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Des Moines City Manager ousted by Council; Michael Matthias shifts to new role
After a late Executive Session at its Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 meeting, the Des Moines City Council – by 5–2 vote – notified City Manager Michael Matthias of its intent to end his tenure as City Manager. “As part of a Separation Agreement, Matthias has been assigned...
Five-hour standoff with armed male ends with successful de-escalation and arrest
On Wednesday night, Nov. 8, 2023, starting at about 6:33 p.m., Kent Police Officers and Valley SWAT spent five hours negotiating with an armed male near the Hollywood Nails Salon in the 25600 block of 104th Ave SE on Kent’s East Hill (map below) before de-escalating and arresting an armed male suspect.
IBEW Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 9 will benefit Women’s Committee
All are invited to come to the 2023 Holiday Bazaar in support of the IBEW Women’s Committee on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the IBEW Local 46 Hall in Kent (map below). Admission and parking are FREE. “Come join us for some...
Employee of the month, Holodomor Remembrance Month, Employee of the Month and more discussed at Kent City Council Tuesday night
Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, Nov. 7, 2023:. Matt Fisher, a Kent local originally recruited to the parks department by Council President Bill Boyce in 2009, received the honor of Kent Employee of the Month. In 2018, Fisher switched over to the police department, and has served as an officer on the Kent PD ever since.
REMINDER: Holiday Splendor and Specials at Zenith Holland Gift Shop Open House this weekend
REMINDER: Holiday Splendor and Specials at Zenith Holland Gift Shop Open House this weekend – Nov. 11 & 12, 2023. Kicking off the season of gifts and excitement, Zenith Holland Nursery and Gift Shop in Des Moines invites you to their festive Gift Shop Open House this Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
ELECTION RETURNS 1: Two Kent School District Levies failing in first returns
Two Kent School District Levies are failing in the first returns of Tuesday’s (Nov. 7, 2023) General Election:. Founder/Publisher/Editor. Three-time National Emmy Award winning Writer (“Bill Nye the Science Guy”), Director, Producer, Journalist and more... COMMENT POLICY: Please use your real name and remain civil – no...
ELECTION RETURNS 1: Larimer, Boyd, Boyce & Michaud all leading early for Kent City Council
The first round of results were released for Tuesday’s (Nov. 7, 2023) General Election, and the initial leaders winning the four seats for Kent City Council are Marli Larimer, John Boyd, Bill Boyce and Zandria Michaud. City of Kent. Ballots Counted: 9,983. Registered Voters: 70,483 • 14.16%. Council...
US Department of Labor recovers $114,000 in back wages, damages for 49 workers denied overtime at Kent painting company
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that a Kent painting services company failed to pay 49 employees their overtime rates for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Investigators determined T’s Pro-Painting violated...
Marti Reeder of John L. Scott named ‘Best of Kent’ for record 15th time
Marti Reeder of John L. Scott was named the “Best of Kent” in the Realtor® category for 2023 for a record fifteenth time, the most anyone has received the honor. Managing broker Marti Reeder competed against other real estate agents throughout the region and was selected by readers of the Kent Reporter to be the best in her area of expertise.
Diwali will be celebrated by 6 million people in the U.S. – including in South King County – on Sunday, Nov. 12
Though South King County is one of the most ethnically diverse regions in Washington State, you may not know much about the winter celebrations of your neighbors. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is next Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, and will be celebrated by six million people across the United States, and over one billion worldwide.
Kent Police, Valley SWAT help find, arrest suspects wanted in connection with recent shooting death of 26-year-old man in Federal Way
On Oct. 25, 2023 at about 8:50 p.m., Federal Way police officers responded to a shooting in the O’Reilly Auto Parts store parking lot at 32411 Pacific Highway S., where they found a 26-year-old man who had been shot. Sadly, despite officers and medics’ life-saving measures, the man did...
Road closure at Green River Road & 94th Place S. for ‘Cleaning and No Parking’ project will be Nov. 6-22
From Nov. 6-22, King County will close portions of Green River Road and 94thPlace S. (map below) near the unincorporated area to clear, clean, secure and enforce “No Parking” along the right-of-way areas. All vehicles will be required to permanently move, the county said. The project was initiated...
Suspect arrested, charged for violent home invasion robberies targeting Asians in Kent
A suspect involved in a series of recent violent home invasion robberies targeting Asians in Kent –including an incident where a young child was held at gunpoint – will remain in custody on a bail of $1 million, according to court documents. The defendant, Alhusaine Drammeh, is accused...
SAVE THE DATE: Holiday Splendor and Specials at Zenith Holland Gift Shop Open House weekend of Nov. 11 & 12
Save the Date: Holiday Splendor and Specials at Zenith Holland Gift Shop Open House weekend of Nov. 11 & 12, 2023. Kicking off the season of gifts and excitement, Zenith Holland Nursery and Gift Shop in Des Moines invites you to their festive Gift Shop Open House on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
Tickets now available for Kent Spotlight Series Holiday Performances coming up Dec. 3 & 14
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023-2024 Spotlight Series holiday performances, including Magical Strings 37th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert and the Queen’s Cartoonists. The Boulding Family’s musical celebration of the holiday season – Magical Strings 37th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert, a treasured tradition – will be Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.
Auburn Schools, police investigating football hazing incident at Auburn Mountainview High School
School officials at Auburn Mountainview High School (AMHS) are investigating a hazing incident involving members of the football team. In an email to families dated Oct. 26, 2023, Principal Terri Herren said that the school was informed of the hazing activities on Thursday, Oct. 19. Herren said that the school took swift action, suspending multiple players from school and from football for the remainder of the season.
REMINDER: Kent’s annual ‘Street of Treats’ will be this Saturday, Oct. 28
REMINDER: Halloween fun continues with a wickedly delightful gathering at Kent’s annual “Street of Treats” Trick-or-Treating event in downtown Kent this Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 2–5 p.m. Dress in your spookiest, funniest, most creative costume and roam downtown streets collecting treats and surprises from participating...
Kent Police arrest suspect wanted in connection with recent home invasion targeting Asian victims
On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023, Kent Police Detectives – with the assistance of Valley SWAT and Hostage Negotiators – made an arrest of an 18-year-old Kent man for the attempted home invasion robbery that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15. That incident involved the suspect attempting to follow...
A Harvest of Fall favorites + savings up to 40% off awaits at Zenith Holland Gardens Nursery
A Harvest of Fall Favorites + saving up to 40% off awaits at Zenith Holland Gardens Nursery!. Harvest season is in full swing along with the Fall sale at Zenith Holland Nursery. Save 40% off savings on trees and shrubs now through Oct. 29, 2023. Along with the sale selection,...
VIDEO: Watch former Seahawk Doug Baldwin’s inspiring keynote speech at MSC Helps Luncheon
Local nonprofit Multi-Service Center (MSC) raised a record-breaking $131,049 (and counting) to provide help, hope, and change for our community through its annual MSC Helps Luncheon held on Oct. 19, 2023. The capacity crowd at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center was inspired by a keynote speech by...
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