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Kent Reporter staffers Brian Beckley and Brandon Carr duke it out in sumo suits at Clowns Unlimited in Kent.

Taking a walk on the sumo side

Bring on the padded suits: Kent Reporter staffers Brian Beckley and Brandon Carr dropped by Clowns Unlimited to see what the business was all about. They ended up in the wrestling ring. Click on the video player above for more.

  • Oct 6, 2008
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Kent Reporter staffers Brian Beckley and Brandon Carr duke it out in sumo suits at Clowns Unlimited in Kent.

No more fish pedicures, state tells Kent salon owner

The State of Washington Thursday shut down the region's only fish pedicure procedure after determining it did not meet state codes requiring all pedicure implements to be sanitized or disposed of after use.

Out & About in Kent | Sept. 20

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  • Sep 22, 2008
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The 10th annual SketchFest Seattle brings together comedy troupes from across the continent for four days

SketchFest Seattle

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  • Sep 19, 2008
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The 10th annual SketchFest Seattle brings together comedy troupes from across the continent for four days

Video: Kent Reporter Street Talk: Should teachers strike?

Kent Reporter went into the classrooms at Kent-Meridian High School to ask how students feel about teacher strikes. Should teachers be allowed to strike? Hear what some high school students in Kent had to say.

  • Sep 16, 2008
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The Capitol Steps will deliver music and political satire in a performance 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center

Out & About Kent | Sept. 16

What's happening in Kent and the King County region these next few weeks.

  • Sep 16, 2008
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The Capitol Steps will deliver music and political satire in a performance 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center

Out and About for Kent

Out and About Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. The Puyallup Fair: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 21. Features six free entertainment stages, exhibit buildings, midway rides, food, the PRCA Rodeo, animal shows and more. Admission: $8-$10; free for ages 5 and younger. Parking: $10-$12. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-854-1771 or www.thefair.com.

  • Sep 16, 2008
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You were expecting perhaps a prince? 'Shrek the Musical' plays at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre through Sept. 21.

Big, bright beautiful beginning for ‘Shrek’

Look out, Simba, there's an ogre coming your way. With the opening of "Shrek the Musical" in its pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, DreamWorks Theatricals is ready to face off against Disney not only onscreen, but also onstage.

  • Sep 15, 2008
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You were expecting perhaps a prince? 'Shrek the Musical' plays at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre through Sept. 21.
The World Trade Center.

Where were you when 9/11 happened?

It was a major moment in our nation's history, changing our lives forever. We invite you to share your memories of how 9/11 affected you.

The World Trade Center.

Out & About Kent | Sept. 10

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  • Sep 10, 2008
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Here come the trains!

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  • Sep 9, 2008
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Bob Bielka

Out & About Kent | Sept. 6

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  • Sep 8, 2008
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John Cudia stars as the Phantom

‘Phantom of the Opera’

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  • Sep 6, 2008
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John Cudia stars as the Phantom
Left to right: Warren Morris (John)

Kent kids ‘walking on air’ in Peter Pan play

They might not have any pixie dust, but for two Kent kids, flying with Peter Pan is now a reality.

  • Sep 4, 2008
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Left to right: Warren Morris (John)
A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music

The Puyallup Fair

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  • Sep 2, 2008
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A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music

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  • Sep 2, 2008
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Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center

‘Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent’

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  • Aug 30, 2008
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Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 30

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  • Aug 29, 2008
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Along with their host friends

More than a little in common: Exchange trip opens new world to local students

It was a typical day in a typical junior high school. The students gathered around a piano in the music room were full of noise and energy. The tune on the piano was accompanied by giggling and laughter, and kids shoved good naturedly at one another.

Along with their host friends

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Free eye exams slated in Des Moines

  • Aug 27, 2008
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