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Studded tires damage Kent streets

In response to the Nov. 16 letter by Sandra Gill, I do not believe that the city and the City Council properly tried to convince and justify to the people that the (property) tax (levy for streets and parks) for all was needed. That is why it failed.

Seattle's Alexander Delnov

Winterhawks sink T-Birds, 8-2

Brendan Leipsic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had two goals Saturday night to lead the Portland Winterhawks to an 8-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the ShoWare Center.

Seattle's Alexander Delnov
Seattle's Alexander Delnov

Winterhawks sink T-Birds, 8-2

Brendan Leipsic and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had two goals Saturday night to lead the Portland Winterhawks to an 8-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds at the ShoWare Center.

Seattle's Alexander Delnov
Griffin Foulk

T-Birds acquire defenseman from Silvertips in exchange for fourth-round pick

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has acquired defenseman Griffin Foulk from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 Bantam Draft.

Griffin Foulk
Griffin Foulk

T-Birds acquire defenseman from Silvertips in exchange for a draft pick

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has acquired defenseman Griffin Foulk from the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2014 Bantam Draft.

Griffin Foulk
Laurence Edwin Eritsland

Laurence Edwin Eritsland

Laurence (Larry) Edwin EritslandLaurence (Larry) Edwin Eritsland born October 11, 1934 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada; passed away in his home in Kent, Washington… Continue reading

Laurence Edwin Eritsland

NW Toy Run at Pacific Raceways on Dec. 2

One of the largest winter car shows in the Puget Sound region unfolds Dec. 2 as the NW Toy Run sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue makes its annual holiday stop at Pacific Raceways.

The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson

T-Birds crack Kootenay, 7-4

Alexander Delnov and Riley Sheen each had a goal and three assists and Luke Lockhart had two goals Wednesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 7-4 victory over the Kootenay Ice at the ShoWare Center.

The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson
The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson

T-Birds crack Kootenay, 7-4

Alexander Delnov and Riley Sheen each had a goal and three assists and Luke Lockhart had two goals Wednesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 7-4 victory over the Kootenay Ice at the ShoWare Center.

The Thunderbirds’ Seth Swenson

Holiday Open House Dec. 1 at Kent Historic Museum

The Greater Kent Historical Society Holiday Open House runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Kent Historic Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

Allied Waste of Kent will not pick up garbage

No garbage, recycling service in Kent on Thanksgiving

Allied Waste Services of Kent will not pick up garbage, recycling or yard/food waste collection on Thanksgiving Day.

Allied Waste of Kent will not pick up garbage
Santa Claus returns to Kent Station starting at 11 a.m. Saturday

Santa Claus arriving at Kent Station Nov. 24

Santa Claus is coming to Kent Station at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24.

Santa Claus returns to Kent Station starting at 11 a.m. Saturday

State Patrol offers tips to avoid drowsy driving

Drowsy driving, or sleepiness, has been identified as a factor in a growing number of automobile crashes.

Bartell Drugs

Toys wanted at Kent Bartell Drugs for Salvation Army holiday drive

Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys

Bartell Drugs

Kent OneMain Financial branch collecting food donations

OneMain Financial will provide Kent area residents and customers the opportunity to support their local community during its Customer Appreciation Days throughout the month of November.

Volunteers from the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership clean up trash recently along Benson Road as part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street program.

Kent group cleans up East Hill street

The stretch of Benson Road between Southeast 240th and Southeast 248th streets on the East Hill of Kent is looking much better, thanks to efforts of volunteers organized by the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership (EHP) Committee.

Volunteers from the Kent Chamber of Commerce East Hill Partnership clean up trash recently along Benson Road as part of the city’s Adopt-A-Street program.

Tax Kent businesses that wear down streets

Now that Proposition 1 has been defeated, the message the Kent City Council should get is that the streets-and-roads issue calls for a robust B&O (business and occupation) tax on the businesses in Kent that do the primary damage to the streets and roads.

State Sen. Joe Fain

State. Sen. Joe Fain visits Kent-Meridian as ‘Principal for a Day’

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, spent Tuesday morning on campus at Kent-Meridian High School as part of the Kent School District’s “Principal for a Day” event.

State Sen. Joe Fain
Glenn L. Button

Glenn L. Button

Glenn L. ButtonGlenn L. Button, age 92, entered his heavenly home peacefully on November 6, 2012, surrounded by his family and friends. Glenn served in… Continue reading

Glenn L. Button
Tricia Marie Patricelli

Tricia Marie Patricelli

Tricia Marie PatricelliTricia Marie Patricelli of Auburn, WA passed away on October 30, 2012 in Auburn, WA. She was 33. Tricia was born on September… Continue reading

Tricia Marie Patricelli