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Kent fireworks display to return July 4 at Lake Meridian Park

City’s Fourth of July Splash will feature food trucks, music and first fireworks show since 2019

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Aegis Living Kent hosts 4th annual ‘A’Dad’emy Awards’ to honor fathers

Biggest Sweet Tooth, Most Compassionate Dad and Best Skiing Yodeler among the awards

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‘American Idol’ winner Iam Tongi sings in Kent at Decatur High graduation

Tongi, of Federal Way, a member of the Decatur Class of 2023, wrapped up the ceremony

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Skillet, Theory of a Deadman to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Groups bring their Rock Resurrection Tour to town Nov. 4

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The Kent Farmers Market returns Saturday, June 17 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

Kent Farmers Market to open 2023 season June 17 downtown

Will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19

The Kent Farmers Market returns Saturday, June 17 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market
Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

First Kentwood High graduating class sets 40-year reunion

Registration begins for Class of 1983 event Aug. 26 at Arena Sports in Issaquah

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way opens May 27

Wild Waves is now cashless; Timberhawk roller coaster celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
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Kent Station sets Ladies Night Out event for Thursday, June 15

Ninth annual fundraiser for Kent Youth and Family Services includes wine tasting

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Photo by Bruce Honda.
Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.

Will Iam Tongi win it all? Federal Way student competes in ‘Idol’ grand finale

Final episode of ‘American Idol’ Sunday, May 21 for local singer, guitarist from Decatur High School

Photo by Bruce Honda.
Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.
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Petpalooza returns to Game Farm Park in Auburn

Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20

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Kent-Meridian High presents ‘Black Comedy’ May 19-20

A hilarious story set in London of a young artist trying to sell his sculptures to a German millionaire

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Kent to launch new interactive space-themed park downtown | Photos

Renovated Kherson Park includes replica Lunar Rover, astronaut and mission control

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Tim McGraw to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 8

100.7 The Wolf’s Throwdown also will feature Russell Dickerson, Kassi Ashton and Dalton Dover

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Gerardo Ortiz, Luis Alfonso Partida to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Regional Mexican music concert set for Saturday, Sept. 9

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Emilio Torres. Courtesy photo.
Emilio Torres. Courtesy photo.
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Kent’s Salt Air Vista Park on the West Hill gets a major upgrade | Photos

Neighborhood park gets a new playground, swings and renovated lawn area

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Three Kent art groups receive ArtsFund, Paul Allen foundation grants

Soos Creek Studio, Greater Kent Historical Society and Rainier Youth Choirs get money

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Bulgogi lunch plate special with stir-fried udon noodles and vegetables.

Iron Pot makes a quick and tasty Korean lunch in Kent

Recently, I made my first trip to a downtown Kent food spot for delicious Korean food at Iron Pot, 222 1st Ave. S. The inside… Continue reading

Bulgogi lunch plate special with stir-fried udon noodles and vegetables.
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Southcenter Mall invites student artists to show, sell their work

Contest open to high school and college students; $2,000 grant to be awarded

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