Steve Hunter

Kent Police arrest man for vehicular homicide in connection with motorcyclist death

Kent Police have arrested an 18-year-old Kent man for investigation of vehicular homicide in connection with the death Wednesday of a 56-year-old motorcyclist.

Jerry Peterson

Group pushes Kent marijuana initiative to 2013

A Seattle-based group has decided to wait until next year to try to get a city initiative before Kent voters to make marijuana offenses the lowest enforcement priority by Kent Police.

Jerry Peterson

Former volleyball coach faces Kent trial date for attempted rape

A former Highline School District teacher and coach faces a Sept. 18 trial date for a third-degree attempted rape charge in connection with a girl he met at Kent's Lake Meridian Park.

Owners of 5 Seattle medical marijuana dispensaries plead guilty to drug trafficking

The owners of two different marijuana distribution enterprises in Seattle pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to drug trafficking, admitting they were selling large quantities of marijuana for profit, in violation of federal and state law.

Kent Police released this sketch last November of the teen wanted for reportedly raping two women in October in Kent.

Kent teen accused of rapes to be tried in adult court

A judge ruled Monday to prosecute a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape in adult court.

Kent Police released this sketch last November of the teen wanted for reportedly raping two women in October in Kent.

U.S. Attorney offers online safety tips for children; parents

Kent schools start Aug. 30 and U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan is kicking off the new school year across Western Washington by reminding parents and guardians of things they can do to keep their children safe online.

Council appoints members to committees for, against property tax levy

The Kent City Council appointed five residents for two committees to write pro and con statements about the property tax levy measure for the Nov. 6 Voters Pamphlet.

Crews continue to remove the giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River and reopen sections of the Green River Trail.

Crews continue to remove sandbags in Kent along the Green River

Crews have removed 13,390 of the nearly 20,000 giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River.

Crews continue to remove the giant sandbags in Kent along the Green River and reopen sections of the Green River Trail.

Kent residents injured in car crash near Ellensburg

Two Kent residents were injured in a single-car rollover crash Wednesday along Interstate 90 near Ellensburg.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.

Kent Community Police Academy starts up Sept. 12

Have you ever wondered what the police are doing when you see a patrol car rushing to get somewhere? Join the police for an informative series of classes about the Kent Police Department.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.
Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.

Many streets, parks on Kent repair list under levy measure

The bumps in Kent city roads and play fields could get much worse and costlier to fix if voters don't pass a property tax increase in November to pay for street and park repairs.

Kent city officials plan to replace the swimming and fishing docks at Lake Meridian Park in 2013 if voters approve a property tax increase.
Michael Anthony Martin.

Convicted teen rapist accused of child molestation at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

King County prosecutors have charged an 18-year-old Kent man, a registered sex offender and convicted rapist, with first-degree child molestation after he allegedly had sexual contact in July with a 9-year-old girl swimming at Lake Meridian Park.

Michael Anthony Martin.
The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday

‘A League of Their Own’ to be shown in Kent on outdoor movie night

Turn a hot summer night into an outdoor movie night Friday in Kent at Town Square Plaza.

The city of Kent offers a free outdoor showing of 'A League of Their Own' at 8:45 p.m. Friday
Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

Scenic Hill Elementary students plan fundraiser for Kent teacher Aug. 16

Anyone who goes to the city of Kent summer concert Thursday evening, Aug. 16 at Lake Meridian Park might want to stop by a new concession stand.

Kent teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Ruling expected Aug. 20 on whether accused Kent rapist to be tried as an adult

A judge is expected to rule Monday whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.
The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday

Kent’s final Wednesday Picnic Performances for kids Aug. 15

The final Wednesday Picnic Performances Especially for Kids in Kent is at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Town Square Plaza.

The Harmonica Pocket performs at noon Wednesday
Kent Police Blotter.

Arrested woman tells Kent officer she left stripper job for prostitution | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman at a Kent hotel for investigation of prostitution after an undercover officer reportedly responded to an ad that offered "full services" on the website www.backpage.com.

Kent Police Blotter.
Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.

Kent’s Thompson, U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team take silver at London Olympics

Kent's Courtney Thompson and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball team brought home the silver medal from the London Olympics after losing to Brazil in the gold medal match.

Kent's Courtney Thompson helped the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team take a silver medal at the London Olympics.
De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday

Listen to Quebec music Tuesday at Kent Station

Get a taste of traditional Quebec music when De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Kent Station shopping mall.

De Temps Antan plays at noon Tuesday
Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.

Court hearing starts Monday for Kent boy accused of rapes

A hearing started Monday before Judge Barbara Mack in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Prosecutors charged a 15-year-old Kent boy with the crimes in November.