Wire Service

Couple found dead in Panther Lake home

King County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the deaths of a couple in their 60s found dead Wednesday inside their Panther Lake-area home, just east of the Kent city limits.

Kent-based firm issues recall of peanut products

A Kent-based corporation this week issued a recall of peanut products that were potentially contaminated during the current scare involving peanuts.The products were sold primarily… Continue reading

Kent School District signs on to state suit

The Kent School District Board of Directors Jan. 28 voted 4-0 to join with the Network for Excellence in Washington Schools in its lawsuit to… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: AR eliminates KL from playoff contention

The Kentlake High boys basketball team hit a wall Tuesday night with a South Puget Sound League North Division playoff berth on the line.Needing a… Continue reading

The only thing slowing down Kentlake’s Morganne Comstock was Kent-Meridian’s Melanie Vertrees (No. 33). Comstock led the Falcons past the Royals with 21 points.

Comstock lifts Kentlake past K-M

Morganne Comstock continued to deliver the goods for the Kentlake High girls basketball team Friday afternoon at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Comstock, a sweet-shooting guard,… Continue reading

The only thing slowing down Kentlake’s Morganne Comstock was Kent-Meridian’s Melanie Vertrees (No. 33). Comstock led the Falcons past the Royals with 21 points.
Kentwood’s Josh Smith (top) delivered the biggest show Friday night
Kentwood’s Josh Smith (top) delivered the biggest show Friday night
Brian Gore is the mastermind behind International Guitar Night

Touring concert brings guitar music to the world

Ask Brian Gore how he became the leader of a touring guitar festival, and he’ll tell you what sounds like the setup for a joke.“I… Continue reading

Brian Gore is the mastermind behind International Guitar Night

Forget politics, balance budget

Having read your Jan. 21, 2009 article on “Budget Worries,” I’m certain that 33rd District legislators Upthegrove, Orwall and Keiser can find real savings and… Continue reading

Fans liked new venue for Thunderbirds

We have been season ticket holders for over 20 years. Thirteen members of our family were at the opening game at the ShoWare Center. Everyone… Continue reading

Ron Sims: County exec gets tapped for Obama administration post

President Barack Obama on Monday announced he intends to nominate King County Executive Ron Sims to become the deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of… Continue reading

Kent firefighter John Robbins entertains a resident while checking her blood-sugar levels at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Kent Firefighters offer free health checks

Residents can get free health screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes from Kent firefighters during the month of February at several community sites.The Kent… Continue reading

Kent firefighter John Robbins entertains a resident while checking her blood-sugar levels at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
Thunderbirds' rookie Brad Haber and Silvertips Kyle Beach

Thunderbirds’ season schedule: 25 home games

HOME: Feb. 6, 7:35 p.m., Lethbridge Hurricanes, ShoWare CenterFeb. 7, 7:05 p.m., Tri-City Americans, Toyota CenterHOME: Feb. 8, 5:05 p.m.,Vancouver Giants, ShoWare CenterFeb. 13, 7:35… Continue reading

Thunderbirds' rookie Brad Haber and Silvertips Kyle Beach
Kent youth ambassadors for 2008 were

Ambassadors needed for Norway trip

The Kent Sister Cities Association is looking for candidates to serve as youth ambassadors to Sunnfjord Norway for a 14-day stay with a host family.The… Continue reading

Kent youth ambassadors for 2008 were

T-Birds shoot down Rockets in OT Saturday in Kent

Goalie Calvin Pickard made 35 saves on 36 shots Saturday night in front of 4,771 at ShoWare Center to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a… Continue reading

Aurellia "Re" Delores Perovich

Aurellia “Re” Delores Perovich

Aurellia “Re” Delores PerovichOur kind and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Sunday, February 1st, 2009. Re was born on December 28, 1924… Continue reading

Aurellia "Re" Delores Perovich

T-Birds move up playoff standings with win over Everett

Greg Scott had two goals and an assist Friday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-1 victory over the Everett Silvertips at Comcast… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: KL clinches playoff berth; KW wins again

Morganne Comstock continued to deliver the goods for the Kentlake High girls basketball team Friday afternoon at the ShoWare Center in Kent.Comstock, a sweet-shooting guard,… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Smith saves day for Kentlake

Ron Charrier has believed in Eric Smith all season long, often praising his 5-foot-10 guard for bringing a calming influence to the Kentlake High boys… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: KW’s Smith scores season-high in win over KR

A cape couldn't have lifted Kentwood star Joshua Smith any higher Friday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Because when the moment called for… Continue reading

SPORTS ON DECK

SATURDAYPREPSBoys basketball: SPSL North — Kent-Meridian at Tahoma; Federal Way at Kentlake; Jefferson at Auburn Riverside; Kentwood at Auburn. All games at 7:30 p.m.Girls basketball:… Continue reading