Steve Hunter

Kent Chamber offers chance to meet mayor, City Council candidates

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will offer a Speed Candidating event Thursday, July 18 to meet candidates for the Kent City Council, Kent mayor and King County Council.

The King County Flood Control District has several levee projects underway this summer

Green River levee work under way this summer in Kent

The King County Flood Control District has three levee projects it is helping to fund this summer along the Green River in Kent.

The King County Flood Control District has several levee projects underway this summer
Mike Mactutis

Kent seeks levee repair funds from King County flood district

Kent city officials hope to persuade the King County Flood Control District board to transfer money saved in a couple of Green River levee projects to help fund other city levee projects along the river.

Mike Mactutis
A Kent developer has dropped plans to build cottage houses similar to these on the East Hill.

Kent developer drops plans for cottage housing

The developer who planned to build the city of Kent's first cottage housing development has dropped out of the project.

A Kent developer has dropped plans to build cottage houses similar to these on the East Hill.
Sound Transit will expand light rail to Kent by 2023.

Sound Transit seeks best light rail route through Kent

Sound Transit officials are trying to figure out in the next few years where to build light rail tracks when they extend the line along Kent's West Hill by 2023.

Sound Transit will expand light rail to Kent by 2023.
Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole play Thursday

Free Kent Summer concerts at Town Square Plaza, Lake Meridian Park

The city of Kent Summer Concert Series includes free, weekly concerts in July and August at Town Square Plaza and Lake Meridian Park.

Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole play Thursday

No outdoor movies this summer in Kent

The city of Kent's free summer outdoor movies won't be back this year because of city budget cutbacks.

Seattle-based Impossible Bird opens the Kent Station Take Out Tuesday concert series at noon July 9.

Kent Station summer concerts start this week

The Take Out Tuesday noon concerts and Date Night Wednesday concerts start up this week at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

Seattle-based Impossible Bird opens the Kent Station Take Out Tuesday concert series at noon July 9.
Ken Sharp

Police investigate Kent City Council candidate Ken Sharp for theft of his mother’s funds

Federal Way Police recently arrested Ken D. Sharp, a Kent City Council candidate and local business owner, for investigation of first-degree theft in connection with the transfer of $485,417.58 from his 93-year-old mother's bank account into his bank account.

Ken Sharp

Kent Police update about use, reporting of fireworks

Kent Police posted a reminder on its Facebook page that legal fireworks can only be discharged in Kent from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, the Fourth of July.

Kent Police Blotter.

Noisy Kent apartment party leads to fight, arrests | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of fourth-degree assault after a fight broke out in connection with a loud party at a West Hill apartment complex.

Kent Police Blotter.

Help available in Kent if pets scared away by fireworks

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is ready for a population boom brought on by Fourth of July fireworks.

Public hearing July 8 on proposed downtown Kent plan

Residents can comment Monday, July 8 about the city of Kent's proposed new vision for downtown Kent.

Voter registration deadline is July 8 for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Voter registration deadline July 8 for primary election

Monday, July 8 is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information in time for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Voter registration deadline is July 8 for the Aug. 6 primary election.

Kent city officials to host B&O tax filing workshop July 18

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new business and occupation tax (B&O), from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Union plans informational pickets at Kent, Renton grocery stores July 3

Shoppers at grocery stores in Kent, Renton and across the Puget Sound region can expect to see informational pickets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.

Heat is on in Kent! Temperature could hit 92 Tuesday

The summer heat is hitting Kent this weekend and through Tuesday, July 2.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.
Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Meeker Street bridge in Kent needs $1 million paint job

Kent's heavily used Meeker Street bridge isn't falling down but it needs a paint job. The work would cost an estimated $1 million.

Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Beware of river, lake dangers during hot weather this weekend

With hot weather expected for the weekend, King County officials issued a media release Thursday urging recreational river and lake users to be extremely careful if heading out on the water.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.

Register for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run

Registration is underway for the 10th annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.