Steve Hunter

Expect Kent traffic delays along West James Street July 29-30

Drivers can expect traffic delays Monday and Tuesday July 29-30 in Kent along westbound West James Street from Washington Avenue North to 64th Avenue as crews grind the road the first day and pave it the next day.

Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.

Torklift Central wins Best Place to Work award | Business briefs

Seattle Business Magazine named Torklift International, a Sumner-based company with a Kent location, the Best Place to Work for mid-sized businesses in Washington state.

Torklift Central receives a Best Place to Work award from Seattle Business Magazine.
Firefighters extinguished about a one-acre brush fire Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.

Firefighters put out brush fire near Kent

Firefighters from three fire departments contained a brush fire at about 4:41 p.m. Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.

Firefighters extinguished about a one-acre brush fire Wednesday in the 30400 block of 148th Avenue Southeast in unincorporated Kent.

City of Kent plans minor changes to B&O tax

Kent city officials plan to make a number of minor changes next year in the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax, including the exemption of homeowners associations that are now required to pay the tax on gross receipts of its dues.

Elton Gatewood.

City of Kent to host Neighborhood District Summit on Aug. 1

There is power in neighborhood organizing. That’s the concept behind the Neighborhood District Summit, sponsored by the city of Kent Neighborhood Program.

Elton Gatewood.
Kent Police Blotter.

Man busted for illegal street racing in Kent | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he reportedly participated in illegal street racing in the North Kent area.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent city officials want to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail on the north end of the city near South 196th Street.

City begins planning for 12-mile Kent Valley Loop Trail

The city of Kent is working on a plan to connect the Green River and Interurban Trails at the north end of the city near South 196th Street, creating a loop trail experience and making the town a regional biking and recreation destination.

Kent city officials want to connect the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail on the north end of the city near South 196th Street.
A Washington assistance team

Three Kent Fire Department members assist with Arizona firefighter funeral services

Three members of the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority were deployed earlier this month to Arizona to assist in the honoring and funeral services of the 19 hotshot firefighters who died June 30 in an Arizona wild fire.

A Washington assistance team
Tim Clark

Kent council, mayoral candidates discuss downtown plans, taxes and golf course

How to bring more business to downtown Kent, the proposed sale of the Riverbend Par 3 Golf Course and the business and occupation (B&O) tax were among the hot topics for debate among City Council and mayoral candidates at a forum sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Clark
Jeff Piecewicz.

Kent names Piecewicz to ShoWare Center board

The Kent City Council appointed Jeff Piecewicz to the ShoWare Center Public Facilities (PFD) Board of Directors.

Jeff Piecewicz.

Kent man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution

A 42-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree promoting prostitution in connection with a Seattle Police undercover sting last summer near Westlake Center in downtown Seattle.

Voters approved I-502 last fall to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state.

Kent won’t allow recreational marijuana businesses

The city of Kent won't allow any recreational marijuana businesses to open in town next year even though a new state law makes them legal.

Voters approved I-502 last fall to legalize recreational marijuana use in the state.
Clarence Derouin

Kent residents show up to oppose city’s proposal to sell Riverbend Par 3 course

Kent city officials should tee up their idea to sell the Riverbend Par 3 golf course and send it into orbit.

Clarence Derouin
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent couple’s fight over who watches kid leads to assault | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly threw his former girlfriend into a wall during a dispute over watching their child at the East Hill Apartments, 25246 106th Ave. S.E.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent residents and business owners along First Avenue South throw a pizza party at the Kent Police Station to recognize the department's job of cleaning up crime along the street.

Downtown Kent group throws police pizza party for cleaning up crime

Several downtown Kent business owners and residents threw a pizza party for the Kent Police to recognize the department's work to clean up crime along First Avenue South.

Kent residents and business owners along First Avenue South throw a pizza party at the Kent Police Station to recognize the department's job of cleaning up crime along the street.
David Scott Engle.

Ex-Kent attorney; youth baseball coach pleads guilty to child porn charges

A former Kent family law attorney and youth baseball coach pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to production of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

David Scott Engle.
The country duo Florida Georgia Line will appear Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Country duo Florida Georgia Line to play in Kent Dec. 14

Country duo Florida Georgia Line will perform Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent during its first headlining tour.

The country duo Florida Georgia Line will appear Dec. 14 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Jim Freitag

City of Kent open house July 15 about possible sale of Riverbend Par 3 golf course

Kent residents can give their opinion at an open house about whether the city should sell its Par 3 golf course at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

Jim Freitag
American Idol singers perform July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

American Idol Tour hits Kent’s ShoWare Center July 19

The American Idol Live Tour 2013 arrives July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

American Idol singers perform July 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent Old Timers to honor nine residents on Aug. 11

Nine Kent residents will be recognized for their time and service to the community at the annual Kent Old Timers Greater Kent Community Reunion.