Steve Hunter

Kent man charged with animal cruelty for shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man has been charged with first-degree animal cruelty by King County prosecutors for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police plan seat belt patrol emphasis May 21-June 3

Kent Police will have extra patrols May 21 through June 3 to enforce the state's seat belt law.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.
Denise Kay Grigsby.

Prosecutors charge Kent couple with murder, arson in death of woman found in burned car

King County prosecutors filed murder and arson charges Wednesday against a Kent couple in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

Denise Kay Grigsby.
The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores

State to put two Kent liquor stores back up for auction

Two Kent liquor stores are among the 18 the Washington State Liquor Control Board will put back up for auction.

The State Liquor Control Board will auction off 18 liquor stores
Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday

Kent City Council committee passes medical marijuana dispensary, collective gardens ban

The majority of the Kent City Council apparently wants to just say no to medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

Protestors line up outside of Kent City Hall Monday
King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.

Strachan to be sworn in as King County Sheriff

Steve Strachan will be officially sworn in as the King County Sheriff Wednesday, May 16 by King County Superior Court Presiding Judge Richard McDermott.

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan.
The King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan Monday to remove the giant sandbags along the Green River.

King County approves funding plan to remove Green River sandbags

The giant sandbags along the Green River in Kent, Auburn and Tukwila soon will be going, going, gone.

The King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors approved a plan Monday to remove the giant sandbags along the Green River.
Andrey Chebotarev plays a straight sax Saturday

Fifteen contestants advance to ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ finals

Fifteen finalists were chosen out of more than 50 individuals and groups to advance to Kent's second annual "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition.

Andrey Chebotarev plays a straight sax Saturday
Denise Kay Grigsby.

Sheriff’s Office arrest Kent couple in connection with murder of woman found in burned car

King County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Kent couple Friday in connection with the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman whose body was found in the trunk of a burned car May 6 near Black Diamond.

Denise Kay Grigsby.
Patrick Auble talks to reporters in September outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Sentencing continued for man charged in gang-related car-show shooting on Kent’s West Hill

Sentencing for a Tacoma man charged in connection with a gang-related, car-show shooting last July on Kent's West Hill has been continued to next month.

Patrick Auble talks to reporters in September outside a courtroom at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent Police to host community meeting May 30

The Kent Police Department is inviting the Kent community to join it for a community meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Panther Lake Elementary School, 10200 S.E. 216th St.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.
Bicyclists ride past the Green River Natural Resources Area in Kent.

Kent’s Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on June 2

Bicyclists are invited to participate in the free Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride on Saturday, June 2.

Bicyclists ride past the Green River Natural Resources Area in Kent.

Kent man shot, wounded in Tukwila

A 24-year-old Kent man was shot and wounded in Tukwila during a confrontation at about 1:36 a.m. Friday in a parking lot in the 14600 block of Tukwila International Boulevard.

Charles Lambert displays medical marijuana products at Evergreen Association of Collective Gardens in Kent.

Kent to consider banning medical marijuana dispensaries; public hearing May 14

Residents will get a chance to tell a Kent City Council committee what they think about a proposal to ban medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens.

Charles Lambert displays medical marijuana products at Evergreen Association of Collective Gardens in Kent.

Kent Police arrest two after car chase reaches 100 mph on Highway 167

Two men were taken into custody Wednesday by Kent Police following an early morning theft and car chase that exceeded speeds of 100 mph and was captured on Washington State Department of Transportation traffic cameras.

Joseph Anthony McDaniels.

Shoreline man arrested in Kent for promoting prostitution

King County prosecutors have charged a 42-year-old Shoreline man with second-degree promoting prostitution in connection with a 21-year-old woman who said she had worked as a prostitute for the man for about four months.

Joseph Anthony McDaniels.
State Rep. Pat Sullivan

State Rep. Sullivan announces re-election bid | Election 2012

State Rep. Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election to the State House of Representatives.

State Rep. Pat Sullivan
The city of Kent is looking for groups or individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter.

Kent seeks groups, individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter

The city of Kent announced a new initiative aimed at instilling community pride and enhancing Kent’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods.

The city of Kent is looking for groups or individuals to adopt streets to clean up litter.
Caitlin Brown and her dog Dexter walk past giant sandbags along the Green River Trail in Kent. King County is considering a proposal to pay 75 percent of the cost to remove the sandbags with the cities of Kent

King County moves step closer to approving Green River sandbag removal plan

A proposal to pay for the removal of giant sandbags along the Green River in Kent, Auburn and Tukwila moved one step closer Monday.

Caitlin Brown and her dog Dexter walk past giant sandbags along the Green River Trail in Kent. King County is considering a proposal to pay 75 percent of the cost to remove the sandbags with the cities of Kent

Kent’s Willow’s Place plans fundraiser May 10 to help feed hungry

A breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, May 10 in Kent will help support Willow's Place, which feeds and provides basic needs to families and individuals at the New Beginnings Church.