KentNow

It’s Corn... days recap. Kent Comprehensive Plan and more!

Josh and Tracy talk to Kent residents enjoying the Kent Lions Cornucopia Days parade and festival. Penelope Pendragon and the whimsical wish wagon, corn dogs of the world and the City of Kent multimedia join in the fun. 
Josh breaks down the Kent Comprehensive Plan and how you can voice your opinion.
Tracy has this week's Kent City Council breakout, and we wrap things up with some impressive numbers from our Kent Public Works team. 
Thanks for listening and supporting the pod! 

Dad, how do I?

Super special episode 14 with Kent resident and Youtuber Rob Kenney from "Dad, how do I" joins Tracy and Josh to discuss how it all started. 
Kent Cornucopia Days is coming up next weekend and we would love to have you join us in the Kent City Hall courtyard for a live stream of the parade. 
Josh is hungry, Kyle likes jam and Tracy is star struck by Rob. 
It's a fantastic episode you don't want to miss! 
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Special Edition of KentNow hosted by the Kent Police Youth Board.

This week Kevin, Kim, Genevive, and Madison join Josh and Tracy to talk about issues that today's teens face. 
You'll hear a very candid, honest, and open discussion on what happens with peer pressure, and how they manage relationships with their parents and peers. 
Topics like stress from school and friends, depression, and anxiety. 
This was recorded on 2 different days, we edited this to be one episode. 
Thanks for listening! 
 

Special Episode with Mayor Ralph and Chief Padilla

On this special edition of KentNow, Mayor Ralph and Chief Padilla join Josh and Tracy to discuss:
Mayor updates on her recent trip to Ohio for the 91st Annual United States Conference of Mayors, her favorite National Night Out memory, and how Drinks in the Driveway is solidifying the relationship between City Leaders and neighborhoods. 
Chief Padilla talks about the history of National Night Out and how Coffee with the Chief is much more than just coffee. 
We hear from you on what subscribers like and want to hear more of on KentNow!
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One more than 10

In Episode 11 of KentNow! 
We celebrate the Seattle Thunderbirds on their WHL Championship! Team members Jordan Gustafson, Mekai Sanders and Sam Popowich join the conversation. 
93.3 KJR and Fox 13 Seattle's Ian Furness talks about the Memorial Cup and his love for Kent Station. 
We wrap things up with Paw-Fest and a few other special events in Kent in the next few weeks. 

Lucky Number 10!

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! 
Follow us on Twitter @cityofKent and Facebook: City of Kent - Government
Thanks so much for listening and supporting KentNow!

Space for Kidz

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.

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

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.

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!