Tacos, Trails & Tail-Wagging Tales

In this jam-packed episode of KentNow, we're covering everything from volcanoes to vacuum-sealed tacos, with plenty of city business and community shoutouts in between. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss as we roll into summer with updates, events, and some unexpected debates (soft taco or crunchy?). 🌋 We kick things off with a blast from the past—the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption. We’re talking about the science, the impact, and where we all were (or weren’t) in 1980 when the skies went dark. 🚲 Then we shift gears into National Bike Everywhere Month and spotlight the trails and routes Kent has to offer. Whether you’re a casual cruiser or hardcore cyclist, Kent’s got a ride for you. 🌮 Hungry? So are we. Costco just dropped a frozen version of Taco Bell’s iconic Mexican Pizza, and let’s just say opinions are spicy. It’s cheesy, beefy, and potentially life-changing—or disappointing. We break it all down. 🐾 Then we sit down with Kent’s favorite dog whisperer, Marcus Wright from The Northwest Dog Trainer. He shares why dog training is more about people than pups, how to filter the fluff online, and one simple thing every pet parent can do to build a stronger bond. It's heartfelt, helpful, and hilarious. 🏡 On the city side, we’re digging into ReCode Kent, the City’s effort to align zoning and housing policies with state mandates, making it easier to build the types of homes Kent families need. 🧹 We also celebrate another successful TeamUp2CleanUp, applaud the community-powered Bike Rodeo, and share what’s coming up at Riverbend Bar & Grill and PawFest (spoiler: cats in costumes are involved). 🐾 And don’t miss Kent Kitty Hall on June 5! We’re transforming City Hall into a feline adoption fest—complete with kittens, branding ears, and purr-fect photo ops. 🚧 Finally, it’s National Public Works Week, and we’re giving major kudos to the crews that keep Kent running, water, sewer, storm, street, you name it. These are the people behind the scenes (and sometimes under the streets) making Kent clean. It’s a little city business, a lot of fun, and everything Kent. So grab a taco, leash your dog, and take us along for the ride.