Steve Hunter

Kent Police Blotter.

Man leads Kent officers on high-speed car chase before crashing | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of attempting to elude and drunk driving after he led officers on a two-mile, high-speed chase that lasted about three minutes.

Kent Police Blotter.

DEA sends letters to marijuana storefronts near schools to shut down

The Drug Enforcement Administration sent notification letters Thursday to the operators and property owners of 23 marijuana store fronts located in school zones across Western Washington ordering them to shut down or face federal enforcement action.

A 56-year-old Kent man died after a car struck his motorcycle Wednesday morning along Southeast 223rd Drive in the Panther Lake area of Kent.

Kent motorcyclist killed after collision with car in Panther Lake area; medical examiner identifies man | Update

A 56-year-old Kent man was killed Wednesday morning after a car collided with his motorcycle at about 6:44 a.m. in the 12200 block of Southeast 223rd Drive in the Panther Lake area.

A 56-year-old Kent man died after a car struck his motorcycle Wednesday morning along Southeast 223rd Drive in the Panther Lake area of Kent.
The Seattle Thunderbirds will open training camp Aug. 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent for the 2012-13 season.

Seattle Thunderbirds open training camp in Kent

Fans can get their first look at the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team when training camp opens for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, Aug. 23 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

The Seattle Thunderbirds will open training camp Aug. 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent for the 2012-13 season.

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