KentNow

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 numbe...

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...

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...

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 a...

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. 

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 Than...

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...

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 Depart...

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)  

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!   

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, regi...

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.  

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.   

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?      

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.

Welcome to the first episode of KentNow.  In this episode, Josh Maasberg and Tracy Taylor talk about how the holiday travel crunch ruined travel plans for millions of people. Do you make a New Year's resolution? Josh is working on trying more things and Tracy says this is the year of no. January kicks off National Blood Donor Month, we talk about where you can make an appointment to make your dona...

Josh explains the Public Works Department Bike Ride of the month.