Tag: Kent WA

Kent Clarifies: No Evacuation Orders Currently in Effect

Kent, WA — The City of Kent has issued a clarification after some residents received resent King County Code Red alerts that referenced evacuations...

SR 167 Closed in Both Directions Due to Rising Green River Waters

Both directions of State Route 167 are fully closed between South 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent and 15th Street NW (MP 16) in...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for King County After Green River Levee Failure

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of King County following the reported failure of the Green River levee,...

Kent Crews Begin Emergency Repairs After Desimone Levee Breach

Kent city crews have stepped in to begin urgent repair work and support King County’s response following a breach at the Desimone Levee. Heavy...

Multiple Road Closures Reported Due to Flooding

City of Kent officials issued an update Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. confirming widespread road closures caused by water over roadways following heavy conditions in...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed After Heavy Rainfall

Kent, WA | Dec 12:Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has issued a Parks & Trails Alert due to continued excessive rainfall impacting multiple...

Kent Parks Cancels Christmas Rush Event Due to High River Levels

KENT — Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Christmas Rush 5K/10K, citing unsafe conditions caused by rising...

Kent Officials Take Oath Ahead of 2026 Council Term

KENT, Wash. — City leadership gathered this week as the City Clerk administered the oath of office to re-elected Mayor Dana Ralph, marking the...

Kent Issues Flood Alert as Crews Respond to Rising Water

KENT, Wash. — Ongoing flooding across Kent and nearby areas has prompted city officials to issue safety warnings, road updates, and important reminders for...

Kent Police Announce New Grant to Fight Speeding & Distracted Driving

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced a new traffic safety grant opportunity aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving along the...

Kent Police Highlight National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

KENT, WA – December 2025 — The Kent Police Department is recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, emphasizing the dangers impaired driving poses to...

Kent’s Land Use & Planning Board to Receive Update on ReDiscover Downtown Plan

KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent’s Land Use & Planning Board is scheduled to hold a meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the...

City of Kent Opens Registration for Spring 2026 “Kent 101” Civics Course

KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent has opened registration for its Spring 2026 “Kent 101” course, a free seasonal civics program designed to...

Kent Police Department Honors Pearl Harbor Victims on December 7

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department joined the nation in honoring and remembering the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on...

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