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**KentNow**

Educational and Fun banter, engaging discussions and information. It’s the podcast for Kent residents who want to know what’s going on in Kent right now!

Latest Episodes:

Lucky Number 10! May 11, 2023

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We are officially into the double digits now!

On Episode 10 of KentNow:

Mother's Day
Slip n Slides and Otter Pops
Space for Kids
Latest legislation update
FORE! Golf Tournament

So much to cover in so little time! If you want to learn more about what we talked about on this episode, check out our social media platforms!

Thanks so much for listening and supporting KentNow!

Space for Kidz Apr 27, 2023

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Episode 9 of KentNow is jam packed with all the things.

Josh talks about Aurora Borealis this week that people can see, but not in Washington.

Fox 13 Seattle reporter Zach Anders joins the pod to talk about how the City of Kent is different from other municipalities.

Economic and Community Development manager Michelle Wilmont tells us more about the new Space for Kidz at Kherson Park opening May 20, 2023.

Tracy talks about the Paw-Fest coming to Kent Station on June 3.

Headphone, Microphone. Apr 13, 2023

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Can you believe we are at Episode 8 already?

April 14th - Show notes

Kevin joins the chat
Paul Dudley recient graduate from Spring Kent 101 talks about what he took away from the 8 week class
We are 2 weeks into Earth Month and we have a list of fun conservation events you and your family can participate in
Important discussion about Fentanyl and how you can participate with our Kent Police Department and Kent School District
🚨 Grand Opening of Space for Kidz at Kherson Park! New park with a first of its kind to feature augmented reality!

We covered so much in the 30 min pod this week! So much more to come! Next episode drops April 27th!

For more info on anything discussed on this podcast, check out www.kentwa.gov

Spring has sprung Mar 30, 2023

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Episode 7 brings SPRING!

March madness is over, baseball is in the air and Kyle tells us more about a day in his life.

All the info you need about the Kent Parks job openings are at jobs.kentwa.gov

The Kent Downtown Partnership Cider and Ale trail tickets can be found at

Cider & Ale Trail - Kent Downtown Partnership (downtownkentwa.com)

It takes a team. Mar 17, 2023

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Episode 6 of KentNow brings coffee talk, team-work and a recap from Mayor Ralph's State of the City address earlier this week.

You'll meet the people behind our Cuisines of Kent and Kent Cares series.

Tracy has beef with Macklemore, and Josh wants to talk trash. About? You'll have to listen!

Special Edition: Mayor Dana Ralph State of the City Address Mar 16, 2023

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Mayor Dana Ralph delivered her 2023 State of the City Address.

In this address, Mayor highlights:

continuing to create and improve community gathering spaces where we can play and relax, we enhance the quality of life in all of our neighborhoods.
Continue to be laser-focused on empowering our residents and business community. We’re going to keep working with local, regional and state partners to leverage every resource available.
always looking at where we can implement sidewalk improvements, additional street lighting, or upgrades to pedestrian crossings to increase safety.

You can see the videos now at our youtube channel.

Josh is BACK! Mayor in Olympia, Seasonal openings at Kent Parks and State of the City is only 2 weeks away! Mar 02, 2023

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You guys!!

Josh is BACK!

We talk about Mayor's visits to Olympia the last few weeks, our Kent Parks Dept is looking for seasonal help, and all the events happening in Kent in the next 2 weeks.

Please join us for Mayor Dana Ralph's State of the City address coming up on March 14th at Kent Meridian High School! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Mayor Dana Ralph joins the show! Feb 16, 2023

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With Josh out of office this week, we called in reinforcement!

Mayor Dana Ralph joins Tracy this week to discuss why she's been in Olympia a few times this month.

We also explain how your neighborhood can get a matching grant, and talk more about the State of the City address coming up on March 14th.

Conservation at Clark Lake Park, why coleslaw is foul, and apply one of the best summer jobs! Feb 02, 2023

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Josh and Tracy get into the big game match-up.

What are you most interested in?

Is it the game?
The food?
Asking the boss for the next day off?

Josh breaks down the wonderful write-up about Living Well Kent, Tracy talks about King County Executive Dow Constantine's stop in Kent for Clark Lake Park, and who doesn't love a cold salad?

Vino with the 5-0, Spotlight Series and Prince Harry? Jan 19, 2023

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Josh and Tracy discuss Prince Harry's new book, is this throwing shade or are people really that obsessed with the royals?

Spotlight Series Continues this month.
Vino with the 5-0 at Red's in Kent

And special guest Bryan Kesterson joins Josh and Tracy to talk about his experience at Kent 101 last Fall.

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