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Kent4Health offers free talk on healthy living June 9

May 16, 2012 –  Have you ever wondered what the numbers for your blood pressure mean, what exercises are good for a sore shoulder or what foods are best for your heart?  Join local health professionals for “Optimal Health4You,” a free presentation on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street.  Read More >
Public Works Operations

Kent unveils Adopt-A-Street initiative to help boost city pride and appearance

May 7, 2012 -  A newly launched “Adopt-A-Street” program gives local residents, businesses and community groups the opportunity to help maintain and clean streets in Kent through litter removal.

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Office of the Mayor

2012 HILTON HHONORS SKATE AMERICA TO BE HELD AT SHOWARE CENTER IN KENT, WASH.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 4, 2012) –U.S. Figure Skating announced today the selection of the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. (Seattle) as the host venue for 2012 Hilton HHonors Skate America. The event, sponsored by Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, is the first of six stops in the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. Competition will take place Oct. 19-21, 2012. The DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport will serve as the official host hotel for the event. 

 

 

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Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

5th Annual Evening of Jazz & Art in Kent includes showcase of local talent

May 1, 2012 – The Kent 50 Plus Program and the Kent Arts Commission are hosting the5th Annual Evening of Jazz & Art Showcaseon Thursday, June 28 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street, Kent.Read More >
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Register now for the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Bike Ride

April 2, 2012 – Bike riders of all ages and abilities are invited join the Earthworks Tour Inaugural Ride Saturday, June 2.  The half-day ride starts at 9 a.m. at the Herbert Bayer Earthworks Park, 42 East Titus Street, Kent.  Riders may register for the free event at KentArts.org/earthworks.Read More >
Police

Kent Police launch on-line crime alerts and mapping

March 29, 2012 –The Kent Police Department has taken the next step in their Intelligence Led Policing strategy for community safety. On Tuesday, March 27th, kentcrimereports.com went live, offering the public daily updates on criminal activity in their neighborhood as well as the entire Kent community. 

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Office of the Mayor

State of the City 2012

Watch State of the City speech Do you wonder what is going on in Kent? Let us help you out. On March 7th , Mayor Suzette Cooke delivered her State of the City address to the Kent Chamber of Commerce at the ShoWare Center. Kent TV21’s cameras were there to capture the mayor’s speech

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Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Historic Kent Homestead Celebrates Milestone

July 25, 2011 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of a ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened up the Neely-Soames Historic Homestead to the public for the first time.  The King County Master Gardeners will help Kent Parks celebrate at the annual public open house and tour, Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 5311 S. 237th Place, just north of the Russell Road Athletic Complex.Read More >
Public Works Engineering

New Water Tower is Capped on Kent’s East Hill

June 22, 2011 – Topping the new water tower on Kent’s East Hill marks a major milestone in the city’s efforts to improve water service for its customers.Read More >
Police

Second Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day Nets 273 Pounds of Drugs

May 2, 2011 – Working in partnership with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Kent Police Department’s second annual “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” was a huge success.  Police officials received 273 pounds of prescribed medications and over the counter medicines at this year’s event, nearly 100 pounds more than last September’s take-back event.Read More >
Public Works Operations

Storm Drain Grates, Manhole Covers Stolen Around Kent

February 25, 2011 – During the last month, nearly 40 storm drain grates and manhole covers have been stolen from neighborhood streets and businesses across Kent and the City’s Public Works and Police Departments are asking the for the public’s help in solving the crimes.Read More >
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Patrols to Enforce Pet License Rules

KENT, Wash. – November 3, 2010 - Pet owners who fail to obtain pet licenses now face fines, and King County Regional Animal Services officers are providing additional patrols throughout Kent to enforce the new rules which went into effect October 1. 

 

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Thursday, 5/17/2012

Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
5/17/2012 Chambers East Start: 5:00 PM - End: 6:00 PM
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