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King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw

King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw

Looking for family fun and a chance to participate in the longest running fair west of the Mississippi? The King County Fair, which began in… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2017
King County Fair opens Thursday in Enumclaw
What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced the government’s intention to ease school lunch regulations that were… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson
Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest

Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest

Puyallup’s Hugo Roman returned to the scene to claim the Kent Senior Center Pie Eating Contest at the 19th annual Fourth of July Splash at… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Easy as pie: contestants crowned at Fourth of July eating contest
Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest

Kent Mountain View Academy juniors Joey Simanek and Naomi Knipp and sophomore Timothy Jenkins received honors at the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s 2017 Writing, Art… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Kent students’ works recognized at Holocaust Center for Humanity’s Writing, Art, & Film Contest
Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Comedians Eddie Griffin, Bill Bellamy, Earthquake and Michael Blackson will perform at the Best of the Best Comedy Jam at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

The AiR1 Positive Hits Tour with Skillet, Britt Nicole, Colt Dixon and special guests Tuaren Wells and GAWVI, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

The city of Kent Parks Deli & Café will have a rock ‘n’ roll sing-along bingo fundraiser, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12
ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent

ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent

SMG-managed ShoWare Center and accesso Technology Group finalized last week a 10-year extension of arena naming rights through 2029, under the same existing terms at… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017
ShoWare Center, accesso Technology Group extend naming rights with Kent
Kent’s Fourth of July Splash coming up at Lake Meridian Park

Kent’s Fourth of July Splash coming up at Lake Meridian Park

Celebrate America’s independence at Kent’s 19th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2017
Kent’s Fourth of July Splash coming up at Lake Meridian Park
Rainier Youth Choirs perform Bon Voyage to Ireland Concert on Sunday

Rainier Youth Choirs perform Bon Voyage to Ireland Concert on Sunday

Rainier Youth Choirs embarks on its first international tour June 27-July 7 with a Bon Voyage to Ireland Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25,… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2017
Rainier Youth Choirs perform Bon Voyage to Ireland Concert on Sunday
Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café

Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café

Rob Kneisler, a finger-style guitarist, plays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Friday at Magic Flavors. The café, a family-run establishment, is inside the Save-U-More market… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2017
Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café
Kent School District provides free lunches during summer break

Kent School District provides free lunches during summer break

Free, nutritious meals will be available for children and teens 18 years old and younger at select locations within the Kent School District this summer.… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2017
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kent School District provides free lunches during summer break
Agave Cocina & Cantina, Kent Elementary School to host inaugural Kent Community Latino Education Fair

Agave Cocina & Cantina, Kent Elementary School to host inaugural Kent Community Latino Education Fair

Agave Cocina & Cantina and Kent Elementary School present the inaugural Kent Community Latino Education Fair at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 26 at the school,… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
Agave Cocina & Cantina, Kent Elementary School to host inaugural Kent Community Latino Education Fair
Kent’s neighborhood improvement grant application period opens

Kent’s neighborhood improvement grant application period opens

As part of its efforts to foster strong and healthy neighborhoods, the city of Kent’s application period for Neighborhood Matching Grants is open until Sept… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
Kent’s neighborhood improvement grant application period opens
Kent-area community calendar | June 15

Kent-area community calendar | June 15

Events Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, June 3-Sept. 23, Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Smith Street, Kent. Fresh produce, food, entertainment. Kent… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2017
Kent-area community calendar | June 15
AARP rates Washington top state for adult care

AARP rates Washington top state for adult care

AARP has named Washington the most successful state in the country when it comes to supporting seniors, adults with disabilities and their family caregivers. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2017
AARP rates Washington top state for adult care
Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent

Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent

Each year during the fourth weekend in June, members of the Amateur Radio Relay League or “ham” radio operators as they are often known, take… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Amateur Radio Field Day set for June 24 in Kent
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’

Fee Fi Fo Fum. “These are not just ordinary beans. …” So goes the tune a peddler sings to an adventurous boy as they strike… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company presents ‘Jack & The Giant’
Kent Police invite neighborhoods to register for National Night Out

Kent Police invite neighborhoods to register for National Night Out

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas asks neighborhood groups to join with people nationwide on Tuesday Aug. 1, for the 34th National Night Out. Participating in… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2017
Kent Police invite neighborhoods to register for National Night Out
King County Council declares June Immigrant Heritage Month

King County Council declares June Immigrant Heritage Month

Some of the first people who arrived in what we call America were avoiding religious persecution. Others came to escape famine and conflict. Today, many… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2017
King County Council declares June Immigrant Heritage Month