Kent Washington area was first permanently settled by European Americans in the 1850s along the banks of what was then the White River.
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10 Facts About Kent Washington
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In 1965 Boeing began building in Kent Washington, followed a few years later by other aerospace and high-tech companies.
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Kent Washington is located in southern King County and is part of Seattle's metropolitan area.
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Downtown Kent Washington is located on the east side of the valley, about 16 miles from downtown Seattle and downtown Bellevue.
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Kent Washington is served by King County Metro transit, with the Kent Washington Station providing service to many destinations, including downtown Seattle by multiple commuter buses, the Sounder commuter rail system, and local buses.
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Corporate headquarters in Kent Washington include Oberto Sausage Company, Seattle Bicycle Supply, Omax Corporation and aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin.
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Kent Washington is home to a large steel industry dating back to the early 20th century.
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In 2003, Kent was named Sports Illustrated's Sportstown of the year for Washington.
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In January 2006, an entertainment center, known as Kent Washington Station, opened in downtown Kent Washington adjacent to the transit station of the same name.
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In July 2015, Kent Washington hosted the inaugural Junior Roller Derby World Cup.
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