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It’s spooky season on KentNow, and this episode has a little bit of everything — Halloween candy debates, questionable costumes, holiday movies, Starbucks’ new seasonal lineup and, of course, Michael Myers.
But some of the scariest things out there aren’t wearing masks.
City of Kent IT Director James Endicott joins us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month to talk about how scams are changing, the role AI is playing in phishing and voice scams, why multi-factor authentication matters and a few simple things you can do right now to better protect your phone and personal information.
We’re also catching up on City Business, upcoming Kent events including Orca Day, paint recycling and Haunted BOOlevard, plus Mark takes us deep into the Halloween movie franchise for this episode’s Did Ya Know.
Grab the candy bowl, check your passwords and join us for another episode of KentNow.
1 Oct 2026
Tay Tay, Trash Talk & Fall Fun
Fall is here, and we’ve got a little bit of everything in this episode of KentNow.
We’re talking new Taylor Swift music, the disappearing Hot Pocket crisping sleeve, and whether showing up to a job interview with an iced coffee is too casual.
Then we get into City Business with an update on Mayor Dana Ralph’s proposed 2027–2028 budget before sitting down with Kent Conservation Coordinator Tony Donati to talk recycling — what residents have been dropping off, common recycling mistakes, what happens to collected materials, and what you need to know about upcoming recycling and paint collection events.
Plus, we’ve got a look at what’s happening around Kent this October, including the Spotlight Series, recycling events and Green Kent’s Orca Recovery Day.
28 Aug 2026
Backpacks, Bus Routes & Fall Fun
School is back, summer is winding down and there’s plenty happening around Kent.
This week on KentNow, Tracy, Kevin, Kyle and Mark catch up on summer travels, talk about Washington’s severe wildfire season and look ahead at what winter could bring. We also cover back-to-school safety, upcoming Metro service changes, Kent’s free DART shuttle and a few ways residents can save water, and maybe some money, through City rebate programs.
Then, Kent Parks Program Coordinator Dave Hobbs joins us to talk about the new Fall Recreation Guide, after-school programs, activities for kids and families, options for adults and older adults, and some programs you may not even know Parks offers.
Plus, we’ll get you caught up on upcoming Kent events, including the Green Kent Work Party, Mini Recycling Event and a new way to get out on the water at Lake Meridian.
It’s your weekly mix of City news, useful information and what’s happening around Kent.
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