Steve Hunter

Donald Duck and other Disney characters are part of the Disney on Ice show Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Disney on Ice in Kent Nov. 13-18

Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-star lineup of favorite Disney characters in a live production Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Donald Duck and other Disney characters are part of the Disney on Ice show Nov. 13-18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Jail officers lead William L. Phillip Jr. out of the courtroom Monday in Kent during a recess in his murder trial. Prosecutors accuse Phillip of stabbing to death Seth Frankel in May 2010.

Opening statements kick off Kent murder trial | Did Phillip kill Frankel?

King County prosecutors plan to prove to a jury over the next few weeks that William L. Phillip Jr. killed Seth Frankel because he was angry about Frankel's romantic relationship with his ex-girlfriend.

Jail officers lead William L. Phillip Jr. out of the courtroom Monday in Kent during a recess in his murder trial. Prosecutors accuse Phillip of stabbing to death Seth Frankel in May 2010.

Fire strikes Kent garage on East Hill

A recently used lawnmower ignited combustibles to cause a Kent garage fire at about 2:12 p.m. Monday in the 23600 block of 164th Avenue Southeast on the East Hill.

Puyallup man, who owned Kent house, pleads guilty to drug, gun crimes

A Puyallup man who shot and killed two men who had entered the garage where he was growing marijuana, pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to manufacturing marijuana and possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

Grocery store workers to vote Oct. 29-30 on new contract

Union grocery store members will vote Oct. 29-30 about whether to accept a new contract with Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC and Albertsons.

Kent Police Blotter.

Heroin addict leaves bloody mess in Kent restaurant restroom | Police Blotter

A heroin addict reportedly left a bloody mess in a Kent restaurant restroom.

Kent Police Blotter.
Friends and family of Brandon Gonzalez gather after arranging a memorial at the intersection of 68th Avenue South and South 196th Street in Kent

Teen killed in Kent car crash identified

A 17-year-old Kent boy, who died from injuries suffered when his car collided early Sunday morning with a King County Sheriff's Office patrol car in Kent, has been identified.

Friends and family of Brandon Gonzalez gather after arranging a memorial at the intersection of 68th Avenue South and South 196th Street in Kent

Kent City Council committee leaves North Park out of downtown rezone plan

A Kent City Council committee agreed with residents that the city's proposed downtown development plan should leave North Park alone.

The city of Kent might hire more police officers next year because of its positive budget outlook.

City of Kent builds up cash reserves; might hire more police

The city of Kent's building up cash reserves and paying down debt this year because of new taxes as well as increased taxes and permit fees.

The city of Kent might hire more police officers next year because of its positive budget outlook.

Kent Arts Commission seeks volunteer commissioners

The city of Kent Arts Commission is seeking volunteer members (adult and youth) to advise city staff and assist in bringing high quality arts and cultural experiences to residents.

Washington State Patrol.

State Patrol plans pre-Halloween emphasis patrol Oct. 23-26 in King County

The Washington State Patrol will conduct a pre-Halloween emphasis patrol through the “King County Metro Zone” Oct. 23-26.

Washington State Patrol.

Grocery store workers reach tentative agreement with four major chains; strike averted

Grocery workers in the Puget Sound area reached a tentative agreement Monday in contract negotiations with four major chains, just two hours before a scheduled strike.

A Kent teen died after his Acura collided with a King County Sheriff's Office car Sunday at the intersection of South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South.

Kent teen dies from injuries in car crash with Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle

A 17-year-old Kent boy died from injuries suffered when his car collided early Sunday morning with a King County Sheriff's Office patrol car in Kent.

A Kent teen died after his Acura collided with a King County Sheriff's Office car Sunday at the intersection of South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South.
David S. Engle.

Ex-Kent attorney, youth baseball coach gets 25 years in prison for child porn offenses

A former Kent family law attorney and South King County youth baseball coach received a 25-year prison sentence Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for production, receipt and possession of child pornography.

David S. Engle.

Grocery store workers to strike Monday evening unless contract settlement reached

Grocery store workers plan to strike at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at Fred Meyer, Safeway, QFC and Albertsons locations in the Puget Sound area unless a last-minute contract settlement is reached.

Kent’s number of home sales drop but prices up

The number of Kent home sales in September dropped 7.4 percent from the same month a year ago but prices were up 22.1 percent.

Man pleads not guilty to burglarizing Kent fruit stand; shooting death investigation continues

A 21-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to second-degree burglary in connection with a break-in Oct. 2 at the Frager Farm Stand in Kent that resulted in the property owner shooting to death a second burglary suspect.

Sara Sharp

Kent woman wins Show Stopper award at Ms. Veteran America event

Kent's Sara Sharp won the Show Stopper award at the Ms. Veteran America competition.

Sara Sharp
BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.

Kent’s East Hill BECU looking for new location with TOP Food closing

BECU is looking for a new Kent location for its Neighborhood Financial Center with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its store within the new few months on the East Hill.

BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.

Kent Police arrest eight in domestic violence warrant sweep

Kent Police arrested eight city residents Wednesday who had warrants for domestic violence related cases.