Business

t

Airways Bistro & Beer Garden to close in downtown Kent

Lengthy patio renovation, higher rent help lead to closure after 13 years; Tap Room to remain open

t
t

Kent Reporter, Steve Hunter, Ben Ray receive newspaper coverage awards

At Better Newspaper Contest presented by Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

t
Courtesy Image

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Kent business

Alleges religious discrimination and retaliation against Logic Staffing

Courtesy Image
t

Chuck E. Cheese in Kent plans grand reopening Oct. 9

Newly remodeled Kent location will offer special deals during celebration

t
Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central

Registration open for Kent Turkey Challenge’s food bank fundraiser

Competition among businesses to collect money, food donations for Thanksgiving meals

Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central
t

Celebration of Life set for Kent business owner Bob Schlosser

4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in a big tent at his Tents and Party Rents location

t
Photo courtesy of School of Rock.

School of Rock Kent, teaching kids resilience

For kids who don’t like sports, School of Rock offers another avenue for them to expend their talents and energy. School of Rock Kent is… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of School of Rock.
(Screenshot)

Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

(Screenshot)
t

Kent-based Blue Origin completes eighth human spaceflight

Six-member crew spends 10 minutes in space; reaches speed of 2,238 mph

t
Voting is underway for the Best of Kent 2024!

Best of Kent 2024: Vote for your local favorites

Vote today for your favorite Kent businesses, restaurants, people and more!

  • Aug 28, 2024
Voting is underway for the Best of Kent 2024!
Dick’s Drive-In is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with parties at its locations, including 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Dick’s Drive-In

Dick’s Drive-In plans special anniversary celebration in Kent

Restaurant started 70 years ago in Seattle; party in Kent from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16

Dick’s Drive-In is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with parties at its locations, including 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Dick’s Drive-In
Big Lots is closing many stores, including its one in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, The Herald (Everett)

Big Lots closing Kent location as part of widespread cutbacks

Store along West Meeker Street one of 12 the company is shutting down in Washington state

Big Lots is closing many stores, including its one in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, The Herald (Everett)
t

Kent-based Blue Origin reveals six-member crew for next flight to space

Group to include Karsen Kitchen, 21, who will become the youngest woman to fly to space

t
default

Longtime abandoned gas station in Kent ‘finally coming down’

Mayor Dana Ralph says ‘eyesore’ going away at corner of James Street and Central Avenue North

default
t

Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse

Company holds competitions in warehouse work and truck driving

t
Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of each women-owned business will be eligible to receive weekly raffle prizes.

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.
t

Kent Chamber of Commerce CEO Harris to participate in leadership program

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation selects her for national business course

t
Courtesy Photo, Safeway

Two Kent grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

Safeway on SE Kent-Kangley and QFC on SE 240th Street

Courtesy Photo, Safeway
t

India, Nigeria to participate in Kent-based Blue Origin flight

Among nations that have historically lacked access to space

t
File photo

Click here to nominate the Best of Kent

Nominations will open on June 21 and close on July 19. These nominations will be tabulated and the top 5 will pass on to the voting round.

  • Jun 21, 2024
File photo