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Summer fun is on the way! 🏝️🍹⛱️ 🌊 Check out some of the hottest things to do in Kent this #summer at KentWA.gov/Summer!
Republic Services is resuming all collection services for residential customers in King and Snohomish counties today. bit.ly/4kqOw4L
Customers will be serviced on their normal collection day and should leave out all their containers.
Customers will be serviced on their normal collection day and should leave out all their containers.
July 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Republic Services is resuming all collection services for residential customers in King and Snohomish counties today. bit.ly/4kqOw4L
Customers will be serviced on their normal collection day and should leave out all their containers.
Customers will be serviced on their normal collection day and should leave out all their containers.
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HCA has created a visual slide deck that breaks down potential impacts from the federal budget—from rural health funding to work requirements.
It’s a clear, easy-to-follow overview for policymakers, providers, and the public.
View the slide deck: https://loom.ly/7PZgY8Y
It’s a clear, easy-to-follow overview for policymakers, providers, and the public.
View the slide deck: https://loom.ly/7PZgY8Y
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
HCA has created a visual slide deck that breaks down potential impacts from the federal budget—from rural health funding to work requirements.
It’s a clear, easy-to-follow overview for policymakers, providers, and the public.
View the slide deck: https://loom.ly/7PZgY8Y
It’s a clear, easy-to-follow overview for policymakers, providers, and the public.
View the slide deck: https://loom.ly/7PZgY8Y
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Raise the roof! Lane closures ahead tonight on I-5 in South King County:
4 lanes NB I-5 will close from SR 516 to S 200th St/Military Rd S from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
3 lanes SB I-5 will close from S 200th St/Military Rd S to SR 516 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
4 lanes NB I-5 will close from SR 516 to S 200th St/Military Rd S from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
3 lanes SB I-5 will close from S 200th St/Military Rd S to SR 516 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
July 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Raise the roof! Lane closures ahead tonight on I-5 in South King County:
4 lanes NB I-5 will close from SR 516 to S 200th St/Military Rd S from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
3 lanes SB I-5 will close from S 200th St/Military Rd S to SR 516 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
4 lanes NB I-5 will close from SR 516 to S 200th St/Military Rd S from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
3 lanes SB I-5 will close from S 200th St/Military Rd S to SR 516 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Now open: new Veterans Drive tunnel in Kent!
After four years of digging, building, and lane shifting, there’s a new connection to the Kent Valley!
The Veterans Drive tunnel is officially open to traffic.
After four years of digging, building, and lane shifting, there’s a new connection to the Kent Valley!
The Veterans Drive tunnel is officially open to traffic.
July 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Now open: new Veterans Drive tunnel in Kent!
After four years of digging, building, and lane shifting, there’s a new connection to the Kent Valley!
The Veterans Drive tunnel is officially open to traffic.
After four years of digging, building, and lane shifting, there’s a new connection to the Kent Valley!
The Veterans Drive tunnel is officially open to traffic.
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View from Green River Trail Kent, WA
July 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
View from Green River Trail Kent, WA
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Opening tomorrow: new Veterans Drive tunnel in Kent!
After four years of digging, building & lane shifting, there’s finally a new connection to the Kent Valley! The Veterans Drive tunnel *high five* opens to traffic at 5a tomorrow. Might we suggest trying it out on your morning commute?
After four years of digging, building & lane shifting, there’s finally a new connection to the Kent Valley! The Veterans Drive tunnel *high five* opens to traffic at 5a tomorrow. Might we suggest trying it out on your morning commute?
a group of men in military uniforms are walking on a tarmac
ALT: a group of men in military uniforms are walking on a tarmac
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July 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Opening tomorrow: new Veterans Drive tunnel in Kent!
After four years of digging, building & lane shifting, there’s finally a new connection to the Kent Valley! The Veterans Drive tunnel *high five* opens to traffic at 5a tomorrow. Might we suggest trying it out on your morning commute?
After four years of digging, building & lane shifting, there’s finally a new connection to the Kent Valley! The Veterans Drive tunnel *high five* opens to traffic at 5a tomorrow. Might we suggest trying it out on your morning commute?
Kent Summer Concerts are in full swing! 🎶🎸 See the schedule at KentWA.gov/SummerConcerts!
July 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Kent Summer Concerts are in full swing! 🎶🎸 See the schedule at KentWA.gov/SummerConcerts!
Some of our favorite photos from the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on Sunday! Thanks to all who participated and all who came out to enjoy the festivities.
July 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Some of our favorite photos from the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on Sunday! Thanks to all who participated and all who came out to enjoy the festivities.
As of this morning, residential and commercial waste collection services in Kent have been interrupted by a work stoppage at Republic Services due to an out-of-market labor dispute.
Republic will be providing updates to customers and the City of Kent is monitoring the situation.
Republic will be providing updates to customers and the City of Kent is monitoring the situation.
July 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
As of this morning, residential and commercial waste collection services in Kent have been interrupted by a work stoppage at Republic Services due to an out-of-market labor dispute.
Republic will be providing updates to customers and the City of Kent is monitoring the situation.
Republic will be providing updates to customers and the City of Kent is monitoring the situation.
Kent Cornucopia Days is this weekend! 🌽🎪 Join us and the Kent Lions in downtown Kent for some street fair fun at South King County's largest and oldest festival! 🎉🍰 kcdays.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Kent Cornucopia Days is this weekend! 🌽🎪 Join us and the Kent Lions in downtown Kent for some street fair fun at South King County's largest and oldest festival! 🎉🍰 kcdays.com
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We're updating our Downtown Kent Plan and we want your voice to help guide the future of our city! 🏘️ 🏦 🌳 Engage.KentWA.gov/Downtown
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
June 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're updating our Downtown Kent Plan and we want your voice to help guide the future of our city! 🏘️ 🏦 🌳 Engage.KentWA.gov/Downtown
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
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✅ @kentwa.gov has been verified by @bsky.app.
June 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
✅ @kentwa.gov has been verified by @bsky.app.
Today, the City of Kent formally reestablished its Sister City relationship with the City of El Grullo, located in the State of Jalisco, Mexico!
Mayor Ralph met with Mexican Municipal President Re-Elect of El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, and his delegation today at Kent City Hall!
Mayor Ralph met with Mexican Municipal President Re-Elect of El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, and his delegation today at Kent City Hall!
July 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Today, the City of Kent formally reestablished its Sister City relationship with the City of El Grullo, located in the State of Jalisco, Mexico!
Mayor Ralph met with Mexican Municipal President Re-Elect of El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, and his delegation today at Kent City Hall!
Mayor Ralph met with Mexican Municipal President Re-Elect of El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, and his delegation today at Kent City Hall!
We're updating our Downtown Kent Plan and we want your voice to help guide the future of our city! 🏘️ 🏦 🌳 Engage.KentWA.gov/Downtown
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
June 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're updating our Downtown Kent Plan and we want your voice to help guide the future of our city! 🏘️ 🏦 🌳 Engage.KentWA.gov/Downtown
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
Help Shape Downtown: bit.ly/3Tf4dkt
Let’s build a Downtown Kent that reflects our shared vision and values.
Parks & Recreation Month is just around the corner! Since 1985, Americans have celebrated and recognized the importance of parks and recreation during the month of July.
Mark your calendars for five free pop-up events! MyKentParks.com
Mark your calendars for five free pop-up events! MyKentParks.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Parks & Recreation Month is just around the corner! Since 1985, Americans have celebrated and recognized the importance of parks and recreation during the month of July.
Mark your calendars for five free pop-up events! MyKentParks.com
Mark your calendars for five free pop-up events! MyKentParks.com
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay, designated by the UN to celebrate the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes and countries to escape conflict or persecution.
World Relief Homepage - Creating Change That Lasts
Today, more people than ever in recorded history have been forced to flee for their lives to another country or community - over 40% of them children. At
worldrelief.org
June 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay, designated by the UN to celebrate the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes and countries to escape conflict or persecution.
Copper theft is a serious issue that affects everyone in the Kent community. Intentional cable cuts cause significant disruptions to network services.
See something? Say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement by calling 911.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G7...
See something? Say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement by calling 911.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G7...
Copper Theft PSA
YouTube video by City of Kent, WA
www.youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Copper theft is a serious issue that affects everyone in the Kent community. Intentional cable cuts cause significant disruptions to network services.
See something? Say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement by calling 911.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G7...
See something? Say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement by calling 911.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G7...
Yesterday evening before the Kent City Council meeting, Mayor Ralph proclaimed June 19 as #Juneteenth in the City of Kent at a flag-raising event.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Yesterday evening before the Kent City Council meeting, Mayor Ralph proclaimed June 19 as #Juneteenth in the City of Kent at a flag-raising event.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
Summer fun is on the way! 🏝️🍹⛱️ 🌊 Check out some of the hottest things to do in Kent this #summer at KentWA.gov/Summer!
June 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Summer fun is on the way! 🏝️🍹⛱️ 🌊 Check out some of the hottest things to do in Kent this #summer at KentWA.gov/Summer!
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Join Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, as he speaks about the importance of understanding the history of segregation and civil rights to confront the realities of today.
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
June 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Join Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, as he speaks about the importance of understanding the history of segregation and civil rights to confront the realities of today.
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
Kent Summer Concerts are back again this year! 🎸🎶 Join us for weekly performances running from July 9 through August 20! KentWA.gov/SummerConcerts
June 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Kent Summer Concerts are back again this year! 🎸🎶 Join us for weekly performances running from July 9 through August 20! KentWA.gov/SummerConcerts
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The City has released the first phase of proposed updates to the Kent City Code to fulfill new state requirements for housing regulations. 🏘️
There’s still time for you to provide input! Check out the draft ordinance and let us know what you think. bit.ly/4mlgWzg
There’s still time for you to provide input! Check out the draft ordinance and let us know what you think. bit.ly/4mlgWzg
May 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The City has released the first phase of proposed updates to the Kent City Code to fulfill new state requirements for housing regulations. 🏘️
There’s still time for you to provide input! Check out the draft ordinance and let us know what you think. bit.ly/4mlgWzg
There’s still time for you to provide input! Check out the draft ordinance and let us know what you think. bit.ly/4mlgWzg
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The countdown to our home opener starts 𝗡𝗢𝗪 ‼️
Sat. Sept 20: T-Birds vs. @TCAmericans @ 6:05pm
Sat. Sept 20: T-Birds vs. @TCAmericans @ 6:05pm
June 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The countdown to our home opener starts 𝗡𝗢𝗪 ‼️
Sat. Sept 20: T-Birds vs. @TCAmericans @ 6:05pm
Sat. Sept 20: T-Birds vs. @TCAmericans @ 6:05pm
Join Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, as he speaks about the importance of understanding the history of segregation and civil rights to confront the realities of today.
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
June 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Join Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, as he speaks about the importance of understanding the history of segregation and civil rights to confront the realities of today.
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
📅 Wednesday, June 18
⏰ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Commons
This event is free and for the public! bit.ly/3Tdx7kM
Happy #Pride Month, Kent! 🏳️🌈 This annual celebration recognizes the 1969 Stonewall Riots and commemorates years of struggle for civil rights.
Kent is proud to be an inclusive community that celebrates our diversity and LGBTQIA+ neighbors, coworkers, friends and family! #WeAreKent
Kent is proud to be an inclusive community that celebrates our diversity and LGBTQIA+ neighbors, coworkers, friends and family! #WeAreKent
June 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy #Pride Month, Kent! 🏳️🌈 This annual celebration recognizes the 1969 Stonewall Riots and commemorates years of struggle for civil rights.
Kent is proud to be an inclusive community that celebrates our diversity and LGBTQIA+ neighbors, coworkers, friends and family! #WeAreKent
Kent is proud to be an inclusive community that celebrates our diversity and LGBTQIA+ neighbors, coworkers, friends and family! #WeAreKent