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New penalty for unlicensed King County pets

Pet owners of King County: Beware. The county will be slapping a $75 penalty on all pet owners who have not purchased a license for their pets.

Newspaper photo triggered memory

Your recent “Kent Opinion” notice (Feb. 28, “Quote of Note” by Amelia Earhart) was a unique incident for me.I am a World War II handicapped… Continue reading

4-H program not in danger of ending

As you no doubt know, Washington State and the U.S. are facing an economic crisis unlike any that most of us have experienced. This crisis has affected, and will continue to affect, every aspect of our lives.

Kent Police pull stolen car from Green River: no bodies

Kent Police recovered a stolen rental car Tuesday in the Green River near Russell Road and South 212th Street.Nobody was inside the car, a 2009… Continue reading

Soroptimists plan Women’s Day luncheon

In association with International Women’s Day, which took place March 8, Soroptimist International of Kent will have its annual awards luncheon March 23 at the Golden Steer Steak ‘N Rib House. The event runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

T-Birds tame Cougars on ShoWare ice

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince George Cougars 5-2 Wednesday night at ShoWare Center.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 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 4:30 p.m.

Check out KentReporter.com’s Hockey page!

Keep up with Kent's biggest sports team, the Seattle Thunderbirds! Click on the "Hockey" tab on the row of sections at the top of our Web site to learn about the T-birds and all their upcoming activities, or just click here.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 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 4:30 p.m.

World Trade Club event puts Kent on center stage

The World Trade Club is hosting its annual awards ceremony March 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

OUT & ABOUT For March 10

EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show: March 14-15. Admission: $3-$6. Puyallup Fair and Events… Continue reading

T-Bird playoff tickets go on sale March 11

Tickets to the Seattle Thunderbirds first round playoff series of the 2009 WHL Playoffs will go on sale 10 a.m. March 11.

Senators conducting town-hall meetings

As part of a statewide outreach effort centered on the state’s major budget shortfall, South King County Sens. Tracey J. Eide, Claudia Kauffman and Karen… Continue reading

The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Poetry in motion: BodyVox explores limits of dance

The Portland-based dance troupe BodyVox comes Saturday to Kent with a distinctive blend of dance, cinema and comedy.

The BodyVox dance group performs 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center

Backstrom needs to check his facts

While I often disagree with Mr. Walter Backstrom’s opinion, I occasionally read his column as a way to better understand the perspective of other members of our community.

Prevention training needed for kids

Earlier this month the Oregonian newspaper reported on the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Alycia Nipp down in Hazel Dell, Wash., which is just north of Vancouver.

Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.

City of Kent briefs for the week of March 10

Groups wanted to run carouselKent city officials are looking for nonprofit groups to run the Morford Family Carousel this summer at Town Square Plaza, across… Continue reading

Brandon Danielson rides the Morford Family Carousel during a past Winterfest.

Routine case was like ‘CSI’

Police work is rarely like the movies or “CSI,” but occasionally it is. This week I wanted to share a great example of teamwork, technology and plain old hard work that resulted in a positive outcome for a Kent resident.

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 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 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird Fan of the Week!

For the week of March 8You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Deadline… Continue reading

Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! For the week of March 8 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 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KW stops Federal Way, advances to state championship game

Lindsey Moore was worried.Teammate Shelby Wahlberg was confident.Despite emotions that hit both ends of the spectrum, the Kentwood High girls basketball team did Friday night… Continue reading

T-Birds drop six on Americans Saturday

Six different Seattle Thunderbirds scored a goal Saturday night as the T-Birds defeated the Tri-City Americans 6-0 in front of 5,596 at ShoWare Center.

BOYS BASKETBALL: KR topples Foss, takes third at state

The pieces of the puzzle apparently fit.That proved to be the case Saturday afternoon at the Tacoma Dome – and ultimately all season long –… Continue reading