Kent’s Blue Origin to launch Telesat’s advanced global low earth orbit satellite constellation

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Kent’s Blue Origin to launch Telesat’s advanced global low earth orbit satellite constellation

Company will use New Glenn rocket

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Stars sign veteran goalkeeper Sanaldo | MASL

The Kent-based Tacoma Stars have signed Brazil native and MASL veteran Sanaldo Carvalho to an agreement for the…

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Rybinski grounds Rockets in overtime | WHL

Henrik Rybinski made his first goal as a Seattle Thunderbird a memorable one Wednesday night at Prospera Place…

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Kentridge’s Erickson earns WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week honors

Kentridge swimmer Hans Erickson is a WIAA/Wendy’s Athlete of the Week winner for Week 20, the Washington Interscholastic…

Secretary Wyman applauds Senate vote to give Washington an earlier presidential primary

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Secretary Wyman applauds Senate vote to give Washington an earlier presidential primary

Secretary of State Kim Wyman praised the Washington Senate for Wednesday’s significant 29-18 vote on Senate Bill 5273…

The field takes off at the start of the 2018 Longacres Mile. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

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Emerald Downs announces 2019 stakes schedule

27 races worth an aggregate $1.5 million in purses on the slate

Kent City Council releases agenda for two-day strategic planning retreat

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Kent City Council releases agenda for two-day strategic planning retreat

Group to meet Feb. 1-2 at Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley

Challenge Seattle: ‘We must tackle the invisible crisis of middle-income housing affordability’

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Challenge Seattle: ‘We must tackle the invisible crisis of middle-income housing affordability’

Group of regional CEOs seeks public, private partnerships in King County

MELVIN F. RUGG, DDS

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MELVIN F. RUGG, DDS

Melvin Frederick Rugg, “Dr Mel”, a respected Dentist and long-time resident of Kent, died peacefully in his sleep…

Drivers who text in school zones may face steep fines

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Drivers who text in school zones may face steep fines

Bill would double fine for motorists caught using a cellphone or device in school zone

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Automated Positive Train Control system increases Sounder riders’ safety

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Automated Positive Train Control system increases Sounder riders’ safety

Brakes applied if engineer exceeds speed or fails to brake

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Stars sign MASL veteran to contract

The Tacoma Stars have signed international player and MASL veteran Jonathan Greenfield to a contract.

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United Way’s 32 free tax prep sites open throughout King County to help struggling individuals, families

United Way of King County is ready to help individuals and families who earn less than $66,000 file…

Crane over Kent

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Crane over Kent

Six-story building going up as part of Marquee on Meeker Apartments

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

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Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

Recognized for academic achievement, service

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

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Inslee: tend to ‘our Washington’

Washington is last in earthquake preparedness. It is near the top in auto theft and residential burglary. There…

Seattle goalie Roddy Ross looks to smother the puck during WHL play against Kamloops on Sunday. Ross made 24 saves and improved his record to 5-1-0-1. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

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Thunderbirds blast Blazers

Wedman, Richards, Rybinski each have three points in 5-2 win over Kamloops

The Thunderbirds’ Nolan Volcan tries to move the puck in front of Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison and Lethbridge keeper Carl Tetachuk during WHL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

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Hurricanes slip past Thunderbirds

Philp, Tyszka, Volcan score in 4-3 loss to Lethbridge