.

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Diane Lynn Martin

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Diane Lynn Martin

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Northwest Xtreme All-Stars seek donations to fund trip to national event

The Northwest Xtreme All-Stars – Kent's competitive cheer program for young athletes – is looking to raise money to attend The Summit, a national competition in Orlando, Fla., May 4-5.

Families and children are all welcome to hunt for eggs at Kent Station during its annual Egg Hunt.

Kids of all ages to hunt for eggs at Kent Station this weekend

Kent Station is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.-noon.

Families and children are all welcome to hunt for eggs at Kent Station during its annual Egg Hunt.