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REVIEW: Theatre Battery returns to live production with ‘Deep Purple Wiggle,’ through Sept. 10
After three years of creating digital and film projects, Theatre Battery returns to live-theatre production with “Deep Purple Wiggle,” a one-act play written by Milo Cramer and directed by Logan Ellis. The story follows a set of twins in their 30s who have previously self-identified as male. When...
Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to drive-by shooting on SR 167
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on SR 167 near Ellingson Road on Sunday morning, Aug. 27, 2023. Troopers said that at approximately 3:25 a.m. on Sunday morning, they received a 9-1-1 call from an individual stating he was shot on southbound SR 167 near Ellingson Road (map below).
Outboard boat racing returns to Angle Lake the weekend of Sept. 9-10
The weekend of Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, the Frank Hansen Memorial Regatta – featuring exciting outboard powerboat racing – will return to Angle Lake in SeaTac. This free event is hosted by the Seattle Outboard Association (SOA) and produced as a SEAFAIR Community Event...
Kent, Des Moines Police holding Crime Prevention for Business event on Wednesday, Sept 20
The Kent and Des Moines Police Departments are teaming up to host a Business Watch meeting on the West Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. This free event will be held at Highline Community College, Building 8 in the Mt. Constance/Olympus Room (map below).
REMINDER: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will rock – and improve – the world this Saturday, Aug. 26
REMINDER: People in South King County are looking forward to this year’s Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Fest this Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., a grassroots, live music fundraiser event that has been around for the last 16 years. Not only has this...
Tickets now available for Kent’s 2023-2024 Spotlight Series, which starts Oct. 17
Tickets are now on sale for the Kent Arts Commission’s 2023-2024 Spotlight Series, which brings exceptional entertainment to the city. These events are presented by the Kent Arts Commission and Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services. The upcoming season will feature seven performances, beginning Oct. 17 and running through...
Seattle Police track down, arrest two suspects in Kent, retrieve guns
Seattle Police officers this week tracked down and arrested two suspects in Kent, Seattle P.D. announced. Seattle Police said that officers obtained information regarding the location of the suspect and organized an arrest operation to take him into custody. On Aug. 16, 2023, police conducted the arrest operation at around...
Seattle Mariners announce long-term partnership with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
On Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, the Seattle Mariners announced a long-term, multi-faceted partnership with the Auburn-based Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and its Tribal enterprise, Muckleshoot Casino Resort. This collaboration – which includes the designation of “Exclusive Casino Partner” – will allow the organizations to work together to impact the broader community...
REMINDER: See BAT Theatre’s ‘Good Morning, Bill’ FREE outdoors at Des Moines Beach Park this Sunday
BAT Theatre’s “Good Morning, Bill” 2023 finalé will be performed for FREE outdoors this Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park (map below). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Performances run approximately 90 minutes and are sponsored by the cities of Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, and SeaTac, with special thanks to Kennedy Catholic High School and the Highline School District. Support local eateries by making this a dinner and a show. Bring takeout to the performance, or dine out before or after. Directed by Rachel Rene.
REMINDER: ‘Cajun Fest’ will spice up Downtown Kent this Saturday, Aug. 19!
Cajun Fest – the only Cajun festival in Washington State – is this Saturday, Aug. 19!. This spicy, fantastic local event runs from 2–7 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 in Downtown Kent and will feature Music from Cajun/Zydeco musicians, Food Trucks and a Beer Garden. The...
‘Experience Historical Kent’ with several great local events from Aug. 25–27
Explore the historic treasures in Kent’s community and celebrate our history with these great upcoming “Experience Historical Kent” events, from Aug. 25–27, 2023:. 10am – 4pm Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (free admission). 12pm – 4pm Kent Historical Museum (free admission). 4pm – 7pm Kickoff...
10th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive will be Wednesday, Aug. 16
Communities in Schools of Kent is gearing up for their 10th Annual School Supply Drive collection event, coming up on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at Kent Station. This fundraiser event will run from 4 – 6 p.m., and you can bring supplies to Kent Station that day, OR you can drop school supplies ahead of time at one of the partnering locations listed below.
WEATHER: Are you ready for a heat wave? Highs may reach mid-90s next week
The National Weather Service (NWS) says that building high pressure over the region will lead to “increasingly warm and dry conditions, with a heat wave expected to start” as soon as this Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. “A significant warm-up is expected next week with the potential for a...
‘Cajun Fest’ – the only Cajun festival in Washington – is less that two weeks away, on Saturday, Aug. 19!
Cajun Fest – the only Cajun festival in Washington State – is less that two weeks away!. The event runs from 2–7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 in Downtown Kent and will feature Music from Cajun/Zydeco musicians, Food Trucks and a Beer Garden. The event is...
Team Marti: Solving the puzzle of inflation, mortgage rates, and your homebuying plans
Team Marti: Solving the puzzle of inflation, mortgage rates, and your homebuying plans:. Greg McBride, Senior VP, and Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate says this about future mortgage rates:. “With the backdrop of easing inflation pressures, we should see more consistent declines in mortgage rates as the year progresses, particularly...
Top 10 reasons NOT to miss ‘Ferragosto’ this Saturday at Casa Italiana in Burien
The Casa Italian Cultural Center in Burien continues its festive – and FREE – Summer ‘Ferragosto’ tradition from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. In ancient roman times, Caesar Augustus proclaimed a Feriae Augusti or Festivals of Augustus. This has become known as Ferragosto which technically is celebrated on Aug. 15, but in actuality can extend for almost the full month of August, when Italian city dwellers decamp for cooler climes to beat the city heat.
Task Force seizes 30,000+ fentanyl pills from alleged trafficker in Tukwila
A 46-year-old Mexican citizen is in federal custody, charged with possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver, for some 30,000 fentanyl pills found in his pick-up truck in Tukwila, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. David Garcia-Garcia made his appearance on the criminal complaint on Aug. 4, 2023....
Tilth Alliance launches first-ever ‘Eat Local Month King County’ for August
Tilth Alliance, a founding member of the statewide Eat Local First Collaborative, this week announced the inaugural ‘Eat Local Month King County,’ running through the end of August. As part of this celebration, residents and visitors throughout King County are invited to embrace and savor the rich diversity...
Space Industry, Education & Workforce partners gather at Blue Origin in Kent for Washington State Space Summit
Last month, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) brought NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, regional aerospace industry leaders, STEM education leaders, and students together for a Washington State Space Summit, held at Blue Origin HQ in Kent. The summit included a trade show with 20 space companies, industry groups, and educators from...
Local youth outdoor nonprofit Y.E.T.I. seeking public’s help after gear was stolen
Local nonprofit Youth Experiential Training Institute (Y.E.T.I.) is asking the public to be on the lookout for outdoor gear that might be offered for sale, which was stolen from them. Last week, thieves broke into their shipping container and stole clothing, boots and overnight gear they use to outfit students...
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