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GIRLS SOCCER: Kentwood knocks off South Kitsap, advances to state semis

Sometimes even good teams need a little luck.The Kentwood High girls soccer team has been plenty good this season, but needed a little luck on… Continue reading

CLASS 4A STATE SWIM RESULTS

CLASS 4A STATE SWIM MEET RESULTSTeam scores — 1, Skyline, 234; 2, Garfield, 176; 3, Jefferson, 140; 4, Issaquah, 131; 5, Beamer, 126; 6, Kentlake,… Continue reading

Health Department: Some H1N1 vaccine becoming available; more expected

A bulletin from Public Health of Seattle/King County Due to the national delay in H1N1 vaccine production, the supplies we have in the community aren't enough to meet the demand right now, and it's been a challenge for many to find vaccine.

T-Birds’ road-win streak continues with Nov. 15 shutout of Giants

Calvin Pickard made 25 saves Sunday night at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-0 shutout victory over the Vancouver Giants.

T-Birds’ win streak at three with shutout of Everett Nov. 14

Calvin Pickard made 29 saves Nov. 14 at Comcast Arena in Everett to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Everett Silvertips.

T-Birds extinguish Blazers on the road Nov. 13

Jonathan Parker had three goals and Prab Rai had two goals and an assist to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 7-2 victory over the Kamloops Blazers at Interior Savings Centre Nov. 13 in Kamloops. Kamloops was the T-Birds' first game in a four-game road trip. They traveled to Everett Saturday, beating the Silvertips 4-0.

GIRLS SOCCER: Kentwood knocks off South Kitsap, advances to state semis

Sometimes even good teams need a little luck.The Kentwood High girls soccer team has been plenty good this season, but needed a little luck on… Continue reading

Carrol E. Hughes

Carrol E. HughesCarrol E. Hughes, dies at age 86. Known to many as the friendly old(er) guy who walked miles daily, and did 300 steps… Continue reading

Peter F. Straka

Peter “Pete” F. StrakaPeter “Pete” F. Straka, 74, former Kent resident, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at his home in Sanford, NC after a long… Continue reading

Army veteran Bill Graham salutes the Army flag during Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

SLIDESHOW: Tahoma honors area veterans

The Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent honored its veterans in a big way Wednesday, Veterans Day. Ceremonial wreath-laying, speeches and music were part of the activities, as well as quieter moments for families to place flags and flowers on grave sites.

Army veteran Bill Graham salutes the Army flag during Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

A compelling World War II story

Recently I ran across a handwritten copy of a story that I was told this summer by my friend David Gosnell. It is about a man who defended American freedom. I thought your readers would benefit from hearing his story.

Speak your piece: Kent sets 2010 budget hearing

Speak your piece about the city of Kent’s preliminary 2010 budget at a public hearing 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 6 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! Nov. 6 game

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 6 game.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 6 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

T-Birds beat Bruins on the road Nov. 8

Prab Rai and Jeremy Schappert each found the puck Nov. 8 to help lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-1 win over the Chilliwack Bruins at Prospera Centre in Chilliwack.

Winterhawks defeat T-Birds Nov. 7 in shootout

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in a shootout Nov. 7 at the Rose Garden.

T-Birds lose to Spokane Nov. 6 on ShoWare ice

The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 3-1 Nov. 6 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

T-Birds see OT loss to Kootenay Ice Nov. 1

The Kootenay Ice defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 1- 0 in overtime Nov. 1 at the Cranbrook Rec Complex in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Jesse Ismond scored the game-winning goal for the Ice at 3:54 of overtime. Dominik Pacovsky and Joey Leach had the assists.

Medicine Hat hands T-Birds 11-2 loss Oct. 31

The Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 11-2 Oct. 31 at the Medicine Hat Arena in Alberta.

T-Birds lose in shootout to Red Deer Rebels Tuesday in Alberta

The Red Deer Rebels defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta. The Rebels elected to shoot first in the shootout.

T-Birds announce Nov. 21 game-night promotion of Nanovor monster game

The Seattle Thunderbirds have announced a partnership with Smith & Tinker to promote the launch of its connected battling monster game Nanovor.