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Big Lots plans grand opening of remodeled Kent store

Big Lots plans grand opening of remodeled Kent store

Nov. 9 at West Meeker Street

  • Oct 28, 2019
Big Lots plans grand opening of remodeled Kent store

Kent’s CMS Relocation & Logistics honored

CMS Relocation & Logistics, of Kent, an agent of United Van Lines, has been honored by America’s Number One Mover for exceptional professional achievement. The… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2019
Local events highlight ‘Vetrepreneurship’

Local events highlight ‘Vetrepreneurship’

SBA Seattle District hosts educational event for veterans, service members, military spousesin Tacoma

  • Oct 24, 2019
Local events highlight ‘Vetrepreneurship’
Business Expo and a Taste of Kent

Business Expo and a Taste of Kent

Large lineup of businesses, restaurants and caterers fills ShoWare

  • Oct 22, 2019
Business Expo and a Taste of Kent
Payroll hiring continues to slow in September; unemployment rate unchanged

Payroll hiring continues to slow in September; unemployment rate unchanged

Washington’s economy lost 3,100 jobs in September and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for September was unchanged at 4.6 percent, according to the… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2019
Payroll hiring continues to slow in September; unemployment rate unchanged
Brandon Jones will drive the No. 19 Flow Waterjet Toyota Supra. COURTESY, Joe Gibbs Racing and Flow International Corporation

Kent-based Flow Waterjet joins ride with NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing

Flow-branded car debuts on track in Kansas City on Saturday

  • Oct 15, 2019
Brandon Jones will drive the No. 19 Flow Waterjet Toyota Supra. COURTESY, Joe Gibbs Racing and Flow International Corporation
Garbage service missed two days because of strike

Garbage service missed two days because of strike

Pickets set up to support sanitation workers on strike in Massachusetts

Garbage service missed two days because of strike
Seattle Home Show 2 coming up Oct. 12-13

Seattle Home Show 2 coming up Oct. 12-13

Kent, Auburn companies part of the event

  • Oct 8, 2019
Seattle Home Show 2 coming up Oct. 12-13
JP’s bar opens fourth location

JP’s bar opens fourth location

Federal Way latest spot; joins Kent, Renton, Gig Harbor sites

JP’s bar opens fourth location
Donate food, other items at Expo & Taste of Kent

Donate food, other items at Expo & Taste of Kent

Event set for Oct. 15 at ShoWare Center

  • Sep 27, 2019
Donate food, other items at Expo & Taste of Kent
Auburn Municipal Airport, which began in 1969, is one of the busiest of its kind in the state and region. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Sen. Cantwell announces FAA will provide $2.8 million for runway extension at Auburn Municipal Airport

The Auburn Municipal Airport is about to receive $2,858,343 from the Federal Aviation Administration for its long-in-the-planning runway extension project. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA),… Continue reading

Auburn Municipal Airport, which began in 1969, is one of the busiest of its kind in the state and region. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
PSE supports Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services during Hunger Action Month

PSE supports Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services during Hunger Action Month

Puget Sound Energy has donated more than $75,000 to nonprofits, including Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services, to help them fight hunger this year. September… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2019
PSE supports Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services during Hunger Action Month
New owners for large Kent food distribution warehouse

New owners for large Kent food distribution warehouse

Harbor Wholesale Foods purchases Food Services of America facility

New owners for large Kent food distribution warehouse
Payroll hiring slows in August; state unemployment rate remains 4.6 percent

Payroll hiring slows in August; state unemployment rate remains 4.6 percent

Washington’s economy gained 2,300 jobs in August and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for the month was unchanged at 4.6 percent, according to… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2019
Payroll hiring slows in August; state unemployment rate remains 4.6 percent
Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser coming up

Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser coming up

Businesses, schools, churches can sign up to collect donations for Kent Food Bank

  • Sep 18, 2019
Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser coming up
Grocery workers take to freeway overpasses to spread message

Grocery workers take to freeway overpasses to spread message

Reaching commuters Wednesday afternoon, evening

  • Sep 18, 2019
Grocery workers take to freeway overpasses to spread message
City of Kent negotiates with hotel developer for Naden property
City of Kent negotiates with hotel developer for Naden property
It’s time to prepare for flu season: Bartell’s offers immunizations

It’s time to prepare for flu season: Bartell’s offers immunizations

The key to protection from the flu is getting the immunization at the right time. “Getting vaccinated early in the season helps reduce the spread… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2019
It’s time to prepare for flu season: Bartell’s offers immunizations
Kent’s Blue Origin celebrates 19th year

Kent’s Blue Origin celebrates 19th year

Company opened headquarters in Kent in 2000

  • Sep 11, 2019
  • By Steve Hunter shunter@soundpublishing.com
Kent’s Blue Origin celebrates 19th year

Transit service company’s Kent location to shave 340 jobs

Transdev Services Inc., a global transit company, will shed 340 jobs from its Kent site beginning Oct. 31, according to a notice filed with the… Continue reading

  • Sep 9, 2019