January 27, 2012 – If Mother Nature’s rampage during last week’s snow and ice storms left your yard with a pile of tree limbs and branches, free disposal is available Saturday and Sunday, January 28 - 29, and again on February 4 – 5 at Russell Road Park, 24400 Russell Road (across from the golf course), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Read More >

January 4, 2012 – At their first meeting of the New Year Tuesday night, members of the Kent City Council took their oaths of office followed by the election of a new Council President.Read More >

November 8, 2011 – Starting Monday, November 14, outdoor walking enthusiasts can get out of the dark and the rain by participating in ShoWalk.  Presented by Kent4Health and ShoWare Center, ShoWalk is a free indoor walking opportunity on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. at ShoWare Center.Read More >

October 31, 2011 – The city of Kent has reached agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on a plan to improve habitat for threatened salmon while also assuring the city’s ability to utilize water from its Clark Springs water supply.Read More >

July 25, 2011 – This year marks the 10^th 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. 237^th Place, just north of the Russell Road Athletic Complex.Read More >

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 >