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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show fills up Kent Station shopping center | Photos

Many vehicles were on display Sunday, Aug. 25

Kent’s Theatre Battery will present “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 30 to Sept. 15 at the Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY IMAGE, Theatre Battery

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Kent’s Theatre Battery to present ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’

Free shows the weekends of Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13 at Kent Station

Civil War image. COURTESY IMAGE, Missing in America Project

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Civil War veterans, spouses to be honored Aug. 22 at Tahoma National Cemetery

Missing in America Project volunteers identified unclaimed remains stored at a Seattle cemetery

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Lake Meridian Park playground in Kent to close 4 weeks for repairs

Rubber, grass surfaces and piece of climbing equipment to be replaced; work starts Aug. 19

The El Centro Skate Rink will now be partially powered by solar panels on the roof through a grant from Puget Sound Energy. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Solar panels help Federal Way’s El Centro Skate Rink save money

‘We want Federal Way to know that El Centro de la Raza is for all people,’ says executive…

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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award

Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students

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Kent Spotlight Series releases 2024-2025 concert lineup

Seven performances starting Sept. 20 and ending March 21, 2025

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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show set for Aug. 25 at Kent Station

Event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at shopping center

The popular fountain at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent is constantly facing operating challenges. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Kent tries to keep water fountain going at Town Square Plaza

Constant maintenance challenges; new spray ground planned at nearby park in 2026

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Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos

Bonney Lake runner wins Cornucopia Days 5K race; Kent woman takes first in female division

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51st annual Kent Cornucopia Days set for July 12-14

Three-day festival features street fair, food court, 5K run, parade

There are numerous entertainment acts like FMX shows around the grounds. Photo by Vic Wright

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King County Fair in Enumclaw is back and looking to grow

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

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Cajun Fest returns to downtown Kent in August

Aug. 17 event will feature Cajun culture, music and cuisine

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Salsa in the Streets event added to Kent Cornucopia Days lineup

Enjoy live salsa music and Santana tribute on Saturday, July 13

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Kent’s Fourth of July Splash to feature fireworks display, music, food

Event to run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Lake Meridian Park

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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After the rain comes the rainbow: Renton’s Pride Wine Walk returns | Photos

Presented June 14 by Renton Downtown Partnership and Renton Pride

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Kent Juneteenth Celebration set for Saturday, June 22 on East Hill

Event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morrill Meadows Park

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Kent Farmers Market opens 50th season Saturday, June 15

Runs each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown through Sept. 14

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Kent Senior Center to receive $827,366 from King County levy

Funds to be used to help pay for staffing and programs

The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival

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16th annual Kent International Festival set for Saturday, June 1

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ShoWare Center