KentNow

Episode 25 is the Holiday Edition

Rounding out the year with jingle bells and tinsel!
Happy Holidays everyone!
In this episode:
You'll hear about Josh's love for tinsel and flocking.
Shepard Pie and why everyone loves it. 
Heather Martin from our Public Works Department talks about Fats, Oils and Grease and why they could cause thousands in damage!
Chef and cookbook author Christina Arokiasamy and her Taste of Kent series coming up in 2024
Food Blogger Erika Diama and her latest visit to Kent 
How you can get more involved with the city by applying for our Boards and Commissions.
Kent City Council voted unanimously to adopt Mayor Ralph's 2024 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment proposal.
Carpinito Bros have a long history here in Kent with the last "Did you know" of 2023
We would love your suggestions on topics or what you want in this pod! Please email us at Communications@kentwa.gov
 
THANK YOU!

It’s our Thankful edition

Welcome back to Episode 24 of KentNow! 
We are so glad you're back! 
It's our Thankful edition!
 
On this episode you'll hear about:
2:08 National Educator Week let's celebrate those who teach! Josh, Tracy and Kyle talk about the influential teachers in their lives. 
6:00 Take a Hike - get outside and explore some of Kent's best trails. 
7:10 It's the Thankful episode, so what are we thankful for?
11:44 Kent Station Gingerbread House contest and pics with Santa
13:18 Special Guests Mark Hendrickson and Ronda Billerbeck from Kent Parks to talk about Winterfest, Christmas Rush 5-10k, Spotlight Series and the new art in Centennial. 
31:49 To celebrate Small Business Saturday, Josh talks about the Berlin Bros and their 1900 general merchandise store in "Did you know."
37:00 What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
42:20 Next time on KentNow
Thanks for listening as always, and if you have a suggestion comment, please reach out to us at Communications@kentwa.gov
 

Are you Winter weather ready?

Welcome back to KentNow Episode 23!
In this episode we talk with: 
Deputy Director/Operations of our Public Works Operations Dave Brock breaks down the robust Winter weather plan
Street and Vegetation Manager Bill Thomas discusses the KentWorks app and how to put in a complaint if you find a pothole or some street damage, and Street Field Supervisor Brent Collins talks about how the city determines which street/road gets treated first. 
Kimberly Behimer and Jenny Kaiser from Emergency Management tell us what we need in our car or home when an emergency hits and we wrap up the episode with some fun events happening in Kent!
Enjoy! 
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It’s the SPOOKY Edition of KentNow plus some hockey.

Welcome to Episode 22! 
In this pod:
we talk to Ian Furness from 93.3 KJR and Fox 13 to discuss the T-Birds season opener and the road trip ahead.
Jordan Gustafson from the Seattle Thunderbirds talks about his injury and how the rehab is going.
Cynthia Boyd from Kent Station will fill us in on the special stuff happening for the Haunted Boolevard on Halloween night!
Kevin is in for Kyle this week to share more about his favorite Halloween Candy, Josh has a great "Did ya know" about Day of the Dead, and Tracy likes candy corn.
Thanks for listening! 
 

21 comes with responsibility.

Thanks for joining us for episode 21. Can you believe it?
Josh, Tracy, and Kyle get into the T-Swift/Travis Kelce thing, traumatic dental work, and what happens now that the Kent City Councilmembers received Mayor Ralph's proposed mid-biennium budget.
Somen Palit from the IT department stops in to talk about our GIS software, and how AI will work in the future.
 

Special Edition of KentNow with the Seattle Thunderbirds

Taking the show on the road! Down the road to accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington where the Seattle Thunderbirds call home! 
Josh, Kyle, and Tracy break down some T-Bird history, we talk to Sam Popowich and Mekai Sanders about the upcoming season, and Print Shop Steve takes us back in time to the Mercer Arena.
This is just the first installment of a season-long collaboration with coaches, the team, and fans.
We are excited about this partnership with the Seattle Thunderbirds!

Pickle who?

Welcome back to Episode 19!
Josh, Tracy and Kyle talk to Uriel Varela Jr about Welcoming Week
It's time to watch your block with Block Watch 101
Grants coming in for our award-winning Parks Department
Don't forget a special episode of KentNow next week with the Western Conference Champions Seattle Thunderbirds!

Episode 18 takes you Back to school!!

Episode 18 takes you back to school!
Josh, Tracy and Kyle have a jam-packed episode with fun guests!
Paul Dudley - Bus Driver from Kent School District
Kara Moore - Public Works Drive Kent
and Isaac the Multi-Media Intern who is off to bigger and better things! 
Josh has a little Kent history with this week's "Did you know."

Episode 17 on the 17th..

Welcome back to episode 17 of KentNow! 
In this episode, we talk to Communications Intern Tobias about his time at the city. BTW - we are looking for Fall interns. You can apply now!
Tracy breaks down the no longer Pac 12, and if this is going to stop Apple Cup festivities.
Josh talks about the City of Kent's sister city program and Kyle just wants tacos. 
Thanks for listening! 

Episode 16, Did ya know?

Episode 16 FULL of news you can use!
Public Works Project Engineering Supervisor Mark Madfai and Public Works Design Supervisor Suzanne Smith join Tracy and Josh with an update on the 76th Ave S. project
National Night Out was earlier this week.
Event at Mary Olson Park that's in it's 5th year we NEVER heard of
Josh brings a new segment to the pod with Didyaknow?
Thanks for listening!