Steve Hunter

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent Police to host community meeting, Block Watch class on May 23

Residents can take part in a Kent Police Community Meeting and Block Watch 101 class on Thursday, May 23 at Sunnycrest Elementary School, 24620 42nd Ave. S., on the West Hill.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.
The State Liquor Board has issued draft regulations for the recreational marijuana market. Voters approved the sale of marijuana by passing I-502 last November.

State Liquor Control Board issues draft rules for recreational marijuana market; seeks public comment

Now's the time to let the State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) know your opinion of the proposed rules for the state's new recreational marijuana market.

The State Liquor Board has issued draft regulations for the recreational marijuana market. Voters approved the sale of marijuana by passing I-502 last November.
Elizabeth Albertson.

Albertson won’t run again for Kent City Council; wants state House seat

Elizabeth Albertson won't be running for re-election this year to the Kent City Council as she plans to seek a House seat in the state Legislature.

Elizabeth Albertson.
Jorge L. Lizarraga.

Trial continued to Oct. 8 for man charged in Kent murder of Devin Topps

Jorge L. Lizarraga faces an Oct. 8 trial date for the 2010 second-degree murder of Devin Topps, a former Kentridge High School student athlete.

Jorge L. Lizarraga.
A masked man armed with a handgun enters Bonaci Fine Jewelers in Kent on the morning of May 4.

Man suspected in Kent attempted armed robbery of jewelry store dies from gunshot wound

A man suspected of an attempted armed robbery that included the exchange of gunshots last week at a Kent jewelry store was found dead in Auburn from a gunshot wound.

A masked man armed with a handgun enters Bonaci Fine Jewelers in Kent on the morning of May 4.

Fire damages Kent West Hill home

Fire heavily damaged the attic space and roof of a Kent home at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 23900 block of 43rd Avenue South on the West Hill.

William Phillip.

Phillip’s trial date continued to Sept. 16 for murder of Kent city employee

It's been three years since the stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.

William Phillip.

King County police agencies to look for seat belt, cellphone violators

King County motorists can expect to see law enforcement patrolling city and King County roads in search of unbuckled drivers and passengers as well as drivers using their cellphones during emphasis patrols May 20 to June 2.

Kent man charged with vehicular homicide in I-5 Seattle crash

King County prosecutors have charged a 24-year-old Kent man with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault for a May 1 crash along Interstate 5 in Seattle that killed one passenger in his car and injured three others.

The Kent City Council continues to look for a way to fully fund plans to improve Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

Kent City Council searches for 256th Street funding options

When it comes to funding the Southeast 256th Street project, the Kent City Council might just take the approach if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

The Kent City Council continues to look for a way to fully fund plans to improve Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

King County elections candidate filing week May 13-17

Candidates interested in filing for any of the 331 positions open for election in King County this year may file online or in person for office May 13-17.

An example of graffiti found in Kent that helped lead to the arrest of three people.

Kent Police arrest three for graffiti spree

Kent Police arrested three Kent residents for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief in connection with graffiti tagging that has plagued Kent’s Valley and East Hill areas for months.

An example of graffiti found in Kent that helped lead to the arrest of three people.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers bust woman for spitting in store employee’s face | Police Blotter

A woman reportedly spit in the face of a Fred Meyer store employee after she had been asked to leave because the store was closing at about 11 p.m. April 28 on the West Hill.

Kent Police Blotter.

Trucker who used Kent warehouse as hub gets 12 year prison sentence for drug conspiracy

A Canadian truck driver who used a Kent warehouse as a hub for marijuana distribution, received a 12-year prison sentence Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

Driver killed in Kent crash identified as Kentridge grad Shayne Mathews

The man killed after he drove into a tree in Kent has been identified as Shayne Mathews, a 2010 graduate of Kentridge High School and former baseball player for the Chargers.

Kent man driver of car crash in Seattle that killed Federal Way woman

A car driven by a 24-year-old Kent man crashed Wednesday night along Interstate 5 in Seattle, killing one woman passenger and injuring five other passengers.

Kent father, stepson indicted on drug, gun crimes

A Kent man and his stepson were arrested Friday morning following their indictment on seven criminal counts related to gun sales and controlled substance distribution, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office media release.

Driver dies in Kent car crash after hitting tree

One man was killed and another man injured when a car struck a tree in Kent at about 4:04 a.m. Friday in the 9200 block of South 208th Street.

Forterra hires ex-Tacoma Port CEO as Chief Program Officer

Forterra has hired Tim Farrell as its new Chief Program Officer (CPO). Drawing on his experience in the public and private sector, Farrell will lead the Policy, Conservation and Stewardship departments as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Kent Police.

Police in Kent, elsewhere to add extra DUI patrols for Cinco de Mayo

As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans.

Kent Police.