Steve Hunter

One Kent street remains closed Wednesday due to fallen power lines | Update

One Kent street remained closed Wednesday because of fallen power lines.

Auburn man injured in Kent after truck collides with train | Update

A 46-year-old Auburn man suffered minor injuries after the tow truck he was driving collided with an Amtrak train in downtown Kent.

Kent could get wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph Tuesday

Gusts of wind up to 45 to 50 mph could strike Kent late Tuesday afternoon or evening.

Trees branches litter West Meeker Street and the sidewalks from the weight of the ice and snow on the branches

Kent storms result in record number of emergency responses by fire department

The snow and ice storms last week resulted in the busiest day on record for the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority. Firefighters responded to a record 453 calls on Jan. 19, many of them for fallen trees and wires.

Trees branches litter West Meeker Street and the sidewalks from the weight of the ice and snow on the branches

Kent to have new drug-abuse treatment center, furniture store

A combination project of a live-in treatment center for drug abusers and a furniture store are coming to Kent later this year along Central Avenue North.

Last week's storm knocked tree branches down along West Meeker Street and many other roads throughout Kent.

More than 7,000 Kent customers of PSE still without power Monday

More than 7,000 Kent customers of Puget Sound Energy remained without power Monday morning.

Last week's storm knocked tree branches down along West Meeker Street and many other roads throughout Kent.
Kimmie Meissner practices at the ShoWare Center in Kent for the “Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice” show at 7 p.m. Thursday

Kimmie Meissner prepares to skate in Kent for Love on Ice show

With her smooth and gracious moves at Kent's ShoWare Center, Kimmie Meissner showed how much fun life can be as a professional ice skater.

Kimmie Meissner practices at the ShoWare Center in Kent for the “Pandora Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice” show at 7 p.m. Thursday
Chad Bieren

25,000 Kent customers of PSE remain without power

More than 25,000 Kent customers of Puget Sound Energy remained without power Friday afternoon.

Chad Bieren

Kent streets closed by fallen trees, power lines | Update

Trees are falling in many places in Kent and blocking lanes of travel. Many trees are tied into power lines which may be down on the ground.

Portable generator causes Kent house fire

A portable generator placed too close to a Kent home caused a house fire Thursday night in the 27300 block of 154th Avenue Southeast that sent two people to hospitals

Rain to return Thursday to Kent

Rain soon will return to Kent. Snow mixed with rain is predicted for Wednesday night with only rain expected after 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

EJ Taylor

Snowstorm strikes Kent

About 5 inches of snow early Wednesday brought many things to a halt in Kent.

EJ Taylor

Forecasters predict 3 to 7 inches of snow Wednesday in Kent | Update

About 1 to 3 inches of snow is predicted by Tuesday night in Kent with as much as 3 to 7 inches falling during the day Wednesday and another inch Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Kent City Hall remains open; crews work to keep streets clear

With the exception of cancellation of the city of Kent Parks Department programs at Kent Commons, City Hall and other city facilities are open for regular business hours through expected snow Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kent's Stefano Langone sings the national anthem Sept. 24 before a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Hollywood Records signs Kent singer Stefano Langone

Hollywood Records has signed Kent's Stefano Langone, a finalist in season 10 of "American Idol."

Kent's Stefano Langone sings the national anthem Sept. 24 before a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent to reduce operation hours at Police Records, Mayor’s offices

Kent city officials decided to reduce office hours at the Kent Police Station and the Mayor's Office for 2012 because of budget cutbacks.

A snowstorm hit Kent in February 2011. Forecasts predict snow for this weekend

Snow showers might hit Kent this weekend; temperature to stay in 30s

Snow showers could hit the Kent area Sunday although no significant accumulation is expected based on forecasts issued Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

A snowstorm hit Kent in February 2011. Forecasts predict snow for this weekend
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs March 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kelly Clarkson wants fans to submit song requests for Kent concert

When Kelly Clarkson sings in Kent, she wants fans to let her know through Twitter accounts what songs they want to hear.

Singer Kelly Clarkson performs March 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Trees were illegally cut last fall on city of Kent property on the West Hill. City officials are contacting three nearby property owners through the city's code enforcement process in an effort to restore the area.

City of Kent pursues illegal tree-topping case on West Hill

The city of Kent will serve three West Hill property owners with a correction letter in connection with an illegal topping of more than two dozen large trees last fall on city property.

Trees were illegally cut last fall on city of Kent property on the West Hill. City officials are contacting three nearby property owners through the city's code enforcement process in an effort to restore the area.
Kent's Stefano Langone placed seventh last season on 'American Idol.'

Kent’s Stefano Langone reportedly dating Haley Reinhart; both were ‘American Idol’ contestants

Kent's Stefano Langone is getting a taste of the celebrity dating scene.

Kent's Stefano Langone placed seventh last season on 'American Idol.'