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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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Courtesy Graphic, City of Kent

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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The Catapult “Magic Shadows,” scheduled for Oct. 13 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center as part of the Kent Spotlight Series, has been canceled. COURTESY IMAGE, City of Kent

Kent Spotlight Series cancels Catapult ‘Magic Shadows’ show

Performance had been set for Oct. 13

The Catapult “Magic Shadows,” scheduled for Oct. 13 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center as part of the Kent Spotlight Series, has been canceled. COURTESY IMAGE, City of Kent
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Kent Spotlight Series releases lineup for October-March

Seven performances coming to town

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Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook

After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.

Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)
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Rainier Youth Choirs brings on new middle school choir director

Jackie Grant will lead choir; group draws students from Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and other cities

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Disney On Ice returns to Kent’s ShoWare Center Oct. 26-30

Road Trip Adventures to feature Mickey Mouse and friends in nine shows

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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show set for Aug. 28 at Kent Station

Free event to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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