Steve Hunter

State-controlled liquor sales end Friday

Many Kent stores to sell liquor starting Friday

Liquor sales will flow more freely in Kent and throughout the state starting Friday.

State-controlled liquor sales end Friday

Kent couple pleads not guilty to arson, murder charges

Michelle Backstrom and Kennon Fastrup each pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder and arson charges in connection with the killing of a 39-year-old Kent woman found in the trunk of her burned-out car near Black Diamond.

Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 13 graduation ceremonies June 8-18

The ShoWare Center in Kent will host 13 graduations over the next couple of weeks.

Kent-Meridian High School graduates celebrate in 2010 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman jumps on car’s hood in Kent chasing mother, son | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief after she reportedly jumped on the hood of a car and cracked the windshield with her fists.

Kent Police Blotter.
This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Green River project in Kent to improve salmon habitat, flood protection

The city of Kent and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have begun construction of a side channel at Riverview Park in Kent to restore salmon habitat and reduce potential flooding on the Green River.

This drawing shows the new Green River channel to be constructed at Riverview Park in Kent to improve salmon habitat.

Three fires strike Kent over holiday weekend

Kent firefighters responded to two apartment fires and a house fire over Memorial Day weekend.

Bidders put up $325

Two Kent liquor stores go for higher price second time around

Two Kent liquor stores went for a lot higher price during the second round of bids.

Bidders put up $325

Kent School Board seeks applicants for vacant board position

The Kent School District is taking applications from anyone interested in replacing Bill Boyce for the District No. 4 position on the Kent School Board.

Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.

H.D. Hotspurs closes in Kent; Goodwill Outlet store might be moving in

The closure of H.D. Hotspurs after 32 years as a popular Kent restaurant and nightclub is just one of several changes going on next to Kmart in the Washington Avenue strip mall.

Priscilla Hoflack walks past the closed H.D. Hotspurs restaurant and bar on Washington Avenue next to the Kent Kmart. Hotspurs closed in April after 32 years.

Kent man pleads not guilty to shooting dachshund in leg

A 49-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree animal cruelty for allegedly shooting a neighbor's dachshund in the leg with a pellet gun for reportedly "crapping" on his property.

Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce to resign from Kent School Board

Bill Boyce announced his resignation Wednesday night from the Kent School Board in order to focus on his Kent City Council position.

Bill Boyce will resign from the Kent School Board in June to devote more time to his Kent City Council position.
File photo of Kent Police.

Task force arrests 23 gang members, affiliates in South King County

Twenty-three gang members and their affiliates were arrested in Kent, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and Des Moines as part of a multi-agency crackdown.

File photo of Kent Police.
The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

State to phase out liquor store closures next week in Kent, elsewhere

Two of the four Kent state liquor stores will close May 29 in preparation for the first day of private liquor sales on June 1.

The state will spread out the closing of liquor stores in Kent and the rest of the state from May 28-31 before private sales start June 1.

Prosecutors charge Auburn man for punching boy at Kent theater

A 21-year-old Auburn man was charged with second-degree assault for allegedly hitting a 10-year-old boy in the face during an altercation at a Kent movie theater.

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

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled again

A hearing set 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 has been rescheduled to June 18.

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

Candidates file for state Legislature, Congress | Election 2012

Kent residents will have several candidates to choose from in the 2012 state Legislature and Congressional races that cover parts of the city.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Four reigning U.S. champions to compete in 2012 Skate America in Kent

Four reigning U.S. figure skating champions are expected to compete in the 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

World Silver medalists ice dancers Charlie White and Meryl Davis of the U.S. are expected to compete in 2012 Skate America Oct. 19-21 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan purchases Desert Sun tanning salons; including Kent, Auburn locations

Seattle Sun Tan announced Friday the acquisition of the Desert Sun Tanning Salons franchise system, including two locations in Auburn and one in Kent.

Seattle Sun Tan has purchased Desert Sun Tanning Salons in Auburn and Kent.

Kent Police fail to find warrant suspect after eight-hour standoff | Update

Kent Police continue to follow leads in their efforts to locate Blake B. Bellecourt, 26, of Kent, who eluded officers after an eight-hour Friday morning standoff at a West Auburn home.

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.