Steve Hunter

Kent man receives 3-year prison sentence for drug smuggling conspiracy

A 25-year-old Kent man received a three-year prison sentence Friday for drug smuggling as part of a ring that brought drugs to the United States from Canada.

Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police to add extra DUI patrols March 9-18

Law enforcement agencies in Kent and across King County will participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols March 9-18.

Kent Police will join other law enforcement agencies with extra DUI patrols March 9-18.

State Senate passes vehicle theft bill

The State Senate unanimously passed legislation Feb. 29 to curb a recent rise in vehicle thefts and target repeat offenders.

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Kent officers arrest two women for theft of high heels, earrings, lollipop | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested two women for investigation of third-degree theft after they allegedly put on new high heels, earrings and belts at Kmart and then left the store without paying for the items.

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Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu.

Kent streets to close Thursday due to state trooper memorial service | Update

Many downtown Kent streets will be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1 as thousands of law enforcement officers attend a memorial service for slain Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu at the ShoWare Center.

Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu.
Justin Stucky still faces months of recovery after a tree struck him in Kent during the Jan. 19 ice storm as he walked to work.

Kent man recovers after tree strikes him during ice storm

Justin Stucky walked a bit more carefully down Kent's Smith Street hill the icy morning of Thursday, Jan. 19.

Justin Stucky still faces months of recovery after a tree struck him in Kent during the Jan. 19 ice storm as he walked to work.

State Patrol releases procession route to Kent from Silverdale for fallen trooper

Thursday morning’s procession to honor fallen Washington State Patrol trooper Tony Radulescu will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Kitsap Mall in Silverdale.

Barbee’s Kent trial date for promoting prostitution continued again

The trial date for a Seattle man arrested in Kent and charged with promoting prostitution, leading organized crime, promoting sexual abuse of a minor and other charges, has been continued to June 19.

Searchers respond to an early morning Feb. 15 plane crash that killed three people near Mount Si in North Bend. The victims included Kentlake High swim coach Seth Dawson.

NTSB preliminary report shows plane accident that killed Kentlake swim coach crashed 20 minutes after takeoff

The Cessna 172 plane crashed that killed Kentlake High School swim coach Seth Dawson smashed into trees on the western face of Mount Si in North Bend about 20 minutes after takeoff from Renton Municipal Airport.

Searchers respond to an early morning Feb. 15 plane crash that killed three people near Mount Si in North Bend. The victims included Kentlake High swim coach Seth Dawson.
Hal Smith

Kent garbage truck driver helps stranded girl

Kent garbage truck driver Hal Smith noticed a young girl standing alone on the other side of the street as he rumbled through his final East Hill neighborhood on a recent afternoon.

Hal Smith
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 Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled

A hearing scheduled for Monday in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 15-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be prosecuted as an adult, has been rescheduled to March 26.

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 Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.
KEM and the Isley Brothers will perform April 13 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

KEM, Isley Brothers to play April 13 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Two legendary names from R&B - KEM and the Isley Brothers will play Friday, April 13 in Kent as part of the "Smooth Grooves Music Fest."

KEM and the Isley Brothers will perform April 13 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Gregoire requests federal aid for January storm damage; Kent seeks $280,000

Gov. Chris Gregoire has asked President Obama to declare a federal disaster area in 11 Washington counties for damages and emergency response costs suffered during January’s severe winter storm.

The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.

Army Corps pleased with Hanson’s Dam performance during Green River rainfall

As this week's rainstorm subsided, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District officials estimate that Mud Mountain and Howard Hanson dams

The reservoir pool along the Green River behind the Howard Hanson Dam.
Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra

Kent man who jumped over teller counters pleads guilty to four bank robberies

A 23-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of first-degree robbery in connection with robberies in October and November at Key Bank branches in Redmond and Bellevue.

Two men enter a Key Bank in Bellevue during a Nov. 19 robbery. Police later identified one of the men as Jason T. Achurra
Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.

Kent’s ShoWare Center loses money for third consecutive year

Kent's ShoWare Center suffered financial losses for the third straight year in 2011.

Fans packed the ShoWare Center for a recent Seattle Thunderbirds game against the Portland Winterhawks but the arena has lost money three straight years since opening in 2009.

Memorial service for Kentlake swim coach Feb. 26 in Vancouver

A memorial service for Kentlake High School swim coach Seth Dawson is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Hudson's Bay High School in Vancouver.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday

Postal Service to keep Kent processing center open; six in state to close

The Kent Delivery and Distribution Center for the U.S. Postal Service will remain open even as the agency closes six other facilities in the state.

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday
Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.

Kent offers Community Police Academy classes

Have you ever wondered what goes into being a Kent Police officer?

Kent Police will offer a Community Police Academy starting March 28. Registration is open now.
The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.

Effort starts rolling to save Kent train station

If community members continue to jump aboard the campaign, Kent's old train station downtown someday might become a coffee shop, restaurant, visitor's center or similar retail spot.

The Kent Downtown Partnership and the Greater Kent Historical Society are looking for support to preserve the old Kent train station.