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Suspect in pursuit dies in fatal car crash

A man was killed near Renton early this morning when he crashed his car while fleeing from police.

House, Senate bills ignite debate on health insurance abortion requirement

Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers maternal care to also cover abortions.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Jan. 18

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for boys basketball, gymnastics

T-Birds tumble to ‘Tips; losing steak reaches 15 games

The Everett Silvertips defeated Seattle 5-1 Friday night in a regionally-televised game at Comcast Arena in Everett, extending the Thunderbirds' losing streak to 15 games.

T-Birds tumble to ‘Tips; losing streak reaches 15 games

The Everett Silvertips defeated Seattle 5-1 Friday night in a regionally-televised game at Comcast Arena in Everett, extending the Thunderbirds' losing streak to 15 games.

The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.

Picture of the Week: Singing with Barry

The Rainier Youth Choirs got the opportunity to perform with Barry Manilow and Olympic skaters during the Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love On Ice program last Friday night at the ShoWare Center.

The Rainier Youth Choirs perform with the legendary Barry Manilow.

Burn ban issued again for King County

Continuing cold weather and rising air pollution have prompted the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to issue a Stage 1 burn ban in King County, effective at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.

Let’s clarify: we do our fair share | My Turn

In response to Sandra Gill's numerous, and unanswered, letters to the Kent Reporter, I feel it is finally time for a response.

Sister Rolls the Dice

Late Nite Catechism returns to Kent Spotlight Series Jan. 19

Sister Rolls the Dice, the latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series comes to Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

Sister Rolls the Dice
Janice Marie Tegtmeyer

Janice Marie Tegtmeyer

Janice Marie (Zaborac) TegtmeyerJanice Marie (Zaborac) Tegtmeyer, 66, passed away at her home in Kent on January 10, 2013 surrounded by family members and her… Continue reading

Janice Marie Tegtmeyer
Richard Pohl

Richard Pohl

Richard PohlRichard Pohl, 95, of Olympia, passed away peacefully at Swedish Hospital in Seattle on January 8, 2013, with his family by his side. Richard… Continue reading

Richard Pohl

KM wrestlers beat Kentridge, 42-19

The Royals beat the Chargers 42-19 in a South Puget Sound League North 4A dual wrestling match this week.

Senior center hosts Kent Bluegrass Jams and Concerts

Kent Bluegrass Jams and Concerts return Saturday to the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. The afternoon lineup of side-room jams and central stage concerts:

Seattle's Taylor Green

Seattle Thunderbirds game on television Jan. 18

Catch the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team on ROOT Sports when they play at 7:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the Everett Silvertips.

Seattle's Taylor Green
The annual Teddy Bear Toss Game for the Seattle Thunderbirds is Jan. 19 at the ShoWare Center. Fans bring bears to be donated to local police and fire departments for distribution to children in times of emergencies and crisis.

Bring teddy bears to Thunderbirds Jan. 19 game in Kent

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team and WARM 106.9 annual Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by Fred Meyer is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 against the Portland Winterhawks at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The annual Teddy Bear Toss Game for the Seattle Thunderbirds is Jan. 19 at the ShoWare Center. Fans bring bears to be donated to local police and fire departments for distribution to children in times of emergencies and crisis.
Kyle Engman

Kent-Meridian’s Engman commits to UPS

Kyle Engman's commitment to play baseball for the University of Puget Sound was a decision he knew would shape not only his next four years, but would lay the foundation for his next 40 years.

Kyle Engman
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot at Kelowna goalie Jackson Whistle during a December game. Lipsbergs is second on the team in scoring with 32 points on 17 goals and 15 assists.

WHL-high 6 T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

Six Seattle Thunderbirds were listed in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for 2013 NHL Draft eligible players released today by the NHL.

The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot at Kelowna goalie Jackson Whistle during a December game. Lipsbergs is second on the team in scoring with 32 points on 17 goals and 15 assists.
The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot at Kelowna goalie Jackson Whistle during a December game. Lipsbergs is second on the team in scoring with 32 points on 17 goals and 15 assists.

WHL-high 6 T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

Six Seattle Thunderbirds were listed in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings for 2013 NHL Draft eligible players released today by the NHL.

The Thunderbirds' Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot at Kelowna goalie Jackson Whistle during a December game. Lipsbergs is second on the team in scoring with 32 points on 17 goals and 15 assists.
John Robbins

Kent Fire Department honors four employees

The Kent Fire Department honored four of its employees for their work in 2012.

John Robbins
Twenty-four hour fine particle pollution build-up on air quality filters (from left to right): 1) new filter; 2) good air quality; 3) air quality  deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups” (i.e.

Stage 2 burn ban in effect in King County

To protect the public from unhealthy levels of air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency on Monday issued burn bans for King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

Twenty-four hour fine particle pollution build-up on air quality filters (from left to right): 1) new filter; 2) good air quality; 3) air quality  deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups” (i.e.