Steve Hunter

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First Bezos Academy free preschool to open in Des Moines

Amazon founder plans many schools for underserved children

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Dowell Co. closing after 55 years

Dowell Co. closing after 55 years

‘An icon of Kent’

Dowell Co. closing after 55 years
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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

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Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region

Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region

Parking lots at Dick’s Drive-In, LA Fitness become gathering spots

Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region
Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters

Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters

Project placed on pause because of declining revenues due to COVID-19

Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters
LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director

LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director

11 years as head of department; 31 years with city

LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director
Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape

Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape

Dion Earl, 48, was charged last year in Kirkland case

Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape
City of Kent to add large, outdoor warehousing activities to B&O tax

City of Kent to add large, outdoor warehousing activities to B&O tax

Extension will increase revenue by about $2.1M per year

City of Kent to add large, outdoor warehousing activities to B&O tax
Arrest made in Kent fatal stabbing | Update

Arrest made in Kent fatal stabbing | Update

57-year-old man faces potential second-degree murder charge

Arrest made in Kent fatal stabbing | Update
Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27

Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27

Crews finishing up work on roundabout

Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27
City of Kent awards grants of $6,500 to 300-plus small businesses

City of Kent awards grants of $6,500 to 300-plus small businesses

$2.1 million from federal CARES Act funds to combat COVID-19 impact

City of Kent awards grants of $6,500 to 300-plus small businesses
Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver

Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver

Attack last month in Seattle

Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver
Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos

Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos

From Oregon wildfires

Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Business stays strong at Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent

Business stays strong at Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent

New restaurant survives economic challenges

Business stays strong at Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent
State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

Crackdown in South King County over Labor Day weekend

State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful
Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars

Vehicles serve downtown area

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars
Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force

Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force

Pastor Lawrence Boles, Todd Minor chosen to be non-law enforcement community representatives

Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force
Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos

Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos

Tuesday fire threatened several homes

Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos
New Metro bus routes coming to Kent on Sept. 19

New Metro bus routes coming to Kent on Sept. 19

Improved east-west connections

New Metro bus routes coming to Kent on Sept. 19