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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

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NASA awards $35M contract to Blue Origin in Kent for solar power on the Moon

Company plans to turn Moon dust, crushed rock into solar-power systems

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14 Kent hospitality businesses receive pandemic recovery grants

State Department of Commerce awards funds to hotels, bars, restaurants

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Bridge Industrial buys 13-acre site in Kent for large warehouse

Property purchased for $8.5 million; site of former aluminium smelter to be cleaned up

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Washington State Space Summit puts Kent front and center | Photos

Kent-based Blue Origin hosts NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, U.S. Sen. Cantwell and industry leaders

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Best of Kent 2023 nominations can be made at vote.kentreporter.com.

Best of Kent nomination round is now open

Nominations will be tabulated, and the top 5 will advance to the voting round in August.

  • Jun 28, 2023
Best of Kent 2023 nominations can be made at vote.kentreporter.com.
A rendering of the Federal Way location. Image courtesy of Dick’s Drive-in

Dick’s Drive-In to open Federal Way location July 27

The grand opening begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27 at South 320th Street and Pacific Highway.

A rendering of the Federal Way location. Image courtesy of Dick’s Drive-in
Scam suspects caught on security video in Downtown Renton. Screenshot from Renton Police Facebook post

Renton Police warn businesses of point-of-sale scam method

Suspects have gotten access to point-of-sale systems and given themselves refunds.

Scam suspects caught on security video in Downtown Renton. Screenshot from Renton Police Facebook post
The joint was jumping at the June 2 grand opening of the Imperial Palace in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Ryan Kunkel

Auburn welcomes Imperial Palace Casino at grand opening

Located at the former Iron Horse Casino.

The joint was jumping at the June 2 grand opening of the Imperial Palace in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Ryan Kunkel
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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin for lunar lander contract

Company receives $3.4 billion award to design and build vehicle Moon missions

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Congressman Smith joins Kent-Meridian High students on apprenticeship tour

At Kent-based Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington training site

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A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
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Ingersoll Rand to close Kent facility; about 69 employees to lose jobs

Industrial machinery manufacturer based in North Carolina

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Taste ToGo Banh Mi restaurant reopens after Public Health closure

Three-day closure after seven people became ill after purchasing food Feb. 26 at business

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Harbor Freight Tools to open at former TOP Food location in Kent

Mayor Dana Ralph gives business updates at Kent Chamber of Commerce luncheon

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Education and Workforce Summit set for Kent’s ShoWare Center

Presented by the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce

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L&I fines Kent contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse last year

Company faces fines of more than $400,000 for safety violations that led to death of Surjit Gill, 36

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Kent’s Tents and Party Rents owner Bob Schlosser dies at age 67

Didn’t hesitate to donate tables and chairs to local nonprofits for fundraisers

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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin for Mars mission launch contract

New Glenn rocket scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida in late 2024

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Bed, Bath & Beyond has closed its store at The Outlet Collection in Auburn after 27 years. ROBERT WHALE, Sound Publishing

Bed, Bath & Beyond closes its Auburn store at The Outlet Collection

Store opened in 1995 when mall first opened

Bed, Bath & Beyond has closed its store at The Outlet Collection in Auburn after 27 years. ROBERT WHALE, Sound Publishing