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Collectibles Sale and Dinner Auction set for April 22

The Collectibles Sale and Dinner Auction – a benefit for area nonprofit organization – is Saturday, April 22, at Real Life Church, 26201 180th Ave.… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2017
Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’

Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’

The Kentridge Players present “The Wiz”, a super-charged musical that puts a modern spin on the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale. The musical opens May… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2017
Award-winning Kentridge Drama program presents ‘The Wiz’
Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance

Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance

Bestselling author J.A. Jance is the special guest at the Renton and Kent-Covington Soroptimist clubs’ spring brunch Sunday, April 23 at Meridian Valley Country Club,… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2017
Soroptimists to host spring brunch, featuring author J.A. Jance
Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch

Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch

Quota Cares Western Days returned to Reber Ranch on Lea Hill last Saturday, providing fun and games for about 250 area children with special needs… Continue reading

Kids play with ponies during Western Days at Reber Ranch
MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)

What is Talbot Hill Elementary School’s MicroSociety program? How does it help students become better leaders?

MicroSociety shapes students into responsible citizens (Part 1)
Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  • Apr 3, 2017
Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14
Kent-area community calendar | March 30

Kent-area community calendar | March 30

Events Vietnam War 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony: 11 a.m. April 1, Tahoma National Cemetery, Main Flag Pole Assembly Area, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent. Honoring… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2017
Kent-area community calendar | March 30
Timi Gustafson. COURTESY PHOTO

Price and convenience remain top priorities in most consumers’ food choices | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson R.D./For the Reporter Food is not cheap. High quality food can be prohibitively expensive. Even people who want to improve their diet… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2017
Timi Gustafson. COURTESY PHOTO
Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2

Rainier Chorale presents its Masterworks Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St. The concert includes the… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2017
Rainier Chorale performs Masterworks Concert on April 2
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’

Adult auditions for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co.’s upcoming production of “Jack & the Giant” are Tuesday and Thursday, April 4 and 6. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2017
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. slates auditions for ‘Jack & the Giant’
Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21

Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21

Pre-sale tickets on sale March 29, general public April 1

  • Mar 27, 2017
Indie rock band Modest Mouse to perform at State Fair on Sept. 21
Guest conductor leads Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s April 30 concert

Guest conductor leads Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s April 30 concert

Caoile to help present Conductor’s Choice 2: Love, Passion, & Defiance

  • Mar 23, 2017
Guest conductor leads Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s April 30 concert
Kent teacher creates winning poster for festival

Kent teacher creates winning poster for festival

Erica Peto, a Lake Tapps resident, Kent elementary school teacher and artist, won a poster contest promoting this year’s 20th Jazz in the Valley Festival… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2017
Kent teacher creates winning poster for festival
Kent Spotlight Series to feature American roots music

Kent Spotlight Series to feature American roots music

Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem bring American roots music to Kent’s Spotlight Series on Saturday, April 1. With fiddle, guitar, recycled percussion, four masterful singers,… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2017
Kent Spotlight Series to feature American roots music
Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. to perform at State Fair on Sept. 16

Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. to perform at State Fair on Sept. 16

Pre-sale tickets on sale March 22, general public March 25

  • Mar 20, 2017
Country music legend Hank Williams, Jr. to perform at State Fair on Sept. 16
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. presents ‘Seussical’

Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. presents ‘Seussical’

Think Dr. Seuss – live on stage “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2017
Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. presents ‘Seussical’
Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY

Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY

Hundreds of children got creative during the annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day last Saturday at Kent Commons. One of King County’s longest-running, hands-on art festivals,… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
Children create masterpieces during Kent Kids’ Art Day | PHOTO GALLERY
Chapman bringing his inspired music and message

Chapman bringing his inspired music and message

Rock & Worship Roadshow is Friday at ShoWare

Chapman bringing his inspired music and message
Kent-area community calendar | March 15

Kent-area community calendar | March 15

Events Spring Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 18, Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road, Kent. Residents invited to bring those items that are not easily… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2017
Kent-area community calendar | March 15
Earth, Wind & Fire bring smooth sounds to the State Fair on Sept. 22

Earth, Wind & Fire bring smooth sounds to the State Fair on Sept. 22

Pre-sale tickets on sale March 15, general public March 18

  • Mar 13, 2017
Earth, Wind & Fire bring smooth sounds to the State Fair on Sept. 22