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Rise Baking Company to close Kent facility; lay off 120
Rise Baking Company plans to close its Kent manufacturing facility and lay off all 120 employees.
Steve Hunter
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Snow, downed trees cause Kent schools, road closures
The Kent School District closed schools early on Friday morning, March 13 for the rest of the day…
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Pedestrian dies from injuries in 2025 Kent collision
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who died earlier this year after he was…
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Sound Transit to install extra fencing along light rail route
Federal Way Link Extension light rail will operate on a reduced schedule during weekday evenings for a few…
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Kent Station Sounder surface parking lot closing
Sound Transit will close Kent Station’s northwest Sounder surface parking lot from March 16 through the rest of…
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Jury convicts Renton man in 2021 Kent killing at gas station
A King County jury convicted a 44-year-old Renton man of killing one man and injuring two others during…
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Eagles ready for nesting in Kent near Riverbend Golf Complex
Eagles once again are nesting near the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent along the Green River.
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 21 to March 5
A sampling of Kent Police incidents Feb. 21 to March 5:
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Seattle Universal Math Museum grand opening March 14 at Kent Station
Math is taking on a new meaning with the grand opening of the Seattle Universal Math Museum at…
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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region
A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…
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Disputes rise between Kent School Board member, superintendent
Donald Cook never imagined after voters elected him in November 2023 to the Kent School Board that his…
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Kent man released from jail after fatal fight in Covington
A 19-year-old Kent man arrested for investigation of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Covington has been released…
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Golden Steer owners in Kent face fines, community service
Two Golden Steer restaurant owners accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol reached an agreement with city of…
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Kent mayor lauds aerospace industry during Chamber speech
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph praised the city’s competitiveness in the aerospace industry during her State of the City…
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Judge sentences Kent man to 42 months for drug distribution
A 29-year-old Kent man, of Mexico, received a 42-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl…
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Kent Police arrest 12 men in online prostitution sting
Kent Police arrested 12 men for investigation of soliciting prostitution online during an undercover sting at a local…
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Kent Wine Walk to return April 11 at downtown businesses
Prepare to sip, shop and socialize when the Downtown Kent Wine Walk returns from 5 to 8 p.m.…
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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination
Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…
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Kent City Council passes moratorium on detention centers
The Kent City Council joined a growing list of King County jurisdictions to adopt a measure to prohibit…