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Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden

Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden

It was Nelson Mandela who said, “It always seems impossible, until it’s done,” and the community of Kent’s East Hill will soon benefit from the… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2017
Cedar Grove to donate 100 yards of compost to Hillside Community Garden
DAR chapter honors cadet

DAR chapter honors cadet

The Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented the National Defense Marine ROTC Bronze Medal to Cadet Makayla Abeyta at Kentwood… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2017
DAR chapter honors cadet
Summer Choir campers Astrid and Arwen Forsythe, Samuel Molinas and Carter Harrison, perform in the August concert. COURTESY PHOTO, Heather Rutledge

Rainier Youth Choirs offers auditions for 2017-2018 season

Rainier Youth Choirs is seeking experienced high school tenors and basses with music reading skills to join its Young Men’s Ensemble, directed by Brian Hoskins.… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2017
Summer Choir campers Astrid and Arwen Forsythe, Samuel Molinas and Carter Harrison, perform in the August concert. COURTESY PHOTO, Heather Rutledge

Family history center opens in Kent

A free family history center opened on Aug. 1 in the Kent Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12817 SE… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2017
COURTESY PHOTO, Steve Jurkovic

International Roller Derby Competition coming to Kent

Rat City Rollergirls host International WFTDA Division 1 playoffs

  • Aug 25, 2017
COURTESY PHOTO, Steve Jurkovic
String time

String time

Jean Coy plays a ballad on her violin with Karusellen, a Scandinavian musical troupe, at the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center last Saturday.… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2017
String time
Puget Sound Fire offers fall CERT classes

Puget Sound Fire offers fall CERT classes

Registration is open for fall Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. CERT is a federally funded program that helps residents and businesses be better prepared… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Puget Sound Fire offers fall CERT classes
That’s five generations

That’s five generations

A Kent family recently took a portrait, connecting five generations, all born in Washington state. They are: Wayne Rosenberg, age 88; Karen Bouton, 60; Tonie… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2017
That’s five generations
Disney On Ice returns to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 1-6

Disney On Ice returns to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 1-6

Disney On Ice returns to Kent’s ShoWare Center with 10 performances Nov. 1-6. The Follow Your Heart show allows guests to just keep swimming with… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2017
Disney On Ice returns to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 1-6
Kent releases 2017-2018 Spotlight Series lineup

Kent releases 2017-2018 Spotlight Series lineup

The Kent Arts Commission has released its 2017-2018 Spotlight Series lineup. The upcoming season is the 20th anniversary of Spotlight Series and features nine performances,… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2017
Kent releases 2017-2018 Spotlight Series lineup
Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out?

Dogs and their owners enjoyed the second annual Dog Days of Summer last Saturday at the Kent Senior Activity Center. The event featured performances by… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2017
Who let the dogs out?
Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup set for Aug. 19 in Kent

Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup set for Aug. 19 in Kent

Put the pedal to the metal and drive over to the 30th annual Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2017
Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup set for Aug. 19 in Kent
SilverSound Northwest choir to perform at Kent Senior Center

SilverSound Northwest choir to perform at Kent Senior Center

The city of Kent Parks Deli and Cafe, at the east end of the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., will host a… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2017
SilverSound Northwest choir to perform at Kent Senior Center
Outcry’s summer worship tour coming to the ShoWare Center

Outcry’s summer worship tour coming to the ShoWare Center

As the music evolves, the message remains powerful for Chris Quilala and Jesus Culture. The artist and worship pastor and his touring band continue to… Continue reading

Outcry’s summer worship tour coming to the ShoWare Center
American Lung Association issues health warning from breathing wildfire smoky air

American Lung Association issues health warning from breathing wildfire smoky air

Winds have pushed wildfire smoke from British Columbia to both Washington and Oregon. Dangerous smoke from these wildfires poses lethal health hazards to people living… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2017
American Lung Association issues health warning from breathing wildfire smoky air

What cultural traditions are alive in Kent? Residents invited to learn more at community meeting

Kent area residents are invited to learn about and discuss cultural traditions in the city and statewide at a community meeting at the Kent Senior… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2017
Easy does it: Area horse riders converge for show and tell at Reber Ranch

Easy does it: Area horse riders converge for show and tell at Reber Ranch

The Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show graced Reber Ranch on Sunday in Kent. The all-day event featured riding in categories for every skill… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2017
Easy does it: Area horse riders converge for show and tell at Reber Ranch
Wildfire smoke and your health | Public Health – Seattle & King County tips

Wildfire smoke and your health | Public Health – Seattle & King County tips

Wildfires from British Columbia have resulted in poor air quality in the Puget Sound region, as anyone who takes a look out the window can… Continue reading

Wildfire smoke and your health | Public Health – Seattle & King County tips
Kent’s ShoWare Center enhances security measures

Kent’s ShoWare Center enhances security measures

People who attend events at Kent’s ShoWare Center face enhanced security measures, including metal detector wands. SMG, which operates the city-owned arena, started the new… Continue reading

Kent’s ShoWare Center enhances security measures
Hot weather safety tips | Puget Sound Fire

Hot weather safety tips | Puget Sound Fire

The Puget Sound region is expected to experience the hottest temperatures of the year this week when highs reach into the mid-90s. While hot weather… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2017
Hot weather safety tips | Puget Sound Fire