Story by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter Photos by Tom Worrell The Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum recently procured a big old church bell, and they needed a place to display it […]
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Save the historic Dvorak Barn
By Michelle Gehlman-Teeter You walk up to the bright, red barn hearing music coming from inside. It’s your first barn dance and it’s being held right in downtown Kent, Washington. […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, July 2, 2017
Local News and Events for Kent, Washington iLoveKent is on hiatus until Wed., July 5, but we’ve put together our weekly Sound Bites with local news and events to keep […]
Wear a Big Smile Foundation: Giving Smiles to Those in Need
A nonprofit founded by the Washington Shoe Company Wear a Big Smile Foundation is a new charity started by an old Washington company. Washington Shoe Company started in Seattle in […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, April 1, 2017
Local News for Kent, Washington It’s finally April, and I hope that means we are a little closer to sunshine. I, for one, am ready to get outside and enjoy […]
National History Day South Puget Sound Regionals
by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter Three hundred-twenty middle and high school students from the South Puget Sound took part in the regional-level National History Day event on March 23, 2017. Students represented […]
Create!: A Place For Artists in Downtown Kent
by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter Create! is a new space for the arts in Kent. It was years in the making and on March 16 they had their Grand Opening with a […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, March 27, 2017
Local News and Events from Kent, Washington NEW–Detectives ask for public’s help identifying robbery suspect Last week a woman was robbed at gunpoint near 40th Ave. S. and 212th, just […]
Mill Creek Middle School Hosts ‘Share Your Culture’ Day
by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter Mill Creek Middle School is a very diverse school with students from many cultures. Last Tuesday, March 20, they invited students and staff to come to […]
Students Share Talent at the Kent Student Art Walk
by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter On March 16, the Kent Arts Commission held an opening reception for the Kent Student Art Walk. This was the 23rd year of the event that shows […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Feb. 27, 2017
Local News from iLoveKent for Monday, Feb. 27 NEW-Kent girl makes national headlines celebrating Black History Month To celebrate Black History Month, Cristi Jones of Kent posted photos on Twitter […]
History of the Interurban Trail
by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter The Interurban Trail, a popular route for non-motorized commuters in the Kent Valley, is a nearly straight, paved trail over 14 miles long, starting near Fort Dent […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Feb. 20, 2017
Local News from iLoveKent for Monday, Feb. 20 Today is President’s Day so government offices, including the U.S. post office, will be closed today. Also, this week the Kent School […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Feb. 13, 2017
Local News from iLoveKent for Monday, Feb. 13 Here are highlights of Kent, Washington news and events. Two protest rallies held in Kent Saturday On Saturday, two different groups held […]
You Me We 2017 – Free Family Fun for All
7th annual You Me We a hit with Kent families by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter A variety of Kent service groups, agencies and teams dedicated to meeting the needs of families and […]
KSD Tech Expo Showcases Technology as an Educational Tool
Thousands attend Tech Expo to see how local students use technology by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter “Would you like to learn about Dream Box?” politely asked an elementary school-aged girl, who walked […]
The Seattle Festival Orchestra Comes to Kent
Nonprofit orchestra performed an all-Russian program by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter for iLoveKent The Seattle Festival Orchestra (SFO) came to perform in Kent on Saturday, January 21, at the New Hope Presbyterian […]
Two Teens Found Shot Saturday Night in Kent
Police found a 14 year-old and a 17 year-old with multiple gunshot wounds on the 2200 block of S. 272nd St. Saturday evening at 10:40 PM. They are at Harborview Medical Center […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Jan. 15, 2017
Local News from iLoveKent for Sunday, Jan. 15 Since tomorrow is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and many people are off work, we are publishing Sound Bites a day early […]
Rotary’s Backpack Buddies Program Feeds Hungry Kent Kids
Local Rotarians Pack Hundreds of Backpacks Every Month by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter It all started with teachers noticing that students’ behavioral issues were much worse on Mondays. Kids were lethargic, not […]
Mill Creek Students Explore Science at UW Health Day
Cardiac, Body Biology, Neuromuscular and Bioengineering/Liver by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter for iLoveKent The scientists at Mill Creek Middle School brought their A-game to get kids interested in science on December 15. […]
iLoveKent: 2016 Highlights & Top Stories
Increased traffic and engagement, popular news stories and more This was a busy year for iLoveKent. Here are some highlights from the year behind us: Activity and engagement Traffic to […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Dec. 27, 2016
Local News from iLoveKent for Tuesday, Dec. 27 We hope you and your family and friends are having a happy, healthy holiday season. Here are Kent news highlights to kick […]
iLoveKent Ends 2016 on a High Note: Thank You!
Readers and Supporters Made 2016 a Success for iLoveKent Dear readers, advertisers, sponsors and supporters, 2016 was a challenging year for me both personally and professionally. Personally, I’ve been sick […]
Kent Business Spotlight: Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons
Owner Susan Bagrationoff’s Enthusiasm Is Contagious by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter You can’t look at Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons without looking at its proprietor, Susan Bagrationoff, for it is an extension of […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Dec. 19
Local News from iLoveKent for Monday, Dec. 19 Kent, Washington is a busy place with lots of news, events and activities. Here are some of the week’s highlights, in case […]
Kent Grand Organ Project: Classical Music Close to Home
Kent Lutheran Church to Bring 54-Rank Pipe Organ to Kent By Michelle Gehlman-Teeter –EDITED 12/19/16 to include a quote from the First Baptist Church.– Have you ever wished you could […]
Third Annual Heroes and Helpers Celebration: Shop with a Cop
Kent Police Help Local Children in Need with Holiday Shopping by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter “What would your Mom like?” “I don’t know. A scarf?” “My sister would love this shirt!” “My […]
KentHOPE: Respect, Compassion and Camaraderie
KentHOPE is much more than a day center for women and children. By Michelle Gehlman-Teeter KentHOPE is a Kent-based nonprofit whose mission is to build a community by providing stable […]
About iLoveKent
Created in 2007, iLoveKent.net is a locally-owned, independent community news and events website founded by Dana Neuts. As of Jan. 1, 2018, it is part of South King Media, an […]
10 Rainy Day Activities for Families In and Around Kent
Fun, Family-Friendly Activities for Those Rainy Fall Days by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter We’ve hit the rainy season in our little piece of the world. Sometimes it feels as though there is […]
Sound Bites: Kent News, Oct. 31, 2016
Local News from iLoveKent for Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 Kent, Washington remains a busy place, growing and changing every day. Here we’ve got the latest Kent news. #kentnews Thank you […]
Community Profile: Nancy Simpson
Meet Kent Resident and Avid Volunteer Nancy Simpson by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter Nancy Simpson, Vice-President of the Greater Kent Historical Society, and I sat in the cozy office of the Kent […]
Ride on in to Cycle Therapy
Cycle Therapy Moves to Former Burdick’s Feed Location in Downtown Kent by Michelle Gehlman-Teeter People kept trickling in as I waited to talk with Cycle Therapy’s owner, Ric Hutchins. One […]
Support Kent History at GKHS Gala
GKHS Hosts Annual Gala to Celebrate Kent History The Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) is having its annual fundraising Gala “Awareness of the Past through Landmarks” on Oct. 8th. The […]