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Kent ranks 7th as most ethnically diverse city in the nation
First among other cities in Washington, according to WalletHub study
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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case
Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28
Business
A new look to the busy Kent corner where REI once stood
Two blue and white industrial buildings, open green space occupy spot
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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County
Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.
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Jesse Johnson appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees
Johnson, of Federal Way, currently finishing term as state representative
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Meghin Margel sworn in as Kent School Board member
BECU director fills vacant position on five-member board
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Man pleads guilty to assault on a federal officer in Des Moines
Shots fired in October 2021 incident near Des Moines gas station and Safeway
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State awards grant for solar panels at Kent Senior Center
Grant will be for first solar installation at a city-owned facility
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
Incidents include stabbing, apartment brawl, burglars caught, smoke shop robbery
Business
Tukwila’s Continental Mills changes name to The Krusteaz Company
Decision made in honor of 90th anniversary of brand; company has Kent manufacturing facility
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FareStart hits 5-million meals mark since pandemic struck
Nonprofit distributes food throughout Seattle area, including Kent organizations
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FAA to investigate Kent-based Blue Origin’s uncrewed rocket crash
Flight mishap after launch from West Texas site
Sports
Kent team reaches semifinals of PGA Jr. League regionals
Meridian Valley Country Club team loses in Idaho to Utah squad
Business
Boeing plans to stay in Kent but presence remains smaller
Company once employed over 5,000; now employs about 1,000 after large property sales
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A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.
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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend
Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin to help find future space workforce
Named to work with White House’s National Space Council
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Kent small business finalist for BBB Torch Awards in Washington
JLT Web Solutions up against four other companies
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Firefighters extinguish house fire in Kent on East Hill
Friday morning, Sept. 9 in the 27200 block of 156th Avenue SE; one person displaced