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Torklift Central organizes the annual Turkey Challenge in Kent to bring in food and cash for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, Torklift Central

Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618

Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank

 

File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police arrest 12 in East Hill shoplifting sting

Focus on eight stores, including Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot, Target and Harbor Freight

 

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

  • Dec 2, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
  • public health

 

Kent Municipal Court. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Golden Steer owners face Jan. 26 pretrial hearing in Kent

Accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol during undercover police operation

Kent Municipal Court. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Courtesy Photo, BECU

BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

Courtesy Photo, BECU
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Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch ‘a big deal’

Space media websites describe the ‘historic’ achievement by the company

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Maggie’s on Maker waitress Jessica Patterson and owner Raman Arora are key players in the restaurant’s success. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Maggie’s on Meeker wins big

Best of Kent 2025 winner.

Maggie’s on Maker waitress Jessica Patterson and owner Raman Arora are key players in the restaurant’s success. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Weatherly Inn general manager Sabrina Selden holds Milo the house dog in-training so that a resident can give him some pets. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Weatherly Inn Lake Meridian is Kent’s best retirement community

Best of Kent 2025 winner.

Weatherly Inn general manager Sabrina Selden holds Milo the house dog in-training so that a resident can give him some pets. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
BigWu caters to high school athletes throughout the surround Kent area. Photo courtesy of BigWu Fitness.

BigWu Fitness gets a BigWin

BigWu has won Best Fitness Center for the Best of Kent 2025.

  • Nov 1, 2025
  • Mariah Hill, For the Reporter
BigWu caters to high school athletes throughout the surround Kent area. Photo courtesy of BigWu Fitness.
City of Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent charges Golden Steer owners for buying stolen goods

Court documents reveal details of alleged purchases of alcohol from Fred Meyer in undercover operation

City of Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent City Council adopts ordinance to end grocery store covenants

Grocery stores had restrictions to not allow another grocer to move into vacant building

File Photo, Kent Reporter
COURTESY PHOTO, Golden Steer Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. SE, in Kent.

Kent Police arrest Golden Steer restaurant owners

Two owners reportedly bought stolen alcohol, catfish and other items to sell at their business

COURTESY PHOTO, Golden Steer Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. SE, in Kent.
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Ezee Fiber connects first Kent internet customer

Texas-based company started to install fiber-optic system in spring

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Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

13th annual Turkey Challenge in Kent seeks food, money donations

Torklift Central runs event that pursues contributions for the Kent Food Bank

Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Founder Miny Tefesse accepted the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Abyssinia Beauty School.

Kent small business wins first-place award from King County

Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School has locations in Kent, Renton and Kenya

Founder Miny Tefesse accepted the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Abyssinia Beauty School.
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Bonaci Fine Jewelry to close in Kent after 35 years

Owner Bob Bonaci retiring from business to start a ‘next chapter in life’

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Kent-based Stoke Space raises $510 million in funding

Money will speed up production of rocket company’s reusable launch vehicle

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Kent-based Blue Origin operates Launch Complex 36, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, for its New Glenn rocket. U.S. Space Force awarded a contract Oct. 7 to the company for a new payload processing facility. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

U.S. Space Force awards $78M contract to Kent-based Blue Origin

Will expand space vehicle processing capacity by 2028 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida

Kent-based Blue Origin operates Launch Complex 36, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, for its New Glenn rocket. U.S. Space Force awarded a contract Oct. 7 to the company for a new payload processing facility. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
Geoff Bullock, president & CEO of Harborstone Credit Union, and Dan LeFree, president & CEO of Community 1st Credit Union. COURTESY PHOTO, Harborstone Credit Union

Harborstone, with Kent branch, and Community 1st credit unions merge

Combined credit union will feature more than 118,000 members across 30 branches in eight counties

Geoff Bullock, president & CEO of Harborstone Credit Union, and Dan LeFree, president & CEO of Community 1st Credit Union. COURTESY PHOTO, Harborstone Credit Union