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Grand Opening Celebration at Van Doren’s Landing Park is Wed., June 28
All are invited to Van Doren’s Landing Park (21901 Russell Road; map below) on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, to celebrate the completion of the park renovations and the Lower Russell Levee Setback and Habitat project. “We look forward to commemorating this incredible joint project between the City of Kent...
Celebrate Kent’s Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park
Set at Lake Meridian park, Kent’s FREE Fourth of July event is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. Expect live music, food trucks and fun, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with fireworks set to go off at 10 p.m. There will also be a free shuttle from...
Vogel’s Carpet & Flooring Ribbon Cutting will be Thursday, June 29
Vogel’s Carpet & Flooring Ribbon Cutting will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. Join the Kent Chamber team and members in celebrating Vogel’s Carpet & Flooring and their new Kent location!. Vogel’s Carpet and Flooring has been serving the North Seattle...
Only a few tickets left for this Saturday’s Men In Black Birthday Bash Bayside Ball
The final few Men In Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) Bayside Ball tickets are still available for this Saturday night’s concert – don’t wait…get yours now at:. The Men in Black Birthday Bash Bayside Ball is a spectacular fundraising event produced by the Des Moines Legacy Foundation taking place this coming Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Des Moines Yacht Club. The event will feature a performance by Joey Jewell and the Swinging Sixties Orchestra reminiscent of Sinatra’s performances at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, focusing on Frank Sinatra’s biggest hits. Songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Lady is a Tramp,” “New York, New York,” “Come Fly with Me” and “Mack the Knife” are included in the evening’s repertoire. Attendees can expect an evening of live music and entertainment, celebrating the timeless classics made famous by Frank Sinatra.
Public Safety, Red Light Cameras & more discussed at Tuesday night’s Kent City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, June 20, 2023:. Macrina Bakery, which employs nearly 300 people and sources products locally as much as possible, began in Belltown 30 years ago. They moved their bakery operations to Kent’s industrial district about 10 years ago, opening a cafe in Kent soon after. Macrina now has six different cafes in King County. To celebrate 30 years in business, Macrina Bakery will be giving away mini funfetti cupcakes at all cafe locations on Aug. 27.
After 4-hour standoff, domestic violence suspect arrested on Kent’s East Hill
If you were wondering what a SWAT team and large police response was for on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Kent Police said that it had to do a domestic violence incident that lasted nearly four hours. Police say that Kent Patrol Officers responded to an address on the East Hill...
Beware drivers: additional Red Light Cameras have been installed in Kent
This month, the City of Kent installed additional Red Light Cameras in the city. The Kent City Council previously approved installation of the cameras in six additional intersections in the city. The City said that those locations were chosen based on the number of collisions that have occurred in those intersections.
Fiber optic line vandalism causes widespread service outage in South King County
Vandals targeted and damaged a fiber optic cable line in Tukwila over the weekend, causing a service outage for numerous Comcast/Xfinity customers in the South King County area. In addition to Tukwila, the outage also affected neighboring cities of Burien, Renton, and Kent, as confirmed by the company. Workers were...
FINAL Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #10 released
UPDATE June 18, 2023, 5:14 p.m.: THE OBJECT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY FOUND! Please stay tuned for an update on the winner(s) soon. Celebrate our regional UFO history and 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers” with MIBBB Fest’s 2023 Summer Saucer Search game, presented by Explore Seattle Southside, Four Points by Sheraton, and all South King Media blogs!
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #9
CLUE #9 – JUNE 18, 12:00 P.M. Working the earth with passion in his eyes. Creating crop circles for a celestial craft. Four acres adorned with patterns and light. Where secrets and wonders can truly be found. A perfect landing site for beings unknown,. Like “Catcher in the Rye,”...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #8
CLUE #8 – JUNE 17, 5:00 P.M. Goddess Nike personifying Victory, guiding us right. Her minions Ajax, Hercules, and Zeus, gods heralded in song,. In defense they stood, steadfast and strong. Once vigilantly watched over, the National Guard’s pride,. Under 37 acres of parkland these defenders could once...
After serious collision, Kent Police track down and arrest vehicle assault suspect
On June 15, 2023, at about 3:22 p.m., multiple Kent Police Officers, King County Medics, and Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Firefighters were dispatched to the area of SE 240th and 120th Ave SE (map below) in reference to multiple 911 calls reporting a serious injury accident. Police said that 911...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #7
CLUE #7 – JUNE 17, 12:00 P.M. In Elda’s Paradise Garden, a horticulturalist’s realm,. Is Elda Behm’s legacy at nature’s graceful helm. Husband Ray, a Boeing wartime worker, devoted and true,. Their lives intertwined, creating beauty anew. Between two ferns is the entrance so serene,
Two suspects taken into custody in Kent had warrants out for their arrests
Kent Patrol Officers were conducting extra patrols in the area of 1500 West Meeker this week when they came upon subjects who were trespassing in a posted no trespassing location. Through investigation, police determined that one of the subjects, a 27-year-old Burien man, had a Kent Warrant for Forgery and...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #6
CLUE #6 – JUNE 16, 5:00 P.M. Dance through the meadow without a care. They twirl in step to the uplifting beat. Echoes of music guide the couple that way. Lost in the moment beneath a starry sky. A foxtrot echoes on November’s night,. Friend Charlie joins in,...
Man found shot in head near YMCA on Kent’s east hill
Kent Police are reporting that on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at about 6:37 p.m., Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 18000 block of S. 248th Street (map below) where they found a man who had been shot in the head. Officers were advised that one male victim had been shot...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #5
CLUE #5 – JUNE 16, 12:00 P.M. From 10 to 5 you can expect to eat. (Except for Sunday when you’re out of luck) DECODE THIS PHRASE (to receive your wish): 3-9-4 / 1-7-8-5 / 10-2-6 Over Andover, where you’ll Park your cars,. Is a chorus line...
Kent Police seeking missing vulnerable man Jamal Green
On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at about 9 a.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of 2nd Ave S. (map below) in response to a missing vulnerable adult. Police say that Jamal Green is 45-years-old, 6-feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He has mental health issues...
Kent Police seeking public’s help regarding shooting of 8-year-old boy
Kent Police are seeking the public’s help regarding the shooting of an 8-year-old boy who was riding in a car on Monday, June 12, 2023. Police say that the shooting took place near the 23600 block of 104th Ave SE (map below) at around 5:39 p.m. Monday, when Officers responded to that area in response to a 911 call of a shooting.
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #4
CLUE #4 – JUNE 15, 5:00 P.M. Heed the track’s motto: “It’s time to fly!”. After watching a few sprints you’ll leave wanting more. This super-fun racetrack is open 10 am ‘til dark,. In support of the community, this place provides a spark. BMX...
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