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Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal

Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal

Kent has a new radio station as Punjabi Radio added an FM signal on 95.3 to simulcast with KZIZ 1560 AM. Programming on Punjabi Radio… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
Kent’s Punjabi Radio adds FM signal
Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Hundreds of costumed children and families collected candy from shops, restaurants and other businesses at Kent Station on Monday night. Prizes were awarded for the… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016
Trick-or-treaters converge on Kent Station

Knot Quite Write Players to perform fall lineup

The Kent Senior Activity Center's Readers Theater troupe known as the Knot Quite Write Players continues its fall presentation on Monday, Oct. 31 at 1:15 p.m. on the Social Hall Stage.

  • Oct 27, 2016
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Hunter Hayes will perform at part of the Hometown Holiday concert on Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo

Hunter Hayes leads Hometown Holiday concert lineup at Kent’s ShoWare Center

A star-studded country music lineup of Hunter Hayes, Josh Turner, Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae will perform at the annual Hometown Holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Oct 20, 2016
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Hunter Hayes will perform at part of the Hometown Holiday concert on Dec. 7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Courtesy Photo
Catherine Field

Medicare annual enrollment signals another important election this fall

This fall, as Americans make their choices in a host of local, state and national elections, including 2016 presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, seniors and those eligible for Medicare in Kent must pay special attention to the decisions they face during another important election – the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP).

  • Oct 13, 2016
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Catherine Field
Catherine Field

Medicare annual enrollment signals another important election this fall

This fall, as Americans make their choices in a host of local, state and national elections, including 2016 presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, seniors and those eligible for Medicare in Kent must pay special attention to the decisions they face during another important election – the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP).

  • Oct 13, 2016
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Catherine Field
Casting Crowns will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday

Casting Crowns to perform Oct. 2 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Christian rock band Casting Crowns featuring Hannah Kerr and Matt Maher will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Sep 30, 2016
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Casting Crowns will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday
Check out a free Christmas concert on Oct. 6 at the ShoWare Center.

Gracias Choir to present an early Christmas for Kent at ShoWare Center on Oct. 6

It's an early Christmas for Kent as the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) in association with the Gracias Choir will present a Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Sep 29, 2016
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Check out a free Christmas concert on Oct. 6 at the ShoWare Center.
Check out the city of Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday

City of Kent Spotlight Series presents Election Day performance

The 2016-2017 city of Kent's Spotlight Series opens on Saturday, Oct. 15 with Reduced Shakespeare Company's "Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition."

  • Sep 23, 2016
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Check out the city of Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday
Dolly Parton performed before a sold-out crowd of 6

Dolly Parton packs the ShoWare Center in Kent | Photo Spotlight

A sellout crowd of 6,000 packed the ShoWare Center in Kent on Wednesday night for the Dolly Parton concert.

  • Sep 22, 2016
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Dolly Parton performed before a sold-out crowd of 6
The Peking Acrobats will perform on Friday

Kent’s 2016-17 Spotlight Series features nine performances

Tickets for the Kent Arts Commission’s 2016-2017 Spotlight Series are on sale.

  • Sep 2, 2016
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The Peking Acrobats will perform on Friday
Rob Kneisler

Kneisler to perform at Magic Flavors in Kent

Local guitarist and vocalist Rob Kneisler performs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Magic Flavors, 23636 104th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Aug 24, 2016
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Rob Kneisler
Bret Michaels will perform on Friday

Bret Michaels to rock Kent’s ShoWare Center on Dec. 9

Get ready to rock at the ShoWare Center when Bret Michaels brings his Rock the Arena Tour on Friday, Dec. 9 to Kent.

  • Aug 17, 2016
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Bret Michaels will perform on Friday
The Avett Brothers deliver a stimulating song on Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Avett Brothers light up Kent’s ShoWare Center | Concert Photo

Check out the photo of The Avett Brothers, a North Carolina-based folk rock band, who performed Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 28, 2016
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The Avett Brothers deliver a stimulating song on Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant will perform on Nov. 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent as part of their 2016 Christmas Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grammy-award winning singers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will bring their 2016 Christmas Tour at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 27, 2016
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Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant will perform on Nov. 19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent as part of their 2016 Christmas Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday
Catch Disney On Ice presentation of Worlds of Enchantment Nov. 2-7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Aug. 2.

Disney On Ice returns Nov. 2-7 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Disney On Ice will present Worlds of Enchantment during 10 shows from Nov. 2-7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 26, 2016
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Catch Disney On Ice presentation of Worlds of Enchantment Nov. 2-7 at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Aug. 2.
Summer sounds return to the senior center.

Choir to perform at Kent Senior Center on July 22

Smooth Tones, an a cappella choir, performs at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St.

  • Jul 15, 2016
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Summer sounds return to the senior center.
Jennifer Grajewski directs the ART performers for the classic story this summer.

At the Ridge Theatre takes a sharp cut at ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’

At the Ridge Theatre (ART) presents "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," July 28-Aug. 13.

  • Jul 14, 2016
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Jennifer Grajewski directs the ART performers for the classic story this summer.

City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series schedule

Hawaiian music, raucous country, contemporary folk, rock rhythms, acoustic soul, plenty of kids’ music and more are part of this year’s city of Kent’s Summer Concert Series.

  • Jul 12, 2016
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Pig races are one of the many activities at the King County Fair July 14-17 at the Enumclaw Expo Center.

King County Fair opens July 14 in Enumclaw

The gates to the oldest county fair west of the Mississippi open on Thursday, July 14 with the 154th edition of the King County Fair over four days at the Enumclaw Expo Center.

  • Jul 8, 2016
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Pig races are one of the many activities at the King County Fair July 14-17 at the Enumclaw Expo Center.