2019-05-28 16:21
This Friday, June 3rd, the downtown will see a new Executive Director for the Kent Downtown Partnership – Ms. Gaila Gutierrez was selected by a Hiring Committee of the KDP Board, led b… Read More
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2019-05-28 15:54
Living Well Kent’s East Hill Farmers Market starts Saturday, June 1, and will continue every first and third Saturday through June. This market will be held at Morrill Meadows Park, lo… Read More
2019-05-28 00:37
Join Puget Sound Fire, Police, and special guests – including the new Kent YMCA for a FREE Kid’s Safety Day at ShoWare Center on Thursday June 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sta… Read More
2019-05-25 02:48
On Friday, May 24, 2019, Kent Police unveiled the late Officer Diego Moreno’s name on their memorial stone. Officere Moreno tragically lost his life on July 22, 2018 in the line o… Read More
2019-05-24 21:35
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove this week donated a surplus King County van to Living Well Kent — a nonprofit community collaborative working toward a healthier, more equitab… Read More
2019-05-24 20:14
This week the Kent School District announced their Employees of the Year – congrats to them all! We selected outstanding Employees of the Year who exemplify the Kent School District mi… Read More
2019-05-24 12:53
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. Disney con… Read More
2019-05-23 21:17
King County Elections and Seattle Foundation on Thursday (May 23) announced the recipients of the 2019-2020 Voter Education Fund. A total of 39 community-based organizations – includin… Read More
2019-05-23 18:36
The City of Kent this week unveiled the second round of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes; here’s more info and photos from the city: Friendly walruses, octopi, and Orca whales… Read More
2019-05-23 18:07
Denali Credit Union will be giving out FREE $50 Gas Cards to the first 100 veterans or active military who register and show up at their Kent branch. This giveaway will be this Saturday, May… Read More
2019-05-22 21:00
By Jack Mayne The Kent City Council on Tuesday, May 21 adopted an updated transportation program as well as a proclamation declaring a week in May as public works week. Council President Bil… Read More
2019-05-22 17:35
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of I Love Kent nor its staff:] May 22, 2019 Letter from the Ci… Read More
2019-05-21 23:00
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: Over the past month, Tukwila Police say they have noticed a trend of purse snatching incidents in the South King County area including Tukwila, Renton… Read More
2019-05-21 22:07
Have you signed up yet for Relay for Life? It’s coming to French Field at Kent-Meridian High School from Friday, June 7, starting at 6 p.m., through Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. At Rela… Read More
2019-05-21 20:53
The Kent Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding the identity of this man, suspected of burglarizing houses on Kent’s west hill, mainly between Fred Meyer and I-5:… Read More
2019-05-21 18:18
Kids are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to Puget Sound Fire for a FREE hands-on, fun-filled clinic on Saturday, June 1. This fun event will run from 10 a.m. &nd&hell…Read More
2019-05-21 01:33
The King County Flood Control District is extending the application deadline for 2019 grants for projects that target flood-risk reduction along rivers, streams, lakes and other areas. The d… Read More
2019-05-20 22:02
The SR 509 Completion Project team announced that they are gearing up for a busy summer, and some of the key highlights include: Glimpse the future of SR 509. We made a video that describes… Read More
2019-05-18 20:06
On Friday, May 17, the under-construction new Kent YMCA was vandalized by four juveniles who were quickly apprehended by Kent Police. The suspects allegedly spray painted a swastika and othe… Read More
2019-05-18 18:04
The deadline to file for running for office in the August 6, 2019 primary election has passed, and here is the most recent list of candidates who have filed for office. The top two vote-gett… Read More
2019-05-17 12:57
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. The origin… Read More
2019-05-16 16:22
A mobile home caught fire in the 12000 block of SE 226th Street in Kent (map below). early Thursday, May 16. No one was home at the time of fire, and there were no injuries. Puget Sound Fire… Read More
2019-05-15 22:08
The King County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in relation with a sexual assault of a 15-year old female Kentlake High School student. Th… Read More
2019-05-15 18:29
For many girls aging out of foster care, turning 18 has not been a time to celebrate, but rather a time of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear – the transition to adulthood can be scary but… Read More
2019-05-14 19:26
Legislation (Senate Bill 5370) establishing an airport commission tasked with identifying up to six possible sites for future commercial aviation was signed by Governor Inslee this week. &ld&hell…Read More
2019-05-14 18:33
A portion of Frager Road will be closed during the next phase of the Downey Farmstead Restoration project, the City of Kent recently announced. Here’s more from the city: “The Do… Read More
2019-05-14 00:21
A bill signed on Monday (May 13) by Gov. Jay Inslee will help limit the costs of affordable housing by exempting self-help housing organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, from the state… Read More
2019-05-13 18:31
Registration is now open for the 2019 Kent Police Department Teen Academy, which will run Aug. 13 – 15. This is a great opportunity for 2019-2020 school year sophomores, juniors, senio… Read More
2019-05-13 16:34
A fire hit a bathroom in a home on Kent’s east hill early Monday morning, May 13. The home is located in the 24800 block of 96th Ave S. (map below). Puget Sound Fire says there were no… Read More
2019-05-12 20:37
The Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual Wine Walk will be this coming Friday, May 17, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at ten businesses downtown. The registration/wine store location will be a… Read More
2019-05-10 12:36
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. In 1964, D… Read More
2019-05-10 00:36
An amendment proposed by Sound Transit Board Member Dave Upthegrove was adopted by the Sound Transit System Expansion Committee on Thursday, May 9, 2019, removing the Kent Dick’s Drive… Read More
2019-05-09 22:56
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Blue Origin Founder Jeff Bezos unveiled the Kent-based company’s new lunar lander – the ‘Blue Moon’ – which can take payloads, and hum… Read More
2019-05-09 16:56
A fire hit an apartment in the 24600 block of Russell Road in Kent Wednesday night, May 8. Puget Sound Fire says the blaze was extinguished, and was just contained to a bedroom. Cause of the… Read More
2019-05-09 00:06
The Kent Evening Toastmasters will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Centennial Center: We look forward to summer – it is full of f… Read More
2019-05-08 23:26
Three high school seniors – including one from Kentwood High School – recently topped off their high school careers with extra money for college from Denali Federal Credit U… Read More
2019-05-08 21:02
Got a boat? Between Tuesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 16, from 6–9 p.m., Kent Police Boat Officers will be at the Lake Meridian boat ramp conducting courtesy vessel inspections. &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-04-29 17:23
The Highline Bears summer collegiate baseball team hopes to entertain and excite Seattle Thunderbirds fans during their off season, with the 2019 season opening game set for Saturday, June 1… Read More
2019-04-25 21:51
The annual ‘Relay for Life’ cancer fundraiser will be held Friday, June 7 through Saturday, June 8 at French Field in Kent, and organizers are expecting more than 750 people to j… Read More
2019-04-25 18:21
WSDOT is urging drivers to get ready for a 14-hour closure this Saturday night, April 27 at the State Route 167/Interstate 405 interchange in Renton. Weather pending, the northbound SR 167 g… Read More
2019-04-25 17:26
Take a journey ‘Into the Woods’ with the Kentridge Players, who will be performing the musical from May 1 –11. Kentridge is currently one of the most awarded high school pr… Read More
2019-04-24 21:05
With over 29 years in the real estate business, Chuck Porter is proud to call himself “Puget Sound’s most trusted Realtor.” Since winning Century 21’s “N.W… Read More
2019-04-24 16:31
Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle this Sunday, April 28 by riding Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains to the Sounders FC vs. Los Angeles FC 12:30 p.m. match and t… Read More
2019-04-23 13:29
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. In the 8-s… Read More
2019-04-22 23:21
On April 1, Zenovia Harris was announced as the new CEO of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, replacing Andrea Keikkala, who left recently after ten years. Prior to getting this gig, she was Oper… Read More
2019-04-22 22:24
The City of Kent announced this week a new benefit for the City’s neighborhood councils – an event mini-grant program of up to $1,000. Through this program, neighborhood councils… Read More
2019-04-22 21:53
Kent YMCA Inspires Active Bodies and Fun at First Annual Healthy Kids Day®: Join the festivities on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morrill Meadows Park to celebrate fun and… Read More
2019-04-22 17:15
Eighteen people were displaced by a fire at the Summerwalk Villa Apartments at 22440 Benson Road SE in Kent on Sunday, April 21. Puget Sound Fire confirmed that all occupants were safely out… Read More
2019-04-19 20:41
Abbygail Mena, 14, served as a page for Sen. Mona Das (D-Kent) in the Washington State Senate during the week of April 1. Pages are sponsored by the senator from their legislative district… Read More
2019-04-19 17:39
Blue Origin is “going vertical” with its new headquarters and research and development facility in Kent, as they are expanding their world-class team, and will be building a new… Read More
2019-04-19 17:05
Cynthia Sperling – the wife of car-jacking/murder victim Jered Sperling – released the following statement about her husband, who was tragically killed in a car-jacking incident… Read More
2019-04-18 21:27
The Kent Police Department will be collecting any expired, unwanted and unused medications on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: This is a great opportunity to dispose of unused… Read More
2019-04-18 20:46
The final in a three-part presentation series on Roy Olmstead – aka ‘The Good Bootlegger’ – will be held Monday night, May 6 at the historic Smith Tower. Doors open a… Read More
2019-04-17 19:41
By Jack Mayne The Kent City Council was told on Tuesday (April 16) of the death in a car-jacking case, along with the closure of an habitually troubled Meeker Street restaurant. Chief Rafael… Read More
2019-04-17 18:30
The 11th annual Kent International Festival – which will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the accesso ShoWare Center – is seeking Volunteers. They are looking for indivi… Read More
2019-04-17 16:28
Kent Police announced that they’re made an arrest in the car-jacking case that led to the death of 38-year old Jered Sperling. Police say the suspect has been identified as a 23-year o… Read More
2019-04-16 16:44
UPDATE 2 – April 16, 2019 4:45 p.m.: The body of the 38-year old man who was a victim of a car-jacking Monday night has been found in Kent, and police are seeking the public’s he… Read More
2019-04-16 16:00
King County Judge Bill Bowman has recorded an audio Podcast that explains what the new South County Pre-Trial Services Pilot project is, who it helps and how it works. The pilot program is s… Read More
2019-04-16 14:36
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. When you&r&hell…Read More
2019-04-15 16:42
All are invited to Kent Downtown Partnership’s monthly Art event – the Third Thursday Art Walk – being held from 5 – 8 p.m. this Thursday, April 18! “See stunni… Read More
2019-04-14 23:04
More than $14,000 was raised for the restoration of the historic Kent Grand Organ at Kent Downtown Partnership’s April 6 ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Gala Dinner and Auction. The hi… Read More
2019-04-13 19:45
The Washington State Patrol will be conducting a 28-day, statewide “Secure Load” emphasis patrol beginning this coming Monday, April 15. Here’s more from WSP: In conjunctio… Read More
2019-04-13 14:00
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. Ben-Hur: A… Read More
2019-04-12 17:32
In her recent State of the City address, Mayor Dana Ralph mentioned that the city will be creating a program similar to the City of Seattle’s “Find It, Fix It” project. The… Read More
2019-04-11 18:00
The City of Kent announced this week that Interurban Trail will close – from South 212th Street to James Street – starting Monday, April 15, 2019. It will be closed through late… Read More
2019-04-11 16:43
The next Kent Downtown Partnership Wine Walk will be held on Friday, May 17, from 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. To purchase, just text KDP to 555-888 to RSVP… Read More
2019-04-11 00:15
The Kent Police Department is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred in the area of the 2600 block of S. 272nd Street (map below) on Tuesday, April 9. The collision occurred… Read More
2019-04-11 00:06
The Kent Police Department is inviting residents to attend a Community Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2019. This free, open event will start at 7 p.m. at the Kent Police Fire/Training Center… Read More
2019-04-10 17:34
Race car legend Kyle Petty and his ‘Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America’ will start their 25th anniversary ride – their longest ever! – in Kent at Manheim Sea… Read More
2019-04-10 14:08
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. As the fig… Read More
2019-04-09 23:32
Kent Police are seeking the public’s help with any information related to the disappearance of Alyssa Mclemore, which occurred 10 years ago, around April 7, 2009. Police provided the f… Read More
2019-04-09 21:53
From Advertiser Dave Upthegrove, King County Councilmember, District 5: Opposition to the Sound Transit Proposed Site at S. 240th St and SR 99 After speaking with a host of city leader… Read More
2019-04-09 00:59
The Wastemobile roving household hazardous waste collection service continues its 2019 season with a collection event in the Kent-Des Moines area, April 19-21. The Wastemobile will be i… Read More
2019-04-08 18:06
REMINDER: The next Repair Time fix-it event is this Tuesday, April 9 at the Kent Library. Bring your small household items including clothing and volunteers will work on them for free. &ldqu&hell…Read More
2019-04-08 01:59
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. To be imme… Read More
2019-04-05 20:00
The League of Quiet Skies Voters has announced that Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), will keynote its April 25, 2019, Town Hall. This free, open event will run from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Apri… Read More
2019-04-05 16:41
In her weekly email newsletter sent out Friday, April 5, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph asked residents to help the city get funding by writing their legislators. “We need your help,” Ral… Read More
2019-04-05 14:00
School news courtesy the Kent School District: Five Meeker Middle School students were among some of the first in the state allowed to compete against high school students for spots on the W… Read More
2019-04-05 12:46
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. With all o… Read More
2019-04-05 00:45
Starting Thursday, April 4, 2019, you can now receive FREE Kent News Reports using your Amazon Alexa device, by enabling the new Kent News Skill here, then simply saying “Alexa, Kent N… Read More
2019-04-04 15:55
The Kent Police Department has some great tips on how to avoid and stop “Porch Pirates” in a new video featuring the Seafair Pirates: Read More
2019-04-03 23:38
REMINDER: The Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual dinner/auction Rhinestone Cowboy is this Saturday night, April 6! Tickets are just $85 each, which includes dinner, a bidding pass, win… Read More
2019-04-03 22:25
Kent Police is reporting that a Search Warrant that was served early Wednesday morning (April 3) by detectives and Valley SWAT resulted in the arrest of two known ‘prolific’ crim… Read More
2019-04-03 21:09
Have Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Dana Ralph on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Panera Bread located at 521 2nd Place North. This is a free, open public event… Read More
2019-04-02 23:55
From Octopus Wrestling under the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to the Milton Mule that ran for office – and won! – the communities surrounding Puget Sound have exceptional stories as par… Read More
2019-04-02 19:46
Three hundred and twenty-nine middle and high school students from the South Puget Sound took part in the regional-level National History Day event on March 28, 2019. Students represented sc… Read More
2019-04-02 16:04
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. Boy, I am… Read More
2019-04-01 20:28
On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Kent Police Department will be collecting any expired, unwanted and unused medication. This is a great opportunity to dispose of the me… Read More
2019-03-29 23:53
The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent was closed Friday afternoon, Mar. 29, due to a bomb threat. The building was safely evacuated. Officials say that all Superior Court operations wer… Read More
2019-03-29 23:39
No foolin’ – the deadline to submit online comments about saving Dick’s Drive-In (and Lowe’s and several other businesses) from Sound Transit’s wrecking ball is… Read More
2019-03-29 13:05
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. Disney is… Read More
2019-03-29 01:29
Barb Smith, the outgoing Executive Director of the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP), was honored with the 2019 ‘Leadership on Main Award’ this week. Barb was hired as the Executiv… Read More
2019-03-28 20:54
Kentridge High School’s Charger Robotics team – Kent School District’s competitive high school robotics team – will be competing with their robot Blitzen at Auburn Hi… Read More
2019-03-28 18:10
All residents of a home in the 23400 block of 134th Ave SE in the East Hill of Kent (map below) are safe after a kitchen fire Wednesday night, Mar. 27. Puget Sound Fire says there were no in… Read More
2019-03-27 23:00
People interested in learning more about ongoing improvements along the I-405/SR 167 corridor are invited to join transportation agencies and elected officials for an advisory group meeting… Read More
2019-03-27 21:00
On Wednesday, Mar. 27, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Julie Parascondola announced the promotion of Cindy Robinson to the position of Senior Center Manager, effective Apri… Read More
2019-03-27 18:52
More than 150 law enforcement agencies around the state – including in the Kent area – are adding extra patrols looking for distracted drivers beginning Thursday, March 28 throug… Read More
2019-03-27 18:02
King County is offering residents two weekends of free and convenient disposal of excess yard waste to help them recover from this year’s snow and wind storms. For two weekends only &n&hell…Read More
2019-03-26 18:19
The King County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, a female suspect was booked into the King County Jail for investigation of Murder 1st Degree of her husband in Au… Read More
2019-03-26 15:29
Past the Popcorn provides South King Media with exclusive reviews of Theatrical and Home Video entertainment. We aim to dig just a little deeper than the surface of what we watch. This ultra… Read More
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