Steve Hunter

Neighbors gather in Kent during National Night Out last August

Kent ranks 13th nationally for National Night Out events

Kent earns national ranking with 110 National Night Out events last summer.

Neighbors gather in Kent during National Night Out last August

Kent receives $253,000 grant for salmon recovery project along Green River

The city of Kent received a $253,581 grant Monday from the Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board for a Green River project along Frager Road to help increase survival of juvenile Chinook salmon.

Kent man dies in Interstate 5 truck accident near Tumwater

A 40-year-old Kent man died when his semi-truck collided with another vehicle, crashed and burned on Dec. 8 along Interstate 5, just south of Tumwater. Shamsher Sohi died at the scene, according to the Washington State Patrol. He was identified by the Thurston County Coroner's Office. A 40-year-old Kent man died when his semi-truck collided with another vehicle, crashed and burned on Dec. 8 along Interstate 5, just south of Tumwater.

SeaTac man pleads guilty to sex trafficking; Kent Police initiated case

A SeaTac man pleaded guilty Friday to sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion in connection with a case initially investigated by the Kent Police.

A 28-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday

Kent man arrested for vehicular assault in State Route 516 accident

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 47-year-old Kent man for investigation of vehicular assault after his pickup collided with two other vehicles at about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of State Route 516 and Meeker Street.

A 28-year-old Kent woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday

Kent Police catch two burglary suspects inside West Hill home

Kent Police arrested two men Thursday for investigation of burglary after they responded to a home alarm system and found two men inside the house.

City of Kent to lay off 10 employees in January

The city of Kent will lay off 10 employees in January because of declining revenues in order to balance the 2012 budget.

King County awards funds to renovate Kent mobile home park

A Kent mobile home park will receive about $1.53 million from the King County Housing Finance Program to renovate the park and preserve affordable housing for low-income homeowners.

Kent Police arrest six in connection with property crimes

Kent Police arrested two young men and four juveniles Tuesday in connection with a series of burglaries, robberies, thefts and car prowls.

Postal Service looks at closing Kent distribution center

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing its Kent Delivery and Distribution Center but no decision has been made yet.

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Kent officers arrest National Guard sergeant for reportedly picking up prostitute | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a National Guard sergeant for investigation of patronizing a prostitute after he allegedly picked up in his vehicle a woman walking the night of Nov. 30 in the 26200 block of Pacific Highway South.

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12/02/11 Bally's member Ron Engen takes a look at the flyers to another gym that are posted on the outside of Bally's in Kent

LA Fitness to close Kent’s Bally club Dec. 8 | Update

LA Fitness will close the Kent Bally Fitness Club on Dec. 8 and transfer members to the LA Fitness club just one-half mile away.

12/02/11 Bally's member Ron Engen takes a look at the flyers to another gym that are posted on the outside of Bally's in Kent

Prosecutors charge Kent man with promoting prostitution

King County prosecutors charged a 37-year-old Kent man with second-degree promoting prostitution after he allegedly used an 18-year-old woman with a mental disability to perform sex acts with men for money and then give the cash to him.

Kent man killed by Sounder train; 3rd railroad crossing death downtown this year

A 46-year-old Kent man was killed by a Sounder commuter train at about 5:40 p.m. Thursday after he reportedly stepped into the path of the train at the West Meeker Street and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing.

Applus Technologies chosen top Kent green company

Applus Technologies was named the Kent Green Business of the Year for 2011 by the city of Kent.

Get free tickets for holiday shows at Kent Food Bank

Families unable to afford tickets for holiday shows can pick up free tickets at the Kent Food Bank.

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.

Judge could decide in February whether accused Kent rapist is tried as an adult

A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27 in King County Juvenile Court to determine whether a 15-year-old Kent boy charged with two East Hill rapes will 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. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.
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Kent man stomps hole in floor during dispute with wife | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after he reportedly stomped a hole in the kitchen floor during a dispute with his wife about calling the dentist for an insurance question.

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Masood Omar

Kent Toys for Joy program seeks donations

Toys for Joy is an event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped, and delivered to the Kent Food Bank for distribution to needy families in the community.

Masood Omar
Seattle Thunderbirds forward Branden Troock will be out about four weeks with a rib injury.

Seattle Thunderbirds forward Branden Troock to miss 4 weeks with broken rib

Seattle Thunderbirds forward Branden Troock will miss about four weeks with a broken rib suffered in Satuday's game at the Kamloops Blazers.

Seattle Thunderbirds forward Branden Troock will be out about four weeks with a rib injury.