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Burien UFO Festival returns April Fool’s Day

The second annual Burien UFO Festival crash lands in Olde Burien on April Fool's Day.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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The festival
Tess Henley's musical career continues to soar. She recently captured the third annual Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter artist discovery program contest.

Kent’s Henley captures singer-songwriter competition | VIDEO

Kent musician Tess Henley has been named the winner of the third annual Guitar Center's Singer-Songwriter competition.

  • Mar 24, 2014
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Tess Henley's musical career continues to soar. She recently captured the third annual Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter artist discovery program contest.
Linda Herman

Kent author, therapist to speak at retreat

Kent psychotherapist Linda Herman believes that guilt is a mother's occupational hazard. Herman will address the issue of parental guilt and other parenting challenges at the Fly into Recovery Family Wellness Retreat, a community health forum hosted by Guided Pathways – Support for Youth and Families.

  • Mar 19, 2014
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Linda Herman
Heather Waugh

Local teachers bring talent to the stage in ‘Honk!’

Talented school employees flocks to the stage in the award-winning musical tale of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" for six performances in March.

  • Mar 14, 2014
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Heather Waugh
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new change in food labeling that could dramatically affect the way Americans eat.

Six things you need to know about proposed changes to food nutrition labels | MultiCare

A proposed makeover to the "Nutrition Facts" label found on foods was unveiled Feb. 27 by the Food and Drug Administration, with help from First Lady Michelle Obama and her Let's Move campaign.

  • Mar 14, 2014
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new change in food labeling that could dramatically affect the way Americans eat.
The Watoto Children’s Choir acts as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.

Watoto Children’s Choir to perform in Kent

The Watoto Children’s Choir – on a six-month U.S. tour to raise awareness about the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa – performs at two Kent churches this spring.

  • Mar 13, 2014
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The Watoto Children’s Choir acts as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.
Alpin Hong.

Pianist Hong to perform March 21 in Kent

American tours and performances across the globe have earned pianist Alpin Hong the reputation as a modern day Pied Piper.

  • Mar 12, 2014
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Alpin Hong.
The award-winning Jet Cities Chorus performs its spring concert at Kent Lutheran Church on March 23.

Jet Cities Chorus to perform in Kent

The award-winning Jet Cities Chorus of Federal Way presents a show at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, part of the Chancel Arts Spring Concert Series at the Kent Lutheran Church, 336 Second Ave. S., Kent.

  • Mar 10, 2014
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The award-winning Jet Cities Chorus performs its spring concert at Kent Lutheran Church on March 23.
The Andrews Sisters

Rainier Youth Choirs treat audience to an extravaganza

Delicious desserts and music were relished by all at Rainier Youth Choirs' first dessert show fundraiser Friday, Feb. 28.

  • Mar 3, 2014
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The Andrews Sisters
Jim Freeburg

People with chronic conditions need help to take advantage of Obamacare

Despite the significant improvements to our health care system for people with chronic conditions, like multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, or arthritis, there is still a lot of work to be done to realize the full potential of Obamacare.

  • Mar 3, 2014
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Jim Freeburg
Sunrise PTA Mustang Theatre presents the musical for three performances in March.

Sunrise PTA Mustang Theatre presents musical in March

Sunrise PTA Mustang Theatre presents "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr." for three performances in March.

  • Feb 27, 2014
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Sunrise PTA Mustang Theatre presents the musical for three performances in March.
Vocal jazz quartet Voices 4 from Kent will join Rainier Youth Choirs for the choir’s first annual dessert show

Friday’s dessert show supports Rainier Youth Choirs

Take a trip down memory lane during Rainier Youth Choirs' Threads of the Past dessert show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Feb 26, 2014
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Vocal jazz quartet Voices 4 from Kent will join Rainier Youth Choirs for the choir’s first annual dessert show
A Bee Gees tribute show is set for March 7 at the ShoWare Center.

Bee Gees tribute show March 7 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Catch a Bee Gees tribute show at 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Feb 24, 2014
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A Bee Gees tribute show is set for March 7 at the ShoWare Center.

Uninsured in Kent getting health care coverage, but more work needs to be done | Guest op

Last fall this newspaper reported that one in four people in Kent were uninsured. Health care providers, public health and social services agencies set a lofty goal to enroll Kent's uninsured people in new health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

  • Feb 19, 2014
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The Nat King Cole Society has endorsed Darrell Cole as the most authentic tribute to one of the greatest pop singers of the 20th century.

Nat King Cole Remembered coming to Kent

Nat King Cole Remembered – Darrell Cole's tribute to the legendary singer and artist – comes to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center for a 7 p.m. performance March 1.

  • Feb 13, 2014
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The Nat King Cole Society has endorsed Darrell Cole as the most authentic tribute to one of the greatest pop singers of the 20th century.
In honor of the champion Seahawks and their fans

Harlem Globetrotters to salute champion Seahawks, don special No. 12 jerseys at games in Kent, Everett, Seattle this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters salute the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and their fans this weekend at four Seattle area games when the team wears special No. 12 jerseys.

  • Feb 12, 2014
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In honor of the champion Seahawks and their fans
Casey McGill’s Orchestra

Northwest’s classic jazz festival set for March 8 at historic venue

Burien Arts Association's sixth annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival presents 14 bands playing on three separate stages on Saturday, March, 8 from 2:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sound Event Center, 23660 Marine View Drive, in the Waterland Community of Des Moines.

  • Feb 10, 2014
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Casey McGill’s Orchestra
Check out the open mic Feb. 11 at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers.

Reds Wine Bar in Kent to host open mic

Bring your talent to an open mic from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers at Kent Station, 321 Ramsay Way.

  • Feb 7, 2014
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Check out the open mic Feb. 11 at Reds Wine Bar and Craft Beers.
Lucky House Chinese Restaurant serves up siu mai

New restaurant Lucky House does dim sum right

In a community as diverse as Kent, sometimes finding a place to eat can be a daunting task.

  • Feb 6, 2014
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Lucky House Chinese Restaurant serves up siu mai
The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday

Harlem Globetrotters to perform Feb. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters return Saturday, Feb. 15 to the ShoWare Center in Kent. They will perform shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday