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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
Business
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
Business
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
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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
Business
Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.
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Kent City Council adopts ordinance to end grocery store covenants
Grocery stores had restrictions to not allow another grocer to move into vacant building
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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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Kent Police arrest Golden Steer restaurant owners
Two owners reportedly bought stolen alcohol, catfish and other items to sell at their business
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13th annual Turkey Challenge in Kent seeks food, money donations
Torklift Central runs event that pursues contributions for the Kent Food Bank
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Kent small business wins first-place award from King County
Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School has locations in Kent, Renton and Kenya
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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’
Business
Kent-based Stoke Space raises $510 million in funding
Money will speed up production of rocket company’s reusable launch vehicle