Talk:Kent, Washington

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Contents 1 Region 2 Economy 3 Transportation 4 Events 5 City Crest / flag 6 Water 7 Area Code / Zip Codes 8 Kent Station

[edit] Region

Classified as Puget Sound Area / Greater Seattle Area / Western Washington

Kent has Tukwilla of Costco fame to it's north, also Renton to it's north, Auburn to it's south Covington to it's east Seatac /to it's west. There used to be a townstead? called Thomas between kent and auburn on the green river.

It is about halfway between Seattle and Tacoma (.. on the way to tacoma, philedelphia newyork and LA, and the toyota truck)

[edit] Economy

Kent has lots of warehouses in its once fertile farm land.

Krusteaz products were made in Kent last time I checked.
EDIT: Actually, they're made in Tukwila, Washington.
So all of your McGriddle and McDonalds Hotcakes are made here!
Many of your ketchup packets from Sysco might also say something about Kent.

Boeing has a plant in Kent.
Kent also hosts the King County Regional Justice Center.
Kent also has lots of light manufacturing facilities.
Is this supposed to be added to the economy section in the article?--Quirkyperki 00:00, 5 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Transportation

Kent has many large roads near by I-5, SR-167, SR-18 and has a much greater population during rush hour due to it's central location.

[edit] Events

Canterbury Faire, an arts festival in mid-August every year at Earthworks Park.
Kent Cornucopia Days in July.
Kent Saturday Market
NHRA Nationals at Pacific Raceways
also the utah jazz visited kent to go to sam feltis birthday party
sam feltis's dad got me and joe some candy bars one time at 12:30 at night!

[edit] City Crest / flag

A lion

[edit] Water

Lake Meridian -- suitable for water skiing

Green River (that flows north to the duamish) -- used to flood and used to provide river boat access, does not now.

[edit] Area Code / Zip Codes

253
used to be 206, then switched to 253

98032 is downtown area, 98031 is on the Kent East Hill, 98042 or 98030 in select other areas

[edit] Kent Station

Is it really important to mention Kent station and all the restuarants located there. It sounds like a promotion and doesn't seem like something that should be included in an Encyclopedia. FastFoodKnight 23:35, 1 December 2006 (UTC)