Steve Hunter

High wind warning remains in effect Thursday for Kent, rest of region

High wind warnings for Kent and the rest of the Puget Sound region remain in effect from 4 p.m. on Thursday to about 4 a.m. on Friday.

The YMCA is looking into possibly building a recreational facility in Kent.

City might partner with YMCA to build facility in Kent

A potential partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and the city of Kent could lead to construction of a YMCA facility in Kent.

The YMCA is looking into possibly building a recreational facility in Kent.

Fight breaks out among 500 people at Kent bar

A large fight among nearly 500 people broke out recently at a Kent bar on Pacific Highway South after a last-minute cancellation of a concert.

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Kent man assaults ex-girlfriend for reportedly sleeping with others | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly punched his former girlfriend and took off most of the clothes she wore during a dispute between the two.

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Kent City Council shuts down radio station proposal

A proposal to start a city of Kent FM radio station drew nothing but static from the City Council.

Kent City Council plans to raise property taxes to balance budget

Kent property owners could see their city taxes go up as much as 5 percent next year under a plan by the City Council to raise taxes as it attempts to balance the 2015-16 budget with more revenue.

Kent Police arrested Gabriel Acena on Dec. 3

Kent Police bust convicted killer wanted for dealing heroin

Kent Police and Valley SWAT arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday night recently featured on Washington's Most Wanted television show for dealing heroin in King County and failing to show up in court.

Kent Police arrested Gabriel Acena on Dec. 3
The Kent City Council plans to use extra reserve funds to pay off debt at the city-owned ShoWare Center.

Kent City Council might use extra reserve funds to pay off ShoWare debt

Kent's city budget looks so healthy for this year that the City Council might use $2.7 million of extra reserve money to pay off ShoWare Center operating debt built up since the arena opened in 2009.

The Kent City Council plans to use extra reserve funds to pay off debt at the city-owned ShoWare Center.
Customers pick out fruit and vegetables at the Kent Farmers Market.

Public Health seeks to raise food vendor fees at Kent, other farmers markets

Food vendors at the Kent Farmers Market and Kent Cornucopia Days could see big jumps in food inspection fees next April under a Public Health - Seattle & King County proposal.

Customers pick out fruit and vegetables at the Kent Farmers Market.

Woman dies in Kent vehicle fire

A woman died from smoke inhalation during a vehicle fire on Kent's East Hill.

Sixteen people to serve on new city of Kent Parks commission

Jorge Ramos didn't hesitate to say why he wanted to serve on the city of Kent's first Parks and Recreation Commission.

Volunteers at the Kent Food Bank hand out Thanksgiving meal ingredients on Tuesday including mashed potatoes

Turkey Challenge provides holiday fixings at Kent Food Bank

Businesses, churches, schools and other groups blew away the goals this year for food and cash donations to the Kent Food Bank during the fourth annual Kent Turkey Challenge.

Volunteers at the Kent Food Bank hand out Thanksgiving meal ingredients on Tuesday including mashed potatoes

City of Kent considers starting up FM radio station

If the city of Kent operated an FM radio station, would anyone listen to it?

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she's not responsible for fees and assessments at her former condo.

Dispute continues over Kent Mayor Cooke’s condo fees

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke still hasn't paid Meridian Valley Country Club condo association fees and assessments that have reached more than $25,000 for new roofs and painting, according to a condo owner in the same complex.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she's not responsible for fees and assessments at her former condo.

Kent man pleads not guilty to death of mother; theft of her money to gamble

A 48-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of second-degree manslaughter and first-degree theft for allegedly letting his 86-year-old mother die in their Kent apartment as well as stealing nearly $180,000 from her bank account.

Sharon Carter checks out bakery items ready to be distributed as part of the food bank she runs out of her Kent home on the East Hill. City officials say she violates city code because of too many vehicles and pedestrians.

Kent woman seeks to keep her food bank open; city says it violates code

Sharon Carter scrambles up into a pickup to help unload produce boxes of spinach, lettuce and celery for the food distribution she does the next day for anyone who is hungry.

Sharon Carter checks out bakery items ready to be distributed as part of the food bank she runs out of her Kent home on the East Hill. City officials say she violates city code because of too many vehicles and pedestrians.
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Kent officer arrests man for taking wallet with $1,000 cash | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of second-degree robbery after he allegedly stole a wallet with more than $1,000 cash in it from a man in the 1400 block of West Smith Street.

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Salamata Sylla

Kent African hair braider, state reach agreement on no need for cosmetology license

It appears any conflict between a Kent woman who runs an African hair braiding salon and the state Department of Licensing could soon be coming to an end.

Salamata Sylla
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke makes an annual salary of $102

Kent Mayor Cooke asks City Council for $31,000 per year pay hike

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke has asked the City Council for a $31,000 per year pay increase to make her salary more in line with peer cities, which each pay higher wages.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke makes an annual salary of $102
Ken Sharp makes an Oct. 3 court appearance in Kent.

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp’s mother dies; she was victim of son’s cash thefts

The mother of former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp died on Sunday. Sharp pleaded guilty earlier this year to stealing $297,500 from his mother's bank accounts.

Ken Sharp makes an Oct. 3 court appearance in Kent.