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Nerd Party to return to downtown Kent Feb. 25 on West Meeker Street

Free event to help promote ‘cool nerd’ businesses

 

The future site of a 33-acre park in Kent near 132nd Avenue SE and SE 216th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent sets public meetings about new East Hill Community Park

Parks staff wants to know what residents want on the 33-acre site in Panther Lake area

 

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Ice Cube to headline Legends of the West concert March 4 in Kent

Lineup includes Bone Thugs N Harmony, Xzibit, Tha Dogg Pound featuring Kurupt and The Luniz

 

High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate?

  • Dec 21, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Hilde at her 103rd birthday party. Photo by Alex Bruell.

Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life

Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.

Hilde at her 103rd birthday party. Photo by Alex Bruell.
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Rainier Youth Choirs to present holiday sing-along concert in Kent

Sunday, Dec. 11 at New Hope Presbyterian Church

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Trees light up during annual Kent Winterfest ceremony

It’s a celebration at Town Square Plaza

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire’s Toys for Joy program seeks donations

Drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Puget Sound Fire station

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Check out the Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar Dec. 2-3

Find handcrafted gifts from local vendors

Courtesy Graphic, City of Kent
Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)

Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)
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Ugly Sweater Tasting Event set for downtown Kent on Dec. 3

Try wine, beer, spirits and cider

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Kent Winterfest parade, tree lighting set for Saturday, Dec. 3

Events at Town Square Plaza

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Wizkid to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent March 31

Won Favorite Afrobeats Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards

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Kent performing arts academy offers sensory-friendly holiday show

Allegro performance Dec. 17 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Kent Station taking photo appointments for Santa Claus

Shopping village will feature a Black Santa on Dec. 3; time slots available online for all Santas

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‘I was a soldier, and I am still a soldier for life’

Chriss Moen devotes most of his free time to his fellow veterans, living and deceased.

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Harlem Globetrotters to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent

Tickets on sale for Jan. 22 show featuring amazing basketball skills

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The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.
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Country singers to perform in Kent at The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert

Friday, Dec. 9 at the ShoWare Center

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Country artist Gary Allan to perform Jan. 13 in Kent

Ruthless Tour coming to ShoWare Center

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