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Thank you, Kings of Swing

On behalf of the Kent Senior Activity Center's evening dancers, I would like to thank the Kings of Swing 17 piece big band for volunteering to perform during the Tuesday evening dance program for the past several years.

Allen grant to help create smartphone app for libraries

The Washington State Library is a step closer to offering a smartphone application that will provide service to public library patrons thanks to a new grant provided by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Pernell, Kentlake capture All-City Gymnastics Meet

Behind Ashley Pernell's all-around performance, Kentlake captured the All-City Gymnastics Meet Wednesday at Kentwood High School.

The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.

Theodore, Delnov power T-Birds past Cougars

Shea Theodore had two goals and an assist and Alexander Delnov had three assists Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-1 victory over the Prince George Cougars at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.
The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.

Theodore, Delnov power T-Birds past Cougars

Shea Theodore had two goals and an assist and Alexander Delnov had three assists Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 6-1 victory over the Prince George Cougars at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Shea Theodore fires a shot at Cougars goalie Mac Engel. Theodore had two goals in the win.

East Hill Partnership plans Feb. 9 cleanup

The East Hill Partnership has organized a quarterly cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9.

Green River celebrates Court Reporting program’s 40th anniversary with technology fair

Faculty, almuni, current students, and more came out to celebrate forty years of theCourt Reporting program at Green River Community College.

Medical Reserve Corps plans orientation in Kent

The Medical Reserve Corps is having an orientation for volunteers at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb 21.

SPU students from Kent make dean’s list

The following students made the Seattle Pacific University autumn quarter dean's list. Students on the dean's list have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average.

Kent mobile home fire displaces five people

Four adults and a child were displaced following a fire at their home in the 11300 block of Southeast 227 Place.

Discovery Studios to produce documentary series on H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing

H1 Unlimited and Discovery Studios revealed plans today for a documentary TV series focused on the Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series.

Volunteers

Volunteers help clean up Interurban Trail in Kent

It was a large, community effort. A volunteer force of 77 strong – from 4-year-old Sophie McManus to those in their 70s – came together to help pick up debris along the Interurban Trail during the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service litter clean-up on Jan. 21

Volunteers

Assault by deadly disease may get expanded definition in state’s criminal laws

A Washington state law that criminalizes intentionally infecting other persons with HIV without their consent may be expanded to include any disease that is dangerous or deadly.

Sen. Karen Keiser

Pending abortion legislation reignites pro-choice, pro-life debate in Olympia

Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed a woman's right to an abortion, turned 40 years old Jan. 22. In Olympia, the contentious issue of reproductive rights has already become a major social policy topic in the Washington Legislature this session with two bills, each representing an opposing side of the debate, currently twisting through the lawmaking process.

Sen. Karen Keiser
The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg

Rockets slip past T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg
The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg

Rockets slip past T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in overtime Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds' Jesse Forsberg
The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.

Kent ice show, Barry Manilow on NBC Jan. 27

The taping of Barry Manilow at the ShoWare Center in Kent will be televised from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 27 on NBC as part of the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice series.

The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.

Floyd O. Cavanaugh

Floyd O. CavanaughFloyd O. Cavanaugh was born October 22, 1922 and died January 12, 2013 at the age of 90.Floyd was born in Kent, Washington… Continue reading

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team collects donated teddy bears and stuffed animals during the WARM 106.9 Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by Fred Meyer at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.

Teddy Bear Toss a big hit for T-Birds

Before a season high 6,009 fans at the ShoWare Center on Teddy Bear Toss last Saturday night, Seattle defeated the Portland Winterhawks 4-3 to end a 15-game losing streak.

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team collects donated teddy bears and stuffed animals during the WARM 106.9 Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by Fred Meyer at the ShoWare Center last Saturday.
Jordan Kirkland hits a short jumper Monday

Picture of the Week: Chargers zap Royals

Kentridge downed Kent-Meridian 58-41 at the King Showcase Monday at the ShoWare Center.

Jordan Kirkland hits a short jumper Monday