The City of Kent is giving away free surplus office furniture on a first-come, first-served basis!

Head over to the Administrative Services Building on June 6 or 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take a look at what we have.

Please note that the City of Kent is not responsible for transferring any furniture from the building to an individual’s vehicle. Please bring the proper tools and equipment to transfer the furniture.

Kent Drug Free Coalition provided a great resource for parents this evening. The program included information on youth substance use, mental health, how to talk to your kids, community resources.

There was also a model of a teens room to demonstrate things parents should be aware of that are hidden in plain sight. Parents - talk to your kids - it can be a matter of life and death. Also, know there are resources available to help.

Earlier this week at Good Eggs we heard from our new King County Executive Shannon Braddock. It was great to hear about her plans to guide the County through the next 200 days.

Thanks to King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer for bringing local leaders together each month.

Our team at the Kent Senior Activity Center is gearing up for a summer full of fun!

If you are age 50 or older and interested in golfing, fishing, hiking, or getting out to explore more of our beautiful state, check out our upcoming trips. Learn more at MyKentParks.com/Register.

Longer days and warmer weather give you more time to play in Kent!

Unique playgrounds, quiet trails and scenic lakes offer days of outdoor fun. Explore the variety of Kent Parks on the city website.

Grab the sunblock, pack some snacks, and get outside to soak up the summer sunshine!

This amazing view can be seen from one of the trails running through the Green River Natural Resources Area, a 300+ acre nature reserve located next to Van Doren’s Landing Park!

The GRNRA provides flood protection, surface water treatment, and a home to local wildlife and over 100 bird species - plus it’s a beautiful place for visitors to recreate.

Great news! Open Doors for Multicultural Families has been awarded $12 million for a capital request to fund community-focused spaces at the future Kent Multicultural Village.

This development will be located adjacent to the future KDM light rail station and will be an inclusive residential housing community centered on the needs of multicultural persons with disabilities and their families.

ReCode Kent is a city initiative to update zoning and development standards to align with state mandates.

These changes are meant to improve the supply, types, affordability and quality of housing options.

- These changes won't affect your existing property or ownership
- Zoning is being updated to units per lot instead of acre
- Types of zones are being simplified
- Zones are being updated to require higher density and more units near transit
- The zone you live in may be changing, but you don't need to do anything.

Check out the interactive map which highlights zoning changes by parcel (site) level at bit.ly/4mAP22w.

There’s still time for you to provide input! Check out the draft ordinance and let us know what you think. bit.ly/4mlgWzg.

King County has been selected as one of five regions in the U.S. for Comcast RISE Grants. This means 100 small businesses in King County will receive over $3 million in grants for monetary, marketing, and technology support. Applications are open until tomorrow at ComcastRISE.com, with winners announced in August.

Next week we are kicking off Paw-Fest weekend with Kent Kitty Hall!

It's where all the cuddliest, cutest adoptable kittens and cats will be available for adoption thanks to Regional Animal Services of King County.

This is a purr-fect time, to find your furever friend! No kitten around!

📅 Thursday, June 5
⌚ 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Kent City Hall 

Get ready for the Kent Nerd Party, where downtown Kent transforms into the ultimate haven for nerds!

The Nerd Party is a street-wide event with a cosplay contest, miniature painting contest, Lego museum, LARP games, outdoor vendors, and more. 

All nerds are welcome! Whether you love science fiction, fantasy, horror, anime, gaming, or one of the other innumerable geeky pursuits!

📅 Saturday, June 7
⌚ 2 p.m.- 7 p.m.
📍 Page Turner Books (215 1st Ave S.)

The Kent Police Department is accepting applications for this year's Teen Police Academy on June 24–26.

This hands-on experience is open to current Kent sophomores, juniors, seniors, and 2025 graduates who want to explore careers in law enforcement or learn more about the specialty units that serve our community.

Participants will dive into topics like K9, SWAT, detectives, narcotics, building searches, and mock scenarios.

📅 Apply by May 29
📧 Questions? Contact Stacy Judd at sjudd@kentwa.gov or 253-856-5883.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see what it’s like behind the badge!

Call before you dig!

Anytime you need to excavate for a home project, state law requires you to notify utility companies to avoid dangerous or costly damages.

Notify utilities of your intent to dig by calling 811 or by making an online request a few days before you plan to break ground. call811.com

DigSafeWA.org is your online resources for digging safely in Washington.

Want to guarantee you’re represented in future regional transportation plans?

Check your mailbox from now until June for an invitation to complete the Puget Sound Regional Travel Study.

Invited households will receive a gift card for participating! To learn more, visit: survey.psrc.org

We're hiring! Check out our featured jobs and find great Summer opportunities on our hiring page at jobs.kentwa.gov

The City of Kent is still accepting applications for our Parks & Recreation Commission! 

Multiple seats are available. Commissioners work with staff to provide input on planning efforts that influence the city’s parks system.

Things like planning, funding, rules, programs, and more. It’s a great way to get more involved with the Kent community.

Our Bicycle Advisory Board is still accepting applications for new members.

Members advise the council, mayor and staff on projects, policies and programs that affect cycling conditions in Kent!

Applications are still being accepted for the city's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Board!

The goal of the board is to increase engagement, integration, and access to city services for all cultural communities in Kent.

You can learn about the city's work in these areas and the Equity Strategic Plan at KentWA.gov/Race-Equity and apply to be on the board here!

Get your furry friends licensed with Regional Animal Services of King County to help get them back to you if they're ever lost! 

Your license also helps fund RASKC's life-saving animal shelter work. They reunite lost pets 24/7 and provide shelter pet care 365 days a year.

The KentWorks app lets you access information and improve your neighborhood and community by reporting non-emergency issues to the city. You can request a service, report a problem and find information about the City of Kent all from your mobile device in just a few taps!