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Kent's National Night Out program ranks as the 10th most successful among large cities nationally.

Kent’s 2012 National Night Out event receives national recognition

The Kent Police Department has received local and national recognition for its participation and outreach during this year's National Night Out event.

Kent's National Night Out program ranks as the 10th most successful among large cities nationally.
Luke Lockhart and goalie Brandon Glover celebrate the win.

T-Birds down Blazers, 3-1

The Seattle Thunderbirds earned a 3-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday evening at ShoWare Center behind two goals from Roberts Lipsbergs and good goaltending from Brandon Glover.

Luke Lockhart and goalie Brandon Glover celebrate the win.
Luke Lockhart and goalie Brandon Glover celebrate the win.

T-Birds down Blazers, 3-1

The Seattle Thunderbirds earned a 3-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers on Sunday evening at ShoWare Center behind two goals from Roberts Lipsbergs and good goaltending from Brandon Glover.

Luke Lockhart and goalie Brandon Glover celebrate the win.
Brandon Glover made 37 shots for the Thunderbirds

T-Birds blast Rockets; Lockhart plays 300th game with Seattle

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Saturday night at ShoWare Center. Captain Luke Lockhart played his 300th game in a T-Birds uniform Saturday against the Rockets. Lockhart is sixth on the T-Birds all time games played list.

Brandon Glover made 37 shots for the Thunderbirds
Brandon Glover made 37 shots for the Thunderbirds

T-Birds blast Rockets; Lockhart plays 300th game with Seattle

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Saturday night at ShoWare Center. Captain Luke Lockhart played his 300th game in a T-Birds uniform Saturday against the Rockets. Lockhart is sixth on the T-Birds all time games played list.

Brandon Glover made 37 shots for the Thunderbirds

Kent’s Willow’s Place seeks donations at Dec. 6 luncheon

Kent's Willow's Place, which provides help and support to local struggling families, is looking for donations.

Lake Youngs Elementary students raise money for Hurricane Sandy, Kids Helping Kids

Lake Youngs Elementary school students raised $630.24 in one week to benefit the KING 5 Northwest Response Team helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Nov. 30

Latest standings for middle school boys basketball

Winging it, carrying a half-full glass

Using council members' clever quotations, the canary in the coal mine should not worry us because the glass it is carrying out of the disaster-prone area is half-full of water (or optimism).

Join the effort against domestic abuse

The month of October was dedicated to domestic abuse awareness. It also was the month dedicated to the memory of those who have died and those that continue to endure this crime.

Guide to Kent’s new B&O tax available online

A guide to Kent's new business and occupation (B&O) is available on the city's website.

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings | Nov. 28

Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for boys basketball

Joshua Smith

Kentwood grad Joshua Smith leaves UCLA basketball program

UCLA junior center Joshua Smith, a Kentwood High School graduate, has left the men's basketball program for "personal reasons."

Joshua Smith

Western Hockey League suspends Portland Winterhawks coach for rest of season

The Calgary, Alberta-based Western Hockey League announced Wednesday disciplinary action against the Portland Winterhawks franchise for a series of violations of the WHL Regulations.

King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks tougher sentences for juveniles with illegal guns

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced Wednesday a renewed effort aimed at increasing sentence ranges for juveniles who illegally possess firearms.

Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.

Lipsbergs turns hat trick as T-Birds down Silvertips

Roberts Lipsbergs had a hat trick Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-3 victory over the Everett Silvertips at the at ShoWare Center.

Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.
Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.

Lipsbergs turns hat trick as T-Birds down Silvertips

Roberts Lipsbergs had a hat trick Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-3 victory over the Everett Silvertips at the at ShoWare Center.

Roberts Lipsbergs fires a shot during the Thunderbirdss' 5-3 win over Everett on Tuesday night. Lipsbergs turned a hat trick in the win.
Rainier Youth Choirs performed on the 2011 Argosy Christmas Ship. They perform on the ship again this year on Dec. 5. For tickets visit ww.argosycruises.com.

Regional honor choir youth to perform Dec. 15 holiday concert

Area music teachers nominated their school's top singers to participate in Rainier Youth Choirs' first annual holiday community honor choir offering.

Rainier Youth Choirs performed on the 2011 Argosy Christmas Ship. They perform on the ship again this year on Dec. 5. For tickets visit ww.argosycruises.com.

Region’s application selected as finalist for federal Race to the Top competition

A grant application written jointly by seven King County school districts, including Kent, is among 61 finalists for the federal Race to the Top competition, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday.

T-Birds raise more than $13,000 for Kent schools

The Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation and the Seattle Thunderbirds raised $13,752 for Kent School District athletes and athletics through the inaugural Support A Sport Event.