Steve Hunter

Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Red Lion Hotels to take over Quality Inn in Kent

Red Lion Hotels Corporation has signed a franchise license agreement with the owners of a Kent hotel.

Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Recount to determine winner between Hargrove, Sizemore in House District 47 race

A mandatory recount will decide the outcome of the tightly contested legislative race between State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, and Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

King County Elections certifies general election; 85 percent turnout

King County Elections certified the results of 2012 general election Tuesday. Voters returned 993,908 ballots for a final turnout of 85 percent, with 978,377 of those ballots tabulated in the final results report.

Task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks

A group of King County residents has unanimously recommended continued levy funding for King County’s extensive system of parks, trails and open space.

Kent Police Blotter.

Mother leaves 3-year-old son in vehicle while inside Kent casino gambling | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of child neglect after she reportedly left her 3-year-old son alone in a vehicle for more than 20 minutes while she gambled at the Great American Casino, 20500 108th Ave. S.E.

Kent Police Blotter.
Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver

Soul of Boxing event at ShoWare Center in Kent canceled

Promoters have canceled The Soul of Boxing competition scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver

Sizemore closes gap again against Hargrove in House District 47 race

State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, had his lead drop again Monday in a tightly contested race against Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Military veteran sentenced for travel fraud; worked with Kent man

One of five military veterans, who reportedly worked with a Kent man to falsify travel claims as part of a conspiracy to defraud the Veterans Administration, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to one year in prison, three years of supervised released and $22,511 in restitution for making false claims.

King County awards park grant to Kent

King County will help Kent pay for a new playground, walking path and landscaping at Green Tree Park.

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.

Kent could close park playfields, restrooms, swim dock

City playfields, restrooms, playgrounds, swim and fishing docks could close in Kent in the next year or two without a new revenue source to repair the facilities.

City officials might eventually close the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock if no money can be found to repair the dock.
Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.

Kent looks to end operating losses at Riverbend Golf Complex

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex is under "scrutiny" by the Kent City Council because of operating losses and a $2.25 million debt.

Brandon Brown competes in a tournament last year at the city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex. City officials are looking for ways to help the course make money.
Kent firefighter Nate Strobel

Kent Toys for Joy collection drive starts Nov. 26

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

Study says Kent’s ShoWare Center added $25 million to local economy in 2011

The city-owned ShoWare Center brought in an estimated $25 million to the local economy in 2011, according to an economic impact analysis presented to Kent City Council members at a Nov. 20 workshop.

Water floods several Kent streets

The heavy rain Monday has caused water over the roadway on several Kent streets.

Mark Hargrove.

Hargrove expects to keep lead over Sizemore in tight legislative race

Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore continued to hold on to a chance he might overtake State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, in what remained a tight race for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Mark Hargrove.
The city of Kent chose Torklift Central as the 2012 Green Business of the Year.

Kent names Torklift Central 2012 Green Business of the Year

Torklift Central received the city's award for the 2012 Kent Green Business of the Year.

The city of Kent chose Torklift Central as the 2012 Green Business of the Year.

Kent-based Oberto Brands to add Nashville production facility

Kent-based Oberto Brands, a national leader in the meat snacks category and maker of Oh Boy, Oberto! jerky line, announced Wednesday the company will open a new production facility in Nashville, Tenn. in the first half of 2013, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area.

Traffic deaths, homicides in King County decline in 2011

King County saw the fewest traffic deaths and homicides in more than 10 years in 2011, according to the King County Medical Examiner's (KCME) Annual Report released Thursday, Nov. 15.

The state Auditor's Office gives the ShoWare Center's Public Facilities District a good report.

State auditor gives Kent’s ShoWare Center ‘good and clean’ report

A state audit of the city of Kent's Public Facilities District that oversees the ShoWare Center came out "good and clean."

The state Auditor's Office gives the ShoWare Center's Public Facilities District a good report.

Court hearing continued for Kent man charged with Panther Lake vehicular homicide

An 18-year-old Kent man charged with vehicular homicide had a court hearing continued to Nov. 21 in connection with the death of Kent motorcyclist Aug. 22 in the Panther Lake area.