Steve Hunter

Robert Gilbert

Texas professor to analyze Kent, county Green River levee repair proposals

A University of Texas at Austin professor will recommend whether the city of Kent or King County has the better millions-of-dollars plan to repair a 2.7-mile stretch of a Green River levee to provide better flood protection.

Robert Gilbert
American Christina Gao finishes second in the women's competition Sunday

Skate America in Kent draws ‘good’ attendance of 13,172 fans

Skate America turned out to be a hit at the ShoWare Center in Kent as 13,172 fans attended the three-day event.

American Christina Gao finishes second in the women's competition Sunday
Kent firefighters battle a blaze Tuesday night at a commercial building in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.

Fire damages Kent commercial building

Fire damaged a Kent commercial building at about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.

Kent firefighters battle a blaze Tuesday night at a commercial building in the 5800 block of South 228th Street.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers cite woman who reportedly hid marijuana in her bra | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of possession of marijuana after witnesses saw the woman reportedly hide drugs inside her bra while at an East Hill bar.

Kent Police Blotter.
Ernie Ammons

Former Kent-Meridian teacher, coach faces January trial date on sex charge

A trial date has been scheduled for Jan. 15 for a former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

Ernie Ammons
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent man reportedly breaks vehicle window, punches girlfriend | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief after he allegedly busted the driver's side window of his girlfriend's car and punched her as she sat inside the vehicle.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent program to receive Chase Community Giving grant

The Kent-based South King Early Intervention Program will receive a $25,000 grant as part of the Chase Community Giving Fall Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Marsha Ambrosius will perform at the Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Music Fest R&B concert in Kent Oct. 27 at ShoWare Center

Marsha Ambrosius headlines a Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Marsha Ambrosius will perform at the Music Fest R&B concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry

Kent City Council adopts B&O tax to help pay for street repairs

The Kent City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to adopt a business and occupation (B&O) tax to help raise an estimated $5 million annually to pay for street repairs.

Kent City Councilwoman Jamie Perry

Shooting injures Kent man at apartment complex

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered a serious gunshot wound to his body during a dispute at about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Waterford at the Lakes Apartments, 23400 61st Ave. S., in the Kent Valley.

Doug and Carol Shultes

Kent couple returns to Space Needle to celebrate 50th anniversary of engagement

Few couples can top the experience Doug and Carol Shultes had Sunday at the Space Needle.

Doug and Carol Shultes
The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Riverbend in Kent to lease new golf carts

New golf carts are on the way to the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent.

The Kent City Council recently approved the leasing of new golf carts at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex.

Kent man charged with vehicular homicide has court hearing continued

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Nov. 7 in connection with the death of Kent motorcyclist Aug. 22 in the Panther Lake area.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Schedule for Skate America in Kent Oct. 19-21 at ShoWare Center

Here is the Skate America ice skating competition schedule for Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, a part of the 2012 International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

Douglas Razzano will compete in Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent launches online tool to speed up city permit process

Obtaining a plumbing, mechanical or re-roof permit is simpler and faster since the city of Kent launched a online system that allows customers to apply and pay for the permits.

Correction: No Kent public hearing about property tax measure

There is no public hearing before the Kent City Council about the Proposition 1 property tax levy lid lift measure on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent businesses, ShoWare hope Skate America has big impact

Downtown businesses, Kent Station and the ShoWare Center each hope to capitalize on the anticipated large crowds Hilton HHonors Skate America brings to the city.

Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Fans can help support Kent School District athletics by buying tickets to a Nov. 21 Seattle Thunderbirds game at the ShoWare Center.

Support Kent School District teams by buying Thunderbirds tickets for Nov. 21 game

The Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation has launched a Support A Sport Event for Kent School District athletic programs.

Fans can help support Kent School District athletics by buying tickets to a Nov. 21 Seattle Thunderbirds game at the ShoWare Center.
Dennis and Jennifer Weigel

Corn maze, pumpkin patch open in Kent

Get a pumpkin, find a way through the corn maze and take a tractor-pulled hay ride in Kent at the Carpinito Brothers site on the corner of South 277th Street and West Valley Highway.

Dennis and Jennifer Weigel
Evan Lysacek.

Evan Lysacek withdraws from Skate America in Kent with injury

Evan Lysacek withdrew Wednesday from Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 in Kent because of a groin injury, according to a U.S. Figure Skating media release.

Evan Lysacek.