It's Valen-times Day!

This week on KentNow, we’re covering it all—from the Super Bowl showdown (sorry, Tay Tay’s boyfriend) to last week’s snow and ice, where Kent’s road crews worked hard to keep streets safe. Plus, Grammy winners, upcoming movie releases, and the latest city news!

🚨 Big news for Kent! Ezee Fiber is investing $400 million to expand high-speed internet, starting right here in Kent. Mayor Ralph shares why this is a game-changer for residents and businesses.

🏛️ State of the City is coming up! Mark your calendars for March 20th at Kent-Meridian High School.

🚦 New school zone flashers are in place across the city as part of Kent’s Safe Routes to Schools program.

💰 Fighting for Kent: Mayor Ralph and Council President Kaur testified in Olympia, pushing for solutions to the sales tax sourcing law that’s been hurting Kent since 2008.

🎙️ Special Guests: We sit down with Transportation Planner Nicole Aguirre and Senior Community Engagement Specialist Jessica Vu from King County Metro and Kent Public Works Transportation Planner David Paine to talk about the South Link Connections Mobility Project—what transit changes mean for Kent, what’s improving, and what’s next for riders.

Here are the links discussed in the episode:

• South Link Connections.com
• Survey to take before February 28

⚡ Plus: The Wastemobile returns, Coffee with the Chief, the Cider & Ale Trail, and more can’t-miss Kent events!

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