News

The Islamic Center of Kent is working to replace its existing house of worship at 20857 108th Ave.

Islamic Center of Kent makes pitch for new worship building

The Islamic Center of Kent has submitted a proposal for a new religious services building to replace its current building on the East Hill.

The Islamic Center of Kent is working to replace its existing house of worship at 20857 108th Ave.
Sister Dinah

Kent Pride: Gay community shines at festival | SLIDESHOW

They arrived as couples, in drag, in makeup or just jeans and a T-shirt. But they all gathered at Burlington Green Park to celebrate being themselves for the conclusion of the second annual Kent Pride weekend.

Sister Dinah

Holiday Craft Market set for the Kent Senior Center on Nov. 1-2

The city of Kent hosts the 26th annual Holiday Craft Market, a large creative gift boutique, Nov. 1-2 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Sep 12, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Pretty Lights performs Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Pretty Lights concert at Kent’s ShoWare Center on Nov. 22

Catch the electronic music of Pretty Lights on Friday, Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 12, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Pretty Lights performs Nov. 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Candidates for Kent mayor and City Council will attend an Oct. 10 forum in Panther Lake.

Kent Candidate Forum set for Oct. 10 in Panther Lake

Voters can hear from candidates for mayor and the City Council at a Kent Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Sunrise Elementary School, 22300 132nd Ave. S.E.

Candidates for Kent mayor and City Council will attend an Oct. 10 forum in Panther Lake.
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

Kent residents urged to use non-emergency police phone number

Kent residents are urged to call 253-852-2121 to report non-emergency police incidents, ensuring that 911 will be readily available for actual emergencies.

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

New ramp metering to help provide better I-405 traffic flow

A new congestion-busting tool will be ready for action next week to help with the occasional afternoon backups on southbound Interstate 405 through Renton.

  • Sep 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks as challenger Tim Clark listens during a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday.

Kent mayoral candidates clash over budget issue

A clash over the handling of the city of Kent's budget continues to be a focus in the mayor's race between incumbent Suzette Cooke and challenger Tim Clark.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke speaks as challenger Tim Clark listens during a Kent Candidate Forum on Monday.
Ken Sharp

Kent Candidate Forum: Sharp stays in City Council race; debates Stober

Ken Sharp's appearance at the Kent Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum demonstrated he's remaining in his Kent City Council race.

Ken Sharp

Kent man suffers gunshot wound on East Hill

A Kent man in his 20s suffered a serious gunshot wound to the face during an altercation at about 9:23 p.m. Tuesday in the McDonald's parking lot, 10125 S.E. 256th St., on the East Hill.

Golden State Foods Foundation, partners donate backpacks to Kent first-graders

The Golden State Foods (GSF) Foundation and Quality Custom Distribution – in partnership with United Stationers Charitable Foundation – hosted its Back(pack) to School event on Aug. 29 in Kent. More than 100 backpacks were distributed to deserving first-grade students from George T. Daniel Elementary School.

  • Sep 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
King County Sheriff John Urquhart.

King County Sheriff testifies about marijuana before U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

King County Sheriff John Urquhart testified Tuesday about the legalization of marijuana before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C.

  • Sep 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
King County Sheriff John Urquhart.
Crews will start Wednesday to demolish the Alvord T Bridge in Kent.

King County to demolish Kent bridge

King County is scheduled to start demolition on Wednesday of the Alvord T Bridge in Kent.

Crews will start Wednesday to demolish the Alvord T Bridge in Kent.

King County Flood District approves $1.2 million for Green/Duwamish watershed project

The King County Flood Control District approved $1.2 million in funding to boost the clean water and salmon recovery efforts of groups in the Green/Duwamish River and Central Puget Sound watershed.

A car struck and damaged a downtown Kent business.

Car crashes into downtown Kent business

No one was injured when a car crashed into the facade of a downtown Kent business Monday afternoon.

  • Sep 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
A car struck and damaged a downtown Kent business.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest man for reckless driving after street racing | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested an 18-year-old SeaTac man for investigation of eluding an officer and reckless driving in connection with street racing in the North Kent industrial area.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent Food Bank nominated in ‘Good Grains for a Good Cause’ contest

Kent Food Bank has been nominated as a favorite charity that addresses food insecurity to build awareness for the cause in the Whole Grains Council's "Good Grains for a Good Cause" program.

  • Sep 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Jennifer Mogren with her dog

Wiggles, Wags, N’ Whiskers Pet Event raises money, awareness

Local vendors and support organizations converged at the Kent Senior Center on Saturday for the Wiggles, Wags, N' Whiskers Pet Event.

  • Sep 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Jennifer Mogren with her dog
Shacon Barbee.

Trial of alleged pimp continues in Kent

Closing statements could occur during the week of Sept. 16 in the trial of a man facing promoting prostitution and other charges for his alleged work as a pimp in Kent and Seattle.

Shacon Barbee.

Kent dangerous waste facility fined $180,000

The Department of Ecology (Ecology) has fined Burlington Environmental LLC (Burlington Environmental) $180,000 for 13 violations of requirements for dangerous waste management at the company's facility in Kent.

  • Sep 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service