🌱 How a new SR 167 “Kent Direct Access” could change your commute
Kent, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Kent! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a new SR 167 “Kent Direct Access” could change your commute
- What did Kent Police respond to around town last week?
- What’s next after a teen was killed near Kent’s Park Place?
Also on today's calendar: Gas Station Blues and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 57.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. We're moving forward on the SR 167 Implementation Plan (blogspot.com) — Transportation planners are advancing an SR 167 Implementation Plan that could directly reshape how Kent residents get on and off the highway, including a potential “Kent Direct Access” project. The study will bundle and prioritize improvements for safety, congestion relief, and equity along the corridor, with recommendations headed to the Legislature by December 2026 and community outreach events planned this summer. 
2. Kent Police Blotter: June 13-20 (kentreporter.com) — Kent Police handled a busy week of incidents from June 13–20, including a DUI pursuit into Auburn, a robbery near Pioneer and Central, shots fired near the East Hill Substation, and disputes at Wilson Playfields and Lake Fenwick Boat Launch. The blotter also highlights domestic disputes, a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash, and a new support phone helping a domestic-violence victim reach safe housing.
3. Judge finds probable cause to hold 15-year-old in fatal Kent shooting of teen girl (mynorthwest.com) — A King County judge has found probable cause to hold a 15-year-old Tukwila boy in connection with a June 3 shooting near Park Place Apartments in Kent that killed a 15-year-old girl. Prosecutors are weighing charges and whether to try him in juvenile or adult court, while Kent Police continue seeking information from potential witnesses.
4. Parker McCollum Brings Out Special Needs Fan (Again) For Unforgettable Performance Of "Killin' Me" And The Crowd Loved Every Second Of It [Watch] (countrychord.com) — Country star Parker McCollum’s summer tour includes a stop at Kent’s ShoWare Center on June 27, giving local fans a chance to see him live just days from now. His recent shows have featured emotional onstage moments with a young fan with Down syndrome, hinting at the kind of heartfelt performance Kent concertgoers can expect.
5. Washington Resident William Lee Falkner Charged in Alleged Drone and Sniper Plot Targeting White House UFC Freedom 250 Event (lynnwoodtimes.com) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Belfair man in an alleged multi-state plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, and they note this is the third terrorism-related arrest tied to Washington during President Trump’s second term. One earlier case involved a 19-year-old from Kent accused of conspiring to support ISIS, underscoring how national security investigations can reach into local communities.
📸 Around Kent
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Upcoming Events in
Kent
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Fiestas de alfabetización temprana en español
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
10:30 am -
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish-Fiestas
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
10:30 am -
Drop-in Art Night for Adults
Kent Library 212 2nd Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
5:30 pm -
مرکز استقبال / The Welcoming Center
Kent Library 212 2nd Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
5:30 pm -
Summer Reading Launch Party with Seattle Steel Pan Project
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
4:00 pm -
مركز الترحيب / The Welcoming Center
Kent Library 212 2nd Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
11:00 am -
Kent Library Saturday Book Group
Kent Library 212 2nd Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
11:30 am -
English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Kent Library 212 2nd Avenue North, Kent, WA 98032
4:00 pm -
Gas Station Blues →
232 Front St N, Issaquah
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Thursday July 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tinker Tuesday
Woodmont Library 26809 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, WA 98198
12:30 pm -
Des Moines Writing Group
Des Moines Library 21620 11th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98198
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Unplugged Summer
Woodmont Library 26809 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, WA 98198
5:30 pm -
Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Des Moines Library 21620 11th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98198
6:30 pm
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Report of police activity in Kent, Washignton.
3:14AM on Jun 22: Police and FBI are present near Linda Heights Park, surrounding a house with multiple squad cars and officers with rifles. (Nextdoor ) - Place some sort of wristband, bracelet, or large rubber band on your outdoor hose spigot.
When you turn your sprinklers on, also put the band on. It will remind you to shut it off before you go to bed so you don't end up wasting water all… (Nextdoor Lake Meridian)
- Basalite Building Products posted a job opening for Roof Loader/Material Handler - Kent, WA in Kent. Apply here.
- Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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