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Man hit by train in downtown Kent

An early report is a man died when he was struck by a train Friday in downtown Kent near James Street.

  • Aug 6, 2011
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police investigating human remains found on East Hill

Kent Police are investigating a death in the 24100 block of 114th Avenue Southeast on the East Hill where human skeletal remains were found at about 11 a.m. Friday by a crew clearing brush.

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.

Still no Kent trial date for ex-UW player Venoy Overton

Former University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton had his pre-trial hearing continued to Aug. 30 as he faces a charge of second-degree promoting prostitution along Pacific Highway in Kent.

Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton is charged with second-degree promoting prostitution in Kent.
Ruth Moody will perform Oct. 29 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center as part of the annual city of Kent Spotlight Series.

Kent announces Spotlight Series lineup for 2011-12

Make plans for fall, winter and spring entertainment in town as tickets are on sale for the Kent Arts Commission’s 2011-2012 Spotlight Series.

Ruth Moody will perform Oct. 29 at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center as part of the annual city of Kent Spotlight Series.

Kent city attorney files misdemeanor drug charges against medical marijuana business owners

The other shoe finally dropped. Kent City Attorney Tom Brubaker filed charges Wednesday in municipal court against the owners of two medical marijuana businesses. According a city release, the city filed “five drug counts (each) in violation of state law” against Deryck and Colamba Tsang, owners of Herbal Choice Caregivers at 19011 West Valley Highway, and Charles Lambert, owner of Evergreen Holistic Center at 204 Central Ave.

Kent man accidentally shoots himself in groin

A Kent man reportedly accidentally shot himself in the groin with a handgun late Thursday afternoon inside an apartment near Lake Meridian.

Kent teen to compete in Pokemon Trading Card Game World Championships

David Cohen, 16, of Kent will compete in the 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship Aug. 12-14 in San Diego.

  • Aug 4, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
James T. Radtke

Kent man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in shooting death of Enumclaw girl

A 25-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11 shooting death in Enumclaw of Kelsey Carter, his 16-year-old girlfriend.

James T. Radtke
Crews place super sacks in October 2009 along the east bank of the Green River near the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent. The sandbags still remain as city officials wait for repairs to be finished at the Howard Hanson Dam.

Giant sandbags might remain along Green River in Kent for another winter

The giant sandbags are staying along the Green River Trail in Kent at least through the fall and maybe until next spring.

Crews place super sacks in October 2009 along the east bank of the Green River near the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent. The sandbags still remain as city officials wait for repairs to be finished at the Howard Hanson Dam.

Kent couple faces charges for alleged abuse of 5-week-old son

King County prosecutors have filed assault and criminal mistreatment charges against a Kent father and mother in connection with alleged abuse of their five-week-old boy.

Arturo Flores

Kent National Night Out events | Slide Show

National Night Out in Kent had more than 100 events and festivities scheduled in local neighborhoods and communities, and anticipates reaching more than 18,000 Kent residents.

Arturo Flores
Col. Anthony Wright

New Seattle commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to oversee Hanson Dam repairs along Green River

A new commander of the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give future updates about repairs to the Howard Hanson Dam and potential Green River flooding.

Col. Anthony Wright
Cap'n Arrr burst a water balloon canon ball in the crowd Wednesday

The Misadventures of Cap’n Arrr at Kent’s Town Square Plaza | Slide Show

The Misadventures of Cap’n Arrr entertained a full crowd at Town Square Plaza Wednesday, Aug. 8, during Kent's Picnic Performance.

Cap'n Arrr burst a water balloon canon ball in the crowd Wednesday
Jana Iwasaki

Boeing Employees Saddle Club Performance Horse Show | Slide Show

Boeing Employees Saddle Club Performance Horse Show | Slide Show

Jana Iwasaki
Friends and family cheer for their graduate June 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent during the Kent-Meridian High School commencement.

Kent’s ShoWare Center budget moves closer to breaking even

The revenue numbers keep looking better at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Friends and family cheer for their graduate June 11 at the ShoWare Center in Kent during the Kent-Meridian High School commencement.
Check out Cap’n Arrr at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performance Aug. 3 at Town Square Plaza

Pirate Cap’n Arrr to entertain crowd Aug. 3 at Kent’s Town Square Plaza

Children and their parents can enjoy The Misadventures of Cap’n Arrr at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performance - Especially for Kids - from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Town Square Plaza, downtown at Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

  • Aug 2, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Check out Cap’n Arrr at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performance Aug. 3 at Town Square Plaza

Kent bicyclist injured in collision with car on West Meeker Street

A 22-year-old Kent man suffered injuries when his bicycle collided with a car at about 1:19 p.m. Monday near the McDonald's restaurant on West Meeker Street in Kent.

Bruce Malcolm

National Night Out crime-prevention events Aug. 2 in Kent

Kent Police Target Crime is this year’s theme for the 28th annual National Night Out, a highly effective crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.

Bruce Malcolm

Kent man in high speed chase through multiple cities caught in Federal Way by state trooper

A 45-year--old Kent man was arrested and booked into the King County jail following a vehicle pursuit through multiple cities in King and Pierce County ending at 320th Street and Gateway Center Boulevard in Federal Way.

  • Aug 2, 2011
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a shoplifting July 28 at a Kent Rite Aid store on the East Hill that resulted in the death of the store manager after he suffered a head injury while chasing the suspect.

Kent store manager dies from injuries suffered chasing shoplifter | Police search for suspect

Kent Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man associated with a recent shoplift on the East Hill when a retail store manager chased the suspect and died from injuries suffered in a fall off a retaining wall near the store.

Kent Police are looking for this man in connection with a shoplifting July 28 at a Kent Rite Aid store on the East Hill that resulted in the death of the store manager after he suffered a head injury while chasing the suspect.