Steve Hunter

Three fires strike Kent over holiday weekend

Kent firefighters responded to two apartment fires and a house fire over Memorial Day weekend.

Bidders put up $325

Two Kent liquor stores go for higher price second time around

Two Kent liquor stores went for a lot higher price during the second round of bids.

Bidders put up $325

Kent School Board seeks applicants for vacant board position

The Kent School District is taking applications from anyone interested in replacing Bill Boyce for the District No. 4 position on the Kent School Board.

Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.

H.D. Hotspurs closes in Kent; Goodwill Outlet store might be moving in

The closure of H.D. Hotspurs after 32 years as a popular Kent restaurant and nightclub is just one of several changes going on next to Kmart in the Washington Avenue strip mall.

Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.

Kent man pleads not guilty to shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree animal cruelty for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce to resign from Kent School Board

Bill Boyce announced his resignation Wednesday night from the Kent School Board in order to focus on his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.
File photo of Kent Police.

Task force arrests 23 gang members, affiliates in South King County

Twenty-three gang members and their affiliates were arrested in Kent, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and Des Moines as part of a multi-agency crackdown.

File photo of Kent Police.
The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

State to phase out liquor store closures next week in Kent, elsewhere

Two of the four Kent state liquor stores will close May 29 in preparation for the first day of private liquor sales on June 1.

The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

Prosecutors charge Auburn man for punching boy at Kent theater

A 21-year-old Auburn man was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting a 10-year-old boy in the face during an altercation at a Kent movie theater.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in November in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing set in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult has been rescheduled to June 18.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in November in connection with the crimes.

Candidates file for state Legislature, Congress | Election 2012

Kent residents will have several candidates to choose from in the 2012 state Legislature and Congressional races that cover parts of the city.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Four reigning U.S. champions to compete in 2012 Skate America in Kent

Four reigning U.S. figure skating champions are expected to compete in the 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan purchases Desert Sun tanning salons; including Kent, Auburn locations

Seattle Sun Tan announced Friday the acquisition of the Desert Sun Tanning Salons franchise system, including two locations in Auburn and one in Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Kent Police fail to find warrant suspect after eight-hour standoff | Update

Kent Police continue to follow leads in their efforts to locate Blake B. Bellecourt, 26, of Kent, who eluded officers after an eight-hour Friday morning standoff at a West Auburn home.

Kent man charged with animal cruelty for shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man has been charged with first-degree animal cruelty by King County prosecutors for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police plan seat belt patrol emphasis May 21-June 3

Kent Police will have extra patrols May 21 through June 3 to enforce the state's seat belt law.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.
Denise Kay Grigsby.

Prosecutors charge Kent couple with murder, arson in death of woman found in burned car

King County prosecutors filed murder and arson charges Wednesday against a Kent couple in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

Denise Kay Grigsby.
The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores

State to put two Kent liquor stores back up for auction

Two Kent liquor stores are among the 18 the Washington State Liquor Control Board will put back up for auction.

The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores
Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday

Kent City Council committee passes medical marijuana dispensary, collective gardens ban

The majority of the Kent City Council apparently wants to just say no to medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday
King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.

Strachan to be sworn in as King County Sheriff

Steve Strachan will be officially sworn in as the King County Sheriff Wednesday, May 16 by King County Superior Court Presiding Judge Richard McDermott.

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.