Steve Hunter

Candidates file for Kent City Council; Kent School Board | Election 2011

The following candidates have filed for the Kent City Council and Kent School Board, according to the King County Elections website:

Crews recently tore down the Jack in the Box restaurant at Central Avenue and West Smith Street in Kent. Jack in the Box plans to rebuild the restaurant and open again in September.

Jack in the Box to rebuild downtown Kent location

Fast-food fans don't need to worry because Jack's coming back to Central Avenue in downtown Kent.

Crews recently tore down the Jack in the Box restaurant at Central Avenue and West Smith Street in Kent. Jack in the Box plans to rebuild the restaurant and open again in September.
The Kent International Festival features a wide array of entertainment and activities  including music

Kent International Festival keeps getting bigger and better | June 18

Dave Mortenson likes how each year the Kent International Festival picks up the interest of more and more people. “We’re getting a greater participation not only of people coming to it but people wanting to participate,” said Mortenson, a Kent resident and one of the event organizers. “And we’re getting a wider diversity of people participating.”

The Kent International Festival features a wide array of entertainment and activities  including music
Keith Hunter

Kent’s Meridian Elementary to throw 70th birthday party June 10

The community is invited to attend the 70th birthday party of Meridian, the oldest operating school in the Kent School District. Current and former students, teachers and staff are all invited to share memories about the school, view school memorabilia and enjoy cake, coffee and punch. Four current Meridian teachers also attended the school.

Keith Hunter
The Kentridge High School production of 'Happy Days' won Outstanding Stage Crew and Outstanding Music Direction at the annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards Monday in Seattle.

Kentridge wins two categories for ‘Happy Days’ at 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards

Kentridge High School won two awards for its recent production of "Happy Days - A New Musical" at the ninth annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards show Monday at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle.

The Kentridge High School production of 'Happy Days' won Outstanding Stage Crew and Outstanding Music Direction at the annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards Monday in Seattle.
Regan Wood

Relay for Life of Kent raises nearly $200,000 for cancer research | Slide Show

The Relay for Life of Kent has raised nearly $200,000 so far to support cancer research after nearly 1,600 people attended the 13th annual event last weekend at French Field.

Regan Wood
Stefano Langone

Kent’s Stefano Langone from ‘American Idol’ to appear at Kent Station June 4

Kent's "American Idol" star Stefano Langone will appear from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Kent Station shopping mall.

Stefano Langone
Barbara Dallosto

Relay for Life of Kent cancer fundraiser runs June 3-4 at French Field

French Field at Kent-Meridian High School will fill up Friday and Saturday with more than 1,400 participants in the Relay for Life of Kent, the 13th annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to support cancer research.

Barbara Dallosto
Alberto Avila-Cardenas

Two men plead not guilty in Kent to triple-murder charges

Two men each pleaded not guilty Thursday to three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three Pierce County men whose bodies were found in March in unincorporated Kent.

Alberto Avila-Cardenas

Arraignment site changed again for two men charged in triple murder case near Kent

Defense attorneys for the two men charged with the shooting deaths of three Pierce County men whose bodies were found in March in unincorporated Kent argued Wednesday in court that the men should be allowed to wear civilian clothing and not have their faces photographed by the media when they appear Thursday to be arraigned on first-degree murder charges.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien prepares to take a snap from center Chelsie Jorgensen at a Lingerie Football League minicamp Tuesday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Ex-Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien cheers daughter’s efforts to quarterback Kent’s Lingerie Football League team

Count Mark Rypien, the former NFL and Washington State University quarterback, as a big fan of the women's Lingerie Football League and the Seattle Mist.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien prepares to take a snap from center Chelsie Jorgensen at a Lingerie Football League minicamp Tuesday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Vendors Ze Lao

Kent Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 4

As many as 50 vendors selling everything from fruits, flowers, vegetables and crafts are expected at the opening Saturday, June 4 of the Kent Farmers Market.

Vendors Ze Lao
Students Landon Yeomans

‘I Am Music Project’ brings tools for teaching to Kent Phoenix Academy | Video

The activities are all part of the new "I Am Music Project" course at Kent Phoenix Academy, the Kent School District's alternative high school on the East Hill.

Students Landon Yeomans

Kent man and former federal employee sentenced for lying on disability forms; claimed deceased mother as dependant to boost payments

A 71-year-old Kent man was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to one year of probation, a $2,000 fine and 100 hours of community service for false statements regarding federal worker’s compensation benefits.

Stephanie Mendoza

Arraignments rescheduled for two men charged with triple murder near Kent

Two men charged with the shooting deaths of three Pierce County men whose bodies were found in March at a nursery in unincorporated Kent had their scheduled arraignments Thursday rescheduled for June 2.

Stephanie Mendoza
A flatbed truck crashed into a power pole at about 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the 9600 block of South 240th Street in Kent. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Kent Police.

Truck damages power pole in Kent; driver suffers non-life threatening injuries

A flatbed truck crashed into a power pole at about 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the 9600 block of South 240th Street on the East Hill in Kent.

A flatbed truck crashed into a power pole at about 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the 9600 block of South 240th Street in Kent. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Kent Police.
Kent's Stefano Langone returns along with the other top 13 finalists to perform on the season finale Wednesday night of 'American Idol.'

Kent’s Stefano Langone returns Wednesday night to ‘American Idol’

Kent's Stefano Langone will return Wednesday night to the season finale of "American Idol" to perform with the other top 13 finalists.

Kent's Stefano Langone returns along with the other top 13 finalists to perform on the season finale Wednesday night of 'American Idol.'
Auburn Police arrested James Anthony Mills

Update | Auburn Police arrest Kent teen in connection with deadly shooting

Auburn Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Monday night at a relative's house in Kent for investigation of second-degree murder in connection with the Sunday evening shooting at an Auburn apartment complex that left a 17-year-old boy dead and two others injured.

Auburn Police arrested James Anthony Mills

Update | Both dogs caught and in quarantine involved in Kent attacks | King County Regional Animal Services

Regional Animal Services of King County continues to look for a dog that bit a man and killed a small dog Monday afternoon on the East Hill near 94th Avenue South and South 222nd Street.

Brenna Benson

Dancer Brenna Benson wins ‘So You Think Kent Has Talent’ competition

Brenna Benson, a 15-year-old dancer, won the inaugural "So You Think Kent Has Talent" competition Saturday night at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center.

Brenna Benson