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Chance McKinney & Crosswire made a stop in at Lake Meridian for the Kent Summer Concerts Thursday
Chance McKinney & Crosswire made a stop in at Lake Meridian for the Kent Summer Concerts Thursday
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came through Kent in 2009 and will return Sept. 1-5 to the ShoWare Center. Tickets go on sale July 25.

Tickets on sale July 25 for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Sept. 1-5 in Kent

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to the ShoWare Center in Kent for eight shows Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-5.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came through Kent in 2009 and will return Sept. 1-5 to the ShoWare Center. Tickets go on sale July 25.
Caspar Babypants entertained a full plaza of parents and kids with his sing along rock and roll mix of music. Wednesday

Caspar Babypants Plays Town Square Plaza in Kent | Slide Show

Caspar Babypants Plays Town Square Plaza | Slide Show

Caspar Babypants entertained a full plaza of parents and kids with his sing along rock and roll mix of music. Wednesday
The Wonderland: Alice Adventures theater show comes to Lake Meridian Park July 23-24.

Watch Wonderland theater show July 23-24 at Lake Meridian Park

An interactive theatrical show called Wonderland: Alice Adventures, is set for 4 p.m. July 23-24 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., in Kent.

  • Jul 21, 2011
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The Wonderland: Alice Adventures theater show comes to Lake Meridian Park July 23-24.
Chance McKinney sings at 7 p.m. Thursday

Country singer Chance McKinney performs July 21 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent

Chance McKinney, who was recently dubbed Country Music Television's No. 1 unsigned country artist in the nation, plays with his band CrossWire from 7-8:30 p.m. July 21 at the city of Kent's free Thursdays at the Lake concerts at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St..

  • Jul 19, 2011
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Chance McKinney sings at 7 p.m. Thursday
Chris Ballew brings his Caspar Babypants band to Kent for the Wednesday Picnic Performance Especially for Children July 20 at Town Square Plaza.

Caspar Babypants brings sing-along show for kids, parents July 20 to Kent

Get ready for a fun, simple, sing-along show for kids up through age 5 and their parents to enjoy together when Caspar Babypants plays at noon July 20 at the city of Kent's Wednesday Picnic Performances - Especially for Kids at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street.

  • Jul 19, 2011
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Chris Ballew brings his Caspar Babypants band to Kent for the Wednesday Picnic Performance Especially for Children July 20 at Town Square Plaza.

Cancer prevention and survival cooking course begins Aug. 1

The Cancer Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing cancer prevention through education and research, is offering a cooking course designed to help prevent and survive cancer through proper diet and nutrition.

  • Jul 16, 2011
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The Double Scotts on the Rocks perform at noon July 19 at Take-Out Tuesdays at Kent Station.

Double Scotts on the Rocks to play July 19 at Kent Station

Double Scotts on the Rocks will perform from noon to 1 p.m. July 19 at part of the free Take-Out Tuesdays concerts at Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way, in downtown Kent.

  • Jul 15, 2011
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The Double Scotts on the Rocks perform at noon July 19 at Take-Out Tuesdays at Kent Station.
Brian McKnight has been added to the Ladies Night Out Concert series

Brian McKnight added to Oct. 1 Ladies Night Out concert in Kent

Brian McKnight, a R&B singer with numerous Grammy Award nominations over the last two decades, has been added to the Ladies Night Out, Volume 4 concert lineup Oct. 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 15, 2011
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Brian McKnight has been added to the Ladies Night Out Concert series
Juggler Roberto the Magnificent entertained a full crowd Wednesday

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent at Kent’s Town Square Plaza | Slide Show

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent | Slide Show

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent entertained a full crowd Wednesday
Australian native Clinton Anderson will demonstrate his techniques to train horses during his Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Clinton Anderson’s horsemanship Walkabout Tour hits Kent July 16-17

Australian native Clinton Anderson brings his horsemanship Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 13, 2011
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Australian native Clinton Anderson will demonstrate his techniques to train horses during his Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Summer is best time to begin healthy eating habits | Timi Gustafson

Millions of Americans think of the beginning of the year as the best time to diet and get back in shape. It’s called resolution season, and for many it is almost an annual ritual. The weight loss industry strongly supports this tradition and does the bulk of its business during this period.

The Halyards will play their Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday

The Halyards to perform July 14 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent

The Halyards, a Northwest-based band, brings a new voice to the Americana music scene with a free Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. July 14 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

  • Jul 12, 2011
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The Halyards will play their Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Roberto the Magnificent will perform comedy

Juggler to entertain kids July 13 at Kent’s Town Square Plaza

Catch the comedy, juggling and crazy stunts of Roberto the Magnificent from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the city of Kent's free Wednesday Picnic Performances - Especially for Kids at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jul 11, 2011
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Roberto the Magnificent will perform comedy
The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet plays at noon July 12 at Kent Station as part of the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts.

Take-Out Tuesdays concerts start July 12 at Kent Station

The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet open the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts at noon July 12 at the Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jul 11, 2011
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The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet plays at noon July 12 at Kent Station as part of the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts.
A Seattle Mist defender pursues a Los Angeles Temptation running back during a Lingerie Football League game last season in Kent.

Lingerie Football League plans to expand to Canada, Australia and Europe

The Kent-based Seattle Mist could have a chance to play in the women's Lingerie Football League's first World Bowl in 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A Seattle Mist defender pursues a Los Angeles Temptation running back during a Lingerie Football League game last season in Kent.
'American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone

Kent’s Stefano Langone to sing July 8 in Everett with ‘American Idol Live’ tour

Kent's Stefano Langone will perform with the "American Idol Live" tour at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 at Comcast Arena in Everett.

  • Jul 7, 2011
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'American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kick off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park.

LeRoy Bell opens Thursdays at the Lake concerts July 7 in Kent

The acoustic soul and folky pop of LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kicks off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

  • Jul 5, 2011
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LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kick off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park.
Rachel Pryar

4th Annual Jazz and Art Event | Slide Show

4th Annual Jazz and Art Event | Slide Show

Rachel Pryar

Dentists can be the first line of defense in diagnosing diabetes

Thankfully, many of us have dental insurance allowing us to visit the dentist twice a year. Most of us take advantage of this opportunity because it’s paid for by our employers. We go because we want our smiles bright and white. We go for the free toothbrush.

  • Jun 19, 2011
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