Steve Hunter

Court hearing continued for former Kentridge teacher facing sex crime charge

A former Kentridge High School teacher charged with attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor faces a May 6 court hearing.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for punching girlfriend, police dog | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault for allegedly punching his girlfriend and busted him for offenses against a police dog after he reportedly punched the animal in the face after it found him hiding under a backyard tarp.

Kent Police Blotter.
Fire melts siding Friday at a SeaTac house in the 19000 block of 32nd Avenue South.

SeaTac house fire displaces family of seven

A fire forced a family of seven Friday out of their SeaTac house in the 19000 block of 32nd Avenue South.

Fire melts siding Friday at a SeaTac house in the 19000 block of 32nd Avenue South.
King County Councilman Reagan Dunn discusses an $18 million Green River levee project on Thursday

Politicians in Kent kick off $18 million Green River levee project

Rain appropriately fell during a Thursday gathering of Kent, King County and state politicians to kick off an $18 million Green River levee repair project.

King County Councilman Reagan Dunn discusses an $18 million Green River levee project on Thursday

Kent approves 30-home subdivision on East Hill

A proposal in Kent to build 30 single-family homes in the 24400 block of 98th Avenue South has been approved by the city hearing examiner.

Ken Sharp

Court hearing continued to May 7 for ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp

Ken Sharp, a former Kent City Council member, had a King County Superior Court hearing continued to May 7 as he faces first-degree theft charges.

Ken Sharp
The city of Kent plans to rezone its Riverbend par 3 golf course in an effort to attract a developer to buy the property and build a retail-housing project.

City of Kent must rezone par 3 golf course to allow development

Kent city officials are taking steps to rezone the city's par 3 golf course to allow for a potential housing and retail project.

The city of Kent plans to rezone its Riverbend par 3 golf course in an effort to attract a developer to buy the property and build a retail-housing project.

Kent City Council extends marijuana business ban another six months

The Kent City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved renewal of a ban against marijuana businesses for another six months.

Kent city officials voice concerns about state’s cleanup plan for Landsburg Mine hazardous waste site

Kent city officials continue to be concerned about how the state Department of Ecology (DOE) plans to handle hazardous waste in a trench above an old coal mine.

The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.

Coldwater Creek store at Kent Station to close

The Coldwater Creek store at the Kent Station shopping center will close in the next month or two after the Idaho-based women's clothing chain announced it is shutting down all of its stores nationwide.

The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.

Kent apartment fire displaces mother, three children

A first-floor Kent apartment fire Monday morning displaced a mother and her three children in the 1600 block of West Smith Street.

Kent public hearing Tuesday about marijuana businesses ban

Tell the Kent City Council what you think about the city's ban against marijuana businesses during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.

Jury convicts Phillip for murder of city of Kent employee Frankel; victim’s father reacts to verdict

A jury on Friday convicted William L. Phillip Jr. of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, an Auburn resident and city of Kent employee.

William Phillip Jr. talks Friday in Kent with one of his defense attorneys after a King County Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel.
Steve McDaniel

Kent company helps repair stalled ship

Steve McDaniel had his doubts about a late-night call from his boss to respond to a stalled bulk carrier ship in Elliott Bay.

Steve McDaniel
The city of Kent will replace the synthetic turf this summer at the popular Wilson Playfields on the East Hill.

City of Kent to install new $1.7 million turf at Wilson Playfields

The city of Kent this summer will install $1.7 million worth of new synthetic turf on the popular Wilson Playfields baseball, softball and soccer complex.

The city of Kent will replace the synthetic turf this summer at the popular Wilson Playfields on the East Hill.
Kent Police Blotter.

Man falls through Kent roof looking for place to sleep | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of malicious mischief after he fell through the roof of a house onto a porch.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent City Council committee approves neighborhood traffic calming funds

A Kent City Council committee unanimously approved funding on Monday for three neighborhood traffic calming programs.

Kent Station will host a Easter egg hunt on Saturday

Easter egg hunt at Kent Station April 19

Children can participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt and a scavenger hunt on Saturday, April 19 at the Kent Station shopping center.

Kent Station will host a Easter egg hunt on Saturday

Fire damages Kent commercial building

Fire damaged a Kent commercial building used for storage at about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 26100 block of 78th Avenue South.

Firefighters attack a house fire Saturday morning in the 22900 block of 114th Way Southeast on the East Hill in Kent.

Kent house fire displaces two people, kills pet dog

A fire displaced two adults and killed a pet dog Saturday morning at a house in the 22900 block of 114th Way Southeast on Kent's East Hill.

Firefighters attack a house fire Saturday morning in the 22900 block of 114th Way Southeast on the East Hill in Kent.