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Gonzaga guard Gary Bell Jr. is a Kentridge High graduate.

Kentridge grad Gary Bell keys Gonzaga win

Gary Bell Jr., a Kentridge High graduate, scored 15 points to help the No. 19 Gonzaga men's basketball team beat the West Virginia Mountaineers 84-50 on Monday night.

Gonzaga guard Gary Bell Jr. is a Kentridge High graduate.

Soroptimist International of Kent seeks bras to fight human trafficking

Soroptimist International of Kent and the Farrington Court Retirement Community present Free the Girls Bra Drive to Fight Human Trafficking event on Dec. 5.

Joselyn Cook digs a hole for plants during a Kenton Firs Community Association work party last weekend along a greenbelt in the East Hill neighborhood. Volunteers put in nearly 350 plants and trees.

Kent neighbors spruce up East Hill greenbelt

Neighbors and volunteers got dirty to help spruce up a part of an East Hill community greenbelt last weekend.

Joselyn Cook digs a hole for plants during a Kenton Firs Community Association work party last weekend along a greenbelt in the East Hill neighborhood. Volunteers put in nearly 350 plants and trees.

King County Executive Dow Constantine to sign first marriage licenses for same-sex couples Dec. 6

King County Executive Dow Constantine will open the Recorder’s Office in Seattle at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 – immediately upon certification of the November election – to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Kent Fire Department offers holiday, winter safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority asks all residents to consider the following fire and life safety tips to help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

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‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ sets 2013 dates

The dates are set in 2013 for the third annual "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition.

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Thunderbirds slice up Blades, finish 2-4 on East swing

The Seattle Thunderbirds scored four goals in 4:16 early in the third period Saturday night at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to secure a 6-2 win over the Saskatoon Blades.

Raiders silence T-Birds, 3-0

The Prince Albert Raiders shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Raiders silence T-Birds, 3-0

The Prince Albert Raiders shut out the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-0 Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

K-M presents Royals Rock Out Hunger on Nov. 16

Kent-Meridian High School presents Royals Rock Out Hunger, a benefit concert for the Kent Food Bank, from 6-8 p.m. at the school's East Wing Auditorium, 10020 SE 256th St.

Kent nursing assistant training school to award scholarships to unemployed moms

Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School will give away three scholarships valued at more than $2,000 to deserving single mothers who are out of work throughout the Puget Sound, said school president Doris Akinlosotu.

PODS supports Starlight Children’s Foundation toy drive

To fill a child's Christmas with the holiday spirit, PODS of Seattle, a moving and storage company, has teamed up with Alpha XR and the Starlight Children's Foundation to support the "Starlight Toy Drive" in Seattle and Bellingham.

Kent city offices closed on Monday, Nov. 12

The city of Kent will close offices on Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans day.

Eugene Weigant piloted a B-24 on 34 missions over Germany during World War II and was shot down once

They serve and keep us free | As I See It

My son, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, sports a license frame on his car that reads, "Enjoying your freedom? You're Welcome." Even though it is a little strong, he is right.

Eugene Weigant piloted a B-24 on 34 missions over Germany during World War II and was shot down once

Naked Pizza opens at Kent Station on Friday

Naked Pizza – specializing in natural ingredients for a healthier taste – joins the restaurant mix at Kent Station shopping center. The eatery, which officially debuts Friday, will be open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Pats turn back T-Birds, 5-2

The Regina Pats defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Wednesday night at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Pats turn back T-Birds, 5-2

The Regina Pats defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Wednesday night at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.

T-Birds sign goalie to WHL contract

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has signed goalie Logan Flodell to a standard WHL contract and education agreement.

T-Birds sign goalie to WHL contract

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has signed goalie Logan Flodell to a standard WHL contract and education agreement.

Wheat Kings drop Thunderbirds, 5-3

The Brandon Wheat Kings defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-3 Tuesday night at Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.