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Latino students reach out to legislators

More than 50 Kent School District students attended the Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP) Conference Feb. 28-March 1.

Sunrise Elementary School PTA Spring Craft Fair is April 27

Sunrise Elementary School PTA Spring Craft Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The school gym is at 22300 132nd Ave. SE, Kent.

The Thunderbirds' Justin Hickman

T-Birds fall to ‘Tips, remain seventh in West playoff race

The Everett Silvertips scored twice in the third period to beat the Thunderbirds 4-3 Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

The Thunderbirds' Justin Hickman
The Thunderbirds' Justin Hickman

Thunderbirds fall to ‘Tips, remain seventh in West playoff race

The Everett Silvertips scored twice in the third period to beat the Thunderbirds 4-3 Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

The Thunderbirds' Justin Hickman
The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Prince George goalie Mac Engel.

T-Bird lose shootout but gain a point in West playoff race

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in a five-round shootout Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Prince George goalie Mac Engel.
The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Prince George goalie Mac Engel.

T-Birds lose shootout but gain a point in West playoff race

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 in a five-round shootout Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Prince George goalie Mac Engel.
Pianist Alpin Hong performs March 22 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Pianist Alpin Hong to play in Kent March 22

American tours and performances across the globe have earned pianist Alpin Hong the reputation as a modern day Pied Piper.

Pianist Alpin Hong performs March 22 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center.

Looking to connect, help the homeless | GUEST OP

Mike Johnson, special projects director at Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, tells a story about attending a function with a friend who had lagged behind when Mike went inside the building.

Elizabeth Jean Leiper

Elizabeth Jean Leiper

Elizabeth (Bettie) Jean Dysart Lee Ellis LeiperBettie passed away the morning of Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at age 90.Born August 13, 1922, in Jamestown North… Continue reading

Elizabeth Jean Leiper
Greggette Guy

Greggette Guy

First AnniversaryMurder VictimGreggette GuyDarilyn contact Grandpa… Continue reading

Greggette Guy
Helen Pearson

Helen Pearson

Helen (Jacobs) PearsonAugust 22, 1930 - March 1, 2013Helen loved her family, writing poetry and being outdoors. Her home was a welcoming place where family,… Continue reading

Helen Pearson

Lawrence E. Sells

Lawrence E. “Toby” SellsLawrence E. “Toby” Sells, long time Kent resident, passed away in Renton, Washington on January 28, 2013. Toby graduated from Kent Senior… Continue reading

Richard Weaver

Richard Weaver

Richard WeaverRichard Weaver passed away at home on February 20, 2013. Born on November 27, 1942 to Blanch and Dale Weaver.He was a business owner… Continue reading

Richard Weaver
William Carleton

William Carleton

William CarletonWilliam (Bill) Carleton, beloved husband of Patricia and adored father of David, Bill, Bruce and Anne, passed away on February 19, 2013 at the… Continue reading

William Carleton
The Kent Elementary Stomp Team performs on stage during the You Me We festival.

Kent’s You Me We festival shines at ShoWare | SLIDESHOW

The third annual You Me We festival last Friday at the ShoWare Center celebrated the great work of many youth, teen and family resources serving Kent and spotlighted exceptional talents of young local performers.

The Kent Elementary Stomp Team performs on stage during the You Me We festival.
Sabin Watkins

Kent Kids’ Arts Day glows at the Commons | SLIDESHOW

The 26th annual Kent Kids' Arts Day returned last Saturday at Kent Commons. The Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the day-long festival. The event featured hands-on art projects led by professional artists for kids ages 4 to 14.

Sabin Watkins
John Cheung

Kent’s OMAX Corp. honored for leadership in educational outreach

Kent-based OMAX Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced abrasive waterjet technology, recently received the inaugural Inspire Award from the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance.

John Cheung

Springbrook Elementary School hosts ‘Celebrate Reading, Character Carnival’; Seahawks’ Moffitt to appear

In celebration of "Read Across America," Springbrook Elementary School hosts "Celebrate Reading, Character Carnival" at 6 p.m. today. John Moffitt, a Seattle Seahawk, will be a special guest reader.

T-Birds rally past Chiefs, zero in on playoff berth

The Seattle Thunderbirds completed a comeback from a two-goal deficit Wednesday night by scoring three goals in the third period to beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 at Veterans Memorial Arena.

T-Birds rally past Chiefs, zero in on playoff berth

The Seattle Thunderbirds completed a comeback from a two-goal deficit Wednesday night by scoring three goals in the third period to beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-2 at Veterans Memorial Arena.