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Auburn Police respond to early morning shooting at Walmart parking lot
The Auburn Police Department responded to a shooting in the Walmart parking lot at the Outlet Collection early Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024 at around 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 53-year-old woman suffering from a single gunshot wound. Initial investigations revealed that the victim was involved in an...
All invited to join WABI Bikers on a ride through Soos Creek Trail on Wednesday, May 29
All are invited to join WABI Burien Bikers, who will cycle the lovely Soos Creek Trail in Kent this coming Wednesday, May 29, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. The paved trail meanders through marshlands, meadows, and forests over a gently rolling course that crosses and re-crosses Soos Creek all along the way. Cyclists who enjoy bird-watching may wish to bring binoculars for stops along the way as Soos Creek is rich with a variety of birdlife.
Tickets for 25th Anniversary Bayside Ball hosted by Des Moines Legacy Foundation are still available
Tickets for the spectacular 25th Anniversary Bayside Ball – coming Saturday, June 8, 2024 and hosted by the Des Moines Legacy Foundation – are still available. The Des Moines Legacy Foundation is celebrating 25 years of building community with its 25th Anniversary Bayside Ball, a spectacular FUNdraising event taking place on Saturday, June 8, at the Des Moines Yacht Club.
New careers program aims to diversify dental profession
A new program Dental Career Discovery: A Hands-On Journey aimed at addressing the critical dental workforce shortage – particularly within historically underrepresented communities – launched this month in Tukwila following a successful pilot by Delta Dental of Washington. The program – led by Nicolette Slaughter, Delta Dental’s workforce...
These BOOTS! were made for…2024 MIBBB Fest will kick off with space-themed Film + Dance Party
The third annual Men In Black Birthday Bash (aka MIBBB Fest) will once again include a curated, one-night mini-film festival…with a twist – a space-themed after-party featuring BOOTS!, a Seattle-based pop-up dance party that time-travels guests back to the 1960’s – here’s a taste:
Go ‘All the Way’ at Joey Jewell’s Tribute to Sinatra Bayside Ball on Saturday, June 8
All are invited to get dressed up and join the Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s in celebrating their 25th Anniversary at the Bayside Ball on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This great evening will start at 6 p.m. at the Des Moines Yacht Club, and will feature Joey Jewell’s Tribute to Sinatra & Friends, with Jim Kerl’s Swinging Sixties Orchestra.
State Fire Marshal offers Memorial Day weekend safety tips
On Memorial Day – this coming Monday, May 27, 2024 – we celebrate those brave individuals that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. During Memorial Day weekend in 2023, there were 10,658 incidents in Washington State requiring Fire or EMS response. These incidents resulted in $3,489,572 in property loss. Please keep fire safety in mind as we honor those that have fallen.
Security Guard thwarts armed suspect in stolen car in Kent Monday night; suspect ran so fast he left shoes behind
Kent Police Officers apprehended a dangerous suspect on Monday night, May 20, 2024 after a dramatic encounter with suspects by a Security Guard at an apartment complex in the 11300 block of SE Kent Kangley Road (map below). Just before midnight, police said that a Security Guard spotted a stolen...
Local giving, essential workers, legislative update & donuts discussed at Tuesday night’s Kent City Council
Kent City Council’s May 21, 2024 meeting celebrated local giving, essential workers, and informative goodbyes. Kent employees generously donated to mental health through their Spring Fling fundraiser, while Mayor Dana Ralph acknowledged the unseen heroes of the Public Works Department during National Public Works Week. Senator Karen Keiser, on...
‘Learn from each other’ at Kent International Festival on Saturday, June 1 at ShoWare Center
The Kent International Festival – coming to the accesso ShoWare Center from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 – is a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in the greater Kent community. “We believe that, through coming together and celebrating our various heritages...
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, June 1
Highline Seatac Botanical Garden will be holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Now is a great time to shop from an impressive selection of perennials, annuals, succulents, shrubs, trees, veggie starts and more!. “Grown with expertise and loving care, you will...
Fire burns vacant, boarded-up house in Kent early Friday morning
Puget Sound Fire responded to a residential fire in the 26100 block of 116th Ave SE in Kent early Friday morning, May 17, 2024. When firefighters arrived at around 3:30 a.m., they found a fully-involved, boarded up, vacant house in flames. For the safety of firefighters, the fire was fought...
‘You’ll see things’ at the 3rd annual Men in Black Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 22
“You’ll see things” at the third annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines.
Covington Economic Development Council will host first-ever Covington Restaurant Week from May 20-28
The Covington Economic Development Council (CEDC) will be hosting the city’s first-ever Restaurant Week from May 20-28, 2024. A partnership between the Covington Chamber of Commerce, the City of Covington and CEDC, the nine-day event is a celebration of Covington’s local dining scene. It will kick off on May 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Covington City Hall. The kickoff, which officially launches Covington Restaurant Week, will include fun surprises, giveaways, and free goodie bags to the first 25 people.
Thirteen people – including two from Kent – indicted in drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine
Thirteen people indicted in a significant drug trafficking investigation are being sought by law enforcement with 10 of them in custody this week, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. The defendants are named in three different indictments for a drug trafficking scheme. Two additional defendants were arrested today on criminal...
Overnight I-5 and SR 516 lane and ramp closures near Kent, SeaTac and Des Moines will be from May 13-17
As construction crews continue work on the SR 509 Completion Project, crews will close lanes of northbound I-5 and SR 516 nightly beginning Monday, May 13, 2024.The lane closures on I-5 will allow crews to safely remove dirt recently excavated for the new Veterans Drive tunnel, while the lane closure on SR 516 will allow crews to set a new signal pole for the intersection of SR 516 and the southbound I-5 on- and off-ramps.
Kent Police praised for assistance to King County Sheriff’s Office in stolen vehicle pursuit
Early Friday morning, May 10, 2024, Kent Police officers collaborated with King County Sheriff’s Office Deputies (KCSO) in an operation that led to the apprehension of suspects involved in a stolen vehicle pursuit. The incident, which unfolded around 5 a.m. Friday morning, showcased the effective partnership between law enforcement...
PHOTOS: Did you see the Northern Lights Friday night? Here are some pics & how you can try again tonight
Photo courtesy Michael Snyder. Did you happen to catch the Northern Lights over our area on Friday night, May 10, 2024?. This atmospheric phenomenon is regarded by many as the “Holy Grail” of skywatching. Caused by the largest geomagnetic storm in nearly two decades, these lights produced a...
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