Kent 2026: What’s In, What’s Out, and What Matters

In this episode, we talk playoff fever as the Seahawks face the 49ers, swap New Year “ins and outs,” and break down this year’s Girl Scout cookie lineup — including a brand-new flavor you’re going to want to try. We also recap a busy week at Kent City Council, where Mayor Dana Ralph was sworn in for another four-year term, CM Sharn Shoker began her first term on Council, CM Toni Troutner was re-elected, and CM Satwinder Kaur was reappointed as Council President. Plus, we cover a new guardrail project, Spring Kent 101 enrollment, and how to check out what’s being built around town with BuildKentWA.com. Mayor Ralph joins us in studio to walk through Kent’s 2026 legislative priorities, from protecting funding for the 224th Corridor to advocating for workforce development, and smart investments that support Kent residents and businesses during this fast-moving 60-day session in Olympia. We wrap things up with what’s happening around town including Kent Parks Family Night Out, Gadan at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, and a surprisingly fascinating “Did You Know?” about Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano. All that, plus plenty of local insight, laughs, and things you’ll actually want on your calendar — welcome to Season 4 of KentNow.