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Happy Friday, Kent!
If you're still thinking about how to celebrate the 4th of July this year, come on down to Lake Meridian Park for our annual SPLASH event, happening from 5-10 p.m.!
This year we'll have an official city-sponsored fireworks display as well as live music, food trucks, and it will be tons of fun.
Be sure to check out the details and share with your family & friends!
There's lots to do in Kent this summer, including the Kent Farmers Market, which is returning tomorrow! You can see more details on that below.
And as always, you can see all the happenings at KentWA.gov/Events. I hope you enjoy this week's update and find it informative, and have a great weekend!
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
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This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Association of Washington cities conference in Spokane!
We kicked off the week with the Parade of Flags, and I had the chance to represent Kent by showing off our city's flag.
It was a fun way to unite all the cities present and celebrate everything that makes Washington so great!
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Life-Saving Award
On April 11, 2023, Kent Patrol Officer Fisher responded to a CPR in progress near Pacific Hwy. S and S. 260th St. A semi-truck driver was experiencing a medical emergency and had struck a concrete barrier. He was unresponsive and did not have a pulse.
Three strangers, Martin Flores, Hector Gomez and Phil Zegler stopped to help. They provided life sustaining CPR and called 911. These three good Samaritans acted immediately and preserved this man's chances of survival.
Officer Fisher was close by and was the initial First Responder on the scene. He took over chest compressions for several minutes until Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and King County Medics arrived to continue lifesaving efforts.
The driver, Mr. McMaster, survived.
Tuesday night at city council, the three civilian heroes were awarded the Chief's Award of Citizen Commendation. and Chief Padilla awarded the Kent PD life saving medal to Officer Fisher.
In attendance was Mr. McMaster and his family where they made a generous donation of $10,000 to our Kent Police Officers Foundation Fund. This fund helps Kent Officers and their families when they have a crisis.
So proud of our heroes here in Kent!
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Tuesday night, I proclaimed June 30, 2023, to be Macrina Bakery Day They chose to join the City of Kent community, basing a production facility and later a café in the heart of Kent’s industrial district, supporting our local economy by employing nearly 300 residents from the Puget Sound region;
We commend Macrina Bakery on their milestone of 30 years of outstanding service, steadfast commitment to community, and thanks them for their heartfelt contributions to our city.
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The City of Kent Employee Charity Committee presented Sound Generation Meals on Wheels a $2,500 donation during Tuesday's council meeting.
Funds were raised by employees during an annual, internal, Spring Plant Sale where they sold hanging flowers baskets from Carpinto Brothers.
Sound Generations Meals on Wheels provides food support to older adults in the King County area, delivering 900 meals a week in Kent. They are a local non-profit we are incredibly grateful to have in our community.
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The accesso ShoWare Center has been nominated for Best Live Music Venue and Best Concert Venue in the Seattle Times Best in the PNW contest!
Ok Kent, let's get voting! Voting ends June 30 at 5 p.m.
Vote for accesso ShoWare Center here!
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Kent Farmers Market
It's farmers market season!
Living Well Kent and the Kent Lions Club have partnered to bring their Farmers Market downtown! This is a community driven market, increasing access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant produce to our community.
📅 Every Saturday
⏰ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 2nd Ave between Smith and Gowe
National Night Out
National Night Out is August 1!
National Night Out elevates the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Most importantly, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
It's time to start planning that neighborhood party!
Kent PD's Community Education Unit will help you with the sign-up process. Let's give crime a going away party!
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Ever wonder what Kent look like over the next 20 years?
The Kent Comprehensive Plan is the city’s long-term strategy to guide decisions on where we locate housing and jobs. It also helps inform investments in transportation, utilities, parks, and other public amenities that impact daily life.
Take this brief survey to tell us about your ideas for population and employment growth patterns, places you enjoy, and new ideas for our city.
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Join the King County Master Gardners at the Neely-Soames Historic Homestead tomorrow for Kid's Day in the Garden! Experience the Fairy Garden, explore the wonderful world of worms and speak with Washington State University Master Gardners of King County!
📆 Saturday June 24
⌚ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 5311 S. 237th Pl
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Find an outdoor park shelter, sports field, athletic complex or indoor space for your event! Park Shelter Rentals are available through September 30. For reservations or more information, call our rentals team at 253-856-5100. |
Kent City Council
Here's the recap on what the Kent City Council has been working on! It was a busy week with lots of important items to attend to.
 You can also see the full meeting agendas, minutes and livestream recordings on our website.
As a reminder, the council has switched back to the Committee of the Whole format, so business that was previously discussed at meetings throughout the week is back to being before our regularly scheduled Workshop and council meetings.
Summer Concert Series
Kent Summer Concerts are back starting July 6! Super excited for this annual series of musical performances presented throughout the summer. Learn more about specific performers and dates on our website.
Wednesday Picnic Performances
12-1 p.m. at West Fenwick Park
Wednesday Family Date Night
6-8 p.m. at Kent Station
Thursdays at the Lake
7-8:30 p.m. at Lake Meridian Park
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Just another reminder that all personal fireworks are illegal in the City of Kent.
Kent City Code 13.05 prohibits fireworks in our city and was adopted following a voter majority on Advisory Proposition 1 in 2015.
You can call the non-emergency line 253-852-2121 to report fireworks. Please do not call 911 unless there is an immediate safety concern or injury.
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Van Doren's Landing Grand Opening
I am excited to announce the City of Kent and the King County Flood Control District are having a Grand Opening ceremony to celebrate the completion of Van Doren’s Landing Park and the Lower Russell Levee Setback and Habitat Project on Wednesday, June 28.
Join us for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of this incredible project.
We look forward to celebrating the renovated Van Doren’s Landing Park, increased flood management, and the many acres of improved aquatic and riparian habitat that represent another positive step towards helping salmon in the Green River.
📅 Wednesday June 28
⌚ 10 a.m.
📍 Van Doren's Landing Park (21901 Russell Rd)
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Registration for the Kent Parks Youth Fall Soccer program is now available!
Registration is open to all kids in Pre-K to Grade 8. Deadline to register is July 18. Pre-K participants must be 3 by August 31, 2023.
There are scholarships are available to qualifying families! You can register at MyKentParks.com/Register
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Our Parks team is preparing to update the playground and site amenities at Kiwanis Tot Lot #4. They would love to hear your thoughts!
Help guide the renovations by taking this short survey online. We are taking feedback through July 3.
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We're HIRING! Check out our featured jobs and great opportunities on our hiring page at Jobs.KentWA.gov!
🟡 Administrative Assistant
🟡 Fleet Mechanic
🟡 Civil Engineers
🟡 Public Works Maintenance
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Don't forget to check out this week's KentNOW podcast! Kent PD Youth board joins Tracy and Josh in this latest episode. You'll hear a very candid, honest, and open discussion on what happens with peer pressure, and how they manage relationships with their parents and peers.
Listen to new and previous episodes on:
🔊 Apple Podcasts apple.co/3J2UMkd
🔊 Spotify spoti.fi/3GNCeli
🔊 Amazon Music amzn.to/3jjaOvU
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Are you interested in Serving the Kent Community? Applications are now being accepted for the Special Events Center Public Facilities District Board!
Learn more and apply here!
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