Steve Hunter

Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction

City of Kent awards contract to remove Green River sandbags

Say goodbye to the nearly 19,000 giant sandbags along the Green River levees in Kent.

Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction
The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.

ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Kent seeks players

Participants are wanted to play in the second annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament July 28-29 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.
Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.

Neighborhoods can sign up in Kent for National Night Out

Kent neighborhoods can register for this year’s National Night Out, which is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.
The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.

Registration open for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk

Registration is open for the ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, July 14.

The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.
Will Conwell

Kentwood grad Will Conwell advances to discus finals at Olympic Trials

Will Conwell, a 2001 Kentwood High School graduate, advanced Monday to the finals in the discus at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Will Conwell
Kent Police Blotter.

Female inmate at Kent city jail cited for indecent exposure | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a female inmate at the city jail for investigation of indecent exposure after she allegedly lifted her shirt and flashed her breasts at a male inmate.

Kent Police Blotter.
Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday

Darren Motamedy to play at Kent’s Evening of Jazz and Art Showcase June 28

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will return to Kent to play in the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday, June 28 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly put out house fire on Kent, Renton border

Kent and Renton firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire Friday in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.
R&B group Color Me Badd will perform Sept. 8 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Color Me Badd to perform in Kent Sept. 8 | Update

The R&B group Color Me Badd will headline a Saturday, Sept. 8 concert at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

R&B group Color Me Badd will perform Sept. 8 at Kent's ShoWare Center.
The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.

Kent schools, Boeing prepare to remove sandbags from properties

Sandbags soon will be coming down at businesses and schools all across Kent that sit near the Green River.

The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.
Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.

Kent Police seek help to find man in connection with West Hill shooting

Kent Police are seeking the public's help to find a 27-year-old Seattle man wanted in a connection with a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.
The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

State reports 476 fireworks-related injuries in 2011

There were 476 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2011 by fire departments and hospitals.

The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

Kent Police break up large crowd of high school students at Lake Meridian Park

Kent Police broke up a large gathering of high school students Wednesday at Lake Meridian Park for a few "minor confrontations" that attracted a large crowd of spectators following the final day of school.

William Phillip faces a murder trial Oct. 28 in Kent for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel

Phillip murder trial date continued to Oct. 28 for stabbing of Kent city employee

The murder trial for the Oregon man charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident, could last six weeks.

William Phillip faces a murder trial Oct. 28 in Kent for the stabbing death of Seth Frankel
Will Conwell

Kentwood grad Will Conwell aims for Olympic berth in discus

Will Conwell, a 2001 Kentwood High School graduate, will compete in the discus at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials next week at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Will Conwell
A fireworks-related fire heavily damages a Kent-area home last Fourth of July.

Kent Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority wants to remind residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, is also a day of potential injuries and fires.

A fireworks-related fire heavily damages a Kent-area home last Fourth of July.
The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

State to put Kent liquor store up for bid for third time

A former state liquor store in Kent will go back up for auction for the third time.

The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.
Protestors oppose a Kent City Council ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

City of Kent to send letters to medical marijuana businesses that they are illegal

The city of Kent plans to send letters to medical marijuana collective gardens operating in town that the businesses are no longer allowed under a new ordinance.

Protestors oppose a Kent City Council ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in November in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled for fifth time

A hearing in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult has been rescheduled to Aug. 13-14.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in November in connection with the crimes.

Kent man arrested for investigation of fraudulent Veterans Affairs claims

A Kent man was one of two Veterans Affairs employees arrested Tuesday at work following an investigation of more than $110,000 in fraudulent claims in a program designed to reimburse veterans for their travel to medical appointments.