Kent’s ShoWare Center will soon get a longer name. In return, the city will get more money. Coming this fall, the city-owned arena will be… Continue reading
A family of four returned home late one April night on Kent’s West Hill from the grocery store, stepped out of their vehicle and suddenly… Continue reading
The chances of a Dick’s Drive-In coming to Kent suffered a serious blow, but Sonic Drive-In is back on board with plans to open next… Continue reading
City leaders are struggling with how much Kent will have to pay to help extend State Routes 509 and 167. Craig Stone, Washington State Department… Continue reading
Rampant crime activity at a Kent West Hill home continues to be a problem for nearby residents with few resolutions. Residents remain frustrated about the… Continue reading
Smoking will be banned starting Aug. 15 at Kent city parks. The City Council unanimously approved the ban on Tuesday night. The council’s Parks and… Continue reading
A 34-year-old man reportedly tried to set up a meeting at Kent Station with girls ages 13 and 15 to pay them for sex with… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee visited two transitional housing sites Tuesday in Kent to help drum up support for more funding to address homelessness. Inslee first took… Continue reading
It could cost the city of Kent an estimated $10 million to dredge Mill Creek in order to reduce flooding on 76th Avenue South and… Continue reading
It’s rare that a bear visits Kent. So when two of them bounced through town this week it caused, well, somewhat of an uproar. City… Continue reading
Whether camping out or enjoying a backyard barbecue, the State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind everyone to be careful with any kind of… Continue reading
Kent city officials have closed Clark Lake Park Wednesday afternoon after a mama and baby bear were spotted playing in the park. Kent Police and… Continue reading
Kent Police are changing how officers respond to security alarms at businesses because 99 percent of the nearly 3,000 calls per year turned out to… Continue reading
Kent Police members of the Valley SWAT team were on emphasis patrols during the weekend of May 5 to help deter any potential gang-related violence… Continue reading
The city of Kent had another booming year for business and occupation tax revenue. Kent took in $9.3 million in B&O tax revenue in 2016,… Continue reading
One man caused quite a disturbance on a recent morning in downtown Kent as he reportedly yelled at people outside a church and a restaurant,… Continue reading
Fans of Sonic Drive-In coming to Kent will have to hold their orders a bit longer. An anticipated opening this summer is no longer on… Continue reading
City leaders are still trying to figure out how to return Kent parks to their glory days. Julie Parascondola, who took over as parks director… Continue reading
The search is on for a new Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority chief. Annual pay for the position will be between $187,800 and $207,000, according… Continue reading
Developers of the planned Marquee on Meeker apartment complex - that will replace the Riverbend par 3 golf course - are going after millennials to… Continue reading
