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In the last KentNow episode of 2024, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our favorite moments from 2024. We've had an incredible year together, from impactful city projects to unforgettable community events.
Join us as we highlight key moments with updates from city staff and partners, showcasing the hard work and collaboration that brought projects to life—from infrastructure improvements to community events that brought the community together.
Mayor Dana Ralph joins us to deliver her 2024 progress report, celebrating key accomplishments while previewing what’s to come in 2025.
Don’t miss this episode as we debut a new program that starts up this Spring, honor the year that was, and look ahead to the future of Kent.
Thank you for being part of the journey and have a very merry holiday season!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
We are slowing winding down the year with only a few episodes left!
This week:
Kent Parks team Mark Hendrickson and Ronda Billerbeck join Kyle, Tracy and Josh to talk about our Kent Spotlight Series, Winterfest and the Christmas rush.
Race and Equity Coordinator Maria Tizoc talks about the Kent Language Access Plan.
Thanks to all the line crews from PSE, our Kent Public Works department and everyone who helped our community through the bomb cyclone.
There are only a few episodes left before the team takes a holiday break!
Let us know what YOU want to hear more about!
Reach out to us at [email protected]
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
This week, we’re thrilled to host some amazing guests who bring you the latest on big projects and community insights. Join us as Sound Transit Deputy Executive Project Director Sepehr Sobhani and City of Kent Public Works Deputy Director Kelly Peterson dive into the Federal Way Link Extension Project, breaking down what it means for Kent and how it’s transforming regional transit.
But that’s not all! We also have Sewer/Storm Field Supervisors Chris Couvillion and Tony Mann, along with Jens Vincent, Kent’s Sewer/Storm Drainage Manager, on deck to talk about keeping storm drains clear. Fall leaves are dropping, and they’re sharing some expert tips on preventing clogs, how the city tackles drainage, and ways you can help keep Kent flood-free.
And, of course, we’ll fill you in on all the exciting upcoming events around town! From community happenings to fun events on the horizon, you won’t want to miss this lively discussion.
Thanks for listening! Please like and subscribe!
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Hello Spooky Friends!
Welcome back to the KentNow podcast!
This week we get "granular" with the Kent Public Works Department on the Winter weather plan. Thanks to Street and Vegetation Manager Bill Thomas, Street Field Supervisor Brent Collins and Deputy Director of Public Works Dave Brock for stopping by!
Nathan Pilling and Simon Lovsin from the Seattle Thunderbirds talk about the season and some of their favorite Halloween memories, and Kyle tried the Chicken Big Mac.
Josh talks about Diwali in this week's "Did you know", and we lay out all the fun things happening in Kent for the next 2 weeks!
We appreciate you listening, and if you have something you would like to hear more about on the pod, send us an email at [email protected]
Please don't drink and drive and have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
We have a jam-packed show for you! But, don't we always?
This week Kyle, Tracy and Josh talk to James Endicott and Somen Palit from our IT department to discuss Cyber Security month!
Mayor Ralph stops by to talk about her journey with Breast Cancer and a reminder to get your mammogram!
Kyle and Josh go down a scary movie rabbit hole, and Tracy was called out on her "posts".
If you're looking for something to take the kids to for Halloween, join us at Kent Station for Haunted Boolevard!
Kent Downtown Partnership is holding their "Street of Treats" at Kherson Park on October 26th!
There's a lot happening in Kent this month! Click here to find out more!
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Welcome back to another episode of KentNow!
We have a jam-packed show for you this week!
October brings forward a lot of celebrations and days to be recognized, so the team starts with Cyber Security Month highlighting the incident this week with Verizon. We then jump into the disaster Hurricane Helene brought to Ashville, North Carolina, and other states. There's the discussion about SPOOKY SEASON, movies, and the scholastic book fair.
This week Kyle, Josh and Tracy talk to Executive Director Gaila Haas from the Kent Downtown Partnership and the Cider and Ale trail coming to downtown Kent. If you are looking for more info or how to get tickets, click here!
Josh provides a quick Kent City Council Wrap up from this week, you can watch that here!
There's a LONG list of amazing events happening in the city, and info on what you can bring to the upcoming recycling event is available at this link!
If you have a comment or suggestion on what you would like to hear on the pod, please drop us a line at [email protected]
Have a great day!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
We have an action-packed episode for you this week!
The team taste tests the new Coke Zero collab with Oreo and it's not what you expect.
It's Welcoming Week, and we talk to Race and Equity Coordinator Maria Tizoc about the events in Kent, and how we are working to become a certified Welcoming city.
Deputy Director of Public Works Kelly Peterson joins in the fun with the coke taste test and lets us know where we are with the Green River Bridge project.
As always, Josh comes with facts on Fall. Tracy dives into the latest Kent City Council meeting and Kyle... he has a headache.
Here are the links we promised from the episode:
Seattle Times article on V-Garden and Mei Wa Bakery
Where you can watch the Kent Special City Council Meeting on Monday, September 23
We are hiring a Communications Intern and HR Director - Apply now!
More information about all the projects happening in Kent (Green River Bridge)
WSDOT - Online Open House for SR 509 Construction Project
Sign up for Team Up to Clean Up!
Kent Downtown Partnership - Cider and Ale Trail
Thanks for listening and we will see you in 2 weeks!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
This week we bring you Mayor Dana Ralph's weekly update!
Enjoy and see you next week for a brand-NEW episode of KentNow!
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Welcome back to KentNow!
This week we are welcoming Kent kids back to school!
Josh and Tracy talk to Erik Preston and Derek Hawkes from our Public Works Department to get the latest update on the Reith Road roundabout project.
If you want to learn more about our public works projects, click here!
The team has some fun facts about school lunches, crayons and pencils.
Are you team Pumpkin Spice? Share your thoughts at [email protected]
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Who's ready for some racing?!
Welcome back to KentNow!
In this episode, the team talks to Cynthia Boyd from Kent Station about the Cruisin' Kent Car Show this weekend.
Join us at Kent Station on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see all the coolest cars in South King County!
The President from Pacific Raceways, Jason Fiorito joins the pod to recap NHRA a few weeks ago, and shares some of the new things happening at the racetrack!
Josh recaps the movie "Alien", Tracy has a nice remedy for migraine sufferers, and Kyle is here so he won't get fined!
Please tell your friends about the show! Like, subscribe and share the laughter with your friends!
See you next week!
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Welcome back to Episode 16 of KentNow!
Josh is back from his PTO and as feisty as ever!
The team talks to James Endicott from the city's IT department this week. You've heard of smishing, fishing but have you heard of quishing?
James also speaks about the city IT department educates and train employees on cybersecurity best practices.Also, Josh Immordino from Riverbend Golf Course explains why the game of golf is not that complicated.
Josh and Tracy talk about this week's Kent City Council Meeting, rundown all the current events and get granular with the 2024 Summer Olympics!
Let us know if there's something you want to know more about in the City of Kent! Email us at [email protected]
Thanks for listening!
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Thanks again for joining us on another KentNow episode!
This week:
Mayor Ralph stops by with her good news report
Kerry O'Conner and Terry Jungman from our Kent Parks team talk about what's coming up at Uplands Playfield
Dylan High from the Greater Kent Historical Society talks about Experience Kent coming up in August.
August has a plethora of events happening in Kent!
Check out our social media platforms for all the details!
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It's our favorite time of the year! Corn Days!
Welcome back to KentNow!
This week on the pod:
Chief Padilla, Stacy Judd and Sara Wood from Kent PD talk about National Night Out
Tracy, Kyle and Josh talk about Cornucopia Days hitting downtown Kent this weekend.
Kent Summer Concerts are underway and so much more!
Thanks for listening!
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How is June almost over?
Welcome back to Episode 13 of KentNow!
This week, the KentNow team talks to Lucie Wu, Transportation Planning Technician in our Public Works Department. Lucie breaks down some of the transportation services available to residents in Kent.
It's budget season, so we talk to Finance Director Paula Painter and Budget Manager Michelle Ferguson about the City of Kent budget and how the process works.
As always, we break down other things happening with the Kent City Council with the council recap.
So many wonderful things to do in Kent this Summer, we go thru all the events for the next 2 weeks, and wrap things up with Maas's "Did you know?"
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
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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!
We would love your feedback, so drop us a line at [email protected]
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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!
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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!
You can always rate and leave a review for the pod!
We welcome feedback too! Email us at [email protected]
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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 CenterHope you love the episode, and we will see you this weekend!
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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!
- Se mer
