A dust-up on the Kent City Council over property taxes resulted in Councilman Les Thomas losing his position as chair of the Operations Committee.
Medical marijuana drew another standing-room-only crowd in the Kent City Council Chambers for a public hearing addressing the city's six-month moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries.
More than 150 people packed the chambers for the hearing with many more outside in the City Hall lobby.
Medical marijuana moratorium hearing at Kent City Council meeting | Video
King County prosecutors charged a 25-year-old Kent man Thursday with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11 shooting death in Enumclaw of Kelsey Carter, his 16-year-old girlfriend.
Metropolitan King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson released a statement Wednesday that she supports a proposed $20 vehicle license fee for each of the next two years to help maintain Metro Transit service at its current level.
Kent/ Chinook Little League Senior All-Stars | Slide Show
If you are facing foreclosure on your home or know someone who is, then attend a Foreclosure forum from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.
Ride your motorcycle and bring a passenger Sunday, July 31 to help raise money for the Children's Therapy Center of Kent.
Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of prostitution loitering and possession of drug paraphernalia after a caller reported a woman with pink hair, a pink shirt and turquoise skirt walking in traffic at about 9:50 a.m. July 11 in the 26000 block of Pacific Highway South.
Golfers will compete for as much as $15,000 in prizes at the 18th annual Riverbend Amateur Aug. 13-14 in Kent.
No trial date has been set yet for Venoy Overton, the former University of Washington basketball player charged by King County prosecutors with second-degree promoting prostitution along Pacific Highway in Kent.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that applies to your pets as well.
Routine vaccinations are important to the life and health of your furry friends. Take the time now to review your pet’s shot records, or contact your veterinarian to see if your cat or dog is due for any boosters.
Residential customers of Puget Sound Energy can exchange up to 10 incandescent bulbs for free Energy Star-qualified energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs at a Rock the Bulb event in Kent.
Enjoy a "Date Night" with a free concert from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday this summer at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.
King County will reorganize information technology services in a plan proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and by the King County Council.
The deadline is Monday, July 18 to register to vote in the Aug. 16 primary in King County.
Ballots will be mailed at the end of July, and the deadline to return ballots is Election Day, Aug. 16, according to a King County Elections office media release.
Summer is a great time for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and swimming. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and follow common sense safety precautions.
The ShoWare Center in Kent is hiring and will conduct on-site interviews with qualified applicants during a job fair from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the arena.
Willows Place has been around the city of Kent. It’s been outdoors, indoors at local restaurants and at a church in the community. Now you’ll find Willows Place at New Beginnings Church, 214 Washington Ave. N. Willows Place is not really a place, but a Thursday night meal, fellowship and a few hours of safe shelter.
Residents can testify about the Hawley Road levee improvements along the Green River at a public hearing before the city of Kent hearing examiner at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 in the Council Chambers West at City Hall.
