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Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

The Kent Downtown Partnership hosts a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at the former… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

Dog Days of Summer coming to Kent Senior Center

The second annual Dog Days of Summer event returns Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E.… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Visitors and residents are invited to celebrate Kent’s past at multiple events in August. Experience Historical Kent showcases local history, features special exhibits and offers… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events
Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Most likely to … direct a musical theatre production at Green River College? That may not have been a distinction in the yearbook at Auburn… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5
Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai

Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai

Kendra Smith, of Kent, hosts a book signing for her first published book, “Pocket Thoughts” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Kona Kai Coffee,… Continue reading

Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai
Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show

Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show

Reber Ranch hosts the Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show on Sunday, July 30. The show is from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2017
Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show
The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ sixth annual Summer Choir Day Camp is Aug. 14-17 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. The “Amazing… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2017
The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent
City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

World music, indie pop, Celtic folk, rock rhythms, plenty of kids’ music and more are featured in this year’s city of Kent Summer Concert Series.… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup
Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017

Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017

Life is really starting to take off for Tara Hoefig. The Kent Lions Club named the future airline pilot as Miss Cornucopia 2017 on Friday… Continue reading

Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Kent Station will host an afternoon of furry fun dedicated to pets, owners and animal lovers alike from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2017
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5
Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson

Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter When we hear of malnutrition or undernutrition, famine and food insecurities – most prevalent in the developing world and… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2017
Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson
Kent-Meridian Class of 1967 plans photo shoot of all classmates who attended Panther Lake Elementary
Kent-Meridian Class of 1967 plans photo shoot of all classmates who attended Panther Lake Elementary
King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw

King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw

Looking for family fun and a chance to participate in the longest running fair west of the Mississippi? The King County Fair, which began in… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2017
King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw
What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced the government’s intention to ease school lunch regulations that were… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson
Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest

Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest

Puyallup’s Hugo Roman returned to the scene to claim the Kent Senior Center Pie Eating Contest at the 19th annual Fourth of July Splash at… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest
Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

Kent Mountain View Academy juniors Joey Simanek and Naomi Knipp and sophomore Timothy Jenkins received honors at the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s 2017 Writing, Art… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest
Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Comedians Eddie Griffin, Bill Bellamy, Earthquake and Michael Blackson will perform at the Best of the Best Comedy Jam at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

The AiR1 Positive Hits Tour with Skillet, Britt Nicole, Colt Dixon and special guests Tuaren Wells and GAWVI, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

The city of Kent Parks Deli & Café will have a rock ‘n’ roll sing-along bingo fundraiser, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12
ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent

ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent

SMG-managed ShoWare Center and accesso Technology Group finalized last week a 10-year extension of arena naming rights through 2029, under the same existing terms at… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017
ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent