Steve Hunter

Crews place giant sandbags in 2009 along the Green River in Kent near the Riverbend Golf Complex. The cities of Kent

King County might speed up Green River sandbag removal proposal

A proposal to the King County Flood Control District Board to pay for removal of sandbags along the Green River might move a bit faster than initially anticipated.

Crews place giant sandbags in 2009 along the Green River in Kent near the Riverbend Golf Complex. The cities of Kent

Kent Police car strikes, injures teen crossing 132nd Avenue Southeast

A Kent Police car struck a 13-year-old girl crossing the street at about 10:23 p.m. Tuesday in the 27100 block of 132nd Avenue Southeast on the East Hill.

Kent Police officer shoots, wounds man reportedly stealing vehicle

A 46-year-old Kent Police officer shot and wounded a 35-year-old Federal Way man after responding to a report of a man in a stolen car at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Arbor Chase Apartments, 1615 W. Smith St.

John Urquhart will run for King County Sheriff. He is a former media spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.

Ex-King County Sheriff’s Office media spokesman announces run for sheriff

John Urquhart, former King County Sheriff's Office media spokesman, announced Tuesday at a press conference in downtown Seattle that he's running for King County Sheriff.

John Urquhart will run for King County Sheriff. He is a former media spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent driver eludes officer during high-speed pursuit; later caught at drive-thru restaurant | Police Blotter

A man driving an aqua green Honda Civic CRX through Kent streets at speeds of more than 80 mph during a police pursuit thought he had lost the patrol car when he pulled into a Wendy's drive-thru restaurant in Renton.

Kent Police Blotter.
John Urquhart.

Ex-King County Sheriff’s Office media spokesman plans to run for sheriff | Update

John Urquhart, former King County Sheriff's Office media spokesman, expects to formally announce Tuesday that he's running for King County Sheriff.

John Urquhart.
The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores

State reveals top bidders for four Kent liquor stores

Four high bidders received the rights to apply for spirits retail liquor licenses at the four Kent state-run liquor stores.

The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores
Firefighters attack a blaze Friday

Two-alarm fire damages Kent apartment complex

A two-alarm fire in Kent destroyed three stories of a building at an apartment complex in the 23200 block of 88th Avenue South.

Firefighters attack a blaze Friday

Prosecutors charge Seattle teen with first-degree assault for Kent East Hill shooting

King County prosecutors have charged a 16-year-old Seattle boy with first-degree assault in connection with a Kent shooting April 14 on the East Hill that left a 19-year-old man wounded.

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 Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled for third time

A hearing scheduled 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 for the third time.

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 Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.
Jerry Peterson

Group starts Kent petition drive for marijuana initiative

Jerry Peterson believes that marijuana offenses should be a low-priority enforcement for the Kent Police.

Jerry Peterson
The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores

State Liquor Control Board to announce store auction results April 23

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will announce results of the online state liquor store auction on Monday, April 23.

The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores
Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police to offer Block Watch class May 16

Find out how to start a neighborhood Block Watch program at a class offered by the Kent Police on Wednesday, May 16 at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.
The city of Kent plans to do a $36

Kent City Council approves controversial ShoWare Center economic impact study

A $36,400 consultant contract to study the city-owned ShoWare Center's economic impact caused quite the stir among the Kent City Council.

The city of Kent plans to do a $36

Gunshot leaves Kent man seriously wounded | Update

Kent Police continued to search Wednesday for a suspect who shot and seriously wounded a Kent man on the East Hill late Saturday afternoon.

Ernie Ammons

Court hearing for ex-Kent-Meridian track coach continued to May 24

A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes had his court hearing continued to May 24.

Ernie Ammons
The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will move down the street to the north end of the Des Moines Marina. The market opens June 2 and runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 27.

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to move to marina’s north end

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will move down the street this summer to the newly remodeled north end of the Des Moines Marina.

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will move down the street to the north end of the Des Moines Marina. The market opens June 2 and runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 27.
Kent Police Blotter.

Six Kent officers respond to call about man with gun, knife; report turns out false | Police Blotter

Six Kent Police officers responded to a 911 call from a woman who claimed her brother had a gun and held a knife to her throat.

Kent Police Blotter.
Tyler Alos of the Seattle Thunderbirds will lead the T-Birds Kent Relay of Life team on June 1-2 at French Field.

Seattle Thunderbirds center to lead Kent Relay for Life team

Seattle Thunderbirds center Tyler Alos and the Thunderbirds Community Sports Foundation have teamed up in support of the Kent Relay for Life on June 1-2 at French Field.

Tyler Alos of the Seattle Thunderbirds will lead the T-Birds Kent Relay of Life team on June 1-2 at French Field.
Caitlin Brown

Kent sandbags along Green River could remain until fall; Will county fund removal?

Caitlin Brown walks along the narrow path Tuesday of the Green River Trail only imaging what it might be like without the giant sandbags covering most of the surface.

Caitlin Brown