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Earth Day event set for Earthworks Park

Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day from 7-8:30 p.m. April 22 at Millcreek Canyon Earthworks Park, 742 E. Titus St. in Kent.

  • Apr 9, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
A Mexican dancer swirls her skirts during the Kent-Meridian High School multicultural assembly April 2 at the K-M gym.

Kent-Meridian High School goes international with cultural fair – See the video

The Kent-Meridian High School Multicultural Fair April 2 drew enthusiastic crowds, as the school's variety of cultural clubs demonstrated the clothing and dance steps of their native cultures.

  • Apr 8, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
A Mexican dancer swirls her skirts during the Kent-Meridian High School multicultural assembly April 2 at the K-M gym.
Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.

I love Kent – why go anywhere else? Confessions of a Quiltaholic

When my husband transferred to a position in hospital administration with the VA in Seattle, I was ecstatic. Living in a smog-filled, congested metropolis near Los Angeles, I’d dreamed of living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush evergreen trees, and abundant waterways.

Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.
The Wailin' Jennys

Wail the night away with Wailin’ Jennys female folk trio in Kent

Ruth Moody can't wait to get on the road again with The Wailin' Jennys.

The Wailin' Jennys

Guthrie family to play at ShoWare

Folk singer Arlo Guthrie and three generations of the Guthrie family perform at 8 p.m. May 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Apr 2, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

City offers swashbuckling class

Want to learn how to sword fight? Then sign up for a swashbuckling class that starts April 26 as part of the city of Kent's recreation program at the Kent Memorial Park building, 850 Central Ave. N.

  • Apr 2, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Museum to show ‘The Little Princess’

Watch the 1939 film "The Little Princess" starring Shirley Temple as part of the monthly vintage movie day at 3 p.m. April 17 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.

  • Apr 2, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum competes against Fairbanks in the home opener March 12 at the ShoWare Center. McCullum led the Predators to their first win March 27 at the Tri-Cities.

Kent’s McCullum named IFL offensive player of the week

The professional Indoor Football League named Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum on Wednesday as the league's offensive player of the week.

  • Apr 1, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Predators quarterback Charles McCullum competes against Fairbanks in the home opener March 12 at the ShoWare Center. McCullum led the Predators to their first win March 27 at the Tri-Cities.
Kent Station celebrated a past Easter with an egg hunt

Find your perfect Easter egg hunt in Kent this weekend

A roundup of local egg hunts taking place over Easter weekend in Kent.

Kent Station celebrated a past Easter with an egg hunt
Seattle Mariner rightfielder Ichiro Suzuki prepares to go up to bat earlier this month at spring training.

Mariners looking good in spring training – Kent’s Don Dinsmore reports from Peoria

I knew it, I did, Sports Fans! Look at that line-up of Mariners! The line of charge, attitude and control, and they have it right there in the Mariners' dugout as Team with a capital “T”.

Seattle Mariner rightfielder Ichiro Suzuki prepares to go up to bat earlier this month at spring training.
Hapa members Nathan Aweau

Acclaimed Hawaiian band Hapa to play at Kentwood

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of Maui when the Hawaiian band Hapa performs in town.

Hapa members Nathan Aweau

Kent Senior Center offers spring prom

Dance the night away at the second annual Spring Prom from 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 30 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Mar 25, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Kent grade-school musicians to perform

Steel-drum bands, choirs and percussion ensembles from five Kent elementary schools will perform at the 14th annual Fiesta in the Valley 7 p.m. March 30 at the Kent Elementary School multipurpose room, 24700 64th Ave. S.

  • Mar 25, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Youngsters McKenna Freeman

Easter events abound for Kent kids, families

A roundup of local egg hunts taking place over Easter weekend in Kent.

  • Mar 24, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Youngsters McKenna Freeman
Majestics' veteran Angie Andrew (32) swats a pass from quarterback Michel Volk

Majestics women’s football gives a show with scrimmage in Kent: Slide Show

The Seattle Majestics gave local fans a sneak preview into their new season with their Red and Black Scrimmage March 20 at French Field.

  • Mar 24, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Majestics' veteran Angie Andrew (32) swats a pass from quarterback Michel Volk

Rainier Youth Choirs to sing in Kent

The Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St.

  • Mar 22, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Joyce Becker is a Kent resident

Confessions of a Quiltaholic: Shop ’til you drop for quilt supplies

Having traveled to most regions of the country, teaching and lecturing about quilting, I can tell you straight up: we quilters who live in the area are spoiled rotten! We have the option to “Shop till we drop” at local quilt shops sprinkled throughout King, Pierce and other nearby counties.

Joyce Becker is a Kent resident
The Predators line up on the 1 yard line Friday during their first home game at the Kent ShoWare Center

Kent Predators take on Fairbanks Grizzlies in first-ever IFL game in Kent: Slide Show

Fans were awash in excitement Friday night, as the Kent Predators, the city's first-ever Indoor Football League franchise, played its first home game versus the Fairbanks Grizzlies.

  • Mar 19, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The Predators line up on the 1 yard line Friday during their first home game at the Kent ShoWare Center
Kent resident Dennis Kent displays a fire truck

Find your inner kid at Kent toy show

Dennis Kent just can't put out that burning desire to collect toy fire trucks.

Kent resident Dennis Kent displays a fire truck

Catch Hawaiian music at Kentwood

Hapa brings the sound of Maui to Kent when the Hawaiian band performs at 7:30 p.m. April 3 at the Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

  • Mar 18, 2010
  • BY Wire Service