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Kentwood grad Lauren Campbell named to All-America Division I Volleyball third team

Northern Arizona University volleyball junior outside hitter Lauren Campbell has been named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Volleyball third team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Seattle Thunderbirds defeated by Tri-City Americans at ShoWare | Hockey

Luke Lockhart, Sean Aschim and Colin Jacobs score for Thunderbirds in 5-3 loss to Tri-City.

Seattle Thunderbirds Dave Sutter to attend Team Switzerland selection camp | Hockey

Thunderbird general manager Russ Farwell today announced defenseman Dave Sutter will be attending the Team Switzerland selection camp for the 2012 World Junior Championships being held in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, from December 26 to January 5.

Seattle Thunderbirds fall to the Tri-City Americans | Hockey

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick in the first game of a home-and-home series.

Normal collection schedule through holidays for Allied Waste

Allied Waste Services, a Republic Services Company, will maintain its normal collection schedule through the holidays this year.

Rainier Youth Choirs ‘Warmth in Winter’ concert Dec. 17 in Kent

Rainier Youth Choirs “Warmth in Winter” Concert is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Dec. 17th.

Kent banker earns certification for foreclosure avoidance

Kenny Rogers of Coldwell Banker Bain earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation for completing extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales.

Gina DiPasquale

Gina DiPasquale

Gina DiPasqualeGina DiPasquale, 48, born July 21, 1963 died December 4, 2011.Decades of chronic pain from Rheumatic Fever left her heart to weak to carry… Continue reading

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Robert E. Miller

Robert E. Miller

Rev. Robert E. MillerRev. Robert E. Miller born August 20, 1918 in Kremlin, MT went to be with his Lord December 8, 2011 in Gig… Continue reading

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Puget Sound Energy warns customers of fraudulent email

Puget Sound Energy issued an advisory warning Wednesday about a fraudulent email sent to customers that mimics a bill-payment notification.

Three men injured in Des Moines shooting

Three men were injured in a shooting Wednesday in Des Moines between two separate groups at the Silverwood Park Apartments.

Diabetes questions answered | Healthy Living

The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes continues to increase. In the United States, the disease has become an epidemic with nearly 26 million afflicted. And recent estimates project that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050.

Time to speak out on state budget | Letter

Our state budget is a moral document. Our governor and state legislators are faced with the difficult task of preparing a balanced budget and are calling for extreme cuts in government services to match the severe income shortfall created by these tough economic times. There are some services, like public safety, that our tax dollars must support. Services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence are part of our public safety network and benefit all of us.

Thunderbird Connor Honey moves the puck in to the Giants zone to take a shot

Seattle Thunderbirds score three late goals to beat Vancouver 3-0 | Slide Show

The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team scored three goals in less than four minutes late in the third period Tuesday night for a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Giants at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Thunderbird Connor Honey moves the puck in to the Giants zone to take a shot

Christmas dinner for homeless Dec. 17 in Kent; volunteers still needed

More than 200 homeless and low-income family members are expected to attend a downtown Kent Community Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.

Seattle jazz vocalist Katy Bourne will perform at the Kiwanis Club of Kent Carols and Comedy show Saturday

Enjoy Kent Kiwanis night of Carols and Comedy on Dec. 17

Enjoy dinner, jazz and comedy at the Kiwanis Club of Kent Carols and Comedy show.

Seattle jazz vocalist Katy Bourne will perform at the Kiwanis Club of Kent Carols and Comedy show Saturday
Seattle Mist players close in on a Las Vegas Sin runner during a game last month at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The Mist plays Dec. 16 at the Los Angeles Temptation.

Seattle Mist underdog in Lingerie Football League game at Los Angeles Temptation

Las Vegas oddsmakers picked the Los Angeles Temptation as a 4.5-point favorite over the Kent-based Seattle Mist in their Lingerie Football League game this week.

Seattle Mist players close in on a Las Vegas Sin runner during a game last month at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The Mist plays Dec. 16 at the Los Angeles Temptation.

Firefighters fight two alarm apartment fire | Kent Regional Fire Authority

At 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, fire department emergency units from the Kent Fire Department and South King Fire and Rescue were dispatched to reports of thick black smoke in the common hallway of a Kent Valley apartment complex

Kent East Hill apartment fire displaces family of seven | Kent Regional Fire Authority

A fire alarm from a Kent East Hill apartment complex located at the 27300 block of 129 Avenue S.E. was received by Valley Com Dispatch Center at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 and was initially reported as a mattress fire.

Victoria Royals fall to Seattle Thunderbirds in shootout | Hockey

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Victoria Royals 4-3 in a shootout Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.