Steve Hunter

King County police agencies to look for seat belt, cellphone violators

King County motorists can expect to see law enforcement patrolling city and King County roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers as well as drivers using their cellphones during emphasis patrols May 20 to June 2.

Kent man charged with vehicular homicide in I-5 Seattle crash

King County prosecutors have charged a 24-year-old Kent man with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault for a May 1 crash along Interstate 5 in Seattle that killed one passenger in his car and injured three others.

The Kent City Council continues to look for a way to fully fund plans to improve Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

Kent City Council searches for 256th Street funding options

When it comes to funding the Southeast 256th Street project, the Kent City Council might just take the approach if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

The Kent City Council continues to look for a way to fully fund plans to improve Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

King County elections candidate filing week May 13-17

Candidates interested in filing for any of the 331 positions open for election in King County this year may file online or in person for office May 13-17.

An example of graffiti found in Kent that helped lead to the arrest of three people.

Kent Police arrest three for graffiti spree

Kent Police arrested three Kent residents for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief in connection with graffiti tagging that has plagued Kent’s Valley and East Hill areas for months.

An example of graffiti found in Kent that helped lead to the arrest of three people.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers bust woman for spitting in store employee’s face | Police Blotter

A woman reportedly spit in the face of a Fred Meyer store employee after she had been asked to leave because the store was closing at about 11 p.m. April 28 on the West Hill.

Kent Police Blotter.

Trucker who used Kent warehouse as hub gets 12 year prison sentence for drug conspiracy

A Canadian truck driver who used a Kent warehouse as a hub for marijuana distribution, received a 12-year prison sentence Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

Driver killed in Kent crash identified as Kentridge grad Shayne Mathews

The man killed after he drove into a tree in Kent has been identified as Shayne Mathews, a 2010 graduate of Kentridge High School and former baseball player for the Chargers.

Kent man driver of car crash in Seattle that killed Federal Way woman

A car driven by a 24-year-old Kent man crashed Wednesday night along Interstate 5 in Seattle, killing one woman passenger and injuring five other passengers.

Kent father, stepson indicted on drug, gun crimes

A Kent man and his stepson were arrested Friday morning following their indictment on seven criminal counts related to gun sales and controlled substance distribution, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office media release.

Driver dies in Kent car crash after hitting tree

One man was killed and another man injured when a car struck a tree in Kent at about 4:04 a.m. Friday in the 9200 block of South 208th Street.

Forterra hires ex-Tacoma Port CEO as Chief Program Officer

Forterra has hired Tim Farrell as its new Chief Program Officer (CPO). Drawing on his experience in the public and private sector, Farrell will lead the Policy, Conservation and Stewardship departments as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Kent Police.

Police in Kent, elsewhere to add extra DUI patrols for Cinco de Mayo

As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans.

Kent Police.

Bellevue Police nab robbery suspect in Kent

Bellevue Police arrested a 26-year-old Kent man Wednesday at a Kent apartment complex for investigation of first-degree robbery in connection with a Tuesday robbery in Bellevue.

Fans cheer during a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center turns profit in first quarter of 2013

The ShoWare Center turned a profit of $7,048 for the first quarter of 2013 and could be on the path to its first profitable year since the arena opened in 2009.

Fans cheer during a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
State Rep. Dave Upthegrove

State Rep. Upthegrove to run for King County Council

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, said Tuesday he is running for for King County Council Position 5 to replace Julia Patterson, who announced last week she will not seek re-election after 12 years on the council.

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove
The King County park system includes Marymoor Park in Redmond as well as other regional parks.

King County Council puts proposed parks levy on August ballot

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday approved sending to the voters in August a six-year property tax levy lid lift proposal to raise revenue for the maintenance and operations of the county’s regional park system, as well as funding for local city parks and the Woodland Park Zoo.

The King County park system includes Marymoor Park in Redmond as well as other regional parks.
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman’s report of possible Kent rape at age 14 in 2001 too late to prosecute | Police Blotter

A 26-year-old woman reported to Kent Police that she was a possible rape victim in 2001 at the age of 14 by a man in his 50s.

Kent Police Blotter.
State Rep. Dave Upthegrove

State Rep. Upthegrove might run for Patterson’s King County Council seat

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, said Friday he is "seriously considering" running for the King County Council to replace Julia Patterson in District 5.

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove
King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.

Julia Patterson announces she won’t seek re-election to King County Council

Metropolitan King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson announced Friday in a media release she will not seek a fourth term on the council, ending 23 years of public service to South King County, including 12 years on the council.

King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.