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Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding
Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year
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Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location
Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’
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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
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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
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Kent-based Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flight program
Company announces no tourist flights for at least two years; to focus on lunar program
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Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants
Up to $20,000 available to impact Historic Downtown Kent District
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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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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.
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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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Kent-based Blue Origin flies wheelchair user into space for first time
Company senior vice president says flight demonstrates that ‘space is for everyone’
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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.
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Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618
Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank
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Kent Police arrest 12 in East Hill shoplifting sting
Focus on eight stores, including Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot, Target and Harbor Freight
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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
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Golden Steer owners face Jan. 26 pretrial hearing in Kent
Accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol during undercover police operation
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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
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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