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Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Jan. 9 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Friday

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Jan. 9 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Person in photo must be the one to come in and claim the prize; no substitutions.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Jan. 9 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is noon Friday

T-Birds welcome new hotel partner

The Seattle Thunderbirds announced Jan. 12 that the Best Western River's Edge Hotel located in Southcenter is the newest T-Bird hotel sponsor.

Skyway serial rapist arrested; are there more victims?

Sheriff detectives arrested a 22-year-old Skyway man Jan. 8 for investigation of rape, robbery and kidnapping. They believe he committed at least two other rapes and perhaps more.

Tursic remembered for lives he touched

Dorian Tursic was distinguished not only for his being a brainy straight-A student in his first senior year at the Kent Meridian High School, but also noted for his greatness in human relationships skills as well.

Appreciated Dorian Tursic column, comments

Thank you for your Editor’s Note “Helping teens in tough times” (Jan. 9). Your covering of the tragic death of Dorian Tursic helped young people, parents, educators and our community move to the important level of exploring our human reactions and grief.

Little faith in leadership or health-care plan

This year as many in the past each family member made out a list of potential Christmas List of needs or gifts. This year top of my list was a new America flag, as the one I fly each and every day and retire at sunset had become slightly tattered and in need of replacement.

Pickard is top goalie in NHL central scouting midterm rankings

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Calvin Pickard has been ranked the No. 1 goalie in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings of players eligible for the 2010 NHL Draft. The Midterm Rankings were released Jan. 11.

Kent man posing as nanny facing child-pornography charges

(From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer)Authorities say a Kent man accused of downloading more than 1,000 images of child pornography over his neighbor's unsecured wireless connection was… Continue reading

Drivers take note: I-5 flammable cargo restriction Wednesday under Seattle convention center

WSDOT will restrict flammable cargo in both directions of I-5 under the Washington State Convention and Trade Center from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

State liquor stores open in Kent on MLK Day

Most state-run liquor stores will be open Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WSDOT alert: SR 516 in Des Moines now open, following earlier accident

DATE/TIME: Jan. 11, 2010, 12:35 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Both directions of SR 516 at I-5 in Des Moines are closed due to a rolled over semi in the eastbound lanes. The ramp from Military Road S. to eastbound SR 516 is also closed. A tow truck is en route to upright the semi.

Kent motorcyclist injured in Highway 18 accident

An 18-year-old Kent motorcyclist was critically injured at about 5:37 p.m. Sunday after colliding with a disabled car parked near the shoulder along eastbound Highway 18, just south of the Southeast 304th Street exit in Auburn.

The Kent Predators are about to start their season and will call the ShoWare Center home.

Indoor Football League: Kent Predators hire IFL Coach of the Year for VP slot

The Kent Predators new pro indoor football team hired Brian Brents Thursday as vice president of operations. In the industry, he's a known quantity, not to mention a major coup for Kent. He was the 2009 Indoor Football League coach of the year for the expansion El Paso Generals last season.

The Kent Predators are about to start their season and will call the ShoWare Center home.

Seattle sends Warg to Prince Albert; acquire defenseman Frank, draft pick in return

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Jan. 10 announced the team has traded defenseman Stefan Warg to the Prince Albert Raiders for defenseman Austin Frank and a fifth-round selection in the 2010 Bantam Draft.

T-Birds trade Jahraus to Prince George, take center Ciolfi

Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell on Jan. 10 announced the team has traded goalie Kyle Jahraus to the Prince George Cougars for center Robbie Ciolfi.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kentwood turns back Kentlake, 50-42

They didn’t hit a field goal in the entire fourth quarter. They were flustered an unable to get into a rhythm all evening long. But… Continue reading

Gail LaRue Patterson

Gail LaRue Patterson

Gail LaRue PattersonGail will be remembered as an artistic and passionate mother, wife and teacher by her family, friends and loved ones. She passed away… Continue reading

Gail LaRue Patterson
Gerald Ashton Hiebert

Gerald Ashton Hiebert

Gerald Ashton HiebertGerry, age 56, died suddenly on December 25, 2009, at his home in Kent, with his friend JoAnn Bussa by his side. Born… Continue reading

Gerald Ashton Hiebert
The Kent Police Department is seeking the help of the public locating a woman missing since January 2

Police search for missing Kent woman

Kent Police, as of Friday, still were looking for a 49-year-old Kent woman reported missing by relatives since Jan. 2.

The Kent Police Department is seeking the help of the public locating a woman missing since January 2

Seattle Thunderbirds Video – Erik Bonsor is the Kent Reporter Player of the Week

Erik Bonsor the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week Erik Bonsor Position: D Date of Birth: 01/05/1991 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 200 lbs Shoots: L Resides: Calgary, AB