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A pond is one of the features at Kaibara Park, an half-acre park in downtown Kent near the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Woman found dead at downtown Kent park died of drug overdose

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules Feb. 11 death an accident

 

A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

 

Methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

Drug-ring leader with ties to Kent man faces federal charges

Man transported last month from Mexico to U.S.; Kent man sentenced on similar charges

 

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development

Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development
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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police investigate death of woman found at downtown park

Renton woman, 48, had head injury when located early Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; injured man also found

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Kent mayor plans State of the City address at new facility

Will deliver speech March 19 at Kent East Hill Operations Center

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Medical examiner identifies man fatally stabbed in Kent

27-year-old man died from stab wound of chest at West Hill apartment complex

File Photo, Kent Reporter
Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores

Burlington to open Kent store on East Hill near Target

Will feature discounted brand-name apparel and other items at former TOP Food and Drug store

Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph could see her salary go up in 2026 to $20,000 per month, a 9.2% increase. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Proposal would boost Kent mayor’s annual salary to $240,000

A 9.2% increase from current pay of $219,720; City Council pay to remain the same

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph could see her salary go up in 2026 to $20,000 per month, a 9.2% increase. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Man, 26, fatally stabbed at Kent West Hill apartment complex

Officers responded early Saturday morning, Feb. 7 to the 25700 block of 27th Place South

File Photo, Kent Reporter
Courtesy File Photo, U.S. Immigration and Customs

Kent School District issues staff protocols for ICE

Message aims to prepare staff should immigration authorities appear at or near schools

Courtesy File Photo, U.S. Immigration and Customs
United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice
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Kent City Council approves sale of Naden property to developer

Minnesota-based Mortenson to pay $18.3 million with plans for manufacturing campus

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Train strikes, kills Kent man, 64, in wheelchair on tracks

Feb. 4 incident at East James Street second death by train in three days in Kent

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 12-18

Incidents include attempted robbery, carjackings

File Photo, Kent Reporter
COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent woman standing on tracks struck and killed by train | Update

Woman identified; reportedly waving at train Feb. 2 in the 1000 block of First Avenue North

File Photo, Kent Reporter
COURTESY PHOTO, Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze at Southcenter Mall to close in April

Company to close all 28 locations in nation; 14 will convert to other Darden restaurants but not Tukwila site

COURTESY PHOTO, Bahama Breeze
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Kent high school students hit streets to protest ICE

Hundreds oppose actions that resulted in deaths of protesters in Minneapolis and removal of immigrants

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