Steve Hunter

Ex-Kentwood High student pleads not guilty to school bomb threat

A former Kentwood High student pleaded not guilty Thursday in King County Superior Court to the charge of making threats to bomb or injure property in March at the Covington school.

Brenda Campbell

Kent-based company criticizes city’s B&O tax

A local recreational vehicle company has a load of complaints with the city of Kent's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

Brenda Campbell

Berrios to kick off campaign for City Council June 24

The People for Jim Berrios for Kent City Council will host a campaign kickoff party from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the Golden Steer Steak n' Rib House on the East Hill.

Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.

Kent Police part of statewide crackdown on DUI drivers over next two weeks

Graduation parties, end of the school year, Fourth of July, weddings, nice weather, barbecues and vacations mark the summer season. What many don’t realize is that summer, or the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, have been labeled “The 100 Deadliest Days” on roads.

Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.
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Drivers hit speeds of more than 105 mph in Kent along South 277th Street | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited two men for investigation of reckless driving after they hits speeds of more than 105 mph during a road rage incident along South 277th Street.

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City of Kent seeks clarity on new marijuana rules

Kent city officials are trying to determine how to handle the new recreational marijuana rules under consideration by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) that could bring marijuana retailers and growers to Kent.

Ex-Kentwood High student who threatened to bomb school now in jail

Ryan D. LaPlante, the former Kentwood High School student charged with making threats to bomb Kentwood, is now in custody at the Benton County Jail in Kennewick.

Ex-Kentwood High student misses court appearance to face bomb threat charge

Ryan D. LaPlante failed to show up for his scheduled King County Superior Court appearance Monday to be arraigned at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent for making threats to bomb or injure property in March at Kentwood High School in Covington.

Hard money lender indicted for conspiracy, false statements; Kent properties involved

The FBI arrested a University Place hard money lender Tuesday after he was indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy, making false statements on loan applications and mail fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Kent Police still do not have suspect in East Hill shooting death

Kent Police are still trying to determine a motive and find the man who shot and killed Sayha Doeum on May 30 outside of his East Hill home.

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Kent woman punches boyfriend for talking on phone to another woman | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she reportedly punched her boyfriend for talking to another woman on the phone.

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State installs red-light warning signs in Kent along State Route 516

Drivers along State Route 516 in Kent will notice new signs that use flashing amber lights to warn drivers when a traffic signal is about to change from green to red.

Prosecutors charge ex-Kentwood High student for bomb threat at school

King County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old former Kentwood High student with threats to bomb or injure property in connection with an emailed threat March 29 to the principal that caused the Covington school to evacuate 2,000 students and staff and be shut down for a day.

Sprinkler system extinguishes Kent apartment fire

A sprinkler system helped put out a stove-top fire at about 2 a.m. Thursday at a Kent apartment complex in the 24600 block of Russell Road.

Construction will start later this month on a 176-unit apartment complex in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue.

Construction on downtown Kent apartment complex to start soon

The city of Kent has finalized the sale of its City Center property to Seattle-based Goodman Real Estate, Inc. to construct a 176-unit apartment complex at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue North.

Construction will start later this month on a 176-unit apartment complex in downtown Kent at the corner of West Smith Street and Fourth Avenue.
The Kent City Council will use the B&O tax to help pay for improvements to Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

Kent City Council approves use of B&O funds to help pay for 256th Street

The Kent City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday night to use the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax to cover a $2 million shortfall to fund the Southeast 256th Street project.

The Kent City Council will use the B&O tax to help pay for improvements to Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.

Kent gets $614,000 from B&O tax revenue in first quarter

The city of Kent's new business and occupation tax (B&O) brought in $614,000 for the first quarter of this year.

Military personnel

Kent celebrates opening of Veterans Drive | Slide show

Military veterans, politicians, motorcyclists, elementary school children and a Reserve Officers' Training Corps drill team were all part of the city of Kent's ceremony Friday to rename South 231st Way as Veterans Drive.

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Kent officers remove drunk man from Metro bus | Police Blotter

Kent Police responded to the West Hill to remove a drunk man from a bus and ended up arresting another man for investigation of obstructing an officer after the man reportedly refused to leave the Metro bus stop area.

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King County officials will close the century-old Alvord T. Bridge near Kent on Wednesday

King County to close Alvord T. Bridge near Kent on June 5

King County officials will close the century-old Alvord T. Bridge just south of Kent on Wednesday, June 5, three weeks earlier than planned because too many drivers are ignoring the oversize load restrictions.

King County officials will close the century-old Alvord T. Bridge near Kent on Wednesday