Steve Hunter

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Kent man faces murder charge in Dockside Apartments shooting

Two men reportedly had an ongoing feud; one became upset when other man made gun gesture with hand

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent City Council adopts drug possession law after state fails to act

New measure makes drug possession unlawful; provides treatment services in lieu of jail sentence

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Seattle’s Nolan Allan, shown here in the April 30 game at the accesso ShoWare Center, had the only goal for the Thunderbirds in a 4-1 loss May 2 at Kamloops. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kamloops topples Kent-based Thunderbirds in game 3 of playoffs

Seattle loses but still leads best-of-seven series, 2-1

Seattle’s Nolan Allan, shown here in the April 30 game at the accesso ShoWare Center, had the only goal for the Thunderbirds in a 4-1 loss May 2 at Kamloops. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Tim McGraw to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 8

100.7 The Wolf’s Throwdown also will feature Russell Dickerson, Kassi Ashton and Dalton Dover

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Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Jay Inslee

Inslee calls special session of Legislature to pass drug possession law

Senate Republican leader says no agreement reached yet with Democrats; session to start May 16

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Jay Inslee
Simply Thai restaurant in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, Simply Thai

Tukwila restaurant owner gets 18-month prison sentence for tax fraud of nearly $1M

Simply Thai employees had Medicare, Social Security witheld but owner didn’t pay taxes to government

Simply Thai restaurant in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, Simply Thai
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Kent man fatally shot at apartment complex identified

Jimmy R. Joe, 26, died from a gunshot wound of the chest, according to medical examiner

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Voters defeat Kent school bond measure; next steps to be determined

No plans announced yet as just 48% vote for $495 million proposal with 60% approval needed

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Kent Police Blotter: April 11-24

Incidents include carjackings, shootings, runaway found

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds open Western Conference finals with two wins

Stretch playoff record to 10-0 with victories over Kamloops, 5-1 and 4-3 in overtime

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Farah delivers tirade during Kent School Board elections

Group takes 20-minute break after heated discussion so board member can cool down

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Kent man, 26, fatally shot at apartment complex

Thursday evening, April 27 in the 23200 block of 61st Avenue South

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Former Kentlake High teacher charged with sex crime

Accused of communication with a minor for immoral purposes in messages to student

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Gerardo Ortiz, Luis Alfonso Partida to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Regional Mexican music concert set for Saturday, Sept. 9

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Dr. Alfred Blue: Longtime Thunderbirds’ hockey team doctor dies

Began career in 1963 with the Seattle Totems; Medical room at ShoWare Center in Kent named after him

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Kent man killed on the job to be honored at L&I ceremony

Thomas Lorezca, 40, was fatally shot last year in Spanaway after showing up to do plumbing work

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Runners participate in Blue Origin’s Inaugural Run for the Benefit of Earth

Several hundred people take part in Earth Day event at Green River College in Auburn

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Voters turn down Kent School District bond measure

54.13% no votes to 45.87% yes votes; 60% yes needed for passage

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Kent mayor proposes City Council adopt tougher drug possession law

Dana Ralph reacts to lack of action by state Legislature in Olympia

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Man charged with attempting to kill two Kent homeless women

Reportedly became upset when they turned down his sexual propositions

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