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T-Birds fall to Prince George, but remain in playoff hunt

The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Wednesday night at the CN Centre in Prince George, British Columbia.

Thank you, firefighters

I would like to thank the firefighters for always doing such a great job helping us citizens. People don't understand what they do for us. They put their families aside and risk their lives to protect us.

Not voting?

Far too many individuals complain about politics, yet don't even bother to vote.

City provides so much to us

I sat at the wonderful Kenny G and Gladys Knight concert at the ShoWare Center in January, realizing how connected I am to events and services that the city of Kent has provided for us as residents.

Thanks to those who honored Trooper Radulescu

The Washington State Patrol would like to thank all the wonderful people of Washington who showed their compassion and care following the tragic death of Trooper Tony Radulescu.

Anna Plumlee

Kent-area calendar of events | March 7

Kent luncheon with State Attorney General Rob McKenna: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., March 16, ShoWare Center, 25 W. James St., Kent. Pacific Printing Industries in partnership with the Kent Chamber of Commerce and Carlson Advisors present the luncheon with McKenna, a Republican candidate for governor.

Anna Plumlee
Iron Butterfly and Magic Carpet Ride will perform May 4 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Iron Butterfly to play Kent’s ShoWare Center May 4

Rock band Iron Butterfly will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Iron Butterfly and Magic Carpet Ride will perform May 4 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Seattle Thunderbirds beat Prince George in drive toward playoff berth | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds got goals from Brad Deagle, Luke Lockhart and Connor Sanvido Tuesday night at CN Centre to beat the Prince George Cougars 3-1 in a Western Hockey League game with crucial playoff implications.

Kent’s iGrad aims to help dropout recovery effort

Kent School District staff say they are committed to helping all students achieve success – even those students who have dropped out of school.

Kent Schools celebrate National School Breakfast Week

Kent School District Nutrition Services will celebrate the National School Breakfast Week with fresh, healthy breakfast items featuring Washington grown blueberries and apples from local farms.

Kent Police Youth Board seeks members

Students interested in becoming community leaders are encouraged to apply to the Kent Police Youth Board.

Kent firefighters extinguish house fire on East Hill; 6 people displaced

Kent firefighters extinguished a house fire Monday in the 25500 block of 118th Place Southeast.

If you are interested in restoring a Kent park or natural area

Green Kent Steward Orientation set for March 24

Are you interested in restoring your forested parks and natural areas with training and support from Green Kent Partnership staff? Would you like a rewarding way to help the environment and participate in your community?

If you are interested in restoring a Kent park or natural area

Kent event to help people deal with federal agencies

Residents of Washington's 9th Congressional District can attend a Kent event to help them with federal agency casework.

Kent residents can drop off items at a Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Kent Recycling Collection Event on March 17

Kent residents can drop of items at the city's Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road.

Kent residents can drop off items at a Recycling Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Renton man sentenced to prison for marijuana manufacturing scheme | U.S. District Court

A 42-year-old Renton man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his leadership role in a marijuana manufacturing scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

Tacoma woman sentenced to prison for BZP drug smuggling conspiracy along with Kent man and Renton woman | U.S. District Court

A Tacoma woman was sentenced to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in a conspiracy that smuggled BZP, a drug similar to ecstasy, into the U.S. from Canada, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

Four men sentenced for rolling back automobile odometers | U.S. District Court

Four men from Puyallup were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to prison terms for conspiracy to sell used cars after tampering with the odometers.

Kent DUI patrols out this St. Patrick’s Day

Law enforcement agencies across King County return to local streets this year to participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols.

T-Birds fall to Winterhawks; Sanvido, Swenson, Gallimore score in 7-3 loss to Portland

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 in a Saturday afternoon game at Memorial Coliseum in Portland behind four goals from Sven Bartschi.