The city of Kent will receive $2.59 million this year from the King County Flood Control District to help place 20,000 giant sandbags along 12 miles of Green River levees for increased flood protection.
A Kent man was shot and killed at about 9:43 p.m. Thursday in the 10900 block of Southeast 256th Street on the East Hill.Kent Police… Continue reading
To join the city of Kent, or not.That's the question facing Panther Lake residents as they fill out their Nov. 3 mail-in ballots about whether… Continue reading
The Kent Area PTA Council is hosting a candidates forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Kent School Board from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at… Continue reading
Like many Kent valley businesses, the Kent School District is preparing a plan for what to do with its three valley schools - and the students and teachers in them - if flood waters start to rise this winter.
More than 200 people overflowed a courtroom Tuesday night at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent to protest proposed King County budget cuts in 2010.
The City of Kent will begin making complimentary sand and sand bags available to Kent residents beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Empty sandbags, along with instructions for proper filling and placement, will be available for pick up at the City’s Operations facility located at 5821 W. James St. at the following dates and times:
• WHO can get the H1N1 influenza vaccine?
A small amount of 20,000 doses of flu vaccine for King County are expected to arrive locally next week for immunization of health care workers. Healthcare providers are a priority group for vaccination, as they are at high risk for infection and could put vulnerable patients at risk.
Kent city officials plan to cut enough jobs by Nov. 30 to save the city more than $3.2 million next year as sales tax and… Continue reading
Kent-Meridian High School will host its third-annual Parent Visitation Day on Oct. 22. The day is an opportunity for parents to attend classes with their students.
Only one city Council incumbent is being challenged this year in the general election, but Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson is ready for the challenge from political newcomer Geoff Koepp.
The City of Kent and about 90 volunteers from the Boy Scouts, neighbors and Waste Management, planted 140 Douglas fir trees and weeded Clark Lake Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help at temporary shelters that might need to be set up if flooding of the Green River this winter causes evacuations of valley residents.
People interested in helping would be trained as ReserveCorps shelter volunteers.
The Kentridge High football team needed an offensive spark Friday night at Maxwell Stadium.The Chargers received that spark, though it came from an unexpected source… Continue reading
Kent city officials expect a new agreement with Panera Bread to help boost lunch business at the Senior Activity Center deli and cafe.Starting next week,… Continue reading
Provoking Assault
A 39-year-old man reportedly tried to start fights and even unzipped another man’s pants during an incident at about 10 p.m. Oct. 1 at a Kent bar in the 15400 block of Southeast 272nd Street.
A 39-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in King County Superior Court to a charge of first-degree assault in connection with a shooting of another man in the leg on Sept. 18 at a Scenic Hill home.
With word that County Executive Kurt Triplett's budget seeks to get the county out of the animal care and control game, one group - including… Continue reading
Ever thought about being an attorney and trying your case in court?If you have, be sure to come to the Kent Senior Activity Center Monday… Continue reading
Kent mayoral candidate Jim Berrios didn’t mince words at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, accusing the administration of his incumbent competitor Suzette Cooke with poor financial management.
