Steve Hunter

Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.

Many streets, parks on Kent repair list under levy measure

The bumps in Kent city roads and play fields could get much worse and costlier to fix if voters don't pass a property tax increase in November to pay for street and park repairs.

Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.
Michael Anthony Martin.

Convicted teen rapist accused of child molestation at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

King County prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Kent man, a registered sex offender and convicted rapist, with first-degree child molestation after he allegedly had sexual contact in July with a 9-year-old girl swimming at Lake Meridian Park.

Michael Anthony Martin.
The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday

‘A League of Their Own’ to be shown in Kent on outdoor movie night

Turn a hot summer night into an outdoor movie night Friday in Kent at Town Square Plaza.

The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday
Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

Scenic Hill Elementary students plan fundraiser for Kent teacher Aug. 16

Anyone who goes to the city of Kent summer concert Thursday evening, Aug. 16 at Lake Meridian Park might want to stop by a new concession stand.

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

Ruling expected Aug. 20 on whether accused Kent rapist to be tried as an adult

A judge is expected to rule Monday whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday

Kent’s final Wednesday Picnic Performances for kids Aug. 15

The final Wednesday Picnic Performances Especially for Kids in Kent is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Town Square Plaza.

The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday
Kent Police Blotter.

Arrested woman tells Kent officer she left stripper job for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman at a Kent hotel for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer reportedly responded to an ad that offered "full services" on the website www.backpage.com.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.

Kent’s Thompson, U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team take silver at London Olympics

Kent's Courtney Thompson and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball team brought home the silver medal from the London Olympics after losing to Brazil in the gold medal match.

Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.
De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday

Listen to Quebec music Tuesday at Kent Station

Get a taste of traditional Quebec music when De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Kent Station shopping mall.

De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Court hearing starts Monday for Kent boy accused of rapes

A hearing started Monday before Judge Barbara Mack 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.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
Kent's Courtney Thompson is a member of the U.S. Women's Volleyball team that plays for the Olympic gold medal on Saturday against Brazil in London.

Kent’s Courtney Thompson, U.S. Women’s Volleyball team to play for Olympic gold

Kent's Courtney Thompson and the rest of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball team will seek its first Olympic gold medal on Saturday in the London Olympics.

Kent's Courtney Thompson is a member of the U.S. Women's Volleyball team that plays for the Olympic gold medal on Saturday against Brazil in London.
The state Department of Transportation will install a culvert similar to this one Aug. 10-13 and close Highway 167 near South 180th Street.

State to close Highway 167 between Kent-Renton Aug. 10-13

Kent drivers should prepare for a complete closure of Highway 167 in both directions Aug. 10-13 between South 180th Street and Interstate 405.

The state Department of Transportation will install a culvert similar to this one Aug. 10-13 and close Highway 167 near South 180th Street.
Evan Lysacek

Olympic champion Evan Lysacek to return to skating in Kent

Let the hype begin about ice skater Evan Lysacek coming to Kent.

Evan Lysacek
Kent's outdoor summer movies start at 9 p.m. Friday

Kent outdoor movies start Aug. 10

Outdoor summer movies return to Kent at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 with a showing of "The Muppets."

Kent's outdoor summer movies start at 9 p.m. Friday
Marques Weekly

Kentridge graduate Marques Weekly drowns in Lake Tapps

Marques Weekly touched a lot of lives with his participation in football, track and field and drama at Kentridge High School.

Marques Weekly

Primary results for Kent-area candidates, measures | Election 2012

King County voters appear to be approving a property tax measure to rebuild the Youth Services Center in Seattle.

Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.

Kent’s Courtney Thompson starts for injured setter at Summer Olympics | Update

Kent's Courtney Thompson started at setter Tuesday and helped lead the U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team into the semifinals at the London Olympics.

Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.
Dave Davis of the American Legion Kent Post sets the flag at the grave of a Civil War veteran in 2009 at Saar Cemetery. A dedication ceremony Sept. 6 at the cemetery will include replacement markers for four Civil War veterans.

Civil War markers to be dedicated at Kent’s Saar Pioneer Cemetery

A dedication ceremony that includes replacement markers for four Civil War veterans is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 at Saar Pioneer Cemetery in Kent.

Dave Davis of the American Legion Kent Post sets the flag at the grave of a Civil War veteran in 2009 at Saar Cemetery. A dedication ceremony Sept. 6 at the cemetery will include replacement markers for four Civil War veterans.
Recess Monkey performs in Kent at noon Wednesday

Band Recess Monkey to entertain Kent crowd Wednesday

Prepare to dance and sing along with Seattle band Recess Monkey at a noon concert Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent.

Recess Monkey performs in Kent at noon Wednesday
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent woman pushes husband into headboard during divorce dispute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly pushed her husband into a desk and headboard during an argument about getting a divorce at about 7:03 p.m. July 29 at a home in the 10900 block of Southeast 235th Place.

Kent Police Blotter.