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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown.

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Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief

Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief

Masthi Bar & Grill, 320 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent, had a grand opening and ribbon cutting April 7. COURTESY PHOTO, Masthi Bar & Grill

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Masthi Bar & Grill opens location in downtown Kent

Masthi Bar & Grill in downtown Kent, which features Indian cuisine, opened earlier this year at 320 W.…

Paul Raftis has retired after nearly 36 years as owner and chef at Paolo’s Italian Restaurant, 23810 104th Ave. SE, in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Owner/chef of Paolo’s Italian Restaurant in Kent retires

Dressed in a long-sleeved T-shirt with a small old station wagon and palm tree pocket design, gray shorts…

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MultiCare Primary Care in Kent features new model for patients

The opening of a second MultiCare Primary Care clinic on Kent’s East Hill provides some relief from Valley…

Natoncks Metsu’s latest move is selling soda syrups to customers wanting a bit of Indigenous flavor in the homemade sodas.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

Courtesy Photo, Rise Baking Company

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Rise Baking Company to close Kent facility; lay off 120

Rise Baking Company plans to close its Kent manufacturing facility and lay off all 120 employees.

Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Golden Steer owners in Kent face fines, community service

Two Golden Steer restaurant owners accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol reached an agreement with city of…

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Kent mayor lauds aerospace industry during Chamber speech

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph praised the city’s competitiveness in the aerospace industry during her State of the City…

A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

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Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development

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Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’

Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores

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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

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

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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

New Shepard rocket. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Blue Origin

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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

COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

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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

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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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