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Derek and Susan Johnson show off their 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Saturday during Kent's Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian

Slide show: July 4 Splash goes smoothly for Kent, but attendance down

Despite a considerable drop in turnout from years past, Kent officials are calling Saturday’s Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park a good time… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2009
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Derek and Susan Johnson show off their 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Saturday during Kent's Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian
Kent’s Mike Karney takes a moment to speak to the youngsters and their parents during Saturday’s football camp at French Field.

Learning to play the Karney way: Kent native returns to French Field to teach kids football, life lessons

Camden Phelps fidgeted, twisted and turned his body almost 180 degrees. His head, which just a few seconds earlier was facing the visitors’ grandstand at French Field, had swiveled toward the home portion of the stadium. Asked what Karney’s 44 Kids Camp – the day-long football clinic which he was in the middle of – was all about, Phelps found himself searching for answers.

  • Jul 6, 2009
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Kent’s Mike Karney takes a moment to speak to the youngsters and their parents during Saturday’s football camp at French Field.
The disappointment is evident on the faces of Seattle Majestic players Shanna McCarron

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Majestics eliminated from playoffs, 28-14

The Seattle Majestics of the Independent Women's Football League were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday, falling to the Chicago Force 28-14. The Majestics finished… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2009
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The disappointment is evident on the faces of Seattle Majestic players Shanna McCarron
The Majestics were all excitement during their win over Portland June 12 in Kent. Their undefeated season has landed them a playoff game in Kent June 27. It'll be a first for Kent.

Women’s tackle football: Majestics bringing playoff game to Kent French Field

The Majestics were all excitement during their win over Portland June 6 in Kent. The win was one of several key victories that propelled the… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2009
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The Majestics were all excitement during their win over Portland June 12 in Kent. Their undefeated season has landed them a playoff game in Kent June 27. It'll be a first for Kent.

Dancing vegetables come to Kent

Parents can bring their children to be entertained by dancing vegetables, robots and music at the city of Kent’s annual Wednesday Picnic Performances that start… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2009
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Kent winery to host comedy night

Need a few laughs? Then check out Comedy Night at 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Castle Bridge Winery, 7645 S. 180th St., in Kent,… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2009
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Cornucopia Days begins July 10

Arts, crafts and food booths will fill the downtown streets July 10-12 at the 38th annual Kent Cornucopia Days.The city’s largest festival features a street… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Concerts at Kent Station start July 7

Take a break and listen to the Soulful Sounds of Summer free concerts that kick off July 7-8 at the Kent Station shopping mall.Pianist Scott… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2009
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Kent TV 21 crew

New IMAX theater brings eye-opening entertainment to Kent

Tickets will cost more, but Kent moviegoers can experience movies in a new way with the grand opening Wednesday of a IMAX theater at AMC… Continue reading

Kent TV 21 crew

Kent Station concerts start July 7

Take a break and listen to the Soulful Sounds of Summer free concerts that kick off July 7-8 at the Kent Station shopping mall.Pianist Scott… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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Greater Seattle Postcard Show opens June 27 at Kent Commons

Folks can view thousands of items at the Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show Saturday and Sunday at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.The… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2009
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These dancers perform Friday in Earthworks Park

Take a tour of Earthworks Park

The Americans for the Arts conducted a public tour of the internationally acclaimed Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park June 19. The park was created by… Continue reading

These dancers perform Friday in Earthworks Park
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Slideshow: Kent Mountain View Academy graduates its class of 2009

On Friday the Kent Mountain View Academy honored 67 graduates at a ceremony attended by family and friends.The graduates are:Alexander Abaya*, Jessica Ackerman*, Jordan Ackerman… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2009
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The Majestics’ Adrienne Wilson moves the ball down the field during the team’s 55-0 rout of Tucson Saturday. The on-the-road win means the Majestics are bringing a playoff game to Kent June 27.

Majestics nab win, and a game for Kent

For the first time ever, Kent’s French Field will be home to a playoff game in the Independent Women’s Football League.The Seattle Majestics, who’ve made… Continue reading

The Majestics’ Adrienne Wilson moves the ball down the field during the team’s 55-0 rout of Tucson Saturday. The on-the-road win means the Majestics are bringing a playoff game to Kent June 27.
Kent's first-ever international festival will celebrate the diversity of the many cultures represented here

Diversity: Kent goes international with first-ever cultural festival

Residents can celebrate the diversity of Kent through music, food and art at the first Kent International Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
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Kent's first-ever international festival will celebrate the diversity of the many cultures represented here

MMA bouts set for Friday

The lineup is set for the Strikeforce Challengers professional mixed martial arts show Friday night at the ShoWare Center.Joey Villasenor (26-6 record) vs. Evangelista “Cyborg”… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
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Jazz, art event set for June 25

Jazz and art lovers can check out the second annual Evening of Jazz and Art from 5-8 p.m. June 25 at the south lawn of… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2009
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Crystal 'Airforce' Sanderson of the Seattle Majestics shares a smile June 6 with her mom

Slide show: Majestics women’s football team could bring playoff action home to Kent

Thanks in part to a big win June 6, the Seattle Majestics could be bringing some postseason action back to Kent.The local women’s tackle-football team… Continue reading

Crystal 'Airforce' Sanderson of the Seattle Majestics shares a smile June 6 with her mom
Darryl Tapp gets a hug May 26 during the Kent Relay for Life at French Field. The relay was Tapp's first as a cancer survivor.

Photo essay: Kent Relay for Life

A total of 81 teams and several thousand people gathered May 29 and 30 at Kent's French Field for the 11th-annual Kent Relay for Life.… Continue reading

Darryl Tapp gets a hug May 26 during the Kent Relay for Life at French Field. The relay was Tapp's first as a cancer survivor.
The Seattle-based Rat City Rollergirls compete Saturday at the ShoWare Center. From left to right are Billie Boilermaker

Squeals on wheels: Roller derby rolls into Kent

The Rat City Rollergirls are rolling into town Saturday night, ready to rock Kent.With player nicknames such as Carmen Getsome, Darth Skater, Deadly Aim, Katarina… Continue reading

The Seattle-based Rat City Rollergirls compete Saturday at the ShoWare Center. From left to right are Billie Boilermaker