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Khalsa Day Celebration and Parade fills the streets of Kent

May 17 procession reflected the Sikh community’s rich cultural heritage, values of inclusion and service

 

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Children learn about medical exams at Kent Teddy Bear Clinic

Kids got a free bear to be examined by Puget Sound Fire at annual event

 

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

 

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Young anglers in Kent participate in annual Fishing Experience

More than 120 children attended Saturday, May 17 event

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Water Safety Day at Kent YMCA attracts more than 200 people

Free event designed to emphasize the need for swim lessons

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Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event

Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26

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The 2024 Nerd Party in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

Kent Nerd Party coming to historic downtown June 7

Includes cosplay, miniature painting contests, Lego museum, live action role-playing games

The 2024 Nerd Party in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership
Courtesy File Photo, City of Kent

PawFest coming to ShoWare Center in Kent on June 7

Dogs and cats will be available to adopt; pet costume contest and other activities to be featured

Courtesy File Photo, City of Kent
Courtesy Photo, No More Under

Water Safety Day set for Saturday, May 17 at Kent YMCA

Free family friendly event to focus on safety in and around water

Courtesy Photo, No More Under
The Kent International Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent International Festival

Kent International Festival set for May 31 at ShoWare Center

Free event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature music, on-stage performances, local ethnic food trucks

The Kent International Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent International Festival
Courtesy Graphic, ShoWare Center

Cookie Hooky fundraiser coming May 8 to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Event to feature cookie tasting to raise money for the Community Events Fund

Courtesy Graphic, ShoWare Center
Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho Sapano in 2004. Conceived as an “investment”… Continue reading

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.
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Kentridge High School presents ‘Hairspray,’ final production by director

Director Jennifer Grajewski is retiring after an extraordinary 43-year career in education

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Farmers Market to keep going despite Kent Lions Club bowing out

Living Well Kent to take over running the operation

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Easter egg hunt for sight-impaired youth set for April 12 in Kent

Event at Kent Senior Center will include beeping eggs, guide dogs

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All Elite Wrestling to perform June 21 and 25 in Kent

Pro wrestlers featured on TNT and TBS coming to the ShoWare Center

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Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, of Maple Valley, performs March 31 on “The Voice.” COURTESY PHOTO, Lucia Flores-Wiseman, “The Voice”

Maple Valley woman chosen to advance to Playoffs on ‘The Voice’

Kelsea Ballerini calls Lucia Flores-Wiseman ‘A modern-day Amy Winehouse’

Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, of Maple Valley, performs March 31 on “The Voice.” COURTESY PHOTO, Lucia Flores-Wiseman, “The Voice”
Kentwood High School choir. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kentwood High School Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York

Choir sent in audition tape to help get selected for March 24 event

Kentwood High School choir. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Maple Valley woman advances to Knockouts on ‘The Voice’

Coach Adam Levine picks Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, as winner of her battle against teammate

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37th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day attracts many young artists | Photos

Children in preschool to fourth grade participated in hands-on projects at Kent Commons

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