Steve Hunter

Kent streets could flood Thursday and Friday similar to this road closure after a rainstorm in 2011.

Kent Fire Department offers driving tips during heavy rain

Over the next 48-72 hours the Puget Sound area is expected to receive 1-4 inches of rain. Rain in such high concentration can create unique driving challenges as people found out during last week’s deluge.

Kent streets could flood Thursday and Friday similar to this road closure after a rainstorm in 2011.
King County Sheriff John Urquhart.

King County sheriff to travel to Washington D.C., to address marijuana laws

King County Sheriff John Urquhart will appear in Washington, D.C., next week before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at its hearing called “Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws.”

King County Sheriff John Urquhart.

King County police agencies issue 1,100 citations to drivers using cellphones

King County law enforcement agencies issued more than 1,100 citations over the past six weeks to drivers for the use of cellular phones.

Kent man, Seahawks fan faces assault charge for punching Vikings fan at game

King County prosecutors have charged a 35-year-old Kent man, who also is a Seattle Seahawks fan, with second-degree assault for allegedly punching a Minnesota Vikings fan while leaving a game last November at Century Link Field in Seattle.

A resident escaped injury despite a car crashing into a Kent apartment Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Car crashes into Kent apartment building

A car crashed into a Kent apartment building early Sunday morning on the West Hill, narrowly missing a resident asleep in one of the units.

A resident escaped injury despite a car crashing into a Kent apartment Sunday morning on the West Hill.
Jerry Stritzke is the new CEO at Kent-based REI.

Kent-based REI hires new president, CEO

Kent-based outdoor gear and apparel retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) named Jerry Stritzke Friday as the company’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following an extensive national search.

Jerry Stritzke is the new CEO at Kent-based REI.
Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.

Prosecutors still reviewing Terrence Williams assault case in Kent

King County prosecutors are still trying to decide whether to file assault charges against NBA free agent Terrence Williams in connection with his May 19 arrest in Kent.

Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.
Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

Heavy rain causes roof collapse at Kent business

The heavy rain that came through Kent Thursday caused more than just traffic backups and high water on the roads when a business’s roof collapsed.

Heavy rainstorms Thursday caused serious damage to the roof of a Kent business in the 8200 block of South 194th Street and flooded its floorspace. 'It was like Niagra Falls

Feds won’t try to stop Washington’s new recreational marijuana law

The federal government won't try to stop Washington from implementing the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleads not guilty to theft charges

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp pleaded not guilty Thursday to seven counts of first-degree theft for reportedly stealing $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp
Kent Police Blotter.

Officers arrest Kent man wielding baseball bat outside home | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of resisting arrest after he allegedly tried to run from officers who then fired a Taser to bring the man to the ground.

Kent Police Blotter.
FEMA is working on new flood maps for the Green River Valley.

FEMA to discuss Green River flood maps at Sept. 11 Kent meeting

Kent and Auburn residents, business owners and property owners in the Green River Valley can find out about insurance rates and building regulations at a special meeting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Ave. N., in Kent.

FEMA is working on new flood maps for the Green River Valley.

Kent Police honor four for Lake Meridian rescue

Four people received Kent Chief of Police Awards this month for their life saving efforts earlier this summer at Lake Meridian.

Volunteers wanted to help run Kent Candidate Forum on Sept. 9

Volunteers are wanted to help present a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday, Sept. 9.

Kent Police Blotter.

Officers arrest woman in Kent for prostitution loitering | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering along Pacific Highway South on the West Hill. The woman told police she was working the area in hopes of making money to buy heroin.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent Police part of DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Kent Police will join other agencies throughout King County for DUI emphasis patrols Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.

Kent Police are part of a DUI emphasis patrol throughout King County Aug. 16 through Sept. 2.
Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors file theft charges against Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County prosecutors charged Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp on Thursday with seven counts of first-degree theft in connection with allegedly taking $297,500 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account and putting the money into his account.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp

King County health officials say shellfish infections running double summer average

A saltwater bacteria has sickened more than twice the number of people in King County this summer than typically is reported during this period – leading health officials to warn of the dangers of eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.

Downtown Kent apartments to feature rooftop deck; open in September 2014

The apartment complex under construction in downtown Kent is expected to feature a rooftop deck with a bar, barbecue pits and a workout facility when it opens in September 2014.

Crews work to construct The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The apartments are expected to open in September 2014.
Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.

Stober declares victory over Phillips for 2nd in Kent City Council race led by Sharp | Election 2013 update

While Ken Sharp has won the Kent City Council primary race, Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips in a close race for second.

Bailey Stober leads Barbara Phillips for second in a Kent City Council primary race and the chance to take on Ken Sharp in the general election.