Business

Companies purchase Kent’s Waterford at the Lakes Apartments for $83.2 million

Companies purchase Kent’s Waterford at the Lakes Apartments for $83.2 million

344-unit complex in Kent Valley built in 1989

  • May 31, 2019
Companies purchase Kent’s Waterford at the Lakes Apartments for $83.2 million
Tukwila H&R Block franchisee elected to national council

Tukwila H&R Block franchisee elected to national council

Virgil Knedlik, an H&R Block franchise owner in Tukwila, has been elected to the H&R Block Franchise Leadership Council (FLC). The FLC is a representative… Continue reading

  • May 29, 2019
Tukwila H&R Block franchisee elected to national council
Kent School District joins program to help educators buy homes

Kent School District joins program to help educators buy homes

The Kent School District announced Wednesday its partnership with Landed, a down payment assistance and home-buyer education program aimed at helping public school teachers and… Continue reading

  • May 29, 2019
Kent School District joins program to help educators buy homes
Gutierrez hired as new executive director of Kent Downtown Partnership

Gutierrez hired as new executive director of Kent Downtown Partnership

Woman brings experience in civic work, event planning and program development

  • May 28, 2019
Gutierrez hired as new executive director of Kent Downtown Partnership
Red Cross offers free smoke alarms and installation

Red Cross offers free smoke alarms and installation

Households in need encouraged to visit: GetASmokeAlarm.org

  • May 24, 2019
Red Cross offers free smoke alarms and installation
Café on Fourth serves up opportunity in downtown Kent

Café on Fourth serves up opportunity in downtown Kent

From Costco to coffee: Smith takes on the bean business

Café on Fourth serves up opportunity in downtown Kent
Memorial Day reminder for Waste Management customers

Memorial Day reminder for Waste Management customers

Waste Management customers in cities in King County will be serviced as usual on Monday, Memorial Day, May 27. For year-round holiday schedules and other… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2019
Memorial Day reminder for Waste Management customers
Jobs report: hiring continues strong in April

Jobs report: hiring continues strong in April

Washington’s economy gained 13,500 jobs in April and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for April rose slightly to 4.7 percent according to the… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2019
Jobs report: hiring continues strong in April
New industrial facility coming to Kent Valley

New industrial facility coming to Kent Valley

Bridge Point Kent 100 to open in 2020

  • May 10, 2019
New industrial facility coming to Kent Valley
Local colleges, universities declare Affordable Housing Week, May 13–17

Local colleges, universities declare Affordable Housing Week, May 13–17

They join 25 cities and King County in recognizing the importance of safe, healthy, affordable housing

  • May 8, 2019
Local colleges, universities declare Affordable Housing Week, May 13–17
Filipino Max’s Restaurant opens in Tukwila

Filipino Max’s Restaurant opens in Tukwila

Max’s Restaurant, a leading Philippines’s casual dining chain, opened its first franchised branch in Washington and its 11th location in the U.S. It is between… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2019
Filipino Max’s Restaurant opens in Tukwila

Tractor Supply Market Day highlights artisans, producers and craft makers | Briefs

Kent is full of skilled makers, bakers and producers, and the Kent Tractor Supply store is bringing the talented individuals and businesses together for a… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2019
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Opening in 2021, dynamic resort experience to meet guest demand, the tribe says

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino
Small businesses intricately woven into our daily lives

Small businesses intricately woven into our daily lives

By Jeremy Field, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) I have a challenge for you: Try to go one day without having a small business impact… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2019
Small businesses intricately woven into our daily lives
Fundraising drive organized to help buy a new truck for the Soup Ladies
Fundraising drive organized to help buy a new truck for the Soup Ladies
Bartell’s collects more than 49,000 bears during annual donation drive

Bartell’s collects more than 49,000 bears during annual donation drive

2019’s Teddy Bear Patrol drive was the best in 30-year partnership

  • May 1, 2019
Bartell’s collects more than 49,000 bears during annual donation drive
Kent-based OMAX announces two promotions within management team

Kent-based OMAX announces two promotions within management team

For the Kent Reporter OMAX Corporation has announced two changes to its management team. Mike Ruppenthal has been promoted from vice president of North American… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2019
Kent-based OMAX announces two promotions within management team
Kent Downtown Partnership receives 2019 National Main Street accreditation

Kent Downtown Partnership receives 2019 National Main Street accreditation

Kent Downtown Partnership has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2019
Kent Downtown Partnership receives 2019 National Main Street accreditation
New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end

New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end

Old Valley 6 Drive-In Theaters site attracts buyer with a development proposal – and a big ask of the city

New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end
Report: State adds more jobs in March; monthly unemployment rate up slightly to 4.6 percent

Report: State adds more jobs in March; monthly unemployment rate up slightly to 4.6 percent

Washington’s economy gained 27,900 jobs in March and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for March rose slightly to 4.6 percent, according to the… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2019
Report: State adds more jobs in March; monthly unemployment rate up slightly to 4.6 percent