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A Kent teen died after this 1990 Honda Accord crashed into a tree along Highway 410 on Sunday

Single-car crash kills Kent teen east of Enumclaw; four others injured

An 18-year-old Kent man died in a one-car accident that also injured four others when the vehicle smashed into a tree early Sunday morning along westbound State Route 410 about 2o miles east of Enumclaw.

A Kent teen died after this 1990 Honda Accord crashed into a tree along Highway 410 on Sunday
Jim Berrios speaks during his gathering at the Golden Steer restaurant to announce he’s running to be the next Kent mayor. Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter

Berrios announces run to be Kent mayor

Kent City Council members Jim Berrios and Dana Ralph are headed to an election showdown next year to become the next mayor.

Jim Berrios speaks during his gathering at the Golden Steer restaurant to announce he’s running to be the next Kent mayor. Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter
The Kent Senior Center welcomes those with items in need of repair.

Senior center hosts Repair Time fix-it on Tuesday

Bring your small household items and clothing that need repair and mending to Repair Time fix-it on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith St.

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Senior Center welcomes those with items in need of repair.
Jordan Babineaux. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent’s Shell station, Seahawks host 27-cent flash fuel sale today

Shell and the Seahawks celebrate Blue Friday with a flash fuel sale for one hour only at its Kent station at 22588 84th Ave. S.

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Jordan Babineaux. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent Police investigate the death of a baby.

Kent Police investigate death of baby by suicidal pregnant mother who set herself on fire

Kent Police are investigating whether to arrest a 34-year-old suicidal woman who in the late stages of pregnancy reportedly set herself on fire with gasoline that resulted in the death of her baby.

Kent Police investigate the death of a baby.
A talented group of Norwegians perform in Kent on Oct. 6. COURTESY PHOTO

Norwegian singers, dancers to perform at senior center

A group of 52 Norwegians will descend on Kent on Thursday, Oct. 6, to perform a show of music and dancing at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
A talented group of Norwegians perform in Kent on Oct. 6. COURTESY PHOTO
The I-405/State Route 167 interchange project will build a new flyover ramp

WSDOT breaks ground on improvements at I-405/SR 167 Interchange

Gov. Jay Inslee joined federal, state and local officials Thursday to celebrate the first project to begin construction with Connecting Washington funding in the greater Seattle area.

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The I-405/State Route 167 interchange project will build a new flyover ramp
A community treasure

Kent-area community calendar | Sept. 29

Events

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
A community treasure
Sound Transit employees observe the dedication ceremony from a parking garage perch at the new Angle Lake Station in SeaTac last Saturday.

Welcomed station for area riders: Light rail extension comes to SeaTac | SLIDESHOW

Area light rail continued its southerly march down the Interstate 5 corridor with the official opening of its Angle Lake Station in SeaTac last Saturday.

Sound Transit employees observe the dedication ceremony from a parking garage perch at the new Angle Lake Station in SeaTac last Saturday.
Mike Wear

12s check out Hawktoberfest in historic downtown | SLIDESHOW

Fans flocked to Kent Downtown Partnership's second annual Hawktoberfest Car Show last Saturday in downtown Kent.

  • Sep 28, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Mike Wear
Salmon are expected to have improve habitat along the Green River in Kent with the new Mill Creek Side Channel.

City of Kent project to boost salmon runs

The city of Kent and partners will celebrate the completion of the Mill Creek Side Channel at the Leber Homestead (near 7080 South 262nd St.) from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 6. The public is welcome to attend.

  • Sep 28, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Salmon are expected to have improve habitat along the Green River in Kent with the new Mill Creek Side Channel.
Kent’s Horizon, Crestwood elementaries receive School of Distinction awards

Kent’s Horizon, Crestwood elementaries receive School of Distinction awards

Two elementary schools in the Kent School District have been named a 2016 School of Distinction.

  • Sep 28, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent’s Horizon, Crestwood elementaries receive School of Distinction awards
Kent Police Blotter. File Photo

Kent officer tackles man who sprayed fire extinguisher | Police Blotter

A Kent Police officer chased and tackled a man who had run from a residence after reportedly spraying a fire extinguisher during a dispute inside the home.

Kent Police Blotter. File Photo
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Attorney General Ferguson to speak in Kent Oct. 11

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will speak at the Rotary Club of Kent meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Leaders of drug trafficking ring that reached into Kent receive prison terms

Two men who led a violent drug trafficking organization distributing meth, heroin and cocaine in Kent, Tukwila, Renton, Seattle and Shoreline, were sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to long prison terms.

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent residents can recycle items on Saturday

Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 15

The annual city of Kent Fall Recycling Collection Event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road.

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Kent residents can recycle items on Saturday
King County pet adoptions at half price Saturday in Kent

King County pet adoptions at half price Saturday in Kent

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) will participate in the fifth annual Statewide Animal Shelter Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1, with 50 percent off regular pet adoption fees.

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
King County pet adoptions at half price Saturday in Kent
T-Birds rally set for Kent City Hall

T-Birds rally set for Kent City Hall

Fans of the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team can join city officials for a ceremonial flag raising at Kent City Hall to celebrate the 2016-17 Western Hockey League season.

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
T-Birds rally set for Kent City Hall
The King County Sheriff’s Office air support unit of three helicopters would be cut in 2018 under a budget proposal by County Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy Photo

King County budget proposal would cut Sheriff’s Office air, marine units

A proposed two-year budget by King County Executive Dow Constantine would cut the Sheriff's Office air support and marine units, reduce the Prosecuting Attorney's Office staff and close bookings by police agenices at the county jail in Kent.

The King County Sheriff’s Office air support unit of three helicopters would be cut in 2018 under a budget proposal by County Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy Photo
The Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show offers a wide selection of guitars and other instruments for customers to buy

25th annual Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show returns to Kent Commons on Sunday

The Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show celebrates its silver anniversary Sunday at the Kent Commons.

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
The Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show offers a wide selection of guitars and other instruments for customers to buy