Archive for July, 2011

County issues West Nile warning

Posted 31 July 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

  Sunday, July 31st, 2011, 8:08am   Submitted by Travis Mayfield, Executive Producer West Nile virus wasn’t found in King County last year, but has been active in the county in years past.  That’s why county public health officials are reminding everyone to be watchful for signs of the mosquito-spread virus. Here’s the full alert [...]

KENT4HEALTH TRAILWALKS AND TRAILHIKES SUMMER 2011

Posted 27 July 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

  Get outside this summer with Kent4Health and enjoy your local park trails 1-mile marked portion of trail Explore different parks around Kent 9am or 6pm start times Experienced volunteer guide on trail Restrooms available Paved or compact gravel trails Close to bus routes Enter to win prizes No cost to participate on walks TrailWalk Guidelines.  What you need [...]

ShoWare Center is hiring

Posted 26 July 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Submitted by Conor Christofferson, KOMO Communities Reporter Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 11:11am   If you live in Kent and you’re looking for a job, iron your best shirt and head over to the ShoWare Center tomorrow from 2-6 p.m. The center is looking to fill a number of open positions in the following departments: operations, [...]

Come and learn about the new FORECLOSURE FAIRNESS Act taking effect on July 22.

Posted 18 July 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

  July 18, 2011 From Representative Tina Orwall, 33rd Legislative District Dear Neighbors,   I wanted to let you know about a community forum being held in Kent this Thursday evening, July 21st, for those facing foreclosure to learn more about the Foreclosure Mediation Program.  I am pleased to host this event, along with the [...]

‘Rock the bulb’: Get free compact fluorescent bulbs

Posted 14 July 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Submitted by Herb Weisbaum Thursday, July 14th, 02:25pm   So what’s better than getting a free energy-efficient light bulb? 10 free energy-efficient bulbs! Earlier this month, Puget Sound Energy kicked off its summertime “Rock The Bulb” program at various locations around the Sound. Residential PSE customers can bring up to 10 incandescent bulbs to the [...]