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Kent-based Blue Origin plans rocket launch to test key technologies in returning to the Moon
Kent-based Blue Origin plans rocket launch to test key technologies in returning to the Moon
Courtesy Photo, Regional Animal Services of King County
Courtesy Photo, Regional Animal Services of King County
Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service

Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service

First train in 2000; stop in Kent added in 2001

Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service
Pacific Propeller in Kent pays $66,300 EPA penalty

Pacific Propeller in Kent pays $66,300 EPA penalty

Company failed to report hazardous chemical storage

Pacific Propeller in Kent pays $66,300 EPA penalty
Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent

Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent

Conditions remain bad throughout the state because of wildfire smoke

Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent
Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights

Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights

Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021

Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake

SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake

Sumner Grade Fire burned across highway

SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake
Two Kentridge High School students chosen as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Two Kentridge High School students chosen as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes

Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes

Eight more boxes display art at intersections

Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes
Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo

King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading

The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.

Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo
T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

Coach Matt O’Dette will join Chris Francis to educate fans each Friday

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series
Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

Chief Padilla says ‘their work led to the saving of lives and stopping violence’

Kent Police played key role in major drug busts
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update

ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update

On Tuesday, Sept. 1 as part of national event at venues

ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update
Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

‘I absolutely thought this record was untouchable,’ Chicago Sky point guard says

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game
Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Aug. 29 on the East Hill

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Thousands get free food, face masks at city-run Kent event

Vehicles line up at ShoWare Center

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila

Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila

Just second location in Washington

Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Man shot, injured after dispute over blocked vehicle

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state

Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state

New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare

Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state