Steve Hunter

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.
Kent Police Blotter.

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.

Kent Police Blotter.

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.
Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.

Kent City Council approves recreational marijuana ban

The Kent City Council told businessman Chris Kealy to take his potential 102 jobs and shove them.

Chris Kealy tells the Kent City Council on Tuesday night that he would like to open a marijuana production and processing plant in Kent.
Ken Sharp attends Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke's Election Night party at Airways Brewery and Tap Room. Sharp defeated Bailey Stober to earn a Kent City Council seat.

Stober concedes defeat to Sharp in Kent City Council race

Bailey Stober conceded defeat to Ken Sharp in a tight race for the Kent City Council.

Ken Sharp attends Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke's Election Night party at Airways Brewery and Tap Room. Sharp defeated Bailey Stober to earn a Kent City Council seat.
Shacon Barbee and defense attorney Brian Todd appear at Barbee's sentencing Nov. 15 in King County Superior Court in Kent.

Judge sentences Kent pimp to 35 years in prison

Shacon Barbee received an exceptional prison sentence of 35 years for pimping girls in Kent and Seattle.

Shacon Barbee and defense attorney Brian Todd appear at Barbee's sentencing Nov. 15 in King County Superior Court in Kent.

James Street in Kent to close Nov. 20-22 at BNSF railroad crossing

Kent drivers won't be able use James Street where it crosses the BNSF tracks for three days this week.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Kent Toys for Joy program seeks donations

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation are once again sponsoring and supporting the Toys for Joy program.

Kent firefighter Nate Strobel
Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.

Kent home sales, prices up in October compared to 2012

Homes sales in Kent were up 17 percent and prices up 10.9 percent in October compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.
Shawn Gulseth

Man pleads guilty to Kent woman’s murder

A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder with a deadly weapon for the Dec. 21, 2010 stabbing death of his former girlfriend in her Kent apartment.

Shawn Gulseth

Property owner wants Kent City Council to allow marijuana businesses

Chris Kealy wants to give the Kent City Council another option as it prepares to adopt a six-month moratorium against recreational marijuana businesses.

Teagan McGinnis.

Memorial service for Kentridge teen on Nov. 15

A memorial service for Teagan McGinnis, 16, the Kentridge High School junior killed in a Tuesday car crash, is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the New Life Church, 15711 152nd Ave. S.E., in Renton.

Teagan McGinnis.
Devin Topps

Kent jury hears opening statements in Devin Topps murder case

A jury heard opening statements Tuesday about whether Jorge Lizarraga pulled the trigger of a gun that killed Devin Topps in Kent in 2010 during a fight after a Halloween party.

Devin Topps

Prosecutors charge Kent boy with rape of 8-year-old girl; seek to try him as adult

King County prosecutors charged a 14-year-old Kent boy Wednesday with first-degree rape, second-degree rape and first-degree rape of a child for his alleged attack on an 8-year-old girl Nov. 7 in the woods near a Kent hotel.