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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.
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
Hoy, la Ciudad de Kent restableció formalmente su relación de hermanamiento con El Municipio del Grullo, ubicada en el Estado de Jalisco, Mexico.
El alcalde Ralph se reunió con el presidente municipal mexicano reelecto de El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, y su delegación en el Ayuntamiento de Kent
El alcalde Ralph se reunió con el presidente municipal mexicano reelecto de El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, y su delegación en el Ayuntamiento de Kent
July 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Hoy, la Ciudad de Kent restableció formalmente su relación de hermanamiento con El Municipio del Grullo, ubicada en el Estado de Jalisco, Mexico.
El alcalde Ralph se reunió con el presidente municipal mexicano reelecto de El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, y su delegación en el Ayuntamiento de Kent
El alcalde Ralph se reunió con el presidente municipal mexicano reelecto de El Grullo, Milton Cárdenas, y su delegación en el Ayuntamiento de Kent
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
The proclamation also recognized the Kent Black Action Commission for their continued work in the observance of Juneteenth and their contributions to our city.
Thank you to Councilmembers Fincher, Michaud and Boyd for attending and to Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director for the KBAC!
Thank you to Councilmembers Fincher, Michaud and Boyd for attending and to Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director for the KBAC!
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The proclamation also recognized the Kent Black Action Commission for their continued work in the observance of Juneteenth and their contributions to our city.
Thank you to Councilmembers Fincher, Michaud and Boyd for attending and to Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director for the KBAC!
Thank you to Councilmembers Fincher, Michaud and Boyd for attending and to Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director for the KBAC!
The City of Kent celebrates the inclusion of all races, ethnicities and nationalities, and we are actively working to dismantle systemic barriers that contribute to inequities and are committed to ensuring our policies and practices promote fairness, justice and equity for all.
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The City of Kent celebrates the inclusion of all races, ethnicities and nationalities, and we are actively working to dismantle systemic barriers that contribute to inequities and are committed to ensuring our policies and practices promote fairness, justice and equity for all.
It is celebrated on June 19th, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It is celebrated on June 19th, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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!
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
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
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
We hope you're excited to see the new and improved Kiwanis Tot Lot 4 officially open!
This downtown park has always been a special spot, and thanks to our incredible Kent Parks team, it’s been completely reimagined into a space that’s fun, welcoming, and built for all ages to enjoy.
This downtown park has always been a special spot, and thanks to our incredible Kent Parks team, it’s been completely reimagined into a space that’s fun, welcoming, and built for all ages to enjoy.
May 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We hope you're excited to see the new and improved Kiwanis Tot Lot 4 officially open!
This downtown park has always been a special spot, and thanks to our incredible Kent Parks team, it’s been completely reimagined into a space that’s fun, welcoming, and built for all ages to enjoy.
This downtown park has always been a special spot, and thanks to our incredible Kent Parks team, it’s been completely reimagined into a space that’s fun, welcoming, and built for all ages to enjoy.
Roundabouts are just another safe intersection! Slow down and pick a lane when approaching.
Be sure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks and all traffic in the roundabout.
Enter to the right and exit at the street you want! wsdot.wa.gov/safety/roundabouts
Be sure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks and all traffic in the roundabout.
Enter to the right and exit at the street you want! wsdot.wa.gov/safety/roundabouts
May 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Roundabouts are just another safe intersection! Slow down and pick a lane when approaching.
Be sure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks and all traffic in the roundabout.
Enter to the right and exit at the street you want! wsdot.wa.gov/safety/roundabouts
Be sure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks and all traffic in the roundabout.
Enter to the right and exit at the street you want! wsdot.wa.gov/safety/roundabouts
Happy #InternationalWorkersDay! Today we celebrate the achievements of the labor movement and working people standing up for each other. #MayDay
May 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Happy #InternationalWorkersDay! Today we celebrate the achievements of the labor movement and working people standing up for each other. #MayDay