Steve Hunter

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent senator says state’s economy benefits from Obamacare

A report from State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, shows that tens of millions of dollars have been pumped into Washington state’s economy over the last two years as state healthcare leaders have aggressively pursued financial assistance to help implement reforms known as Obamacare.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Bellevue man faces charge in Kent for attempted rape of 13-year-old girl

A 35-year-old Bellevue man and former Seattle high school assistant football coach faces charges of second-degree attempted rape of a child and communication with a minor for immoral purposes in connection with texts he allegedly sent to a 13-year-old Kent girl and agreeing to meet for sex with a girl in Renton.

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking starting Dec. 1 at its housing complexes

King County Housing Authority to ban smoking Dec. 1 in public housing units

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking in all its public housing units starting Saturday, Dec. 1, including locations in Kent and Auburn.

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking starting Dec. 1 at its housing complexes
Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

Celtic Yuletide Concert returns to Kent Dec. 2

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent.

Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

Kent Police to host regional youth conference

The Kent Police Department and Kent Police Youth Board will host the 26th annual Game of Life youth conference Dec. 4-5 at Kent Commons.

Hargrove, Sizemore House District 47 recount rescheduled to Dec. 4

King County Elections has rescheduled the mandatory machine recount of the 47th Legislative House District Position 1 race between State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington and Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore to Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Events at the ShoWare Center boost business at Kent Station but the city-owned arena has lost nearly $2 million during its first four years and operators are trying to find new ways to raise revenue.

Kent’s ShoWare Center operator recommends paid parking, buying of shows to boost revenue

The ShoWare Center operator recommended to the Kent City Council that the city charge $5 to park, add a $1 facility fee to each ticket sold and kick in hundreds of thousands of dollars as a self-promoter to attract higher-caliber concerts and shows.

Events at the ShoWare Center boost business at Kent Station but the city-owned arena has lost nearly $2 million during its first four years and operators are trying to find new ways to raise revenue.
Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Red Lion Hotels to take over Quality Inn in Kent

Red Lion Hotels Corporation has signed a franchise license agreement with the owners of a Kent hotel.

Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Recount to determine winner between Hargrove, Sizemore in House District 47 race

A mandatory recount will decide the outcome of the tightly contested legislative race between State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, and Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

King County Elections certifies general election; 85 percent turnout

King County Elections certified the results of 2012 general election Tuesday. Voters returned 993,908 ballots for a final turnout of 85 percent, with 978,377 of those ballots tabulated in the final results report.

Task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks

A group of King County residents has unanimously recommended continued levy funding for King County’s extensive system of parks, trails and open space.

Kent Police Blotter.

Mother leaves 3-year-old son in vehicle while inside Kent casino gambling | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of child neglect after she reportedly left her 3-year-old son alone in a vehicle for more than 20 minutes while she gambled at the Great American Casino, 20500 108th Ave. S.E.

Kent Police Blotter.
Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver

Soul of Boxing event at ShoWare Center in Kent canceled

Promoters have canceled The Soul of Boxing competition scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver

Sizemore closes gap again against Hargrove in House District 47 race

State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, had his lead drop again Monday in a tightly contested race against Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Military veteran sentenced for travel fraud; worked with Kent man

One of five military veterans, who reportedly worked with a Kent man to falsify travel claims as part of a conspiracy to defraud the Veterans Administration, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to one year in prison, three years of supervised released and $22,511 in restitution for making false claims.

King County awards park grant to Kent

King County will help Kent pay for a new playground, walking path and landscaping at Green Tree Park.

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.

Kent could close park playfields, restrooms, swim dock

City playfields, restrooms, playgrounds, swim and fishing docks could close in Kent in the next year or two without a new revenue source to repair the facilities.

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.
Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.

Kent looks to end operating losses at Riverbend Golf Complex

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex is under "scrutiny" by the Kent City Council because of operating losses and a $2.25 million debt.

Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.
Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Kent Toys for Joy collection drive starts Nov. 26

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747, and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Study says Kent’s ShoWare Center added $25 million to local economy in 2011

The city-owned ShoWare Center brought in an estimated $25 million to the local economy in 2011, according to an economic impact analysis presented to Kent City Council members at a Nov. 20 workshop.