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The Seattle Thunderbirds have named T-Bird veteran Lindsay Nielsen captain of the 2009-10 team. Nielsen is shown during the T-Birds' victorious season opener Sept. 19 at the ShoWare Center.

Votes are in: Nielsen is captain of 2009-10 squad

The Seattle Thunderbirds have named T-Bird veteran Lindsay Nielsen captain of the 2009-10 team.Nielsen is entering his fifth year with the T-Birds. Last season Nielsen… Continue reading

The Seattle Thunderbirds have named T-Bird veteran Lindsay Nielsen captain of the 2009-10 team. Nielsen is shown during the T-Birds' victorious season opener Sept. 19 at the ShoWare Center.
Have an interest in the unexplained? The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons

Getting psychic: Parapsychology expo comes to Kent

The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Admission is free.Susan Harmon, founding member… Continue reading

Have an interest in the unexplained? The Boeing Employees Parapsychology Expo runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons

Fiddlers come to Des Moines Oct. 17

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers will perform a variety show at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Des Moines Masonic Center (2208 S. 223rd… Continue reading

Christian rock band Skillet to play at ShoWare Center

Skillet, a Christian rock band formed in Tennessee, plays 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Special guests include Christian rock bands Hawk… Continue reading

Howard Hanson Dam woes could be finest hour for Army Corps of Engineers

One of my favorite movie scenes is near the end of “Apollo 13.” An official grumbles that this could be the worst disaster in NASA… Continue reading

VMC physician backs Miller for hospital board

As a member of the Valley Medical Center Medical Staff and Southlake Clinic, also known as Valley Internal Medicine, since 1982, I have generally not… Continue reading

Red light runners get their just reward in Kent

Kent Police cited 19 drivers for running red lights during the afternoon of Sept. 9 at the intersection of 84th Avenue South and South 212th… Continue reading

Long-awaited transit service comes to Kent

At a time when public budgets are strained, new bus service would be considered quite a coupe. But thanks to voter-approved initiative Transit Now, that’s… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Emily Mohr is one of the top-returning swimmers in the South Puget Sound League North Division this fall. Just a sophomore

GIRLS SWIMMING NOTEBOOK: KR stunned by KW, but not done; Speed to burn at KL

They might be down, but they’re far from out.That seems to be the rallying cry this fall for the Kentridge High girls swim team, which… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Emily Mohr is one of the top-returning swimmers in the South Puget Sound League North Division this fall. Just a sophomore

GIRLS SWIMMING: SPSL NORTH AT A GLANCE/SWIMMERS TO WATCH

SPSL NORTH GIRLS SWIMMING: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITES: Kentwood.• CONTENDERS: Kentridge, Kentlake.• SLEEPER: Tahoma.• NOTABLE: The SPSL North is taking on a new look this… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the September 18th Game You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

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

From the Sept. 18 GameYou can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline to… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the September 18th Game You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

Giants defeat T-Birds 4-2 Sunday in Vancouver

The Vancouver Giants defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 Sunday night at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.Seattle (1-2-0-0) took a 1-0 lead at 14:13 of the first… Continue reading

T-Bird defender Brenden Dillon (5)

Winterhawks shut out T-Birds 5-0 at ShoWare

The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbird 5-0 Saturday night at ShoWare Center.The T-Birds finish out the weekend by travelling to Vancouver to take on… Continue reading

T-Bird defender Brenden Dillon (5)

Thank years of underfunding for present Howard Hanson Dam issues

The latest in the “blame game” is the question who is responsible for allowing deterioration of the Howard Hanson Dam, to the point where the… Continue reading

Now is the time to step up and help schools

To every person who has written so passionately about the strike, I challenge you to continue to focus your energy on our schools. I am… Continue reading

To KEA members: What about the Golden Rule?

I’m appalled to learn that homes/businesses of our Kent School Board members and superintendent were the targets of recent picketing teachers. The KEA gave out addresses/home phone… Continue reading

Kent Police crack down on drunk drivers in recent sting

Kent Police arrested nine drivers for investigation of driving under the influence on two nights as part of a recent crackdown by law enforcement throughout… Continue reading

Thunderbirds down Everett Friday in Kent season opener; face Portland Saturday

Colin Jacobs had a goal and two assists and Calvin Pickard made 46 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 victory over the… Continue reading

Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.
Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.

FOOTBALL: KW knocks off Tahoma; KR stops FW; Auburn drills K-M

Kentwood quarterback Tristan Askew felt the butterflies.But it hardly showed Friday night at Maxwell Field, when the gritty senior engineered a late fourth-quarter drive that… Continue reading

Kentwood's Mikell Everette splits the Tahoma defense for a short gain during Friday night's game.