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    • TRIAK journey for Camp Orkila

      Since starting their journey in Olympia, Wash., Matthew White and Skye Marchesi have witnessed breathtaking sunsets, porpoise sightings and even a few raccoons acting like “miniature bears” on James Island. “We had to hang our food,” said White about the aggressive rodents. “But they still wanted to get into everything.” But of all the scenery and wildlife they have experienced, White said the most amazing part of the trip has been to see the funds generated for Camp Orkila.

      • Release date
        May 7, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:33
    • Adventures on the line

      If you want to take a ride on the line, Orkila will be holding, by-appointment only, a “Community Zip” day on Friday, May 4, 2 to 5 p.m. If interested, call the camp at 376-2678 to sign up for a time assignment. Know the number of people in your party at the time of calling. Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 285-pounds (subject to change depending on conditions) and children must be entering third grade or older to participate.

      • Release date
        Apr 24, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:07
    • 2011 Tour de Lopez

      A look back at the 2011 Tour de Lopez

      • Release date
        Apr 19, 2012
      • Runtime
        01:43
    • Ron Paul visits King County: Feb. 16, 2012

      Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul made a campaign stop in King County on Feb. 16 as part of a three-city visit in Washington state.

      • Release date
        Feb 17, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:29
    • Text faster with free On The Go Acronyms (OTGA) ...

      A local entrepreneur is marketing a free mobile phone app that lets you text faster. For drivers who insist on texting despite the law and risk, the app may make you safer. On The Go Acronyms (OTGA) is the brainchild of Tacoma real estate agent Survon Narcisse. With the program, users of Android mobile devices can access a list of 46 commonly-texted phrases.

      • Release date
        Feb 14, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:43
    • Washington legalizes same-sex marriage

      Washington has become the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed Senate Bill 6239 into law Feb. 13 at the Legislative Building in Olympia. Hundreds of supporters packed the State Reception Room, along with a lone heckler, cheering the governor as well as state lawmakers who backed the bill.

      • Release date
        Feb 13, 2012
      • Runtime
        02:12
    • Time-lapse video of an OPAL house move

      Orcas Islander Nate Feder created this time-lapse video of the recent relocation of an OPAL house.

      • Release date
        Jan 12, 2012
      • Runtime
        00:42
    • Kent Reporter's Player of the week is Seattle Th...

      Kent Reporter's Player of the week is Seattle Thunderbird Connor Honey. He started the season with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. He had appeared in 17 games for the Gamblers this season and had seven points on one goal and six assists. Honey came to the Thunderbirds December 8, and has played in 10 games and currently has 2 assist. Last year Honey played for the Edmonton South Side Athletic team in the Alberta Midget Hockey League. He led the league in scoring with 56 points on 24 goals ...

      • Release date
        Jan 6, 2012
      • Runtime
        03:55
    • Kent Reporter Thunderbird of the Week Colin Jacobs

      Kent Reporter's Player of the week is Seattle Thunderbird forward Colin Jacobs, 18, from Coppell Texas. Jacobs has spent his who career with the Thunderbirds, and currently has appeared in 7 games scoring 2 goals 1 assist. Last year Jacobs was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the fourth round, 107th overall, in the 2011 Entry Draft. Jacobs tied for third with Travis Toomey for goals scored this season. He had 22 goals and 22 assists for 44 points. Jacobs had a hat trick against the Prince Geor...

      • Release date
        Dec 30, 2011
      • Runtime
        03:18
    • Shopping cart recovery in Federal Way

      The Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team volunteers take their mission seriously, all in the name of cleaning up the city and saving money for businesses. On Friday, volunteers removed 23 carts from a muddy swamp at the end of South 305th Place, located off Pacific Highway South, across the street from Federal Way High School.

      • Release date
        Dec 30, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:25
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