Steve Hunter

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Kent officers bust man for drunk driving near casino

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of several charges, including drunk driving, during an incident that started with the man smashing his Jeep into a parked vehicle at the Great American Casino parking lot.

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State receives another Kent applicant for marijuana production plant

The state has received yet another recreational marijuana applicant for a Kent property.

Shawn Gulseth received a 25-year prison sentence Dec. 6 for the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend in Kent.

Man receives 35-year prison sentence for stabbing death of Kent woman

A 43-year-old man received a 35-year prison sentence for the 2010 stabbing death of his former girlfriend in her Kent apartment.

Shawn Gulseth received a 25-year prison sentence Dec. 6 for the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend in Kent.

Kent Police continue to investigate car crash that killed driver’s girlfriend

Kent Police are awaiting a toxicology report before forwarding a potential vehicular homicide charge against a 20-year-old Covington man to King County prosecutors.

Fire Commissioner Pat Riordan

Kent fire commissioner Riordan to retire

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (RFA) board recognized Commissioner Pat Riordan Wednesday, Dec. 4, for his service to both the RFA and King County Fire District 37.

Fire Commissioner Pat Riordan
The city of Kent would hire six police officers in 2014 under a budget ordinance that goes before the City Council on Tuesday

Kent City Council committee approves police hires, field turf replacement

A Kent City Council committee voted 2-1 to approve in 2014 new police and jail hires, replacement of the Wilson Playfields synthetic turf and hiring a consultant to help bring more retail business to town.

The city of Kent would hire six police officers in 2014 under a budget ordinance that goes before the City Council on Tuesday
Rhaquel Abutin

Kent Police offer Game of Life Conference for students

The Kent Police Youth Board and the Kent Police Department will host the 27th annual Game of Life Youth Conference Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 10-11, at the Kent Commons.

Rhaquel Abutin

Kent to open severe weather shelter Dec. 5-7

With the cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 5-7, at Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S.

Elizabeth Albertson

Kent to honor outgoing City Councilmembers Albertson, Perry

Kent City Councilmembers Elizabeth Albertson and Jamie Perry will be celebrated at a farewell reception prior to their last council meeting.

Elizabeth Albertson
Elizabeth Albertson.

Democrats nominate Kent’s Elizabeth Albertson for state House seat

The 33rd Legislative District Democrats nominated Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson Tuesday night to fill the state House seat being vacated by State Rep. Dave Upthegrove, D-Des Moines.

Elizabeth Albertson.

Kent Frager Farm Stand shooting remains under investigation

The shooting death of an alleged burglar by a Kent property owner on Oct. 2 remains under investigation by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Kent Fire Department rescues injured worker at apartment complex under construction

Kent firefighters used their aerial ladder truck and a rescue basket to remove a construction worker injured while working on the roof of the The Platform Apartments under construction at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North.

Kent firefighters rescue an injured worker Tuesday from The Platform Apartments under construction at West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North. The man suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Standard and Poor’s upgrades city of Kent’s credit rating

Standard and Poor’s upgraded the city of Kent's credit rating from A+ with a negative outlook to AA- with a stable outlook, because of the city’s improved financial standing.

Man robs Kent bank

A man wearing a dark-colored beanie cap robbed a bank on Kent's East Hill at about 5:28 p.m. Nov. 27.

State receives three Kent applications for marijuana retail stores

The city of Kent's six-month ban against recreational marijuana businesses hasn't stopped people from applying for retail store licenses from the State Liquor Control Board.

The city of Kent is considering selling its Riverbend par 3 golf course possibly to a developer who might be interested in constructing a hotel

Developers show interest in Kent’s par 3 golf course property

Developers are interested in building a mixed-use project that could feature retail shops, public open spaces, a hotel, apartments and possibly condos if the city of Kent decides to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex.

The city of Kent is considering selling its Riverbend par 3 golf course possibly to a developer who might be interested in constructing a hotel
The city of Kent plans to replace the synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields next year. The cost is estimated at $1.5 million.

Kent City Council looks at ways to spend extra funds

With extra money in the city budget for the first time in several years, the Kent City Council plans to spend some of it.

The city of Kent plans to replace the synthetic turf at Wilson Playfields next year. The cost is estimated at $1.5 million.
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Kent officers arrest man for assaulting stepdaughter over cellphone dispute | Police Blotter

A Kent man, who called 911 to report his stepdaughter had slapped him during a dispute, ended up going to jail for investigation of fourth-degree assault when he tried to push the woman out of his house.

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Kent City Council adopts downtown zoning plan to bring in more residents, businesses

The Kent City Council approved a downtown development plan designed to bring in more residents and businesses over the next decade.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.

Kent looks for new steps to stop illegal street racing

The city of Kent's going to try to find new methods to stop illegal street racing.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas plans to take more steps to stop illegal street racing.