A 29-year-old Des Moines man pleaded not guilty Thursday in connection with the Nov. 5 shooting death of Jayme Thomas, 19, in the Redondo area of Des Moines.
Kent firefighters dropped off nearly 5,000 wrapped toys, 1,000 stuffed animals and other unwrapped gifts Thursday morning to the Kent Food Bank for families in the community who cannot afford to buy gifts.
Mathilda (Tillie) Koch celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 18.
A Kent-Meridian High School teacher and coach pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to a charge of communication with a minor for immoral purposes for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a 16-year-old girl at the school.
Kent Phoenix Academy appeared on a Washington state list of "persistently lowest-achieving schools" because of a low graduation rate.
Kent Police cited a man at large for investigation of third-degree malicious mischief, third-degree theft and obstructing a public officer after he allegedly smashed a hammer against the roof of a camper and fled from officers on a stolen bicycle.
Here’s a moving poem about parenthood, about finding one’s self to be an adult but still trying to care for the child within. Mark Jarman teaches at Vanderbilt University.
King County saw the lowest number of deaths due to homicide in 2010 in the past 10 years.
Barbara Joslin, a good friend and supporter of the Kent Fire Department, died on Dec. 12 following a fight with breast cancer.
Philadelphia-based SMG received a new three-year contract extension to operate Kent's ShoWare Center.
Children who go to Kent's West Fenwick Park get to enjoy a new playground because of a donation by United Way of King County and others.
The Kent City Council renewed federal and state lobbyist contracts for 2012 at its final meeting of 2011.
Kent-Meridian High School staff are collecting items for needy students and their families for the holidays.
Kent drivers will soon see a lower speed limit along West Meeker Street between Washington Avenue South and Russell Road.
A 37-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree promoting prostitution in connection with an 18-year-old woman with a mental disability that he allegedly had perform sex acts with men for cash and then give the money to him.
Honoring Kent School Board Director Jim Berrios | Slide Show
If you think your blood pressure is normal, you may want to double-check with your doctor. According to new guidelines, blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg, which was until recently seen as within a healthy range, is now classified as elevated.
The Meridian Kiwanis Club held its 39th annual kids Christmas Party at the First Christian Church in Kent.
Thunderbird general manager Russ Farwell today announced defenseman Dave Sutter will be attending the Team Switzerland selection camp for the 2012 World Junior Championships being held in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, from December 26 to January 5.
Kent Fire Department Toys for Joy wrapping party | Slide Show
