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Ideas to celebrate Dad abound at Zenith Holland Nursery in Des Moines
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18! If that catches you by surprise, you‘re probably not alone, but don’t worry – Zenith Holland Nursery is here to help!. Des Moines’ oldest business is open daily from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and filled with options to honor all sorts of Dads.
Identity of victim killed in fatal shooting at Kent theater released
The King County Medical Examiners Office has released the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Kent Station AMC 14 Theater – Abubakar Ahmed, 19, of Tukwila, died from a gunshot wound to the torso. According to KOMO News, Ahmed was...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #3
CLUE #3 – JUNE 15, 12:00 P.M. The Aviation Pavilion with planes staged outside. But there’s a map online where it’s ‘plane’ to see. Amidst the vast expanse of blue, one particular plane took flight,. Its metal wings slicing through day and night. The Stratojet...
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #2
CLUE #2 – JUNE 14, 5 p.m.:. This Des Moines landmark beckons, a perfect starting point for you. The 600-foot structure reaches out to the sea. Maury Island, a character itself in this UFO story,. From here seems within hand’s reach in all its glory. The next stop...
Kent Police participate in Special Olympics Torch Run
This past Friday, June 9, 2023, Police Officers across the nation ran with Special Olympics torches to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics athletes. The Kent Police Torch running team met up on Pacific Highway South to accept the southbound torch from Des Moines Police, and ran it to Federal Way for the next pass off.
Upthegrove awards MLK Medal of Distinguished Service to Kent’s Mauricio Ayon Rodríguez
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 awarded Mauricio Ayon Rodríguez of Kent with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “What are you doing for others?”
Men In Black Birthday Bash 2023 Summer Saucer Search Clue #1
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!. The goal of this new game is to be the first to...
Teen shot, killed inside movie theater at Kent Station early Tuesday morning
Early Tuesday morning, July 13, 2023 at about 12:19 a.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to the AMC Kent Station 14 Theater at 425 Ramsey Way, in response to multiple 911 calls of a shooting that had occurred inside. Police say that Officers arrived within a minute of dispatch and...
Kent Police seeking public’s help regarding Monday shooting
On Monday, June 12, 2023 at about 5:39 p.m., Kent Police Officers responded to the area in the 23600 block of 104th Ave SE in response to a 911 call of a shooting. Police say that Officers arrived quickly, and located one victim who had been shot while seated in a vehicle.
18-year-old man dies of injuries after being shot in chest in Kent
Kent Police are investigating a homicide case where an 18-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest on Sunday, June 4, 2023, and sadly succumbed to his injuries the next day. On June 4, at about 11:15 p.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to the area of 11300 SE Kent Kangley Rd. in response to a 911 call of a shooting.
Applications open for Spring 2023 Kent Community Police Academy
Want a behind the scenes look at the operations of the Kent Police Department? Well, here’s your chance – applications for the Spring 2023 Community Police Academy are now being accepted. Sessions will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 9 p.m., beginning April 4, 2023, and...
The LOVE-liest Gifts for Valentine’s Day are at Zenith Holland Nursery & Gifts in Des Moines
Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, so – lest you let it sneak up on you – the time to find a fitting token of your affection is NOW!. Just in time, Zenith Holland Nursery is packed with a host of gift options and floral or plant tributes to delight your sweetheart.
Eat Clean, Act Right, Live Well: How the freshest food trend has landed at Kent Station
Eat Clean – Act Right – Live Well: How the Freshest Food trend has landed at Kent Station. Just Poké is one of the newer restaurant options in Kent located at the popular Kent Station dining and shopping destination. The modern, cheerful shop is open daily from...
Fatal collision kills 1, closes West Valley Highway in Kent Sunday
A fatal collision killed one, and resulted in the closure of all lanes of West Valley Highway in Kent on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2023, according to Puget Sound Fire. The collision between a truck and another vehicle occurred at around 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the 18100 block of the West Valley Highway, near Home Depot and Costco (map below).
City of Kent will receive $472,000 grant from ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ program
This week the US Department of Transportation announced that Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) will receive nearly $4.9 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Safe Streets and Roads for All” (SS4A) Grant Program. $472,000 of that total will be granted to the City of Kent. The...
Kent Police assist DEA in ‘violent, prolific’ drug trafficking ring case
The leader of a violent, prolific drug trafficking ring was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 15 years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Kent Police and other area agencies assisted the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in this case. Cesar Valdez-Sanudo, 36, pleaded guilty in...
Kent Police holding ‘Block Watch 101’ class starting Feb. 28
Kent Police Department’s Community Education Unit and Neighborhood Response Team will be hosting a Block Watch 101 class on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Kent City Hall. All are invited to come learn how to start a Block Watch in your neighborhood. Already...
Closures at I-5 and SR 516 in Kent/Des Moines start Monday, Feb. 6
It may only be February, but construction is already ramping up for the State Route 509 Completion Project, with closures coming starting Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Starting Monday, Feb. 6, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will kick off a series of lane, ramp and intersection closures in the Kent/Des Moines area as part of an effort to improve mobility and reduce traffic noise to nearby homes.
Team Marti: ‘The best time to buy & sell is when it is right for you’
“The best time to buy & sell is when it is right for you.”. – timeless advice and Market forecast from Team Marti. Leading local Realtor Marti Reeder has seen all sorts of markets in her over 18 years as a credentialed professional of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
2 killed in double homicide at Kent hotel Tuesday night; suspect still at large
Kent Police are investigating a double homicide that killed two at the Kent Valley Motel on Central Ave. N (map below) on Tuesday night, Jan. 31, 2023. Police say that on Tuesday night, Jan. 31, 2023 at about 10:23 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the Kent Valley Motel in response to multiple 911 callers reporting sounds of gunshots inside one of the rooms.
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