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Thunderbirds down Tri-City, 3-1

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored twice in the first period, had a solid penalty kill and got timely saves from Brandon Glover to defeat the Tri-City Americans 3-1 Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

Carol Ann Case

Carol Ann CaseCarol Ann Case, 73, long time resident of Kent passed away February 11th at Valley General Hospital after a long illness.Carol was a… Continue reading

William Edward Redington

William Edward Redington

William “Bill” Edward RedingtonWilliam “Bill” Edward Redington passed away at Saint Francis Hospital on February 22, 2013, at the age of 75. He was born… Continue reading

William Edward Redington

Kent Middle School Science Fair to bring out the best

The fourth annual Kent Middle School Science Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday at Kent-Meridian High School.

Kent Police arrest coffee baristas for indecent behavior at local shop; more arrests likely as investigation continues

Kent Police have arrested two women for committing lewd acts while working as baristas at Twin Peaks Espresso, a drive-through coffee stand on Kent's East Hill. The arrests are part of an investigation that began in late last year after police received several complaints from the public.

Joanna Jimenez gets her face painted by Jasmeen Kaur during the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day last year at Kent Commons. The Kent Parks

Kent Kids’ Arts Day to shine on Saturday

The 26th annual Kent Kids' Arts Day returns 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 features hands-on art projects led by professional artists for kids ages 4 to 14.

Joanna Jimenez gets her face painted by Jasmeen Kaur during the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day last year at Kent Commons. The Kent Parks
Joyce Eleanor

Motor vehicle excise tax resurrected to fund localized transportation projects

More taxes to sustain existing benefits are the financial crutch being considered by the Legislature to support public transportation entities in two Western Washington counties: King and Snohomish.

Joyce Eleanor
Terry Hooks

Kent urban tree advocate honored for volunteer efforts

Terry Hooks was selected as one of 10 nationwide semifinalists for the Alliance for Community Trees 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award, the city of Kent's Green Kent Partnership announced last week.

Terry Hooks

Firearms issues gain House attention; Senate ignores a host of related bills

Four firearms-related bills are expected to continue moving through the House of Representatives this session after receiving committee confirmation before the policy-bill cut-off date last week.

Medicaid expansion: an offer we should not refuse | GUEST OP

Good health — like education, housing, and economic opportunity — is essential for a strong community. When people can't get health care, the consequences affect us all.

Kent Chronicles returns to Bereiter Museum on March 7

Kent Chronicles – a historical discussion group – gathers at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Bereiter Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

Edward Lee Vargas

State lauds 3 Kent elementary schools for achievement

The Kent School District announced this week that three elementary schools – Glenridge, Jenkins Creek and Martin Sortun – were named Reward Schools by State Superintendent Randy Dorn.

Edward Lee Vargas

Kent Fire Department offers CERT training; openings available

How long will it be before a large earthquake or other disaster hits the Puget Sound area? It is simply a matter oftime.

The Thunderbirds' Adam Kambeitz pushes the puck up the ice against Edmonton's T.J. Foster.

T-Birds tumble to Oil Kings, 6-2

The Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center.

The Thunderbirds' Adam Kambeitz pushes the puck up the ice against Edmonton's T.J. Foster.
The Thunderbirds' Adam Kambeitz pushes the puck up the ice against Edmonton's T.J. Foster.

T-Birds tumble to Oil Kings, 6-2

The Edmonton Oil Kings defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center. The T-Birds are in seventh place in the Western Conference playoff standings with 50 points – one point better than the eighth-place Everett Silvertips and six points ahead of the ninth-place Prince George Cougars.

The Thunderbirds' Adam Kambeitz pushes the puck up the ice against Edmonton's T.J. Foster.

Advisory group to discuss carpool policy for I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes

A local advisory group will consider changes to the two-person carpool requirement on Interstate 405 and State Route 167 for the corridor's future express toll lanes at a meeting on Wednesday.

Machinists at Hytek Finishes reject contract, authorize strike

A key Boeing Co. supplier now faces the prospect of a strike. Members of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 working for Hytek Finishes voted Saturday to reject a four-year contract offer and to authorize a strike. More than two-thirds of voters cast ballots both rejecting the contract and supporting action.

Gabriel Soltero works the plasma cutter in Torklift's new shop.

Kent’s Torklift Central expands shop; employees honor founders

Torklift Central recently expanded its shop on the 4,700-square-foot lot behind its original building at 315 Central Ave. N, Kent. The company's founders also were honored at a celebration to commemorate the expansion.

Gabriel Soltero works the plasma cutter in Torklift's new shop.

Community service opportunities for Kent students, others

Call it a rite of spring. Every year when the weather starts to improve, Kent Parks gets calls from students looking for ways to fulfill their high school community service requirements.

DevDiv battled Microsoft IT in one of the games during the Hockey Challenge last Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

T-Birds’ Hockey Challenge raises more than $170,000 for worthy cause

The Seattle Thunderbirds' 15th annual Hockey Challenge raised more than $170,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska last Saturday at the ShoWare Center.

DevDiv battled Microsoft IT in one of the games during the Hockey Challenge last Saturday at the ShoWare Center.