Steve Hunter

Altesa Turner.

Kent couple headed to prison in juvenile sex trafficking case

A Kent woman will serve 22 months in prison and her boyfriend could serve up to 26 years in connection with a juvenile sex trafficking ring they operated out of their Kent apartment.

Altesa Turner.
Developers will pay higher permit fees under the proposed city of Kent 2013-14 budget that the City Council will vote on at its Dec. 11 meeting.

Kent City Council’s budget vote to include new cable utility tax, higher permit fees

The Kent City Council will vote on a new cable television utility tax, higher developer permit fees and an increase in the city's internal water and sewer utility taxes when it considers the 2013-14 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at City Hall.

Developers will pay higher permit fees under the proposed city of Kent 2013-14 budget that the City Council will vote on at its Dec. 11 meeting.
Protestors in June object to the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Supreme Court commissioner temporarily lifts Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

Washington Supreme Court Commissioner Steven Goff granted a temporary stay on Wednesday that lifts the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.

Protestors in June object to the city of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.
Kent Police will follow the new marijuana possession law that starts Dec. 6 and no longer make arrests for possession of an ounce or less.

Kent Police, prosecutor will follow new marijuana law; previous cases still stick

Kent Police and prosecutors plan to follow the new state law that becomes effective Thursday, Dec. 6 and no longer pursue any new possession cases of an ounce or less of marijuana.

Kent Police will follow the new marijuana possession law that starts Dec. 6 and no longer make arrests for possession of an ounce or less.
Mark Hargrove.

Recount upholds Hargrove’s win over Sizemore in House District 47 race

State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, will return to Olympia after a recount upheld his victory over Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

Mark Hargrove.

Man charged in killing of woman in 1996; both worked at Kent car dealership | Update

King County prosecutors charged a 59-year-old Montana man on Monday for second-degree murder in connection with the killing of a Kirkland mother of two in 1996. The two were co-workers at Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent.

Kent cleanup site passes review by state Department of Ecology

The cleanup seven years ago of contaminated soil at the former Valley I-5 RV site at 23051 Military Road S., in Kent continues to protect public health and the environment, according to a recent periodic review by the state Department of Ecology.

Kent sets open house for proposed salmon restoration project

The city of Kent will host an open house for people to learn about a proposed salmon restoration and flood risk reduction project at the Downey Farmstead along Frager Road.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Kent senator says state’s economy benefits from Obamacare

A report from State Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, shows that tens of millions of dollars have been pumped into Washington state’s economy over the last two years as state healthcare leaders have aggressively pursued financial assistance to help implement reforms known as Obamacare.

State Sen. Karen Keiser

Bellevue man faces charge in Kent for attempted rape of 13-year-old girl

A 35-year-old Bellevue man and former Seattle high school assistant football coach faces charges of second-degree attempted rape of a child and communication with a minor for immoral purposes in connection with texts he allegedly sent to a 13-year-old Kent girl and agreeing to meet for sex with a girl in Renton.

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking starting Dec. 1 at its housing complexes

King County Housing Authority to ban smoking Dec. 1 in public housing units

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking in all its public housing units starting Saturday, Dec. 1, including locations in Kent and Auburn.

The King County Housing Authority will ban smoking starting Dec. 1 at its housing complexes
Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

Celtic Yuletide Concert returns to Kent Dec. 2

The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season is a treasured tradition in Kent.

Enjoy the Magical Strings 26th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert with the Boulding family on Sunday

Kent Police to host regional youth conference

The Kent Police Department and Kent Police Youth Board will host the 26th annual Game of Life youth conference Dec. 4-5 at Kent Commons.

Hargrove, Sizemore House District 47 recount rescheduled to Dec. 4

King County Elections has rescheduled the mandatory machine recount of the 47th Legislative House District Position 1 race between State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington and Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore to Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Events at the ShoWare Center boost business at Kent Station but the city-owned arena has lost nearly $2 million during its first four years and operators are trying to find new ways to raise revenue.

Kent’s ShoWare Center operator recommends paid parking, buying of shows to boost revenue

The ShoWare Center operator recommended to the Kent City Council that the city charge $5 to park, add a $1 facility fee to each ticket sold and kick in hundreds of thousands of dollars as a self-promoter to attract higher-caliber concerts and shows.

Events at the ShoWare Center boost business at Kent Station but the city-owned arena has lost nearly $2 million during its first four years and operators are trying to find new ways to raise revenue.
Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Red Lion Hotels to take over Quality Inn in Kent

Red Lion Hotels Corporation has signed a franchise license agreement with the owners of a Kent hotel.

Red Lion Hotels will be the new name for the Quality Inn and Suites in Kent.

Recount to determine winner between Hargrove, Sizemore in House District 47 race

A mandatory recount will decide the outcome of the tightly contested legislative race between State Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, and Kent Democratic challenger Bud Sizemore for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.

King County Elections certifies general election; 85 percent turnout

King County Elections certified the results of 2012 general election Tuesday. Voters returned 993,908 ballots for a final turnout of 85 percent, with 978,377 of those ballots tabulated in the final results report.

Task force recommends continued levy support of King County parks

A group of King County residents has unanimously recommended continued levy funding for King County’s extensive system of parks, trails and open space.

Kent Police Blotter.

Mother leaves 3-year-old son in vehicle while inside Kent casino gambling | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of child neglect after she reportedly left her 3-year-old son alone in a vehicle for more than 20 minutes while she gambled at the Great American Casino, 20500 108th Ave. S.E.

Kent Police Blotter.