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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

 

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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

 

New Shepard rocket. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flight program

Company announces no tourist flights for at least two years; to focus on lunar program

 

COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants

Up to $20,000 available to impact Historic Downtown Kent District

COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership
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Kent-based Blue Origin completes 17th human spaceflight

Company has flown 98 people into space as part of its New Shepard tourist program

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City of Kent finds developer to purchase Naden property

Panel selects Minneapolis-based Mortenson to attract manufacturer

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Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.
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El Pollo Loco opens in Kent on East Hill

California-based Mexican restaurant along SE 256th Street features authentic fire-grilled chicken

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Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gives away 1,000 meals

Sixth annual Christmas Day event features free meals for those in need

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Michaela (Michi) Benthausan on Dec. 20 became the first wheelchair user to fly above the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, during her flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin flies wheelchair user into space for first time

Company senior vice president says flight demonstrates that ‘space is for everyone’

Michaela (Michi) Benthausan on Dec. 20 became the first wheelchair user to fly above the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, during her flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
Nana’s Southern Kitchen, 10234 SE 256th St., in Kent will provide free meals 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen

Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent to give away meals Christmas Day

People in need can pick up meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nana’s Southern Kitchen, 10234 SE 256th St., in Kent will provide free meals 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen
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

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

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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
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
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.