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Kent Police Officers arrest bank robber downtown on Wednesday afternoon
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at about 12:30 p.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to a downtown bank, just north of the Police Station, for a robbery in progress. 911 dispatch advised that the suspect had fled on foot towards the library. Police said that suspect had entered the bank...
WEATHER: Cold snap coming, and chance of snow sneaks into forecast for later this week
The first cold snap of 2024 should be arriving by Thursday morning – with snow mentioned in the forecast – but first we will get some serious winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Gusts are predicted to be as high as 34mph or more, NWS warns,...
Kent Police teams up with Project Be Free to help victims of domestic violence
On Nov. 1, 2023, the Kent Police Department entered into a partnership with Project Be Free, which provides critical resources to victims of domestic violence. Project Be Free also offers the unique service of quickly responding to scenes of domestic violence, 24/7, after receiving a call from an Officer at a DV incident.
Kennedy Catholic High School seeking host families for international students
It’s almost that time of year – teenagers from around the world are preparing to arrive on the Kennedy Catholic High School campus in 2024 as students in our International Education program. Our hope is you will welcome a few of our new students from around the globe...
Kent’s Mercy Housing Northwest receives $1 million in funding to help local homeless
The second year of the South King Housing & Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Housing Capital Fund saw increased funding available for South King County, including $1 million in funding for Mercy Housing Northwest in Kent. One significant change from last year was including a new funding source. In 2022, eight of...
Want to learn about local government? You should take the free Kent 101 program, which starts Thursday, Feb. 8
Ever wondered how your local government operates? What goes on behind the scenes at City Hall? If so, the City of Kent has a free program tailor-made for you: Kent 101. This free eight-week program offers residents a comprehensive education into the inner workings of their local government. Through a...
18-year-old killed in vehicular homicide on Kent’s West Hill Friday morning
On Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2023 at about 4:22 a.m., Kent Police Officers were dispatched to the 26400 block of Lake Fenwick Road (map below) after receiving an iPhone crash notification of a single vehicle collision, which tragically killed an 18-year old male passenger. Police said that a passerby also...
Kent man killed in rollover crash of excavator Saturday morning; Police seeking public’s help finding suspect driver
On Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2023 at 6:55 a.m., Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to the area of 12000 SE 236th Street on Kent’s East Hill in regards to a driver fleeing from a truck and trailer in a ditch, where a male victim died. While en route to...
Kent Police close Pacific Highway due to shooting Saturday morning
Kent Police closed Pacific Highway from S. 240th to S. 250th due to a shooting on Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2023. At around 9:41 a.m., police closed all lanes in both directions due to an “ALS” (Advanced Life Saving) shooting reported at 9:31 a.m. As we gather more...
Leader of cartel-connected drug trafficking organization sentenced to 11 years in prison
A citizen of Mexico – who lived in Tukwila and was twice federally convicted of drug trafficking in Washington State – was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 11 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.
Here’s where to enjoy Christmas meals around the area
Christmas is just around the corner and no holiday is complete without a festive, delicious meal. From cozy family-owned eateries to upscale restaurants adorned with seasonal charm, South King County boasts a delicious selection of Christmas Dinners that cater to every palate. Yummy Norwegian Feast. Saturday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m.
Huge holiday sale and last-minute gifts are at Zenith Holland Nursery now
So, you’ve been busy…we get it. But the countdown to Christmas has now begun. With less than a week to go, it’s time to get serious about finishing your shopping and decking your halls!. The good news is, there’s a place where you can get things done...
Heidi Daniel to become King County Library System’s new Executive Director
The King County Library System (KCLS) Board of Trustees this week selected Heidi Daniel to become its new Executive Director. Following a nationwide search after Lisa Rosenblum’s announcement to retire, the Board of Trustees voted to extend an offer of employment to Daniel at the board meeting on December 13.
Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School holding Open House on Thursday, Jan. 4
Without bachelor’s degrees, low-income youth face enormous obstacles in transcending poverty. In Washington State, the rate of college enrollment dropped 10 percent between the high school graduating classes of 2019 and 2021, according to numbers released by the Washington Roundtable. This comes at a time when 70% of the state’s open jobs between 2024 and 2029 are expected to require some degree of schooling beyond high school.
Concerned witness helps Kent Police nab hit & run driver
Last Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, Kent Police Patrol Officers were dispatched to assist Puget Sound Firefighters Local 1747 with an injury hit and run accident at S. 196th and 80 Street (map below). Police said that the victim, a 28-year-old Kent woman, had to be extricated from her car by...
Kent Chamber’s annual ‘State of the Chamber’ luncheon will be Thursday Jan. 11
Mark your calendars, because on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Kent Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Annual State of the Chamber at Green River College’s Kent campus. “Join us at the vibrant Green River College Kent Station for an...
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announces that she’s resigning
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announced on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 that she will be resigning from the agency in order to “return to the East Coast to take care of family matters.“. Since joining Sound Transit in September, 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider...
Burning Boat Festival will benefit homeless Highline Public Schools students on New Year’s Eve
The second annual Burning Boat Festival will be held on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2023), from 6–9 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park, with the boat set to burn at 9 p.m. This year’s event will benefit children experiencing homelessness in Highline Public Schools. Guest are...
Kent Police nab remodel ‘Contractors’ who locked homeowners out of house
This past Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, Kent Patrol Officers were dispatched to a home in the 26700 block of 138th Place SE (map below), to respond to homeowners who had hired a contractor for an extensive home remodeling project, which had been ongoing for a while. Police said that about...
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