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State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  • May 1, 2017
State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23
Growing old has its upsides, too | Gustafson

Growing old has its upsides, too | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter Old age is no laughing matter. Inevitably, it comes with decline and decay, perhaps disability and loss. On the… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2017
Growing old has its upsides, too | Gustafson

Golden West Winds to perform free concerts in Kent

The Golden West Winds Woodwind Quintet of the U.S. Air Force Band will present a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at Kent… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2017
Artists win Kent Creates contest

Artists win Kent Creates contest

The Kent Arts Commission picked five winners of the most recent exhibit on Kent Creates, the web platform for sharing art, culture and creative endeavors.… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2017
Artists win Kent Creates contest
Highline College hosts weeklong diversity celebration

Highline College hosts weeklong diversity celebration

The public is invited to celebrate and explore diversity and contemporary social justice issues during Unity Through Diversity Week at Highline College, April 24-28. Among… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2017
  • By Heidi Sanders
Highline College hosts weeklong diversity celebration
Masters of Illusion coming to the State Fair

Masters of Illusion coming to the State Fair

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  • Apr 17, 2017
Masters of Illusion coming to the State Fair
Maxwell to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center June 20

Maxwell to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center June 20

R&B singer Maxwell, with special guests Common and Ledisi, will perform at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2017
Maxwell to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center June 20
Greater Kent Historical Society hosts program on Syrian refugees

Greater Kent Historical Society hosts program on Syrian refugees

The Greater Kent Historical Society will host a program about Syrian refugees in Greece at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The program, at the Kent… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2017
Greater Kent Historical Society hosts program on Syrian refugees
Throwback Sizzling Jam concert brings the heat to Kent July 14

Throwback Sizzling Jam concert brings the heat to Kent July 14

Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dru Hill, Silk, Total and H-Town are the featured artists at the Throwback Sizzling Jam at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 14… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2017
Throwback Sizzling Jam concert brings the heat to Kent July 14
Brightening up the Kent Post Office gardens

Brightening up the Kent Post Office gardens

Members of the college-career group at Eastridge Baptist Church recently volunteered to clean up the gardens in front of the Kent Post Office, 10612 SE… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2017
Brightening up the Kent Post Office gardens
State Fair goes old school, welcomes I Love the ’90s Tour on Sept. 15

State Fair goes old school, welcomes I Love the ’90s Tour on Sept. 15

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  • Apr 10, 2017
State Fair goes old school, welcomes I Love the ’90s Tour on Sept. 15

Collectibles Sale and Dinner Auction set for April 22

The Collectibles Sale and Dinner Auction – a benefit for area nonprofit organization – is Saturday, April 22, at Real Life Church, 26201 180th Ave.… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2017
Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’

Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’

The Kentridge Players present “The Wiz”, a super-charged musical that puts a modern spin on the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale. The musical opens May… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2017
Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’
Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance

Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance

Bestselling author J.A. Jance is the special guest at the Renton and Kent-Covington Soroptimist clubs’ spring brunch Sunday, April 23 at Meridian Valley Country Club,… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2017
Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance
Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch

Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch

Quota Cares Western Days returned to Reber Ranch on Lea Hill last Saturday, providing fun and games for about 250 area children with special needs… Continue reading

Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch
MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

What is Talbot Hill Elementary School’s MicroSociety program? How does it help students become better leaders?

MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)
Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  • Apr 3, 2017
Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14
Kent-area community calendar | March 30

Kent-area community calendar | March 30

Events Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony: 11 a.m. April 1, Tahoma National Cemetery, Main Flag Pole Assembly Area, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent. Honoring… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2017
Kent-area community calendar | March 30
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Price and convenience remain top priorities in most consumers’ food choices | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson R.D./For the Reporter Food is not cheap. High quality food can be prohibitively expensive. Even people who want to improve their diet… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2017
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Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale presents its Masterworks Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. The concert includes the… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2017
Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2