2020
Kent Residents’ Guide
A supplement of the Kent-Covington Reporter
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KENT RESIDENTS’ GUIDE // 2020
A letter from the Mayor
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ou have picked the best city in the state to live, visit, or work when you are in Kent. Welcome - I am glad to have you! Kent is the sixth largest city in the State of Washington and the third largest in King County. With 130,000 diverse, beautiful and unique residents, we have become the 10th most diverse city in the United States. I am proud to be your mayor and I hope you find what you are looking for in Kent – safe communities, inviting parks, unique small businesses, delicious restaurants, a fantastic arena boasting hockey games and concerts, and a rich cultural diversity. Regardless if you are a fourth-generation resident like me or brand new to the city, there is something here for everyone. As your mayor, know that your voice matters to me. You could have picked anywhere to live, but you picked Kent, and that means a lot to me. Your government should work for you, and I work hard to remain accessible, transparent and accountable to our residents. Please don’t hesitate to tell us how we can make Kent an even better place to live, work and visit.
Kent’s City Council The seven-member Kent City Council is the legislative body for the City of Kent, Washington. Besides establishing policies and regulations, the Council approves financial expenditures and the City’s biennial budget. Elected by Kent voters during odd-numbered years, Kent City Councilmembers serve four-year terms. They are non-partisan, meaning they do not represent political parties, and are elected at-large, meaning they do not represent a specific geographical area within the City of Kent. All Councilmembers receive a monthly salary, plus reimbursement for any expenses.
Thanks for choosing Kent. I am glad you are here.
Dana Ralph
Back row (left to right):
Mayor Dana Ralph
Satwinder Kaur, Bill Boyce, Marli Larimer, Zandria Michaud.
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2020 KENT RESIDENTS’ GUIDE The Kent Residents’ Guide is a special section published by the KentCovington Reporter. Extra copies are available at City Hall, Kent Chamber of Commerce and local libraries.
Les Thomas, Toni Troutner (Council President), Brenda Fincher
Vice President .......... Rudi Alcott Editor ..........................Mark Klaas Advertising ...............Marie Skoor Lisa Yaskus Carol Greiling Design ............... Analise Hannah
Reach the Kent City Council 220 Fourth Ave. S, Kent, WA 98032 CityCouncil@KentWA.gov (253) 856-5712
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KENTat a glance
LOCATION:
Kent is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest city in Washington State with a population of approximately 129,000. The city covers a geographic area of about 34 square miles.
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Only seven miles from SeaTac International Airport, Kent is conveniently located 18 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma, with quick access to I-5, State Route 167 and other major highways. 18
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Located in the heart of the Green River Valley, Kent’s breathtaking setting boasts views of Mount Rainier, the Cascades and the Olympic Mountains.
As one of the largest manufacturing and distribution centers in the United States, Kent’s vibrant and diverse economy has a well-earned reputation as a critical economic engine for the region.
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Kent Downtown
PARTNERSHIP
Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization dedicated to serving and promoting the downtown Kent business community and preservation of historic buildings. KDP works in collaboration with downtown businesses, property owners, residents, governmental agencies, and citizen-based community organizations. KDP is a proactive leadership organization with a focus on cultivating and strengthening public and private partnerships to increase investment into downtown. These include business recruitment and retention, residential and retail development, improved parks and green spaces, and a better quality of life. KDP’s vision to make downtown Kent a thriving destination includes promoting a core of vibrant, mixed uses in a pedestrian-friendly environment with emphasis on businesses, restaurants, art, entertainment, public facilities, and infrastructure development that supports the revitalization and continued prosperity of the downtown business community.
MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Kent Downtown Partnership is affiliated with the state and national Main Street Program, founded by the National Trust of Historic Preservation in 1977. The Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save and protect irreplaceable and historic places, while revitalize America’s communities.
FUNDING
KDP has a membership base of nearly 120 organizations. Their membership base includes businesses who contribute to the WA ST B&O Tax Incentive Program — the funds from which are used for programs and projects including façade improvement grants; hanging baskets, planters, art, signs, banners, and roof lighting that promote an inviting downtown atmosphere. KDP also produces community events, educational workshops for business owners and their employees, and marketing and promotional efforts.
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Members receive a weekly e-Blast email providing events and up-to-date information regarding downtown. DOWNTOWN BREAKFAST HOUR EVENTS Kent Downtown Partnership hosts morning events where members are invited to enjoy breakfast during presentations on topics concerning downtown. The Downtown Breakfast Hours also provide networking opportunities to learn more about fellow members. COMPANY EXPOSURE For more information on a company, find them on Kent Downtown Partnership’s website. Then simply click the business name to link directly to their website. Please note not all businesses have available websites.
COMMITTEES Anyone, business owner or resident, can be on a committee and actively participate in establishing and achieving goals crucial to the success of downtown Kent. Current committees available are: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee is responsible for member communication, updates, staging membership campaigns, and recruiting new members. SAFETY & SECURITY The Safety & Security Committee identifies and resolves all safety and security issues related to the downtown retail and business core. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Economic Development Committee analyzes current market forces to develop long term solutions. This committee participates in economic development activities such as recruiting specific businesses for better downtown diversity, creatively converting vacant spaces for new applications, and sharpening competitiveness amongst existing downtown merchants while helping them to expand.
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DESIGN COMMITTEE The Design Committee is in charge of creating an inviting downtown atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signs, colorful banners, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping. This committee’s goal is to improve the physical image of Kent as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars into downtown. PROMOTIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE The Promotions & Marketing Committee works through the Main Street Program to encourage customer traffic with street festivals, retail events, and image development campaigns. Committee members will sell the image and promise of Main Street by marketing the district’s unique characteristics to prospects including shoppers, investors, new businesses, and visitors. This effective promotion strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, and special events. BUSINESS & OCCUPATION TAX COMMITTEE The Business & Occupation Tax Committee is responsible for educating businesses and bringing in B&O Tax Incentive Program contributors. CLEAN-UP DAY COMMITTEE The Clean-Up Day Committee works in partnership with the City of Kent to organize the Kent Downtown Partnership’s bi-annual Clean-Up Day.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining Kent Downtown Partnership and how you can become a member? Call the KDP office at (253) 813-6976 or email info@kentdowntown.org
The Bereiter House Home of the Kent Museum, the Bereiter house was completed in 1908 by Emil Bereiter, an owner of the Covington Lumber Company and Kent’s Mayor 19121913. Seven different families have lived in the building, including a pharmacist, a prominent Japanese produce dealer and an owner of the East Hill Fuel Company. The house was originally sited on nearly four acres of land with a gazebo, carriage barn, orchard, and pastures. In June 2008, the Bereiter House was nominated as a landmark through the King County Landmarks Commission. Additionally, after evaluating the earliest coats of paint, the City of Kent repainted the house, returning it to its earlier colors. Today, the Bereiter House accommodates thousands of items donated by Kent residents that are maintained and exhibited through the Greater Kent Historical Society and museum staff. These items help tell the story of Kent and the area timeline.Gardens on the museum grounds honor veterans who serve or have served in the Armed forces and Americans who were interned during WWII. Resources are available for research, tours are available during open hours or by appointment, and the facility is available for special occasions.
GREATER KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 855 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 • www.gkhs.org HOURS: WED–SAT • 12pm to 4pm • (253) 854-4330 K9 RESCUE & REHAB (206) 271-5750
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Having survived a troubled past, Pastor Boles works with his followers to make Kent a better, safer place. BY MARK KLAAS | mklaas@kentreporter.com
When he was a teen, Lawrence “Chris” Boles III lost his way on the crime-addled streets of Seattle’s Central District. Drug deals, retaliatory shootings, smash-and-grab robberies, bloody gang violence. A dark life that overwhelmed him. He was 19, heedless, drunk, mad, scared. And on one crucial night, desperate.
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“Looking back now, I’m not proud of it,” Boles said of his troubles with the law. “I confessed to the crime, I got caught with a gun, but God still spared me. I believe he spared my life through the truth I expressed with the particular crime.”
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Boles considers that day before the judge the turning point in his life.
Looking for answers, Boles found them in faith and family, which he considers “the ground and the shoulders I had to stand on.”
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Boles grew up in the church, and the foundation it provided, he said, has helped him become a better man. And now that man, come full circle, has a purpose and a plan. Today, as the 39-year-old pastor of a church he and his wife, Lady Jacqualine, established in Kent in 2012, Boles has issued a call to action to help those weighed down by wrongdoing and hardship, just as he was. Led by Boles, the Redeemed by the Blood Pentecostal Church congregation has spent time reaching out to help concerned residents and neighbors in Kent’s crime-troubled areas. For his efforts, the Kent Reporter has chosen Boles as its Person of the Year. Reducing crime is one thing, but providing opportunities is another, Boles said.
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This year Boles and his church team have worked closely with the city of Kent and its police force to find out how to help. Through Night Walks, Boles and volunteers visited the streets of the East Hill, particularly in the neighborhoods and establishments around South 240th Street and 108th Avenue Southeast, where police have responded to frequent shootings and chronic gang activity. They listened to what the people have seen, what youth needed and what everyone wanted – peace and harmony. Boles’ church also hosted neighborhood barbecues to meet the people, identify needs, gather ideas, forge ties and build trust. “My focus in dealing with issues here is being more of the voice in our community,” Boles said. “I want to keep the level of trust between myself and those that need our help. It’s a fine line. We’re very strategic in that we have a phenomenal team that I work with, that has partnered with ministry…men and women who care. “The focus here in Kent is being able to be that experienced voice in the community,” he said, “being respectable to law enforcement and the entire city, realizing that we are all in this together.” Lawrence ‘Chris’ Boles III, and his wife, Lady Jacqualine, established the Redeemed By The Blood Pentecostal Church in 2012. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
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Kent Kids’ Arts Day A full day of fun, hands-on arts activities and performances for
Kent Arts Commission Founded by City Ordinance in 1975, the Arts Commission is an advisory board of 14 volunteer citizens, appointed by the Mayor to promote cultural programs and provide citizen input to the planning of arts and cultural activities in Kent. www.kentarts.com
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Christmas Rush Fun Run & Walk • Saturday, December 12
Public Art Program The City’s public art collection includes more than 400 pieces with a value of more than $1.5 million. Many pieces are portable works that are displayed in public areas of City buildings. The collection also includes installations, earthworks and projects that are integrated into buildings and parks.
9:50 am (10K), 10 am (5K) Hogan Park at Russell Road www.kentwa.gov/residents/
Summer Concert Series Performances throughout July and August in three locations: • Wed. Picnic Performances (great for kids!) 11 am to noon
Cornucopia Days 5K • Saturday, July 11 | 9:00 am Three Friends Fishing Hole 20025 Russell Road
Morrill Meadows Park July 8 through August 12 • Wednesday Family Date Night 6 pm to 8 pm Kent Station
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(produced by Kent Station) Visual Arts Exhibits Art exhibits are held annually, including the Summer Art Exhibit, Kent Student Art Walk and exhibits in the Centennial Center Gallery. • March – Student Art Exhibit
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Parks, Recreation
Department Contacts ADAPTIVE RECREATION (253) 856-5030
ADMINISTRATION (253) 856-5100
CULTURAL PROGRAMS (253) 856-5050
CULTURAL PROGRAM TICKET SALES (253) 856-5051
EVENT INFORMATION RECORDED (253) 856-5060
FACILITIES (253) 856-5080
HOME REPAIR (253) 856-5065
HUMAN SERVICES (253) 856-5070
KENT COMMONS OFFICES & REGISTRATION (253) 856-5000
KENT PARKS FOUNDATION (253) 856-5099
YOUTH & TEEN (253) 856-5030
KENT COMMUNITY FOOD BANK (253) 520-3550
KENT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
KENT DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
ADULTS 50+ (253) 856-5150
(253) 813-6976
KENT VALLEY ICE CENTRE
MAINTENANCE (253) 856-5120
(253) 850-2400
Parks & Program Sites
PLANNING & OPEN SPACE
RIVERBEND 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE
ARBOR HEIGHTS 360 SKATE PARK 11525 SE 240 St
SPORTS RAINOUT LINE & INCLEMENT WEATHER
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BEREITER HOUSE/GREATER KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 855 E Smith St
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Community Services BURLINGTON GREEN W Meeker & Railroad Ave N CAMPUS PARK Canyon Drive & S 252 St CANTERBURY PARK 24409 100 Ave SE CENTENNIAL CENTER 400 W. Gowe St CHESTNUT RIDGE PARK 9901 S 203 St CLARK LAKE PARK between SE 240 & SE 248 @ 127 Ave SE EAST HILL PARK 10920 SE 248 EASTRIDGE PARK 143 SE & SE 257 FAIRWOOD MARTIAL ARTS 17134 116 Ave SE, Renton 425-255-8144 FIRST AVE PLAZA 219 1 Ave S FOSTER PARK 259 & 74 Ave S GARRISON CREEK PARK 218 St & 98 Ave S GLENN NELSON PARK Military Rd & S 268 GRANDVIEW OFF-LEASH DOG PARK 3600 S 228th St, SeaTac GREEN VIEW PARK SE 277 Pl & 120 Pl SE HART’S GYMNASTICS CENTER 26415 79 Ave S, Kent (253) 520-1973 KAIBARA PARK 1 Ave between W Smith & W Meeker St KENT BOWL 1234 N Central Ave (253) 852-3550 KENT CENTENNIAL CENTER 400 W Gowe St KENT COMMONS 525 4 Ave N
KENT-MERIDIAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 10020 SE 256 St
KENT PARKS & RECREATION TEEN CENTER 11000 SE 264 St KENT ROTARY DOWNTOWN BASKETBALL COURT James St (SE 240) KENT SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 600 E Smith St KENT VALLEY ICE & EVENTS CENTRE 6015 W James St KENTWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 25800 164 Ave SE, Covington KIWANIS TOT LOT #1 S 1 Ave & W Crow St KIWANIS TOT LOT #2 N 2 Ave & W Cloudy St KIWANIS TOT LOT #3 Alexander St between E Chicago & E Seattle St KIWANIS TOT LOT #4 S 5 Ave & W Crow St LAKE FENWICK PARK 25828 Lake Fenwick Road LAKE MERIDIAN PARK 14800 SE 272 St LINDA HEIGHTS PARK S 248 & 35 Ave S MERIDIAN GLEN PARK 137 Ave SE & SE 275 Pl MILL CREEK CANYON EARTHWORKS PARK 742 E Titus St MORRILL MEADOWS PARK 10600 SE 248 St NEELY-SOAMES HISTORIC HOME 5311 S 237 Pl
SAQRA’S STUDIO 23625 41st Ave
SCENIC HILL PARK 25826 Woodland Way S SERVICE CLUB BALLFIELDS 14402 SE 288 St SEVEN OAKS PARK SE 259 St & 118 Pl SE SHOWARE CENTER 625 W. James St (253) 856-6999 SKIP/CHILDREN’S THERAPY CENTER (SKIP/CTC) 10811 Kent-Kangley Rd (253) 854-5660 SOOS CREEK MAINTENANCE BLDG 24810 148 Ave SE SOOS CREEK PARK/ GARY GRANT PARK-KING CO SE 208 @ 136 Ave SE SPRINGWOOD PARK SE 274 St & 128 Pl SE
THREE FRIENDS FISHING HOLE S 196 St & 58 Pl TITUS RAILROAD PARK 1 Ave & Titus St TOWN SQUARE PLAZA 2 Ave & Harrison St TURNKEY PARK 23312 100 Ave SE UPLANDS PLAYFIELDS 836 W Smith St VAN DOREN’S LANDING 21901 Russell Rd WEST FENWICK PARK 3824 Reith Rd WEST HILL SKATE PARK 42 Ave S & Reith Rd WILLIS STREET GREENBELT W Willis between 4 Ave S & 6 Ave S WILSON PLAYFIELDS 13028 SE 251 St YANGZHOU PARK Railroad Ave & W Smith St
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Reception Halls • Meeting Rooms • Auditoriums
KENT COMMONS Community Center
525 4th Ave N • Kent, WA 98032
The Kent Commons offers six meeting rooms and two reception halls/auditoriums, varying in size and able to accommodate groups up to 300. The double gymnasium is also available to rent for larger events.
OPERATING HOURS Mon - Thur 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm www.kentwa.gov/kentcommons (253) 856-5000 Call for availability & rental rates
ADULT PROGRAMS SOFTBALL LEAGUES Spring/Summer League
100+ teams scheduled for Men’s, Coed, Business and Church leagues. New for 2020: return of Women’s Leagues. 14 league games, all teams will be seeded into a modified single/double elimination tournament. Season starts mid April and finishes late June/early July. Teams are dual sanctioned with ASA and USSSA. Late Summer/ Early Fall League
(2nd Season) 70+ teams registered as Men’s, Coed and Coed Business. 10 league games, single elimination for all teams. Season starts late July,
Conditioning room pass (unlimited use) $15/mo. • Adults 55+ pass $10/mo. Hours subject to change. Facilities available for community use include: • Conditioning room w/ Nautilus weight machines, treadmills, stair climbers & exercise bikes • Mini-gym for exercise & dance classes • Music room: hourly rate for piano practice • Showers & coin-operated lockers • Vending area with snacks and beverages • Wallyball, Basketball Pickleball, Handball & Racquetball courts
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STATEMENT OF INCLUSION “Everyone in Kent shall have the opportunity to equally participate in, benefit from, and enjoy the parks and recreation programs and facilities. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the lives of all persons participating in Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services.”
ADAPTIVE RECREATION The Adaptive Recreation Division offers a full range of programs and services for residents with disabilities in our community. Please call (253) 856-5030 for details about specific programs.
finishing early September. Teams are dual sanctioned with ASA and USSSA. ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Spring Season: runs late March to end of May. Registration in early February 2020. Teams get 8 matches plus league tournament. FITNESS CLASSES Join us for a complete body workout to terrific music in a variety of fitness classes. Your choice of Bench Stepping, Fitness Ball, Jazzercise™, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Commit, Yoga and Boot Camp, or any combination will help you burn fat, build endurance and have fun while exercising.
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BASKETBALL TUE - THUR 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free w/ registration for Open Basketball Card (See front desk). RACQUETBALL MON - THUR 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, FRI 6:00 am to 9:00 pm & SAT 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. PICKLEBALL Program focuses on recreational play and honing your skills in a noncompetitive environment. Offering Senior (50+) and all ages sessions. Schedules available at the Kent Commons. TENNIS LESSONS Ages 6 to Adult. Lessons are May through October and are taught by USPTA certified instructor Steve Walters. CONDITIONING ROOM Features Nautilus Weight Machines for a complete workout, treadmills, stair climbers, exercise bikes and chin/dip/stomach machine. MON - THUR 6:00 am to 9:00 pm FRI 6:00 am to 9:00 pm and SAT 8:00 am to 9:00 am. BODY CONDITIONING & WEIGHT TRAINING Individual instruction on the proper use of fixed weight equipment (Nautilus), a variety of exercises for each weight station and how to develop a personal training program. One hour session by appointment only.
YOUTH SPORTS BOYS SPRING BASEBALL 3rd - 12th grade. Register January. Practices start April. GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL 3rd - 10th grade. Register Jan. Practices start mid-April. SPRING T-BALL & TOSSBALL Pre-K - 2nd grade boys & girls. Coed teams. Register December. Practices start late March. YOUTH SPRING TRACK 4th - 6th grade boys and girls. Joint program between the City of Kent Parks
Department and the Kent School District. GIRLS SPRING VOLLEYBALL 6th - 12th grade girls. Register November. Season runs March-May. YOUTH FALL SOCCER Pre-K - 7th grade, coed boys and girls. Register late Spring, deadline is in August. FALL FLAG FOOTBALL 3rd - 4th grade league and a 5th - 6th grade league. Play begins in October. GIRLS FALL VOLLEYBALL 7th - 12th grade girls. Register May, deadline is in September. Season runs September-November. ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls. Kindergarten - 2nd grade coed teams. Register September. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 7th - 12th grade boys. Register September. Games start in January. WANT TO SPONSOR? Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of our youth sports teams? For $150 you get a team full of kids running around the greater Kent area wearing a t-shirt with your company logo/information on it. Great, inexpensive way to advertise. For more information visit www.
kentwa.gov/residents/ parks-recreation-andcommunity-services/sportsleagues/youth-sports to
print a Sponsorship Form or call (253) 856-5000.
YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS WANTED Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is looking for new and experienced youth sports officials. Must be 14 years of age or older. If you are interested in officiating soccer, flag football, basketball,
volleyball, or umpiring baseball or fastpitch, please call (253) 856-5000.
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SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS Offered for K-6th graders (Presidents & Spring Break). TEEN LATE NIGHT Meridian Middle School – Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 7th grade - 19 years of age Mill Creek Middle School Fridays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm 6th - 8th grade. KENT PARKS AND RECREATION TEEN CENTER @ KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY 7th grade - 19 years of age. MON - THUR 4:30 pm 9:00 pm, FRI 4:30 - 9:45 pm SAT 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm.
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SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES
Blood pressure checks, counseling, dental cleaning, haircuts, foot-clinic, health insurance, legal clinics, Meals On Wheels, reflexology, support groups.
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Cedar Heights 19640 SE 272nd St Covington, WA 98042
Meridian 23480 120th Ave SE Kent, WA 98031
Lake Youngs 19660 142nd Ave SE Kent, WA 98042
Mill Creek 620 N. Central Ave Kent, WA 98032
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Fairwood 16600 148th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058 George T. Daniel 11310 SE 248th St Kent, WA 98030
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Millennium 11919 SE 270th St Kent, WA 98030
Covington 25811 156th Ave. SE Covington, WA 98042
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Glenridge 19405 120th Ave SE Kent, WA 98031 Grass Lake 28700 191st Place SE Kent, WA 98042 Horizon 27641 144th Ave SE Kent, WA 98042
Pine Tree 27825 118th Ave SE Kent, WA 98030 Ridgewood 18030 162nd Place SE Renton, WA 98058 Sawyer Woods 31135 228th Ave SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010 Scenic Hill 26025 Woodland Way S Kent, WA 98030 Soos Creek 12651 SE 218th Place Kent, WA 98031
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A Message from Rafael Padilla KENT POLICE CHIEF
We are also a welcoming and inclusive city. While in Kent, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, what you believe or what you look like; when you are in our city, the Kent Police Department is here to protect and serve you.
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elcome to the City of Kent! Our mission is to “aggressively fight crime while serving with compassion,” and our values of service, professionalism and integrity permeate everything we do. We place a strong emphasis on establishing and strengthening genuine relationships with the community and embracing our opportunities to enhance the quality of life of everyone we encounter.
We are an intelligence-led law enforcement organization, which means that we use data and human intelligence to help us determine where we need to place resources. In essence, the community is our eyes and ears, and if we do not receive information about crime or problems, we won’t know to assign officers to address the problem.
w w w.kent wa.gov/residents/ public-safet y/police-department/f ile-a-police-report-online or call (253) 852-2121. The strength of our department is and has always been our people. Our employees are why we continue to be an exceptional law enforcement organization and why I continue to be the proudest chief anywhere. We are your police department and we are here to serve. If I can be of assistance, contact me at (253) 856-5890 or email policechief@kentwa.gov. Warm regards, Chief Rafael Padilla
Don’t be afraid to call 911 to report crime and suspicious activity. We want the call. For non-emergency issues, you can make police report online at
BIO Chief Rafael “Raf” Padilla has served with the Kent Police Department since 1997. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the Honolulu Police Department in 1992. He subscribes to the servant leader philosophy and considers it his duty and honor to serve and protect the people of Kent. Rafael is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwest Law Enforcement Command College, the International Association of Chiefs of Police - Leadership in Police Organization and holds an Executive Level Career certification through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
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CALL 911 TO REPORT EMERGENCIES • Medical emergencies. • Any type of fire. • A crime in-progress. • Any suspicious activity.
• Any dangerous and/ or life threatening emergency. • Any time a person fears for their safety or the safety of others.
253.852.2121 CALL 253.852.2121 TO REPORT NON-EMERGENCIES • For situations where police or the fire department is needed but there is NOT an emergency. • Situations where emergency services personnel are needed but there is no danger nor life threatening circumstance occurring at the time.
• The return of a runaway child. • A hit and run traffic collision where you are no longer at the scene of the collision • Lost property • Additional information after an initial report has been made.
It can be frightening to call 911 for emergency help, but it’s important for responders to have the necessary information to provide assistance to those in need. It is also important for you to stay as calm as possible to assist the 911 dispatcher. Be prepared to provide the address you are at and/or answer all questions to help the dispatcher find your location.
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CONTACTS TO KNOW EMERGENCY 911 NON-EMERGENCY (253) 852-2121 TIP LINE (crimes not currently in progress) (253) 856-5800
CITY HALL (253) 856-5200 220 Fourth Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 8 am - 5 pm KentWA.gov
CITY COUNCIL (253) 856-5712 220 Fourth Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 8 am - 5 pm CityCouncil@KentWA.gov
COMMUNITY Kent Commons Community Center (253) 856-5000 525 4th Ave. N. Kent, WA 98032 Kent Food Bank (253) 520-3550 515 W. Harrison St., #107 Kent, WA 98032
LIBRARIES Kent (253) 859-3330 212 2nd Ave. N. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Thur • 10 am - 9 pm Fri • 10 am - 6 pm Sat • 10 am - 5 pm Sun • 1 pm - 5 pm Kent Panther Lake Library (253) 854-0211 20500 108th Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98031 Mon - Thur • 10 am - 9 pm Fri • 10 am - 6 pm Sat • 10 am - 5 pm Sun • Closed
FIRE STATIONS (253) 856-4300 Fire Station 71 504 W. Crow St. Kent, WA 98032 Fire Station 72 25620 140th Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98042 Fire Station 73 26512 Military Rd. S. Kent, WA 98032 Fire Station 74 24611 116th Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98030 Fire Station 75 15635 S.E. 272nd St. Kent, WA 98042
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Fire Station 76 20676 72nd Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032
(206) 477-4466 18800 Orillia Rd. S. Seattle, WA 98198 Tue - Fri • 6 am - 8 pm Sat - Sun • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm KingCounty.gov
Fire Station 77 20717 132nd Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98042
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Domestic Abuse Crises Line (425) 656-7867
Household hazardous waste service provided weekly by Wastemobile. Service available at The Oulet Collection (formerly SuperMall) in Auburn.
Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 562-6025 (voice/TTY) YWCA Domestic Violence Advocacy Line (425) 226-1266, ext. 1017 Consejo Counseling (253) 856-9000
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Fire Station 78 17820 S.E. 256th St. Covington, WA 98042
For a list of accepted materials, quantity limits and restrictions, call the Household Hazards Line at (206) 296-4692.
King County Wastemobile The Outlet Collection 1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001 Located in NW corner of mall (near the Nordstrom Rack and loading docks). Sat & Sun • 10 am - 5 pm
PERMIT CENTER Centennial Center Bldg (253) 856-5300 400 W. Gowe St. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 8 am - 5 pm
UTILITIES Centennial Building (253) 856-5201 400 W. Gowe St., Ste. 122 Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 9 am - 4 pm Finance@KentWA.gov
LICENSES & PERMITS
VOTER REGISTRATION King County Elections (206) 296-VOTE (8683) TTY: (206) 296-0109 Fax: (206) 296-0108 919 S.W. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Mon - Fri • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm KingCounty.gov
POST OFFICES Downtown 216 W. Gowe St. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 8:30 am - 5 pm East Hill 10612 S.E. 240th St. Kent, WA 98031 Mon - Fri • 8:30 am - 6 pm Sat • 8:30 am - 3 pm Midway 23418 Pacific Hwy. S., #106 Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri 10 am - 12:30 pm/1:30 pm - 4 pm
Kent Licensing Agency Inc (253) 852-3110 331 Washington Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat • 8:30 am - 1 pm
ROAD/TRAFFIC INFO
Valley Vehicle Licensing (253) 630-7090 27331 172nd Ave. SE., Ste 116 Covington, WA 98042 Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri • 9 am - 5 pm Wed • 9 am - 7 pm Sat • 9 am - 1 pm
King County Metro (206) 553-3000 TripPlanner.KingCounty.gov
Dept. of Licensing Office (253) 872-6019 25410 74th Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Tues/Wed/ Fri • 8 am - 5 pm Thur • 9 am - 5 pm Sat • 8 am - noon
PET LICENSE King County Animal Shelter (206) 296-7387 21615 64th Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 12 pm - 6 pm Sat/Sun • 12 pm - 5 pm
MARRIAGE LICENSE King County Regional Justice Center (206) 205-7330 401 Fourth Ave. N. Kent, WA 98032 Mon - Fri • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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TRANSPORTATION
Sound Transit Buses & Sounder Commuter Rail 1 (888) 889-6368 SoundTransit.org
LOCAL SHUTTLE SERVICES Circulating Shuttle (206) 553-3000 Free shuttle serving Downtown Kent & Kent East Hill. Route numbers 914 & 916. Mon - Sat • 9 am - 5 pm MetroKingCounty.gov Commuter Shuttle (206) 553-3000 Links Sounder ail to Kent Valley businesses. Route number 918 MetroKingCounty.gov
WASTE DISPOSAL (253) 872-7220 If you do not currently receive garbage and/or recycling, please contact Republic Services to establish service.
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QUICK CARE Walk-in Medical Services Quick Care at Kent Station Clinic is open extended hours for walk-in care. Kent Station Clinic offers both Primary Care and walk-in Quick Care. When the unexpected happens and you need to be seen quickly, choose Quick Care for the following: Allergies Asthma attack (mild or moderate) ■■ Burns (minor) ■■ Earaches and eye or skin infections ■■ Adult flu shots ■■ Insect bites or rashes ■■ Migraines ■■ Minor cuts/wounds/ stitches
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