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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
Kent Historical Museum unveils Smith Brothers Farms exhibit on Aug. 5

Kent Historical Museum unveils Smith Brothers Farms exhibit on Aug. 5

The Kent Historical Museum opens a new exhibit on Saturday, Aug. 5, as a part of Experience Historical Kent. Members of the Smith family will… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
Kent Historical Museum unveils Smith Brothers Farms exhibit on Aug. 5
Kent Downtown Partnership hosts National Night Out ice cream social

Kent Downtown Partnership hosts National Night Out ice cream social

The Kent Downtown Partnership hosts an ice cream social as part of National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Town… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
Kent Downtown Partnership hosts National Night Out ice cream social
Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

The Kent Downtown Partnership hosts a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at the former… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kent Downtown Partnership hosts Wine Walk on Aug. 18

Dog Days of Summer coming to Kent Senior Center

The second annual Dog Days of Summer event returns Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E.… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Visitors and residents are invited to celebrate Kent’s past at multiple events in August. Experience Historical Kent showcases local history, features special exhibits and offers… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events
Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Most likely to … direct a musical theatre production at Green River College? That may not have been a distinction in the yearbook at Auburn… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5
Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai

Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai

Kendra Smith, of Kent, hosts a book signing for her first published book, “Pocket Thoughts” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Kona Kai Coffee,… Continue reading

Local author hosts book signing, poetry reading at Kona Kai
Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show

Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show

Reber Ranch hosts the Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show on Sunday, July 30. The show is from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2017
Reber Ranch awaits Boeing Employee Saddle Club Performance Horse Show
The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ sixth annual Summer Choir Day Camp is Aug. 14-17 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. The “Amazing… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2017
The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent
City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

World music, indie pop, Celtic folk, rock rhythms, plenty of kids’ music and more are featured in this year’s city of Kent Summer Concert Series.… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup
Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017

Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017

Life is really starting to take off for Tara Hoefig. The Kent Lions Club named the future airline pilot as Miss Cornucopia 2017 on Friday… Continue reading

Kentlake graduate Hoefig chosen Miss Cornucopia 2017
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Kent Station will host an afternoon of furry fun dedicated to pets, owners and animal lovers alike from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2017
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5
Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson

Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter When we hear of malnutrition or undernutrition, famine and food insecurities – most prevalent in the developing world and… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2017
Malnutrition affects not only the poor | Gustafson
Kent-Meridian Class of 1967 plans photo shoot of all classmates who attended Panther Lake Elementary
Kent-Meridian Class of 1967 plans photo shoot of all classmates who attended Panther Lake Elementary