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Little Bill and the Bluenotes play from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday

Little Bill and the Bluenotes to play Aug. 24 at Kent Station

The three-piece blues band Little Bill and the Bluenotes play from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 as part of "Date Night" at the Kent Station shopping mall, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Aug 23, 2011
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Little Bill and the Bluenotes play from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday
Catch 'Grease' at 8:30 p.m. Friday

Watch ‘Grease’ Aug. 26 at Kent outdoor movie night

The city of Kent's Summer Nights and the Silver Screen wraps up outdoor movie night with a free showing of "Grease" at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

  • Aug 23, 2011
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Catch 'Grease' at 8:30 p.m. Friday

Reunion | Poem by Dana Gioia

Those of us who have gone back home to attend a reunion of classmates may have felt the strangeness of being a vaguely familiar person among others who, too, seem vaguely familiar. Dana Gioia, who served the country for four years as the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, is an accomplished poet and a noted advocate for poetry.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien releases a pass at a May practice at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent Lingerie Football League team Seattle Mist rated No. 5 in power rankings

The Kent-based Seattle Mist are ranked No. 5 out of 12 teams in the first Lingerie Football League power rankings for the 2011-12 season.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien releases a pass at a May practice at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Questions and answers about headaches and strokes | Healthy Living

With recent advances in neurology, people are becoming more aware of treatment options that are available – whether it’s for something as common as a migraine headache or whether it’s a medical emergency such as a stroke. Here are some of the common questions I hear when people visit my offic

Join Cornhole Cup Tournament Aug. 20 in Kent

Take part in the first Cornhole Cup Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Pat's Bar and Grill, 114 Railroad Ave. N., in downtown Kent.

  • Aug 15, 2011
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Kent Town Square Plaza outdoor movie schedule

Get ready to catch an outdoor movie this month in Kent. The city of Kent’s Summer Nights and the Silver Screen returns to Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street, with three free movies on Friday nights in August.

  • Aug 14, 2011
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Methods to decide the value of trees | Dennis Tompkins

Trees do have value. A large tree in a nice landscape may be worth thousands of dollars. This does not mean a homeowner could sell a tree for these prices, but there are situations where estimated values come into play.

Healthy eating may be too expensive for many | Timi Gustafson

Most Americans are unable to follow their government’s recommendations for healthy eating, simply because they can’t financially afford to do so, says a study that was recently published in the journal “Health Affairs.”

Kent First Baptist Church features Total Experience Gospel Choir of Seattle

Kent First Baptist Church will feature a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 7

  • Aug 6, 2011
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Comedian Rickey Smiley performs Aug. 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Rickey Smiley comedy tour comes to Kent Aug. 13

Check out a comedy show featuring Rickey Smiley and his friends, Deray Davis, Aries Spears, Mark Viera, and Nate Jackson at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Aug 5, 2011
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Comedian Rickey Smiley performs Aug. 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Jack Black stars in 'School of Rock

Kent’s outdoor movies start Aug. 12 at Town Square Plaza

Get ready to catch an outdoor movie this month in Kent.

  • Aug 4, 2011
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Jack Black stars in 'School of Rock
The top Lingerie Football League players competed in the All-Fantasy Game July 30 in Hamilton

Lingerie Football League and Rawlings Sporting Goods sign multi-year deal | Seattle Mist update

Rawlings Sporting Goods and the women's Lingerie Football League signed a multi-year contract Tuesday that includes Rawlings supplying the official game ball as well as shoulder pads.

The top Lingerie Football League players competed in the All-Fantasy Game July 30 in Hamilton
Singer Kris Orlowski performs at noon Aug. 2 at the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays concert at Kent Station Plaza.

Orlowski to perform Aug. 2 at Kent Station concert

Singer-songwriter Kris Orlowski performs at noon Aug. 2 at the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays concert at Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Aug 1, 2011
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Singer Kris Orlowski performs at noon Aug. 2 at the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays concert at Kent Station Plaza.
Seattle Mist player Danika Brace goes out for a pass against the Chicago Bliss

Three Kent Lingerie Football League players to play in All-Fantasy Game July 30

Three women's Lingerie Football League players from the Kent-based Seattle Mist team will compete in the All-Fantasy Game Saturday, Saturday, July 30 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

  • Jul 29, 2011
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Seattle Mist player Danika Brace goes out for a pass against the Chicago Bliss
At the Ridge Theatre will present 'A Chorus Line' this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center in Kent.

Catch ‘A Chorus Line’ at Kentridge Performing Arts Center in Kent

At the Ridge Theatre will present "A Chorus Line" this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 S.E. 208th St., in Kent.

At the Ridge Theatre will present 'A Chorus Line' this summer at the Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center in Kent.
Handful of Luvin' plays at 7 p.m. Thursday

Enjoy a rock concert July 28 in Kent at Lake Meridian Park

The rock quartet Handful of Luvin' plays from 7-8:30 p.m. July 28 at the city of Kent's free Thursdays at the Lake concert at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

  • Jul 27, 2011
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Handful of Luvin' plays at 7 p.m. Thursday
Dancing vegetables are part of the Tickle Tune Typhoon show for kids at noon Wednesday

Dancing vegetables to entertain kids July 27 in Kent

Dancing vegetables, larger-than-life robots and award-winning music are part of the Tickle Tune Typhoon show at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances, Especially for Kids, at noon July 27 at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jul 26, 2011
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Dancing vegetables are part of the Tickle Tune Typhoon show for kids at noon Wednesday

New medicine, Tradjenta, approved by FDA to treat type 2 diabetes

Diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) affects approximately 25.8 million Americans and an estimated 220 million people worldwide. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, accounting for an estimated 90 to 95 percent of diabetes cases. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body either does not properly produce, or use, the hormone insulin.

  • Jul 25, 2011
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Ginny Reilly and David Maloney bring their folk music to town as part of Take-Out Tuesdays at noon July 26 at Kent Station.

Reilly and Maloney to sing July 26 at Kent Station

The popular duo of Ginny Reilly and David Maloney perform from noon to 1 p.m. July 26 as part of the city of Kent's Take-out Tuesdays at Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jul 25, 2011
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Ginny Reilly and David Maloney bring their folk music to town as part of Take-Out Tuesdays at noon July 26 at Kent Station.