Gray skies couldn't dampen the spirit of participants at the Kent Fourth of July Splash. The city's big ode to Independence Day had the hallmarks of an old-fashioned festival, with pie- and watermelon-eating contests, live music, and of course fireworks.
A 64-year-old SeaTac man was injured when homemade fireworks exploded last night (July 4), sending him to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries.
The Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit and Bomb Disposal Unit are investigating.
Animal cruelty
Kent Police cited a 61-year-old woman for animal cruelty after she left a dog locked alone in a parked car for at least 30 minutes at about 6:30 p.m. June 24 at a parking lot in the 400 block of Ramsay Way.
A Kent fire investigator as of Sunday afternoon was looking into the cause of a house fire that took place this morning, July 4, in the 13500 block of S.E. 233 Street. The fire, which was first reported at 11:20 a.m., has displaced three people.
The United States won the first IFAF Women's World Championship gold medal July 3 with a 66-0 victory over Canada at the Zinkensdamms IP Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden.
Head tennis pro Allan Overland, the staff at Boeing Employee Tennis Club and Kent 4 Health hosted a free event June 24 for Kent 4 Health’s ‘Cruzin’ Passport’ participants. Kids were given tennis tips from instructors and played fun drills to build beginning tennis skills. Some parents got into the action too!
Reading another article about the murder of another darling child is heartbreaking. Seeing that the murderer, Joel Zellmer, only got 50 years, is maddening.
This progressive state, with its touchy-feelie good laws has no sense at all.
I often glance through the obituary section of the Sunday paper. I enjoy the old photos… the little pieces of written history that follow. The most revealing part of a death notice is the last paragraph, the suggested recipients of donations in lieu of flowers.
The Kent Fire Department wants to remind residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, also is a day of potential injuries and fires.
With sincere hearts, we - Jayne Johnson and Family extend our gratitude for the time, talent, abilities, and contributions that have changed our lives for the better. It's absolute truth: Life is about meaningful relationships in community.
On July 1, residents in unincorporated King County and 27 contracting cities will have a new Regional Animal Services model to handle animal control, sheltering and licensing services.
An estimated 1,900 customers of Puget Sound Energy lost power for a couple of hours the morning of July 2 on Kent's East Hill near Lake Meridian.
Tree branches hit power lines along Canyon Drive and caused the loss of power at about 8:15 a.m. July 2, said a PSE spokeswoman.
You don't have to go far from home to celebrate America's birthday.
The 12th annual community celebration at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., features a variety of fun and free activities from noon to 11 p.m. July 4, including a large fireworks display over the lake at 10 p.m.
The Morford Family Carousel will take its first spin 5-8 p.m. July 16.
The city of Kent and the non-profit operating group had planned to open on July 14, as soon after Cornucopia Days as possible.
Children and their parents can check out Tickle Tune Typhoon at the city of Kent's free Wednesday Picnic Performances from noon to 1 p.m. July 7 at Town Square Plaza Park, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.
Look at the art, meet the artists and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beverages, desserts and a no-host bar at the Kent Summer Art Exhibit and Gala from 5-8 p.m. July 7 at the Centennial Center Gallery, 400 W. Gowe St.
The Washington State Patrol issued 667 citations to drivers for cell phone or texting violations between June 10 and July 1.
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They were down, but far from out.
The Kent Little League Senior All-Stars got off on the wrong foot Wednesday afternoon, losing to Soundview/Steel Lake 16-1 in a third-round game of the District 10 tournament at Auburn's Brannan Park.
