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‘Kung fu panda’ comes to Town Square Park

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  • Aug 20, 2009
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Renton resident Al Chmura grows nearly 250 dahlias at the Kent Pea Patch

Coming up dahlias in Kent: Flower show comes to Kent Commons

It will be easy to figure out next week where all of the flowers have gone. Well, at least all of the dahlias.Nearly 3,000 blooms… Continue reading

Renton resident Al Chmura grows nearly 250 dahlias at the Kent Pea Patch

Elephants to underpants: ShoWare lining up the acts for a busy fall

Mixed martial arts, the circus, lingerie football and hockey are among the events lined up over the next few weeks for the ShoWare Center in… Continue reading

  • Aug 19, 2009
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Annabelle Beery Johnson

Kent Old Timers Reunion brings laughs, memories

More than 100 people filled the Kent Senior Activity Center Sunday afternoon for the 20th annual Kent Old Timers Reunion. In addition to acknowledging this… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2009
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Annabelle Beery Johnson
John Gardner

Castle Bridge Winery’s top comedian from Friday’s Laugh the Knights Away

John Gardner, a last-minute replacement for Friday's Laugh The Knights Away program at Castle Bridge Winery, may have been the last name added ot the… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2009
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John Gardner
Len McCaughan and Alan Sells

Lives well-lived: Annual Kent Old Timers reunion planned for Sunday

They’ve seen everything from the invention of margarine to the advent of the super mall.Through it all - the wars and the Depression, the good… Continue reading

Len McCaughan and Alan Sells
Ken and Kim Schiewetz of Federal Way dance the night away Aug. 12 at this year's Kent Senior Center Summer Ball. The Schiewetzes are regulars at the Kent Senior Center Tuesday night dances.

Kent Senior Center Summer Ball: Join the Kent Reporter for an evening of romance

The Kent Senior Center Summer Ball was a hit Aug. 12, drawing dozens of dancers to enjoy a romantic evening of live music, at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Join the Kent Reporter as we try some dancing with these fleet-footed seniors.

  • Aug 14, 2009
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Ken and Kim Schiewetz of Federal Way dance the night away Aug. 12 at this year's Kent Senior Center Summer Ball. The Schiewetzes are regulars at the Kent Senior Center Tuesday night dances.

Laughs and vino to flow Friday at Kent winery

On Friday night The Kent Reporter and Castle Bridge Winery will present Round Two of "Laugh the Knights Away," Kent's comedy laugh-off.The fun starts 8… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2009
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The Kent-Meridian Jazz Ensemble Alumni Tribute to Hal Sherman with special guest Danny Gottlieb begins 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

Heartfelt tribute to K-M teacher Hal Sherman planned at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

It takes a special kind of teacher to leave a lasting effect on your students, especially after 30 years.But that is exactly the kind of… Continue reading

The Kent-Meridian Jazz Ensemble Alumni Tribute to Hal Sherman with special guest Danny Gottlieb begins 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
The Kent-sponsored U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto leads U-16 Ellstrom Elam Plus in a heat race Saturday for the Seafair Chevrolet Cup. By Sunday

They had fun in the sun at Seafair

What could be better than a hot day on the shores of Lake Washington, watching the Seafair hydroplane races? Join the Kent Reporter for a glimpse at the roaring boats - and the roaring planes.

  • Aug 11, 2009
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The Kent-sponsored U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto leads U-16 Ellstrom Elam Plus in a heat race Saturday for the Seafair Chevrolet Cup. By Sunday
Find out what Kent resident Joyce Becker is up to
Find out what Kent resident Joyce Becker is up to
Auburn student Colton Johnson engages in a handshake of sorts Tuesday with Tamba

Two cultures, one great adventure: Japanese and local students share their summer

The tears were flowing Tuesday at Sound Transit Station in Auburn.Two sets of students – neither of whom had set eyes on the other until… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2009
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Auburn student Colton Johnson engages in a handshake of sorts Tuesday with Tamba

Pirate plans park invasion

Children who love pirates will want to go see The Misadventures of Cap'n Arrr at noon Thursday at West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road.Known as… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
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Folk duo to sing at Lake Meridian

Catch the popular folk duo of Reilly and Maloney 7 p.m. Thursday at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.Ginny Reilly and David Maloney first… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
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Band to entertain kids

Recess Monkey, which bills itself as Seattle's greatest children's music band, plays noon Wednesday as part of the city-sponsored free Picnic Performances at Town Square… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
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Circus tickets on sale now

Tickets went on sale July 26 for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus. The event runs Sept. 3-7 at the ShoWare Center in… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2009
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KentReporter.com Staff Writer Brian Beckley preps an egg before attempting to cook it in Editor Laura Pierce's car.

Kent: Hot enough to fry an egg in your car?

Kent Reporter staff writer Brian Beckley attempts to cook an egg Thursday in his editor's car. Did it cook? Watch to see why he will never get the keys to her car again.

  • Jul 31, 2009
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KentReporter.com Staff Writer Brian Beckley preps an egg before attempting to cook it in Editor Laura Pierce's car.
Comedian Sean Anderson of Federal Way was the winner Friday at Laugh the Knights Away at the Castle Bridge Winery

And the winner is…

Comedian Sean Anderson of Federal Way was the winner July 24 at Laugh the Knights Away at the Castle Bridge Winery, sponsored in part by… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2009
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Comedian Sean Anderson of Federal Way was the winner Friday at Laugh the Knights Away at the Castle Bridge Winery
Japanese exchange student Takara Yamamoto is all smiles Wednesday as he tries on a decorative samurai helmet in Auburn City Hall. Yamamoto and six other students are visiting the Kent-Auburn area through a sister cities group that operates in conjunction with both cities and the Japanese city of Tamba.

A visit from Japan

A group of exchange students from Tamba City, Japan, have been getting their first taste of American culture this week.Working through the Kent-Auburn-Tamba Sister Cities… Continue reading

Japanese exchange student Takara Yamamoto is all smiles Wednesday as he tries on a decorative samurai helmet in Auburn City Hall. Yamamoto and six other students are visiting the Kent-Auburn area through a sister cities group that operates in conjunction with both cities and the Japanese city of Tamba.
The Kent Little League 9 and 10-year old All-Star team put on quite a show on Saturday at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac

Slide show: Congratulations Kent Little Leaguers!

The Kent Little League 9 and 10-year old All-Star team put on quite a show on Saturday at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac, knocking off… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2009
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The Kent Little League 9 and 10-year old All-Star team put on quite a show on Saturday at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac