🌱 What incidents kept Kent Police busiest from August 3–17?
Kent, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Kent! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What incidents kept Kent Police busiest from August 3–17?
- Are you following Kent Police’s back-to-school safety reminders?
- What changes will Omar Malik bring to Kent Youth and Family Services?
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 3-17 (kentreporter.com) — Kent’s latest police blotter highlights a busy August 3–17, including major commercial thefts, disturbances at Birch Creek Apartments, a bar assault, a residential burglary caught on camera, and a child’s fall from a third-story window. Officers also handled a missing-person suicide case, fraud involving generators, and several warrant and retail theft arrests around the city. 
2. Kent Police remind drivers to slow down as students head back to school (ilovekent.net) — As Kent students head back to class, Kent Police are urging drivers to slow down, watch for kids near schools and bus stops, and obey school bus stop signs. Parents are encouraged to review safe walking and crossing habits, while everyone is reminded to avoid distractions like phones when driving, biking, or walking.
3. Kent Youth and Family Services names Omar Malik as new Executive Director (ilovekent.net) — Kent Youth and Family Services has hired Omar Malik as its new executive director, starting September 10, to guide programs serving children and families across Kent and South King County. Malik plans to expand behavioral health services and deepen partnerships with Kent School District and community groups to boost preschool access and youth support.
4. Kentwood football preps for second year under Quincey Davison (kentreporter.com) — Kentwood High’s football team is gearing up for its second season under head coach Quincey Davison after a strong 7-2 turnaround last year. With versatile standout Chance Savini returning and new left-handed quarterback Calvin Ibale transferring from Kentridge, the Conquerors are grinding through a tough camp and eyeing a big opener against Skyline on September 3.
📸 Around Kent
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
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Little Falcons in the Park
Kent School District 27825 118th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
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 -
MAMAMOO 2026 US Tour →
accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W James St, Kent
7:30 pm -
Citizenship Test Preparation Class
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
6:00 pm -
Pajama Story Time
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
7:00 pm -
Family Story Time
Kent Panther Lake Library 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031
10:30 am -
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Bonney Lake High School
Kent School District 12430 SE 208th St, Kent, WA 98031, USA
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Kent Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Builder Babies
Woodmont Library 26809 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, WA 98198
10:30 am -
Campfire Drama in the Stacks
Woodmont Library 26809 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, WA 98198
12:00 pm -
Shrek Performance
The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre 14501 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
7:00 pm -
Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 →
Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Ave S Building D, Des Moines
12:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had surprise visitors at our feeders yesterday, two band tailed pigeons.
We lived here 28 years and this is the first time I have ever seen them at our house. I once saw a large flock at my sister in law's home, but it is… (Nextdoor Park Orchard) - Update: Pet Reunited
Keno, a cat who went missing in Kent, WA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 22 minutes. Message from Owner: "Keno went… (Nextdoor East Hill - Central)
- Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk/Truck Driver in Kent. Apply here.
- AmeriPride Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift--Iron Operator in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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