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Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown

Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event

 

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City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games

 

Ethan Page. COURTESY PHOTO, BR/WWE

NXT Live coming to ShoWare Center in Kent Feb. 14

To feature Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne and many more

 

IJenNeh will perform a vibrant fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kent Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, IJenNeh

Kent Lutheran Church to offer two free concerts

IJenNeh plays fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel Jan. 31; Off Their Rockers perform Feb. 21

IJenNeh will perform a vibrant fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kent Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, IJenNeh
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Kent church to host Quintard Taylor Jr. celebration of life

UW professor founded BlackPast.org, an online encyclopedia of African American history; event Feb. 7

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Kent City Council gets update about YMCA operations

Nonprofit attracts 7,500 members; offers discounts based on income to join and for programs

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The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely find naturally occurring in the… Continue reading

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.
Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Plenty of smiles at annual Kent Winterfest celebration | Photos

Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade

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The Evergreen Elders Connection, or Nhóm Cao Niên Tình Xanh, meets twice a month at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

A day at the Kent Senior Activity Center

A regular Tuesday at the Kent Senior Activity Center is filled with activity and socialization — from day trip meet-ups to Vietnamese karaoke to fly… Continue reading

The Evergreen Elders Connection, or Nhóm Cao Niên Tình Xanh, meets twice a month at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Participants enjoy the 2024 Winterfest in Kent. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 6. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Winterfest celebration in Kent set for Saturday, Dec. 6

Event includes parade, tree lighting, music, vendors and Santa

Participants enjoy the 2024 Winterfest in Kent. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 6. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Sara Akmel, of Kent and Mill Creek Middle School, placed second in the National Civics Bee Washington State Championship June 21, 2025 at Olympia High School, hosted by the Association of Washington Business. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business

National Civics Bee competition open to middle school students

Kent Chamber of Commerce seeks students to apply for contest that will send winner to Washington, D.C.

Sara Akmel, of Kent and Mill Creek Middle School, placed second in the National Civics Bee Washington State Championship June 21, 2025 at Olympia High School, hosted by the Association of Washington Business. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business
Kent-based Puget Sound Fire annual Toys for Joy program collected more than 6,000 toys and stocking suffers for about 1,500 children during its 2024 holiday drive. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire kicks off Toys for Joy program

Donations wanted to provide food and toys for those in need during the holiday season.

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire annual Toys for Joy program collected more than 6,000 toys and stocking suffers for about 1,500 children during its 2024 holiday drive. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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39th annual Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 7 in Kent

Boulding family presents musical celebration of the holiday season

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On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS

Globetrotter ‘Too Tall’ Winston visits East Hill Elementary

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2025
On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS
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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing to watch this Halloweekend.

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Six country singers to perform Dec. 3 in Kent at ShoWare Center

100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert returns

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The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Celebrate Halloween at Kent Station’s Haunted Boo-Levard

Safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and a brand-new attraction during Oct. 31 event

The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to perform their music and make friends.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs