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Norwescon’s 46th year reunites thousands of devoted fans in SeaTac
Around 2,000 science fiction and fantasy fans gathered for the 46th Norwescon in SeaTac last week at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Known as the premier science fiction and fantasy convention for the Pacific Northwest, the four-day celebration of literature, art, costuming, fiction, and science brought back lifelong aficionados and raised key issues affecting their work.
Know your Benjamins! Kent Police issue warning about counterfeit money
The Kent Police Department (KPD) is warning businesses and residents to be vigilant against counterfeit currency after an East Hill business reported a customer attempting to use a fake $100 bill recently. According to KPD, officers responded to a 911 call from the business after an employee suspected a customer...
Legislative update, employee of month & more discussed at Tuesday night’s Kent City Council meeting
The Kent City Council convened on Tuesday night, April 2, 2024, to address various matters pertinent to the city’s well-being and progress. First, Heath Brackett of the Public Works Department was honored as Employee of the Month. Next, three proclamations were issued, recognizing Arbor Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month,...
Multiple agencies respond to assist Tukwila PD with large, unruly crowd following knife assault
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist Tukwila officers following a reported assault with a knife on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024. Police said that at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of South 140th Street (map below) for a fight in progress. Arriving officers observed...
Enjoy an evening of Murder & Mystery at the historic Bereiter House Thursday night, April 18
Join the Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum for a killer time…where you and a group of friends must solve a classic who-done-it mystery at the historic Bereiter House (map below). This event will happen on Thursday night, April 18, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. $10 for Members. $15 Non-Members.
Kent man charged with multiple counts of Vehicular Homicide, Reckless Driving for high speed collision that killed 4 in Renton
A Kent man – Chase Daniel Jones, 18 – was charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week with multiple counts of Vehicular Homicide and Reckless Driving for causing a high-speed, fatal collision in Renton that killed four on Mar. 19, 2024. Jones is charged...
Wrong way, head-on collision on SR 167 in Kent sends 2 to Harborview early Saturday morning
A wrong way, head-on collision on SR-167 near Ellingson in Kent sent two victims to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle early Saturday morning, Mar. 30, 2024 at around 2:49 a.m., according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said that a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes (wrong way) just...
Drug Takeback Day will be Saturday, April 27 at Kent Police Department headquarters
The Kent Police Department is partnering with the DEA to collect any unused/expired medications on Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Officers will set up outside the Kent Police Department headquarters at 232 4th Ave S. (map below) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “Medicines that sit...
Have ‘Hops With Cops’ with Kent Police on Tuesday night, April 30
All are invited to join Kent Police Chief Padilla, Kent PD Command Staff, Officers and others for ‘Hops With Cops’ on Tuesday night, April 30, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at JP’s Taproom and Grill (map below). “This is a great time to ask questions about crime trends,...
Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to road rage shooting on SR 167
At approximately 7:20 p.m. on Monday night, Mar. 25, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim reporting that they were shot at on northbound SR 167 near Grady Way, but thankfully sustained no injuries. The victim stated the shooting happened about 20 minutes before...
Adult male suspect arrested in Kent after being shot during domestic dispute
On Sunday afternoon, Mar. 24, 2024 at around 3:30 p.m., Kent Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at the Lighthouse Apartments, located at 10710 SE 256th Street (map below). Police said that a 41-year-old Kent man was arrested after being shot during a domestic dispute that involved a...
SAVE THE DATE: Volunteers needed for ‘TeamUp2CleanUp’ in Downtown Kent on Saturday, May 4
SAVE THE DATE: A clean downtown is a healthy downtown! All are invited to join the Kent Downtown Partnership for ‘TeamUp2CleanUp’ along Meeker Street and the surrounding downtown area on May 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. – Noon. Organizers are looking for individuals, families, and groups to...
Kent Downtown Partnership’s Volunteer Meet & Greet will be Thursday, Mar. 28
All are invited to come to the Kent Downtown Partnership’s Volunteer Meet & Greet on Thursday night, Mar. 28, 2024. This event will be held at the Titusville Building from 5–6:30 p.m. “Join us! Learn about our upcoming events and how you can make meaningful impact, grow personally...
VIDEO: Watch Kent Chamber of Commerce’s lively and inspiring Women’s Breakfast
On Friday, Mar. 15, 2024, the Kent Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever Women’s Breakfast – featuring keynote speaker Shari Storm of Category 6 Consulting – at the Green River College’s Kent campus. The event was the chamber’s celebration of Women’s History Month, and it also...
Extra patrols result in drug arrests by Kent Police
“This past week Sergeant Clark’s patrol crew had a chance to do some focused direct patrols in target areas across the city. They were also able to give some suspects a chance to be offered services that they really need before their addictions take them out of the game. Here’s a bit about each arrest, and a plea to discuss how dangerous these drugs are with your loved ones. Fentanyl is incredibly addicting and unforgiving.
SR 18 blocked due to rollover collision of semi-truck Tuesday morning
Eastbound SR 18 was blocked at the Green River bridge (map below) due to a since semi-truck rollover collision Tuesday morning, Mar. 19, 2024, according to the Washington State Patrol. Traffic was diverted off of at Auburn/Black Diamond Road. This was a non-injury – yet very dramatic-looking – collision....
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