Steve Hunter

Kent-based Flow International provides 200,000 COVID-19 face shields to state

Kent-based Flow International provides 200,000 COVID-19 face shields to state

Waterjet manufacturer repurposes operations to produce high-grade PPE

Kent-based Flow International provides 200,000 COVID-19 face shields to state
Students learn from home on first day of school in Kent | Photos

Students learn from home on first day of school in Kent | Photos

Superintendent Watts says, ‘Starting the new year in remote learning is new for all of us’

Students learn from home on first day of school in Kent | Photos
Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Kent School Board approves district budget with strong fund balance

Kent School Board approves district budget with strong fund balance

COVID-19, however, could impact budget later in the school year

Kent School Board approves district budget with strong fund balance
Renton man critically injured in Kent crash

Renton man critically injured in Kent crash

Collision between SUV, semi at 68th Avenue South and South 228th Street

Renton man critically injured in Kent crash
Male inmate dies at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent | Update

Male inmate dies at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent | Update

Man, 48, identified; cause pending toxicology

Male inmate dies at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent | Update
Kent man among 14 arrested in major Seattle-area drug bust

Kent man among 14 arrested in major Seattle-area drug bust

Fentanyl, meth and heroin distribution; one drug deal made in Kent Mexican restaurant

Kent man among 14 arrested in major Seattle-area drug bust
Crews extinguish fire at Kent wrecking yard

Crews extinguish fire at Kent wrecking yard

About 30 to 40 vehicles involved

Crews extinguish fire at Kent wrecking yard
Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

Renton man, 23, claims woman stepped in front of vehicle after dispute

Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent
Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep

Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep

26-year-old driver also faces charges of hit and run, reckless driving

Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep
King County turned a former Econo Lodge in Kent on Central Avenue into a COVID-19 quarantine facility. FILE PHOTO

City of Kent, King County reach agreement on quarantine facility restrictions

At former Econo Lodge on Central Avenue North

King County turned a former Econo Lodge in Kent on Central Avenue into a COVID-19 quarantine facility. FILE PHOTO
Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden

Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden
Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation

Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation

This marks the third time in six years that officials have moved forward proposals to replace or renovate the facility.

Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation
Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle

Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle

Dispute early Thursday morning between Renton couple on East Hill street

Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle
Terreno Realty completes redevelopment of Kent industrial property

Terreno Realty completes redevelopment of Kent industrial property

220,000-square-foot, rear-load industrial distribution building on 12 acres

Terreno Realty completes redevelopment of Kent industrial property
A rendering of the Madison Plaza Apartments under construction in Kent, 102 Madison Ave. N., between West Smith Street and West Meeker Street. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent

Madison Plaza Apartments on the rise in Kent

A seven-story, 165-unit complex that includes a parking garage

A rendering of the Madison Plaza Apartments under construction in Kent, 102 Madison Ave. N., between West Smith Street and West Meeker Street. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent
Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children

Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children

Man reportedly tells deputy he consumed a pint of vodka before collision

Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children
Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update

Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update

One child in serious condition, one satisfactory; driver arrested for vehicular assault

Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update
City of Kent looks to attract manufacturing campus to Naden property

City of Kent looks to attract manufacturing campus to Naden property

Seeks developer for public/private partnership

City of Kent looks to attract manufacturing campus to Naden property
City leaders are trying to get the U.S. government to select Kent as the site for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters. COURTESY PHOTO, Air Force

City of Kent trying to land U.S. Space Command headquarters

One of many cities across nation seeking to secure new facility

City leaders are trying to get the U.S. government to select Kent as the site for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters. COURTESY PHOTO, Air Force