Steve Hunter

Terrence Williams of the Boston Celtics appears in King County Superior Court May 20 with defense attorney Aaron Kiviat for a bail hearing after his arrest by Kent Police for investigation of second-degree assault.

Charges yet to be filed in Kent against NBA player Williams

King County prosecutors have yet to file charges against NBA player Terrence Williams, who was arrested by Kent Police on May 19 for investigation of second-degree assault.

Terrence Williams of the Boston Celtics appears in King County Superior Court May 20 with defense attorney Aaron Kiviat for a bail hearing after his arrest by Kent Police for investigation of second-degree assault.
The second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Classic Car and Motorcycle show June 1 in Kent

More than 45 cars are lined up in Kent for the second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Torklift Central RV Center, 917 Central Ave. S.

The second annual Classic Car and Motorcycle show runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Barbara Phillips.

Barbara Phillips seeks seat on Kent City Council | Election 2013

Barbara Phillips has announced her plans to run for the Kent City Council.

Barbara Phillips.
The Public Facilities District board oversees the city of Kent's ShoWare Center budget.

Kent seeks applicants for ShoWare’s Public Facilities District Board

The city of Kent is seeking applicants for one vacancy on the Kent Special Events Center Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors that helps oversee ShoWare Center budgets and operations.

The Public Facilities District board oversees the city of Kent's ShoWare Center budget.
The Kent City Council has cut the gambling tax rate from 11 percent to 7 percent at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.

Kent City Council cuts casino gambling tax rate

The Kent City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to reduce the city's gambling tax rate on the Great American Casino from 11 percent to 7 percent on gross revenues.

The Kent City Council has cut the gambling tax rate from 11 percent to 7 percent at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.
Shacon Barbee faces a July 22 trial date for promoting prostitution in Kent and other charges.

Alleged Kent pimp has trial date continued to July 22

The trial date has been continued to July 22 for a man who reportedly made nearly $200,000 as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.

Shacon Barbee faces a July 22 trial date for promoting prostitution in Kent and other charges.
Boston Celtics player Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing Monday at King County Superior Court in Kent. Kent Police arrested Williams Sunday for investigation of second-degree assault in connection with an incident with the mother of his 10-year-old son.

NBA player arrested for making threats with gun; Kent Police take Terrence Williams into custody

Kent Police arrested NBA player Terrence Williams on Sunday for investigation of second-degree assault domestic violence when he allegedly displayed a handgun to a woman during a scheduled visitation exchange of their 10-year-old son.

Boston Celtics player Terrence Williams appears at a bail hearing Monday at King County Superior Court in Kent. Kent Police arrested Williams Sunday for investigation of second-degree assault in connection with an incident with the mother of his 10-year-old son.
Mike Mactutis

King County approves Green River Briscoe Levee repair agreement with Kent

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to move ahead with repairs to the Briscoe Desimone Levee along the Green River by approving an agreement with the city of Kent to construct the project.

Mike Mactutis
Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a sexual assault Sunday on the West Hill. The photo is from a video surveillance camera.

Kent Police seek help to find man reportedly involved in sexual assault on West Hill

Kent Police are asking for help to track down a man who reportedly exposed himself at about 1:29 p.m. Sunday on the West Hill.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a sexual assault Sunday on the West Hill. The photo is from a video surveillance camera.

Candidates file for Kent Mayor, Council, School Board

The Kent mayor's race and two City Council races highlight the 2013 election campaign.

Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Friday at a business and political leaders luncheon in Kent about the importance of the Legislature adopting a transportation funding package.

Inslee visits Kent to push adoption of state transportation funding package

Gov. Jay Inslee made a quick stop Friday in Kent to pump up South Sound politicians and business leaders about the importance for the Legislature to pass a transportation funding package during the special session that started this week.

Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Friday at a business and political leaders luncheon in Kent about the importance of the Legislature adopting a transportation funding package.

State Patrol arrests Kent man on child porn charges

Detectives from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force (MECTF) arrested a Kent man Thursday for investigation of possession and distribution of child pornography.

Jason Grinolds and the rest of the Smith Brothers Farms milkmen and milkwomen will work out of the company's longtime location along West Valley Highway until late June before moving to a new headquarters a couple of miles to the east in Kent on 79th Avenue South.

Smith Brothers dairy moves to new Kent location after 93 years at current site

After 93 years at the same location along West Valley Highway just north of South 277th Street, Smith Brothers Farms has decided to move to a larger dairy production facility a few miles to the east in Kent.

Jason Grinolds and the rest of the Smith Brothers Farms milkmen and milkwomen will work out of the company's longtime location along West Valley Highway until late June before moving to a new headquarters a couple of miles to the east in Kent on 79th Avenue South.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent Police to host community meeting, Block Watch class on May 23

Residents can take part in a Kent Police Community Meeting and Block Watch 101 class on Thursday, May 23 at Sunnycrest Elementary School, 24620 42nd Ave. S., on the West Hill.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.
The State Liquor Board has issued draft regulations for the recreational marijuana market. Voters approved the sale of marijuana by passing I-502 last November.

State Liquor Control Board issues draft rules for recreational marijuana market; seeks public comment

Now's the time to let the State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) know your opinion of the proposed rules for the state's new recreational marijuana market.

The State Liquor Board has issued draft regulations for the recreational marijuana market. Voters approved the sale of marijuana by passing I-502 last November.
Elizabeth Albertson.

Albertson won’t run again for Kent City Council; wants state House seat

Elizabeth Albertson won't be running for re-election this year to the Kent City Council as she plans to seek a House seat in the state Legislature.

Elizabeth Albertson.
Jorge L. Lizarraga.

Trial continued to Oct. 8 for man charged in Kent murder of Devin Topps

Jorge L. Lizarraga faces an Oct. 8 trial date for the 2010 second-degree murder of Devin Topps, a former Kentridge High School student athlete.

Jorge L. Lizarraga.
A masked man armed with a handgun enters Bonaci Fine Jewelers in Kent on the morning of May 4.

Man suspected in Kent attempted armed robbery of jewelry store dies from gunshot wound

A man suspected of an attempted armed robbery that included the exchange of gunshots last week at a Kent jewelry store was found dead in Auburn from a gunshot wound.

A masked man armed with a handgun enters Bonaci Fine Jewelers in Kent on the morning of May 4.

Fire damages Kent West Hill home

Fire heavily damaged the attic space and roof of a Kent home at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 23900 block of 43rd Avenue South on the West Hill.

William Phillip.

Phillip’s trial date continued to Sept. 16 for murder of Kent city employee

It's been three years since the stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillip.