Chief says ‘tough week’ for Des Moines Cops who backed Kent Police

By Jack Mayne Des Moines Police Chief Ken Thomas said it had been a “tough week for the officers” in light of the early Sunday morning (July 22) tragedy when a Kent Police Officer was killed when... [Read more]

Kent Police Officer killed early Sunday morning

From our sister site ILoveKent.net: Early Sunday morning (July 22), a Kent Police Officer was killed when another deputy’s car struck him during a pursuit near Reith Rd and Kent Des Moines Rd. Police... [Read more]

Police chase results in homicide investigation arrest Tuesday night

After a chase through Des Moines, Kent Police arrested an adult male Tuesday night, June 19, in the investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding an 18-year old Des Moines woman’s death. As... [Read more]

Former Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas to take over as Des Moines’ new Chief

Des Moines City Manager Michael Matthias announced on Tuesday, May 15 that the city has reached an agreement with former Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas to serve as the new Police Chief for Des Moines. Thomas... [Read more]

The next ‘Pitch Pit’ Screenwriting Competition will be this Friday, April 13

The next “Pitch Pit” Screenwriting Competition will be this Friday, April 13, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Create!, located at 216 W. Gowe Street in the Kent Arts District. Here’s how it... [Read more]

Taser-armed suspect carjacks vehicle at Highline College Wednesday

A suspect armed with a taser carjacked a vehicle from a parking lot at Highline College on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to Des Moines Police. Police say that the incident occurred at around 1:55 p.m.... [Read more]

South King Media to expand into Kent with acquisition of iLoveKent.net

This week iLoveKent.net and South King Media, owner of six local blogs – including The B-Town and Waterland Blogs – celebrated their 10-year anniversaries with a big announcement.  Effective January... [Read more]

Praisealujah Ministries holding ‘Big Blue Barrels Food Drive’ this weekend

Praisealujah Ministries will be holding a ‘Big Blue Barrels Food Drive’ this weekend. “Over 5,000 people in our local communities receive food each month through Praisealujah Food Ministry.... [Read more]

It’s not quite Des Moines, but Dick’s Drive-In will be expanding nearby in Kent

On Thursday morning (Sept. 7), Dick’s Drive-In announced that they will be opening a new location in Kent on Pacific Highway South near Highline College. The new location for the historic burger... [Read more]

33rd District Legislators to host town hall at Kent City Hall on Saturday, Mar. 18

Your 33rd District Legislators will host a Town Hall on Saturday, March 18 at the Kent City Hall: WHO: State Sen. Karen Keiser, State Rep. Mia Gregerson, and State Rep. Tina Orwall WHA: Town hall meeting WHEN:... [Read more]

No Woodmont drug treatment facility for Des Moines; facility will be in Kent

by Jack Mayne The drug and alcohol treatment facility slated for Des Moines’ Woodmont neighborhood will be moved to downtown Kent, Valley Cities said in a news release Thursday morning. “The Recovery... [Read more]

Berkshire Hathaway Saturday Open House: Beautiful 3-BD for just $379,000!

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Saturday, June 20 – is a beautiful 3-bedroom home, priced at just $379,000! Sitting high in this... [Read more]

Public’s help sought in identifying female body found in suitcase in Kent

Detectives with the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are looking for any information on an unidentified female (sketch above) whose body was found in a suitcase in Kent on May 27. Her... [Read more]

Berkshire Hathaway Sunday Open House: Beautiful 3-BD for just $379,000!

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Sunday, May 31 – is a beautiful 3-bedroom home, priced at just $379,000! Sitting high in this park... [Read more]

Seven convicted in 2011 Car Show shooting in Kent

The King County Prosecutor’s Office is reporting that the last two remaining defendants charged in a July 23, 2011 shootout at an unauthorized car show and rap concert in Kent have pleaded guilty. The... [Read more]

This Week’s Berkshire Hathaway Open House: amazing, spacious 3-bedroom

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Sunday, June 22 – is an amazing 3-bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood with all the amazing spaces... [Read more]

This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: high-quality home with Mt. Rainier views

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a high quality home with Mt. Rainier and territorial views, with a desirable floor plan! This great looking home has 4 bedrooms... [Read more]

Drug ring bust in Des Moines, Kent nets Police 1/4 kilo of cocaine, cash

Search Warrants served last Thursday (April 25) at two houses in Des Moines and Kent netted police 1/4 Kilo of cocaine and over $6,000 in cash. Detectives and TAC-30 from the King County Sheriff’s Office,... [Read more]

Grandfather and Grandson Die in South King House Fire

At about 4 a.m. Friday morning (Sept. 28) Valley Com Dispatch Center began receiving numerous reports of a fully-involved house fire with people trapped at the 3900 block of South 238 Street in Kent, which... [Read more]

Powell Custom Homes & Renovations Donates Ramp to Disabled Man

A disabled man living in Kent was the happy recipient of a new ramp thanks to Powell Custom Homes and Renovations on Friday, May 18th. The ramp was built as part of the Rampathon event, in which members... [Read more]