Kent residents can pick up free, empty sandbags starting Oct. 15 at the City Operations facility, 5821 S. 240th St., also known as West James Street.
The Kent City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved spending another $1.5 million to try to protect the city from flooding this winter along the Green River.
Major delays are expected this weekend on southbound I-405 as crews narrow traffic to just two lanes for highway construction. Drivers should prepare to use alternate routes or expect lengthy backups between SR 167 and Southcenter.
The Seattle Humane Society has offered to provide animal sheltering and adoption services for all stray, orphaned, and abandoned animals when King County Animal Care and Control shuts down on Nov. 1, 2009 for potential flood issues.
Learn about how to protect yourself and your property from floods this winter by attending an informational meeting Thursday at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., in Kent.
The Washington State Department of Transportation reminds candidates and supporters to watch where they post political campaign signs: only traffic control signs are allowed in the right-of-way.
If you’re wondering who to choose on the November general election ballot, when it comes to Kent’s top elected officials, make tracks to the Kent Senior Activity Center Oct. 19.
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will begin its deliberations Oct. 7 regarding funding to increase protection in the communities that will be impacted if water is released from behind the storm-damaged, federally owned and operated Howard Hanson Dam into the Green River Valley.
Mayor Suzette Cooke and Greater Kent Historical Society President Charlene Shaw, unveil the Landmark Plaque Sept. 8 that recognizes the 1908 Bereiter house (Kent Museum) through the Kent and King County Landmarks Commission.
As students and teachers are getting adjusted to the new Panther Lake Elementary School, district plans to move ahead with sale of the old building… Continue reading
In an effort to help prevent flooding in the Green River Valley, the City of Kent will place 20,000 giant sandbags along the Green River levee beginning Oct. 7. The bags will be in place by Nov. 1.
As an attorney, I’ve had several people ask me my thoughts on how they might prepare for a flood or other disaster from a legal perspective. As news of the potential flooding in the valley continues, the answer given by our government agencies is: buy insurance.
Through Nov. 15, Soroptimist International of Kent will process donated coats and socks through Kent School District’s PTA Clothing Bank.Your donation provides underprivileged girls and… Continue reading
Diane Demeerleer remains uncertain about how much flooding to expect this winter at her Kent condominium along the Green River.
But if Demeerleer, who lives in The Lakes neighborhood north of the Riverbend Golf Course, needs to evacuate, she's ready to head to her sister's house in Tacoma.
Kent residents and city officials met at the ShoWare Center on Saturday to discuss the potential for floods this fall and winter. During the meeting, Mayor Suzette Cooke assured that "not only will we survive, but we will thrive through this." KING5.com has a full wrap and video.
Carol Greco lost a sister to domestic violence five years ago.Greco, of Federal Way, told the story about her sister to a reporter after Greco… Continue reading
Band instruments bought with money donated mostly by fans of American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert are expected to arrive in Kent by October 12, but… Continue reading
Kent city planners want to do more in the next several years to keep up existing parks rather than simply look to add more parks.
That's one of the primary themes emerging as city staff update the long-range parks plan along with input from residents. The plan has not been updated since 2000.
The Kent School District is teaming with Public Health - Seattle King County to provide free immunizations for all students in the Kent School District.
The clinic is made possible in part by a grant from Group Health Foundation.
Want to tell King County officials when they come to Kent which programs to keep or cut?
Residents can comment about the 2010 budget proposed by County Executive Kurt Triplett at a County Council public hearing at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 in Courtroom 3F at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Ave. N.
