Steve Hunter named editor of Kent Reporter

Published 1:30 am Friday, June 12, 2026

After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Kent Reporter and other King County newspapers, I have accepted a communications job in another county. My last day in my current role is June 12.

Veteran reporter Steve Hunter will be the new editor of the Kent Reporter. Hunter will continue to do reporting. Feel free to send story tips and more to steve.hunter@kentreporter.com.

I feel good about this next chapter of my career. All I’ve ever wanted to do is make a positive impact on the public and help people make better decisions about where they live, work and play. This new role will allow me to keep doing that, but with a little more security and support. I still believe strongly in local journalism. I’ve spent the best years of my life delivering the news to the public, and it’s going to continue. It may not look exactly the same, but it will rhyme. I want to give a special thank you to the people of Kent. Thank you for supporting local journalism. — Andy Hobbs