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Water Wisely!

Welcome back to Episode 12! 
This week Josh, Kyle and Tracy bring back Tony Donati from the city's Public Works Department! He's bringing water conservation knowledge to the garden and drops some helpful hints on how you can cash in on some rebates! 
The team talks about our Kent Parks 4th of July Splash event at Lake Meridian, another Green Kent event coming up and rounding 3rd base with Kent Cornucopia Days in July! 
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Kent Summer Concerts are on the way!

Hello Friends! 
Welcome back to episode 11 of KentNow! 
Kyle is on PTO, so Kevin jumps in to keep Josh and Tracy on track! 
We have so much to talk about in this episode! Super excited to hear more about our Kent Summer Concert series with Ronda Billerbeck from our Cultural Programs Manager in our Kent Parks Department! The Kent Cornucopia 5k is a few short weeks away and Program Coordinator Mark Hendrickson talks about the history of the race and the cool new shirt this season! 
Recreation Facilities Manager Dave Heldt talks about the renovation happening at the Kent Commons, and Josh rounds it all out with the history of the Kent International Festival happening this weekend! 
Hope you enjoy the episode and leave us a comment and share it with your friends! 
 

Some of us are the picture of health.

Welcome back to Episode 10 of KentNow! 
Josh was out sick, so we had to call in reinforcements! Kevin and Maria joined Tracy and Kyle to discuss what's happening in Kent!
In this episode, we hear from Kristen Holdsworth from the Economic and Community Development team about the Kent Comprehensive Plan, Maria provides a recap from our Space for All event at ShoWare Center.
The team discusses the employee health fair and how some of us aren't healthy after all. 
Our "Did you know" touches on Bike Everywhere Month, and how Kent has some of the best trails to ride in South King County! 
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We welcome feedback too! Email us at Communications@KentWa.gov
 

It's so spacey!

Happy Thursday!
This week on KentNow, we are going OUT OF THIS WORLD 🌎
Josh, Tracy, and Kyle deep dive into Voyager 1 repairs, National Space Day, and the new Taylor Swift album. It will be a WILD Summer at the theater! So naturally there's discussion over the upcoming Planet of the Apes movie. 
Speaking of movies, join us at Kherson Park (307 W Gowe St, Kent, WA 98032)  8 p.m. Friday night for an out-of-this-world experience. 
7:00 - 9:30 pm: Feast on some delicious arepas from Paparepa's food trailer, and fuel up for an evening of cosmic exploration.
7:30 - 8:30 pm: The Seattle Astronomical Society will be on hand with their telescope, offering breathtaking views of the cosmos. Plus, thanks to Blue Origin's Club for the Future, you'll have the unique opportunity to send a postcard to space, making your mark on the final frontier.
8:30 pm: Settle in as the stars come out for our movie screening of "A Million Miles Away"
 
It's all space in Kent this weekend, as we kick off National Space Day! Guests include:
Somen Palit from IT on how STEM continues to evolve and what roles it plays here in the City of Kent. 
Race and Equity coordinator Maria Tizoc talks about retired NASA astronaut Jose M. Hernandez who will be speaking at our Space for All event Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at accesso ShoWare Center 
Hope you love the episode, and we will see you this weekend! 

Mayor Ralph Weekly Update April 26, 2024

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Allergy season is here! Happy Earth Day!

Welcome back to KentNow! 
This week Josh, Tracy, and Kyle talked to Rob Brown the Transportation Engineering Manager from the Kent Public Works Department on road safety in Kent, and Scott Schroder and Bryce Mireles from Vegetation Management. 
So many fun activities happening for Earth Day in Kent! Make sure you check out our social media platforms to learn more on how you can get involved! 
 
Have a great Earth Day!

ICYMI - Mayor Dana Ralph's State of the City address.

Welcome back to episode 5.5 where we bring you Mayor Dana Ralph's State of the City address at Kent Meridian High School, Thursday, March 21st. 
We set you up with what to expect and dive right into her speech! 
Next week, we will highlight some high-level topics and have a few special guests. 
Thanks for listening! 

It's giving..Hockey

Welcome back to KentNow!
This week Josh, Tracy and Kyle discuss coffee orders, Green Kent and Mayor Dana Ralph's State of the City address.
Special guests Avery and Addison join the show to talk about "A little bit of Averything", Sam Popowich and Nico Myatovic from the Seattle Thunderbirds break down their season so far and we wrap things up with a fun "did ya know fact!"
 
If you have comments and suggestions, email us at Communications@kentwa.gov

Better late than never!

Hi Kent! 
Episode 4 comes with a recap of the last Kent City Council meeting, Committee of the Whole and we hear from Kent PD Community Education Directors Stacy Judd and Sara Wood. 
We also hear from Kent Parks Rec Supervisor Kyle Nearhood about the upcoming Kent Parks Spring and Summer guide. 
This time on "Did ya Know" we take you back to the 1900's with the Mill Creek neighborhood and the Kent Historical Society!
Don't forget to join us for Episode 5 where we hear from Avery  from "A little bit of Averything" and several players from the Seattle Thunderbirds stop by with a recap of the season so far! 
 
 

Will you be my Valentine?

Welcome back to Season 2 of KentNow! 
It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Kyle, Josh and Tracy talk about the latest flavors and the ones they reach for. 
We hear from Kent Downtown Partnership Executive Director Gaila Haas and the Cider and Ale Trail in March 
Conservation Coordinator Tony Donati joins the team to talk about the city's conservation initiatives, the adopt a spot program, and the upcoming Mini Recycling event in March
Josh wraps up the episode with some fun Kent space facts from Blue Origin.
If you have comments or suggestions for the team, leave them at Communications@KentWa.gov