Steve Hunter

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.

Heat is on in Kent! Temperature could hit 92 Tuesday

The summer heat is hitting Kent this weekend and through Tuesday, July 2.

Kids play in the water June 22 at Town Square Plaza in Kent. Temperatures could hit record highs over the next several days.
Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Meeker Street bridge in Kent needs $1 million paint job

Kent's heavily used Meeker Street bridge isn't falling down but it needs a paint job. The work would cost an estimated $1 million.

Kent city officials say the Meeker Street bridge will need a $1 million paint job in the next couple of years.

Beware of river, lake dangers during hot weather this weekend

With hot weather expected for the weekend, King County officials issued a media release Thursday urging recreational river and lake users to be extremely careful if heading out on the water.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.

Register for Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run

Registration is underway for the 10th annual Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk.

The Kent Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk is July 13.

Kent drive-through coffee stand triggers Everett prostitution sting

An investigation into lewd conduct at a Kent drive-through coffee stand led to an Everett Police prostitution sting Tuesday of latte stands in Snohomish County.

Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Celebrate Fourth of July in Kent at Lake Meridian Park

The city of Kent is throwing its 15th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park.

Pie-eating contests are part of the Fourth of July Splash on July 4 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent.

Three candidates chase Kent School Board seat | Election 2013

Three candidates are running to replace Tim Clark for Position No. 5 on the Kent School Board.

Fireworks stands can open Friday

Kent Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips; legal reminders

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority reminds residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, is also a day of potential injuries and fires.

Fireworks stands can open Friday
Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses

Boeing, Boeing, gone: Crews demolish sold Kent office buildings

Crews are demolishing sold Boeing office buildings in Kent along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses, one 318,000 square feet and the other 120,000 square feet.

Crews begin to demolish old Boeing office buildings last week along South 212th Street to make room for two new warehouses
Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday

Kent International Festival 2013 | Slide show

The city of Kent held its annual Kent International Festival on Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza.

Taiko drummers from the group Kaze Daiko perform at the fifth annual Kent International Festival on Saturday
The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday

Beatles tribute show coming to ShoWare Center June 28

What's known as The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs at 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

The 1964 Beatles Tribute performs Friday
Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday

Fountains of fun in Kent

Kids enjoy a sunny warm Saturday, June 22 at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent.

Kids enjoy the Rotary granite ball that floats on water on a sunny and warm Saturday
H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

H&E Equipment Services expands to Kent

A Louisiana-based national rental equipment company celebrated the grand opening last week of its first Washington store right here in Kent.

H&E Equipment Services hosts a grand opening June 20 at its new Kent location. The company rents construction and earth moving equipment.

Woman charged with pimping teen girls in Kent

A 20-year-old Seattle woman is scheduled to be arraigned July 1 in King County Superior Court on charges for allegedly setting up two juvenile girls to work as prostitutes in Kent.

Ex-Kentwood High student pleads not guilty to school bomb threat

A former Kentwood High student pleaded not guilty Thursday in King County Superior Court to the charge of making threats to bomb or injure property in March at the Covington school.

Brenda Campbell

Kent-based company criticizes city’s B&O tax

A local recreational vehicle company has a load of complaints with the city of Kent's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

Brenda Campbell

Berrios to kick off campaign for City Council June 24

The People for Jim Berrios for Kent City Council will host a campaign kickoff party from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the Golden Steer Steak n' Rib House on the East Hill.

Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.

Kent Police part of statewide crackdown on DUI drivers over next two weeks

Graduation parties, end of the school year, Fourth of July, weddings, nice weather, barbecues and vacations mark the summer season. What many don’t realize is that summer, or the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, have been labeled “The 100 Deadliest Days” on roads.

Kent Police will be part of a statewide emphasis to catch DUI drivers over the next two weeks.
Kent Police Blotter.

Drivers hit speeds of more than 105 mph in Kent along South 277th Street | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited two men for investigation of reckless driving after they hits speeds of more than 105 mph during a road rage incident along South 277th Street.

Kent Police Blotter.

City of Kent seeks clarity on new marijuana rules

Kent city officials are trying to determine how to handle the new recreational marijuana rules under consideration by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) that could bring marijuana retailers and growers to Kent.