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Good morning Kent! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Kent's new Space Council roles shape local jobs?
- Police still seeking leads in deadly Kent drive-by shooting
- Kent man jailed after U.S. Marshals link him to Alabama robbery
Also on today's calendar: Pet Food Bank and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Kent political, aerospace leaders on Governor's Space Council (seattleweekly.com) — Kent residents are seeing their city take a central role in Washington's growing space economy, with Mayor Dana Ralph, Sen. Claudia Kauffman, and leaders from Kent-based Stoke Space and Blue Origin appointed to the new Governor's Space Council. The group will advise Gov. Bob Ferguson on launch infrastructure, workforce needs, and policies that could shape jobs, investment, and aerospace growth in and around Kent for years to come. 
2. Two men killed in Kent drive-by shooting identified (seattleweekly.com) — Two 20-year-old men have been identified after they were killed in a drive-by shooting Monday morning along South 272nd Street under the I-5 overpass in Kent. With no arrests yet, Kent Police are calling the attack targeted and are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact their tip line or call 911 with urgent details.
3. U.S. Marshals Service arrests Kent man for Alabama robbery (seattleweekly.com) — A 41-year-old Kent man was arrested in Kent by U.S. Marshals in connection with an alleged home invasion robbery in Alabama, where suspects reportedly posed as law enforcement. He's being held at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent on $250,000 bail while awaiting extradition, with authorities emphasizing how impersonating officers endangers community trust and safety.
4. 'I'm not sure we'd make the same decision': A rocket maker's reality check for the Seattle region (geekwire.com) — Kent's rapidly growing rocket maker Stoke Space now runs a 168,000-square-foot factory in the city and employs hundreds statewide, but its CEO warns he might not choose Washington again today. Citing political hostility to founders, tax proposals, and school concerns, he urges state leaders to act quickly so future space companies still see Kent and the region as the best place to build.
📸 Around Kent
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kent
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★ Featured events ★
- PSPCS's 2026 Fall Camera Sale, Swap, and Show! →
Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Avenue North, Kent
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Giờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time
Kent Panther Lake Library, 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent
10:30 am - Varsity Football at Auburn Mountainview High School
Kent School District, 801 4th St NE, Auburn
7:00 pm - Garden Hotline Presents: Growing Oyster Mushrooms
Kent Panther Lake Library, 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent
2:00 pm - English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Kent Panther Lake Library, 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent
4:00 pm - Pet Food Bank →
King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave S, Kent
1:00 pm - Picture Retake Day
Kent School District, 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington
7:30 am - Tutoring and Homework Help
Kent Panther Lake Library, 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent
4:00 pm - LET'S RUN THERE: GHOST AMP Demo with Brooks at Road Runner Sports Kent →
Road Runner Sports, 444 Ramsay Way, Kent
5:30 pm - Republicans and Democrats Walk into a Restaurant… →
Restaurant of the Week, Ramsay Way, Kent
7:00 pm - BOLD 100: Build Your Pipeline →
Keller Williams Realty Mountains to Sound, 15215 Southeast 272nd Street, Kent
9:00 am - Pet Food Bank →
King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave S, Kent
1:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Time to check your outage supplies!
We had a windstorm with power outages and an earthquake and it's only September! Time to refresh your batteries in your backup supplies. Used the old… (Nextdoor Lake Fenwick Estates) - Does anyone know a good plumber or handyman who can fix a clogged bathtub?
Mine seems to be blocked and I need someone reliable to take a look. Any recommendations would be appreciated! (Nextdoor West Hill)
- Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Manager - Repair Station in Kent. Apply here.
- Quanex Building Products Corporation posted a job opening for Production Operator - Days in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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