Steve Hunter

Kent’s B&O tax to pay for James Street repaving

Kent drivers late next year will have a much smoother ride up and down the James Street hill once crews finish a $1.7 million project to repave the road.

Sound Transit proposes to build a light rail station by 2023 in Kent near 30th Avenue South

Kent light rail station proposed for east of Pacific Highway

When light rail comes to Kent’s West Hill in eight years or so, Sound Transit proposes to build an elevated station near 30th Avenue South on the east side of Pacific Highway South.

Sound Transit proposes to build a light rail station by 2023 in Kent near 30th Avenue South

Kent City Council considers using reserve funds, sales tax revenue to balance budget

The Kent City Council might use reserve funds, count on higher sales tax revenue or raise property taxes to resolve a $863,000 city budget gap for 2016.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Join Kent Police Chief Thomas for coffee on Nov. 4

The Kent Police Department invites the community to have “Coffee With the Chief” at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at The Golden Steer restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. S.E.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.
State Patrol troopers will crack down on drivers from Oct. 27-29 who fail to move over a lane when emergency vehicles are parked along the side of the road.

State Patrol to crack down on Move Over Law

State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste announced on Monday an emphasis patrol statewide beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 29, to bring increased awareness to the Move Over Law.

State Patrol troopers will crack down on drivers from Oct. 27-29 who fail to move over a lane when emergency vehicles are parked along the side of the road.
Gary Ridgway

Green River killer back in Walla Walla | Reichert issues statement

U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, issued the following statement on Sunday after learning the news that convicted serial killer Gary Ridgway had been transferred back to the state penitentiary in Walla Walla from the prison he was relocated to in Colorado in May.

Gary Ridgway
A Kent hazardous materials team responded on Friday to a chemical odor at the downtown Kent U.S. Post Office on West Gowe Street. Crews aired out the building. Nobody was injured. The odor came from a nearby construction site.

Kent haz mat crews air out downtown Post Office from chemical odor

Hazardous materials crews from the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority aired out the downtown Kent U.S. Post Office early Friday afternoon after an investigation of a chemical odor.

A Kent hazardous materials team responded on Friday to a chemical odor at the downtown Kent U.S. Post Office on West Gowe Street. Crews aired out the building. Nobody was injured. The odor came from a nearby construction site.
Abbe Gloor

Kent group wants city to ban plastic bags

A group of Kent residents has started a drive to adopt a city ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags.

Abbe Gloor

Kent City Council backs Best Starts for Kids property tax levy

The Kent City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday night to support a King County property tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot called Best Starts for Kids.

Kent voters can let the City Council know on the Nov. 3 general election ballot their opinion about a fireworks ban. It is only an advisory vote to the council.

Four Kent City Council candidates favor fireworks ban

Four candidates for the Kent City Council strongly favor some type of city ban against fireworks.

Kent voters can let the City Council know on the Nov. 3 general election ballot their opinion about a fireworks ban. It is only an advisory vote to the council.

Amazon looking for part-time help in Kent

Alpha XR, Inc. is looking to hire part-time associates for its Kent fulfillment center.

Kent Police confiscated 105 pounds of fireworks during a July 1-5 crackdown in the city.

Kent City Council seeks voters views about fireworks ban | Election 2015

Residents can share their opinions on the Nov. 3 general election ballot about whether the city of Kent should ban fireworks.

Kent Police confiscated 105 pounds of fireworks during a July 1-5 crackdown in the city.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers bust man for dumping beer on fan at Scorpions concert | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a 48-year-old man for investigation of fourth-degree assault and obstructing an officer after he reportedly poured beer on another man and his daughter during the Scorpions rock concert at the ShoWare Center.

Kent Police Blotter.

Bedroom fire damages Kent home

A small bedroom fire caused about $25,000 in damages to a Kent home at about 1:15 p.m. on Friday in the 12900 block of Southeast 257th Street on the East Hill.

Kent City Council candidates state their opinions | Election 2015 Q&A

At least one new member will join the Kent City Council next year as Tina Budell and Hira Singh Bhullar face off on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

A group of Kent residents wants the city to ban single-use plastic bags.

Group seeks plastic bag ban in Kent

A group of Kent residents has started a drive to adopt a city ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags.

A group of Kent residents wants the city to ban single-use plastic bags.
Kent City Council candidate Hira Singh Bhullar.

Bhullar leads campaign fundraising for Kent City Council

Hira Singh Bhullar leads all Kent City Council candidates in raising campaign funds with a total of $40,650.

Kent City Council candidate Hira Singh Bhullar.

Kent Target parking lot shooting could be self-defense over drug deal

The shooting death of a Kent man at the Target store parking lot reportedly turned out to be a drug deal gone bad and a case of self-defense.

King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 3 election

King County Elections mailed ballots on Wednesday for the Nov. 3 general election.

A driver lost control of a SUV at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday and smashed into the Niemen Glass storefront at 209 Central Ave. N. Nobody was injured.

Glass landing in Kent

A driver lost control of a SUV and smashed into the Niemen Glass storefront at about 8:01 a.m. on Tuesday at 209 Central Ave. N., near East Smith Street.

A driver lost control of a SUV at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday and smashed into the Niemen Glass storefront at 209 Central Ave. N. Nobody was injured.