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Kent, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Kent! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Kent’s Blue Origin plant is shaping Washington’s manufacturing future
  • How Kent police helped track down a Prius in a fatal shooting
  • What this week’s quake means for Kent’s earthquake risk

Also on today's calendar: Republicans and Democrats Walk into a Restaurant… and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. AWB Manufacturing Week highlights Tacoma, Kent employers - Association of Washington Business (awb.org) — Manufacturing leaders spotlighted Kent as a key hub during AWB’s statewide Manufacturing Week tour, with Blue Origin’s rocket-engine plant and nearby facilities showcasing high-tech jobs and expansion. The visit underscored how Kent and Tacoma manufacturers contribute thousands of well‑paid positions and highlighted efforts to inspire the next generation of engineers and skilled workers across Washington.
   

2. Coast Guard Officer Shot Dead While Riding E-Scooter, Police Say (internewscast.com) — Kent police helped crack a fatal shooting case by locating a Prius in town that matched the suspect vehicle from an August killing of a Coast Guard officer in nearby Bryn Mawr-Skyway. Investigators say a handgun found in a backpack from that car is believed tied to the crime, and an 18-year-old now faces second-degree murder and related charges.
   

3. Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Near Gig Harbor Shakes Puget Sound, Among Washington's Strongest in About a Decade (natureworldnews.com) — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Gig Harbor rattled the Puget Sound region this week, and seismologists say it likely occurred on the Tacoma fault, which runs roughly between Kent and Union. While there were no injuries or damage, experts urge Kent residents to treat the jolt as a reminder to secure heavy furniture, review emergency supplies, and practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
   

4. Western Washington drug trafficker sentenced after federal investigation (newsbreak.com) — A major federal drug investigation that touched Kent and several nearby cities has led to a three-year prison sentence for a Federal Way man who redistributed cocaine and meth. Agents served 16 search warrants, including in Kent, seizing large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash as part of a broader effort to disrupt regional trafficking networks.
   

5. ‘I'm not sure we'd make the same decision': Rocket CEO questions starting a business in Washington (kvi.com) — The CEO of Kent-based rocket maker Stoke Space says Washington’s tax proposals and business climate might make him think twice about starting the company here today, even as he expands a 168,000‑square‑foot factory in Kent. His comments highlight how statewide policy debates over wealth taxes and regulation could influence future aerospace jobs and investment that Kent residents depend on.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Adirondacks of NY State.
    1- Cascade Lakes. 2- Fall colors. 3- Blue Mountain Lake. 4- Whiteface Mountain. 5- Snow on the upper trails at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort… (Nextdoor Park Orchard)
  • Anyone know of a affordable vet I took my cat to the vca today and they charged me 450 for his shots and since he has an ear infection they had to do a cytology and ear clean and then give him medication for it.
    I’m not sure if this is the normal price for that but it’s seems pretty excessive also they want to see him in 2 weeks and for that they are charging… (Nextdoor East Hill)
  • Avery Dennison posted a job opening for Production Operator III - 6AM-2PM in Kent. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kent here.

Ok Kent! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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