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Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kentlake High School Drama Club presents “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” beginning Thursday, Dec. 1. “A Christmas Story, The Musical” is based on the iconic… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2016
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kent Has Talent takes center stage Friday at K-M Performing Arts Center

Kent Has Talent takes center stage at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St. Evening of live entertainment will… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2016
Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Rosa Payan Insurance Agency and other participating Farmers Insurance agencies are collecting gently used professional attire through Nov. 30.

  • Nov 14, 2016
Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Native American Heritage Month celebration set for Kent

The Courts and Community Committee of King County Superior Court will host a celebration in Kent in honor of Native American heritage and achievements. The… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
  • By Steve Hunter
Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent

Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent

Renters who have any issues with landlords might want to check out the Tenants Union of Washington’s Renters Rights Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent
Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year

Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year

Imane Jeaouani, resident care liaison at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way, has been named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year.

  • Nov 11, 2016
Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year
Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

Part of an Arbor Day celebration, Nov. 19

  • Nov 10, 2016
Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

KentHOPE fundraiser provides inspiring night

More than 400 people generated $91,000 to help homeless women and children find housing and other resources during the annual KentHOPE fundraiser at Green River… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2016
Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students

Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) on Nov. 1 recognized Students of the Month from iGrad Shown are Shaylin Perkins and Sahil Saini, along… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2016
Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10

Top events, fundraisers, librarry programming and entertainment listings

  • Nov 10, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10
Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations

Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations

The sixth annual Kent Turkey Challenge is well under way and progressing to reach the set goal of raising $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of food… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations
Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on

Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on

The holidays are nearly here, and Sleep Train’s Toy Drive is seeking the community’s help to ensure that local foster kids have a Merry Christmas.

  • Nov 7, 2016
Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on
Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday

Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday

Author Emily A. Steward hosts a book release party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Crones Place event space, 23806 190th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Nov 5, 2016
Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday
Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal

Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal

Kent has a new radio station as Punjabi Radio added an FM signal on 95.3 to simulcast with KZIZ 1560 AM. Programming on Punjabi Radio… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal
Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Hundreds of costumed children and families collected candy from shops, restaurants and other businesses at Kent Station on Monday night. Prizes were awarded for the… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016
Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Knot Quite Write Players to perform fall lineup

The Kent Senior Activity Center's Readers Theater troupe known as the Knot Quite Write Players continues its fall presentation on Monday, Oct. 31 at 1:15 p.m. on the Social Hall Stage.

  • Oct 27, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Hunter Hayes will perform at part of the Hometown Holiday concert on Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo

Hunter Hayes leads Hometown Holiday concert lineup at Kent’s ShoWare Center

A star-studded country music lineup of Hunter Hayes, Josh Turner, Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae will perform at the annual Hometown Holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 20, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Hunter Hayes will perform at part of the Hometown Holiday concert on Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo
Catherine Field

Medicare annual enrollment signals another important election this fall

This fall, as Americans make their choices in a host of local, state and national elections, including 2016 presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, seniors and those eligible for Medicare in Kent must pay special attention to the decisions they face during another important election – the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP).

  • Oct 13, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Catherine Field
Catherine Field

Medicare annual enrollment signals another important election this fall

This fall, as Americans make their choices in a host of local, state and national elections, including 2016 presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, seniors and those eligible for Medicare in Kent must pay special attention to the decisions they face during another important election – the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP).

  • Oct 13, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Catherine Field
Casting Crowns will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday

Casting Crowns to perform Oct. 2 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Christian rock band Casting Crowns featuring Hannah Kerr and Matt Maher will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • BY Wire Service
Casting Crowns will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday