Steve Hunter

A competitor takes part in the 2011 mud dash in Kent. The Gladiator Rock'n Run is Sunday

Mud run at Kent’s Pacific Raceways is Sunday

Mud runners will want to head to Pacific Raceways in Kent for the Gladiator Rock'n Run at 9 a.m. Sunday.

A competitor takes part in the 2011 mud dash in Kent. The Gladiator Rock'n Run is Sunday
Charles Lambert operates Evergreen Association of Collective Gardens in Kent. City officials say his business violates the city's ban against marijuana collective gardens.

City of Kent sends letters to medical marijuana businesses to ‘cease all activities’

The city of Kent sent letters to two medical marijuana collective gardens and landlords of the sites that the businesses are operating illegally under a new city ordinance that bans the gardens.

Charles Lambert operates Evergreen Association of Collective Gardens in Kent. City officials say his business violates the city's ban against marijuana collective gardens.
Josh Hall

Kent gets $400,000 EPA grant to study contaminated properties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the city of Kent $400,000 in two grants to inventory, assess and prioritize contaminated sites in an effort to redevelop the properties.

Josh Hall

Kent man sentenced for illegally selling gun used in Illinois murder

A Kent man received a one-year prison sentence Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for illegally selling a gun later used in a Chicago-area murder.

The state Liquor Control Board auctioned off a Kent liquor store for the third time Thursday

Bidder gets Kent West Hill liquor store for $125,000

The winning bid for a former state liquor store in Kent came in a lot lower the third time around.

The state Liquor Control Board auctioned off a Kent liquor store for the third time Thursday
Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Local politicians react to Supreme Court’s decision to uphold healthcare law

Local politicians at the county, state and national level were quick to react to the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling Thursday to uphold President Obama's healthcare law.

Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Fireworks go on sale Thursday

Fireworks sales begin June 28 in Kent

Fireworks sales in Kent and across the state begin at noon Thursday, June 28 and run through 9 p.m. July 5.

Fireworks go on sale Thursday
Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction

City of Kent awards contract to remove Green River sandbags

Say goodbye to the nearly 19,000 giant sandbags along the Green River levees in Kent.

Crews from SoundEarth Strategies Construction
The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.

ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Kent seeks players

Participants are wanted to play in the second annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament July 28-29 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Kent on July 28-29. Players of all ages and abilities can register for the event.
Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.

Neighborhoods can sign up in Kent for National Night Out

Kent neighborhoods can register for this year’s National Night Out, which is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Barbecues are a popular event at National Night Out in Kent. This year's National Night Out is Aug. 7. Registration is now open.
The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.

Registration open for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk

Registration is open for the ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, July 14.

The ninth annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 14.
Will Conwell

Kentwood grad Will Conwell advances to discus finals at Olympic Trials

Will Conwell, a 2001 Kentwood High School graduate, advanced Monday to the finals in the discus at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the University of Oregon in Eugene.

Will Conwell
Kent Police Blotter.

Female inmate at Kent city jail cited for indecent exposure | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a female inmate at the city jail for investigation of indecent exposure after she allegedly lifted her shirt and flashed her breasts at a male inmate.

Kent Police Blotter.
Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday

Darren Motamedy to play at Kent’s Evening of Jazz and Art Showcase June 28

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will return to Kent to play in the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday, June 28 at the Kent Senior Activity Center.

Saxophonist Darren Motamedy will perform at the fifth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcase Thursday
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly put out house fire on Kent, Renton border

Kent and Renton firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire Friday in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Friday at a house in the 11600 block of Southeast 192nd Street.
R&B group Color Me Badd will perform Sept. 8 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Color Me Badd to perform in Kent Sept. 8 | Update

The R&B group Color Me Badd will headline a Saturday, Sept. 8 concert at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

R&B group Color Me Badd will perform Sept. 8 at Kent's ShoWare Center.
The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.

Kent schools, Boeing prepare to remove sandbags from properties

Sandbags soon will be coming down at businesses and schools all across Kent that sit near the Green River.

The Kent School District plans to remove sandbags from around Mill Creek Middle School and two elementary schools this summer now that the Green River flood threat has lessened.
Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.

Kent Police seek help to find man in connection with West Hill shooting

Kent Police are seeking the public's help to find a 27-year-old Seattle man wanted in a connection with a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning on the West Hill.

Kent Police are seeking Aliver Coria Sanchez in connection with a June 17 shooting in Kent.
The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

State reports 476 fireworks-related injuries in 2011

There were 476 fireworks-related injuries and fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2011 by fire departments and hospitals.

The State Fire Marshal's Office encourages people to enjoy public fireworks displays

Kent Police break up large crowd of high school students at Lake Meridian Park

Kent Police broke up a large gathering of high school students Wednesday at Lake Meridian Park for a few "minor confrontations" that attracted a large crowd of spectators following the final day of school.