Steve Hunter

Devin Topps was shot and killed in Oct. 31

Trial date pushed to Oct. 23 for man accused of killing Devin Topps

The trial date for the 23-year-old man accused of killing Devin Topps in 2010 in Kent has been continued to Oct. 23.

Devin Topps was shot and killed in Oct. 31
Sara Sharp

Kent woman finalist for Ms. Veteran America

A Kent woman is among the 20 finalists for Ms. Veteran America.

Sara Sharp

Kent’s large number of uninsured health care residents become target for enrollment

Kent's become a target by Public Health - Seattle & King County to get people to sign up for affordable health insurance because an estimated 16,869 people in the city are uninsured.

A Tesla Model S catches fire Tuesday

Kent hot spot for Tesla electric car fire news

The city of Kent became the hot spot for national news this week because of the first Tesla electric car fire.

A Tesla Model S catches fire Tuesday

Kent Police officer fires shots at vehicle that attempts to run him over

A Kent Police officer fired shots at the driver of a stolen vehicle that reportedly tried to run him over at about 11:52 p.m. Thursday in the 19400 block of the East Valley Highway.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp.

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp due back in court Nov. 20

Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp is scheduled to return to court Nov. 20 as he faces 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.

Kentridge High teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime

A Kentridge High School teacher pleaded not guilty on Thursday in King County Superior Court in Seattle to a charge of attempted commercial sexual abuse of a minor.

Washington teamsters will honor strike if grocery workers walk out

The Tukwila-based Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28, which represents more than 50,000 members across Washington, Alaska and Northern Idaho, says it will honor a grocery worker strike if one occurs.

Kent officials still pursuing action against sex offender homes

A dispute continues between the city of Kent and at least one operator of group homes that house sex offenders.

Firefighters put out Kent house fire

Kent firefighters extinguished a house fire Wednesday afternoon in the 13000 block of Southeast 282nd Way.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober responds to allegations by opponent’s wife

The Kent City Council race between Bailey Stober and Ken Sharp continues to heat up.

Kent City Council candidate Bailey Stober.

Kent’s Frager Farm Stand owner shoots, kills man found inside business

The 64-year-old owner of Frager Farm Stand in unincorporated Kent shot and killed a man early Wednesday morning after he found the man inside his business office.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officer breaks up illegal street racing group | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer broke up a gathering of about 20 to 30 vehicles whose drivers showed up in the North Kent industrial area for illegal street racing.

Kent Police Blotter.
Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.

Businesses wanted to register for Kent Turkey Challenge to help food bank

Kent businesses and organizations must sign up by Friday, Oct. 11 to join the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to collect donations for the Kent Food Bank.

Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.
William Phillips enters a not guilty plea to murder in March 2011.

Trial date pushed to Oct. 14 in Kent for man accused of Frankel’s murder

The trial date has been continued Oct. 14 for the Portland man accused of the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillips enters a not guilty plea to murder in March 2011.

Grocery workers authorize strike at Western Washington stores in 4 counties

Grocery workers in four counties in Western Washington gave a 98 percent approval to authorize a strike against Fred Meyer, Safeway, QFC and Albertsons stores.

Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.

Prosecutors won’t file any charges against NBA’s Terrence Williams in Kent case

King County prosecutors decided not to file any charges against NBA free agent Terrence Williams in connection with an alleged assault case in May in Kent with a former girlfriend.

Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing in May at King County Superior Court in Kent.
Golfers walk the fairway at Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex par 3 course

Kent City Council still pondering par 3 golf course sale

The city of Kent might put its par 3 golf course up for sale along the Green River if a developer wants to replace the course with restaurants and shops.

Golfers walk the fairway at Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex par 3 course
Kent City Councilman Bill Boyce.

Kent City Council delays hiring consultant to find new finance director

The Kent City Council decided to delay indefinitely a vote on a city staff proposal to spend $26,280 on a consulting firm to help find a new finance director through a nationwide search.

Kent City Councilman Bill Boyce.
Kato was released today from a veterinary clinic and is doing well

Man stabs Kent Police dog

A man stabbed and injured a Kent Police dog during an assistance response to a Des Moines Police assault case.

Kato was released today from a veterinary clinic and is doing well